The Bloggers Bash Committee said this year would be bigger and better – and trust me, it will be. We, the committee, have plans afoot to make it a cracking day.
If you don’t know what the bash is, it’s an annual get together for bloggers everywhere. The bash is open to everyone, whether you blog about writing, cooking, parenthood, beauty, fishing or anything in between, this is the event for you. AND irrespective of blogging platform – so if you have friends from other platforms please let them know.
The event is open to any blogger from any blogging platform – and please, if you aren’t a wordpress blogger – share this post.
This is the chance for you to meet (in real life) all those firm friends you have made through blogging. This year, the bash is on Saturday the 11th June, in London, England.
I said we had plans. We do. The first of those plans is the exciting news that we have secured a venue. And boy is it amazing.
I am pleased to announce that on June 11th 2016, we will be holding the second bloggers bash at The Driver in Kings Cross London.
To find out more see their website here. We will be located on the 3rd floor, and I have to say, I am beyond excited. The venue is stunning. I hope you are as excited as I am.
On their website you can take a 3D tour of the rooms and look at more photos.
If you have noticed, we have changed the colour of the awards too – this year the ABBAs will be red. AND, to be clear, we have separated the Bloggers Bash logo from the Awards – as you can see at the top of the post – that, is the logo for the bash. More info on the awards next month.
If you would like to come to the bash, or you are thinking about coming and have questions then drop the committee a line, we do need to know as soon as possible numbers for the day. So if you are coming please let us know before April 30th on:
annualbloggersbash(AT)yahoo(DOT)co(DOT)uk
We will, of course, be adding all the information about the day and the awards in the months to come. Or you can keep up to date by following me and checking the annual bloggers bash page here.
Finally, a big public thank you to my dear friend who helped me secure the venue. I love your face, and I owe you one…Ok, three.
Helen Jones says
OMG OMG OMG so exciting! Yay, can’t wait to come along – it looks like it’s going to be a great day!
Sacha Black says
Hehehehe yes it is ????
lindasbookbag says
See you there! X
Sacha Black says
Yay can’t wait to meet you ?
lindasbookbag says
Can’t get the web link to work Sacha!
Sacha Black says
To the venue?
lindasbookbag says
annualbloggersbasatyahoodotcodotuk – it doesn’t appear to exist (I have replaced the wrting with @ etc)
Sacha Black says
did u include the h on bash??
Email me direct
Sachablack87 AT gmail DOT com
lindasbookbag says
Aha -I’m an idiot x
Sacha Black says
Lol ??
suzie81speaks says
Reblogged this on Suzie Speaks and commented:
My next Top Blogger to Follow in 2016 in Sacha Black. Creative and inspiring in her own right, she encourages others to do the same through her regular writing prompts… She is also the brainchild behind the Annual Bloggers Bash, which I attended last year. Read, follow, share, enjoy! Please don’t leave comments on the reblog – hop on over to her place and say hi!
Sacha Black says
Wait what?! I’m one of your top bloggers?????? ?????? jaw on the floor. What a MASSSSSSSSSSIVE honour thank you Suzie ??????
livingincyn says
Very excited about this. Haven’t started planning formally yet, but… will definitely be happy to share soon!! Can I use your pretty badge on my site when I know I’ll be going? 🙂
Sacha Black says
Of course – share away. I REALLY hope u can come, would love to meet you ?
masgautsen says
Wow that looks wonderful!
Sacha Black says
I’m so excited hope you can make it
masgautsen says
I hope so too!
blondeusk says
I am in!
Sacha Black says
Whoop whoop
Conny Kaufmann says
Oh, I’ll have to make sure that I can get a cheap flight and accommodation for that week / weekend! I’d love to catch up with all you lovelies!
Sacha Black says
Awesome Conny hope you can get a flight ??
Conny Kaufmann says
Reblogged this on Study. Read. Write. and commented:
Last year’s Blogger Bash was loads of fun! If you can make it to London, make sure you come by!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing X
Mary Smith says
Last year’s sounded wonderful – hope to make it this time.
Sacha Black says
I hope you do too ?
adeleulnais says
Reblogged this on firefly465.
Sacha Black says
Thanks so much for the share ?
Erika Kind says
Coming! Coming! Coming! Coming!!!!!! That is so exciting! YAY!!!
Sacha Black says
Yaaaaaaay ??
Erika Kind says
Yes, yes, yes!!!! Cannot wait to get more details! The anticipation is huge already!
Sacha Black says
Oh gosh I hope we don’t disappoint
Erika Kind says
How can you? It is about meeting all you guys in person and that is amazing!
Sacha Black says
aww well Im glad you feel that way 🙂
Erika Kind says
Of course! We are all so excited about finally meeting in person and let all the crazyness come to life… haha!
Erika Kind says
Reblogged this on Erika Kind and commented:
The Blogger Bash is comeing closer! Will you join in? I will!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Erika <3
Erika Kind says
Sure, I hope you get flooded 🙂
Ritu says
So excited! I’m 95% sure I’ll be coming… Just waiting on one event of my child’s to be announced!
Sacha Black says
Awesome – let us know as soon as you know 🙂 will be fab to meet you ?
Ritu says
I shall do ?
Ritu says
Reblogged this on But I Smile Anyway… and commented:
Come come come!!!
Sacha Black says
Thanks Ritu ?
olganm says
Wow! It looks fabulous, Sacha! Fingers crossed I can make it this year.
Sacha Black says
My fingers crossed too
The Story Reading Ape says
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Time to use those savings you’ve been putting by for a rainy day to meet a myriad of amazing bloggers IN PERSON…
If you live outside UK, make sure your Passports are valid NOW to avoid disappointment…
Oh, and book your Hotels, Flights, etc…
Laughter, Fun and a LOT of Chatting is Guaranteed…
Sacha Black says
THANK YOU O’ FURRY ONE. Hugely grateful for the share. 🙂
The Story Reading Ape says
Very welcome Sacha ???
Stevie Turner says
What a shame. I shall be at the Isle of Wight Festival. Let me know if there’ll be another one…
Sacha Black says
There will be next year! ?
John W. Howell says
Sadly I will have to view from afar. Looks great.
Sacha Black says
Shame, maybe one day?
John W. Howell says
YUP
Steve says
Is that a Waltzer? Hang on, I’m on hold to sleazy jet booking my flight!
Sacha Black says
Fantastic news let us know when it’s all booked ??
Steve says
Only if I can be the guy that spins the waltzer and tells everyone to scream if they wanna go faster! Lol
Sacha Black says
You’re on
Steve says
Even if I play Geri Halliwell tunes?
Sacha Black says
I had a dream about ginger spice two days ago!
Lol
You’re more than welcome to come, let us know if you fancy it ???
Steve says
Not sure the place would cope with me, Hugh and Suzie in the same building. Lol
Sacha Black says
It definitely would! But if you don’t fancy it then maybe next year ?
Steve says
I hope to be there this year. I hate it when people don’t turn up to collect their awards lol 😉
Sacha Black says
?? you’re hilarious. I’m looking forward to meeting you. Where are u from?
Steve says
Scotland. I’ll bring a translator, don’t worry.
Sacha Black says
Ooh, you won’t be the only Scot either this year. I think I know who you are now your names been mentioned. ALOHA ??
Steve says
Oh dear, I do apologise for everything lol
fonzandcancer says
I am in southport Steve you driving down? Or train?
Steve says
Would probably fly. Where’s Southport? My geography is really that bad! Lol
fonzandcancer says
Same height as Manchester on the west coast near Liverpool…?
Yecheilyah says
Reblogged this on Pearls Before Swine and commented:
The 2nd Annual Bloggers Bash is June 11, 2016!! OK, I should calm down, no idea if I’m going lol. I would love to attend tho. Looking forward to hearing more about these awards too.
Sacha Black says
Amazing, I hope you can come, let us know if you are free and can make it.
Let's CUT the Crap! says
Sounds stupendous! 😀
Sacha Black says
Do you think you can make it?
Let's CUT the Crap! says
*sigh* The Canadian dollar keeps falling. Exchange would be prohibitive. Anyway, not sure I can afford another trip this year. The Bash is tempting, though. 😀
Sacha Black says
Owhh there’s always next year or the year after or…. Hehe lots more chances x
Let's CUT the Crap! says
You’re quite the sales lady… 😀 😀 😀
One must never say n.e.v.e.r. *grin*
Sacha Black says
Haha it’s been known! ? I like to please ??
Let's CUT the Crap! says
I can see you are a real people person.
🙂
Sacha Black says
hehe :p <3
Let's CUT the Crap! says
You sound a riot. Keep doing whatever it is you do. Love it.
Sacha Black says
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Let's CUT the Crap! says
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wafflemethis says
Looks amazing. I will be there☺
Sacha Black says
Awesome, what’s your name so we can add you to our list ??
wafflemethis says
It’s Rich @ wafflemethis, Sacha
Would you like me to email my full details?☺
Sacha Black says
Yes please if that’s ok. ? where are you coming from?
wafflemethis says
Just down the road from Yorkshire Sacha, will send email across now☺
Sacha Black says
Awesome well I shall look forward to receiving it ?
wafflemethis says
On its way☺
Sacha Black says
Thanks for the share ??
esthernewton says
I am sooooo excited. It’s been on the calendar for ages, so it’s a definite yes from me :-)) A huge thank you to the committee for another fab job xx
Sacha Black says
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay ?????????
esthernewton says
I wouldn’t miss it for the world :-)))
Eric Klingenberg says
Looks great I really hope I will be able to make it.
Sacha Black says
That’s fab news where are you coming from?
Eric Klingenberg says
North Devon, it will all depend on weather my son has a hospital appointment, although if he hasn’t had his scan by then I will be pretty cross.
Sacha Black says
Fab we just like to know where everyone’s from ? hope your son does get his scan. Hope he’s ok too
Eric Klingenberg says
Thanks.
Dylan Hearn says
How did I miss this post? Were you hiding it from me? Great job, Sacha (and friend), the venue looks great! I still need to finalise a few things before I can confirm but it’s looking promising 🙂
Sacha Black says
Whoop whoop – got my fingers crossed u can make it. ?
Erm, not sure – there’s been a couple releasing the date, but it’s the big count down now, lots of posts in the pipeline!
dgkaye says
You guys rock! I so wish I could be there. This year, I’m requesting more videos!!!! <3 🙂
Sacha Black says
Maybe next year Debby? ? Hugh is in charge of videos so I am sure there will be plenty!
dgkaye says
Can’t wait! You guys are sooooooooo awesome!!! So glad to be part of the circle. <3
Sacha Black says
Well we’re honoured you joined ?
dgkaye says
<3
fonzandcancer says
Flattery will get you everywhere! ??
Marje @ Kyrosmagica says
This looks like an amazing venue Sacha, I would love to come. 🙂
Sacha Black says
Yay that’s fab news Marje we shall see u there
Marje @ Kyrosmagica says
Can’t wait!!! ;)))
The Hook says
Looks incredible, Suzie!
Have a blast!
macjam47 says
Looks like a fantastic location for your bash. When things calm down here, I will have to get working on one over here.
Sacha Black says
That would be amazing Michelle – and then one year we will have to combine them all!
Graeme Cumming says
I think I’ve already told you I’m committed to it anyway, Sacha, but just so you know, it’s been in my diary for months!
Sacha Black says
Yay ? thanks Graeme can’t wait to see u again with your second book finished!
Graeme Cumming says
First draft of second book… Don’t get too excited (though I’m really pleased with the boat chase!)
Sacha Black says
Boat chase??
Graeme Cumming says
You’ll have to wait and see…
Sacha Black says
Oh I just re read this and understand, is what u did the sailing for right? Well other than pleasure ?!
Graeme Cumming says
Kind of. Sailing’s just now a thing I love doing. But being on water in any way is great. Obviously, the boat chase involves a little more power than a sail will provide
Sacha Black says
hah! I know, I understand its a proper chase! looking forward to seeing it done.
Rachel says
I wish I could go this year. 🙁 I hope you all have fun!
Sacha Black says
I know Id love to meet you one day. What state are u in?
Rachel says
I’m in Mass. I hoped to go this year, but I wouldn’t be able to afford it and the timing isn’t right. June 11 is a few days right before school lets out (I’m sure you know I’m a teacher) and I’ve never been outside the U.S. before. If I’m going over there, I’ll be making it a vacation. I’m not going for just a weekend, I want at least a week! Lol.
Sacha Black says
Well next year we will have to look at making it a little later then, and then hopefully you could come…. ?
Rachel says
Yes, hopefully!
ellenbest24 says
I am checking out dates and would love to join you all. *eeeekkkkk* excited. ?
Sacha Black says
Hey Ellen that’s fab news – where in the world would you be coming from?
ellenbest24 says
Somerset England, I’m trying to sort dates as we type. ? I hope to make it!
Sacha Black says
Ahh awesome – not too far, I believe we have another blogger from Somerset – Sherri came last year hopefully she will make it again this year ? let us know if you can ??
ellenbest24 says
Certainly will.
Charli Mills says
Swanky venue! Keep it up, keep growing, ’cause one of these times we will initiate a successful Yankee Invasion!
Sacha Black says
I REALLLLLLLY hope that, that’s true and one day you do all make it over here I for one (and I know I’m not alone in saying this) would love it ??
Charli Mills says
I talked to my daughter this morning and told her the date. She reminded me that we agreed to save up and go in 2017. Sigh…but I really want to go now!
Sacha Black says
Noway? So you are coming to the UK in 2017? AWESOME. You will have to let us know rough dates so that we make sure the bash is when you are here 🙂 <3
jazzfeathers says
I read about the Bash on Ali Isaac’s blog last year, and honestly I’d love to be there this year. I’m still not sure because it all depends whether I can get days off from work – I know the Bash is on Saturday, but I’m from Italy, so I’d need at least Friday to travel.
I really hope I’ll be able to come. And sure, I’ll let you know in time 🙂
Sacha Black says
Aloha Jazz feathers – what should I call you?
I’m just in the gym so have seen your other comment but will reply later.
We would love to have you and I am sure Ali would feel the same. I will be keeping everything crossed that you can get the time off work ?
jazzfeathers says
LOL! I’m Sarah. And I’m keeping everything crossed too! 🙂
Sacha Black says
Well hey there Sarah, I’m Sacha pleased to meet you ?
amaya911 says
Reblogged this on Life of an El Paso Woman and commented:
This looks so cool! Anyone going?
Sacha Black says
The question is, are you?! I hope so ????
amaya911 says
I live in Texas so I don’t know. I’d love to but I have to talk to my better half. 🙂 I’m sure I can take time off.
Sacha Black says
Well it would be fabulous that’s for sure. Lots more news and update to come ?
amaya911 says
Awesome! Thank you! 🙂
Helen Jones says
Reblogged this on Journey To Ambeth and commented:
I went to the first Bloggers Bash last year and it was an awesome day out! Can’t wait for this year – hope to see you there 🙂
Sacha Black says
Thanks Helen <3
The Storyteller says
This looks so cool! I can’t believe I’ve not heard of the Bloggers Bash before and I’ve been blogging for about 5 years now!! Hahaha! Is it open to all bloggers? 🙂
Sacha Black says
If there’s one thing it is, it’s that it is open to all bloggers from any platform blogging about anything. I hope you can make it ?
The Storyteller says
I’d love to! Do you mind if I share this on my blog? 🙂
Sacha Black says
No I’d actually be delighted if you did – we are growing the bash and want as many people as possible – so invite those bloggers you have always wanted to meet – that’s how this started I wanted to meet all those bloggers who felt like old friends because of this community ??
Lori says
Sounds amazing! Wish I were In the UK cause I’d swing by have a great time with you all! 😉
Sacha Black says
Ahh thats a shame, I know a few people considering doing one in the States, so fingers crossed 😀
Sacha Black says
Thanks Graeme. <3
Sacha Black says
Thanks for the share Judy <3
Kruti Mehta says
owwwww 🙁 London is too far from US 🙁
Sacha Black says
I know I’m sorry, we would love to do one in the US I have a feeling a couple of bloggers might. ?
Norah says
This venue looks awesome, Sacha. Sorry I can’t join you. Have fun! 🙂
Sacha Black says
Thank you Norah and I’m sorry too would love to meet you ?
Norah says
One day . . .
Sarah Brentyn says
Ack! That’d gorgeous. And I so want to go. And I want to meet all of you in person.
Sacha Black says
Correct. You would be my personal guest of honour.
Sarah Brentyn says
Do I get a tiara or something? ?
Sacha Black says
If it makes you come, then yeah!
Fiona Tarr says
If only I lived in the Northern hemisphere 🙂
Sacha Black says
Maybe one day you can come ?
aurorajeanalexander says
Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
Sasha Black has published the venue announcement of the Annual Bloggers Bash 2016. I would love to go – but I’m not sure it will work for me this year. Anyone else who would like to participate? spread word about it! 🙂 Thank you Sasha.
Sacha Black says
Where are you from? Are you UK based? I hope you CAN make it, but thank you for sharing nonetheless. Maybe you can make it next year?
aurorajeanalexander says
I’m not U.K. based, no. But I’m traveling a lot and I might be in Europe in June. I’ll let you know as soon as I know more. 🙂
Sacha Black says
ooh awesome, ok, well ill keep my fingers crossed then <3
aurorajeanalexander says
I will too. 🙂
Dr. R says
I’d love to come. I was too busy enjoying myself on holiday last year so couldn’t come but I’m sure if I have the time, I’m definitely up for leaving the safety of house, venturing across the potentially dangerous streets of London and meeting random people as unique as myself.
Sacha Black says
Amazing, if your sure you’re coming can you drop us an email, we have a space limit so need to ensure we have a list of everyone that’s confirmed I’m really looking forward to meeting you – you can take lots of gorgeous photos for us ?
Dr. R says
Great, I’ll drop an email to confirm my place. As for the gorgeous photos, they might turn out to be something a little different from gorgeous. Looking forward to June.
Sacha Black says
different from gorgeous?! how do you mean?
Dwayne Bickersteth says
I guess what I meant to say was how I envisage making something appealing ends up being appealing for a completely different reason. It doesn’t matter how I get to the end result, things are seem to fall into place.
Sacha Black says
I see. Well I like your style of photos so I am sure I will like whatever you take 🙂
Dwayne Bickersteth says
I greatly appreciate the confidence you have in me!