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[Keeef]

Yep, Sunday Only.

[mab01uk]

Their website is quite confusing as the FAQ's list says:

  

"Do I need a ticket?" 

"Tickets are required for anyone attending the event. Please note the only ticket available is for the full weekend, we do not offer day tickets."

https://tickets-imm2...vents/imm-2025/

 

IMM Website also says:-

"Entry to the event is by pre-booked ticket only. Anyone attending the event requires a ticket. Tickets are for the full weekend. Tickets are strictly non-refundable, non-cancellable and non-transferable."

 

So I presume no day tickets are available to buy on the gate on the Sunday?

Edited by mab01uk, 26 July 2025 - 02:44 PM.

[Keeef]

It's ticket only and none being sold on the gate.

Day tickets still listed as available.

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They're e-tickets so arrive immediately.

 

Yes - the website is very poor.

Looks like updating it has not been a priority 

[ac427]

There's some interesting bits happening on Saturday. It's a shame a ticket for Saturday is not available.

[Shooter63]

Am I right in thinking that Bini's are allowed in as well?

Shooter

[Keeef]

If you have a ticket you're in whatever you drive... I'll be leaving mine at home

[Shooter63]

If you have a ticket you're in whatever you drive... I'll be leaving mine at home

I presume there is a general parking area for non mini cars

Shooter

[Podman]

Event ‘postponed’! See their website for details. Bit late in the game and they have been extremely quiet all along. What a load of rubbish, they must have known way before now.

[floormanager]

Important Announcement

IMM 2025 Sussex – Event Postponed

Dear Mini community,

 

It is with heavy hearts that we have to inform you that IMM 2025 Sussex is being postponed.

 

The reason is low ticket sales, which means that it is not financially viable to run the event as originally planned. This is despite our best efforts to scale down and reduce costs as much as possible.

 

IMM is entirely volunteer-run and run on a not-for-profit basis, and this decision has not been taken lightly. Our aim has always been to create an incredible event for our fellow Mini lovers, but we must also act responsibly with the resources entrusted to us.

 

IMM 2025 ticket prices were carefully calculated on the costs of putting the event on and information on ticket sales provided by previous UK IMM events. Due to the rise in costs over the past year, we needed to sell 3,500 tickets to cover outgoings. But sadly, we are not even half-way there.

 

Please be patient while we work out our next steps

 

We understand this will be disappointing, but please know we’ve done everything in our power to make it work. We are doing our very best for the community we love.

 

We’re now working hard to reschedule IMM 2025 to a new date, giving more time for us to build the support we need to make this event everything we want it to be. We are also exploring additional revenue streams to cover costs.

 

Your Questions Answered

 

• Why was the event postponed?
  Ticket sales were significantly lower than expected. Even after reducing costs, the event became financially unviable.

   

• Why not keep it going with fewer people?
  Unfortunately, large-scale events like this have fixed costs such as venue hire and security that can’t be scaled down proportionally. Lower ticket numbers meant a large financial shortfall, meaning a personal cost to organisers.

   

• How were the ticket prices set?
  Ticket prices were based on event quotes, site costs and information provided by previous UK IMMs. We did everything we could to keep prices as fair and affordable as possible while still covering costs.

   

• What happens to my ferry booking or travel plans?
  We recommend contacting your travel insurance provider regarding any ferry or travel changes due to the event postponement.

   

• When will new dates be announced?
  We are actively working to secure an alternative date and will update you as soon as this is confirmed.

   

• Will tickets be refunded or carried over?
  We will share detailed information about ticket options shortly. Please bear with us while we finalise the best approach.

   

• How can I help?
  Spread the word, rally your clubs and fellow Mini fans, and consider supporting us when the new dates go live. We’ll need the community behind us more than ever.

 

Thank you for your understanding, patience and continued support. We’re committed to making IMM 2025 a celebration worth waiting for.

 

IMM 2025 Sussex.

 

[cooperd70]

Well that's embarrassing 😳

Maybe the whole event should have been scaled back to a smaller venue over less days for a cheaper ticket price. Sounds like it was a bit overambitious considering the cost of living that we all have been impacted by for quite sometime.

Will be APITA for those that were travelling to the UK from afar...trying to get a refund on ferry crossings will be a mare 🙁

[KTS]

Will be APITA for those that were travelling to the UK from afar...trying to get a refund on ferry crossings will be a mare

 

i doubt the fact they've chosen to postpone rather than cancel will help anyone get monies back....

[Keeef]

Have friends in Europe who have booked time off, have ferry crossings organised and some have hotel bookings on the way through Europe. Some were doing some travelling in the UK around the IMM.
Feel for them with the event being Postponed at such short notice especially since the UK IMM event has much more notice, therefore time, to put the event together.

[Keeef]

Oops. Posted twice!

Edited by Keeef, 01 August 2025 - 01:13 PM.

[stuart bowes]

I wonder if any of them will decide to carry on with the trip anyway, visit the Sussex countryside and just make a long weekend of it anyway..

 

if that's the case who lives near there, any suggestions for places to go, things to see.  maybe arrange a local meet that weekend with an open invite to anyone from abroad

 

gotta be more fun than hours on the phone to ticket companies and insurance

Edited by stuart bowes, 01 August 2025 - 01:24 PM.

[sonikk4]

I wonder if any of them will decide to carry on with the trip anyway, visit the Sussex countryside and just make a long weekend of it anyway..

 

if that's the case who lives near there, any suggestions for places to go, things to see.  maybe arrange a local meet that weekend with an open invite to anyone from abroad

 

gotta be more fun than hours on the phone to ticket companies and insurance

Have a decent drive up and around Beachy head from the Eastbourne end, (Go in from Polegate) some really good twisty bits then drive along the coast round to Birling Gap and back up to East Dean (stop off at the Tiger inn for a quick shandy)You can then go up and over Friston hill and follow the coast road through Exceat and then to Seaford and back up to Lewis.

 

Lots of little lanes everywhere to have a quick blast. This was my old stomping ground before moving to the Cotswolds.