New uk gaming expo launches this year to 'break down barriers'

TO THE MOON EXPO IS GEARING UP FOR ITS FIRST EVENT IN NOVEMBER 2025, AND HAS BIG PROMISES FOR ATTENDEES, AS WELL AS GUESTS FROM SOME OF GAMING'S BIGGEST FRANCHISES—HERE'S ALL YOU

NEED TO KNOW 10:10, 22 May 2025Updated 10:11, 22 May 2025 Birmingham-based gamers, your time as come. To The Moon Expo, a new gaming convention taking part in the city's NEC, will make

its debut in November this year. The event, which will run from November 12-13, is intended to bring gamers together while eschewing the pricey exhibitor costs associated with hiring space

at some events. "To The Moon Expo is calling on gamers, creators, studios, students, and fans to come together to act as a united voice. With space for up to 15,000 attendees, together

we stand, influencing the future of gaming to build and create an experience that leaves a lasting impact, paving the way for future generations to come," a press release explains. ALL

YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TO THE MOON EXPO, BIRMINGHAM The expo, which claims to prioritise "people over profits", will offer an "immersive experience" that includes an

esports arena, an Indie Village, community and LAN areas, and more. Indie exhibitors can showcase their titles for £125. Organisers also promise more than 150 "vetted games".

"Every title showcased meets our strict standards for innovation and player-first values over greedy monetisation practices," the press release explains. Fans can also expect

guests like Luke Dale and Tom McKay from this year's Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Reed Shannon from League of Legends and Arcane with a musical performance, and Tamaryn Payne and

Andrew Wincott, Baldur's Gate 3's Mizora and Raphael respectively. Sam Roukin is also in attendance, best known for his appearances in recent Call of Duty titles as beloved

character Simon "Ghost" Riley. The organisers are working in collaboration with the College of Esports, The Children's Trust, and a series of industry committees including

BAFTA winning composers, esports casters, and more. Here's the full list: SOUND COMMITTEE: * Ross Tregenza: BAFTA and DICE award-winning composer * Edouard Brenneisen: HMMA ‘Best Video

Game Score of the year 2023’. Past credits include Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Overwatch * Thomas Hansen: Composes music for indie projects and short films * Robert Mann: Extensive

experience at Pinewood Studios, Supermassive Games, Frontier Developments ESPORTS COMMITTEE: * Stuart Kosters: VTEC, pioneer of developing the UK's first esports degree. * Dan Wyatt,

AKA ‘Foxdrop’: Riot Games LEC esports caster, Associate Lecturer (College of Esports) and Public Speaker. * Jeff Simpkins: COO of Resolve Esports, led the Rocket League team at the inaugural

FIFAe World Cup in Saudi Arabia * Scott Jones: London Filmed events production, livestreams, and tournament hosting. CHARITY COMMITTEE: * Jo Hockley: The Children’s Trust’s senior

Partnership Manager * Ali Habib: Gaming Partnerships at Unicef You can find out more at the official site here, with day tickets starting at £43.20. Article continues below _FOR THE LATEST

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