FAQ 2022

Q. Is Bricktober indoors.

A . All the Displays, Interactive Zone, Refreshment Zone, Vendors are indoors or under cover. If the weather is a bit wet, just bring an umbrella for moving from the car parks to the building.

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Q. How do I Contact You?

A .Email Us here bricktober2022inquiries@outlook.com

You are able to also contact us via our Facebook page by clicking here.

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Q. How much are tickets? What makes up a Family?

A. All tickets are a low $15 each or $45 for a family of 4.

We don’t tell people how they should make up their family, we have very many diversified families in WA.

All we ask is – • All children must be accompanied by a full paying adult and supervised at all times. No children are to be left alone.

Children 2 and under are free

Current Carers WA card or Companion card holders are free with their companion, no need for the companion to buy a ticket, just show your card at the door.

Note – Carers do not receive free meals at the AFOL Night or free product via the Awesome Minifig Trail.

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  Q. Why are you only doing pre-purchased tickets for timed entry sessions for the show, why can’t I just buy tickets at the door?

A. Once inside the event, you can STAY, PLAY AND LOOK as long as you want.

In 2014 we had a system where you just lined up at the door and purchased a ticket once you got to the end of the front of the line, most people waited 40 minutes, some up to 1.5 hours.

Since 2015 we implemented the Timed Entry System and no one had more then a 5 minute queue time.

Again this year, Bricktober is implementing a staggered entry system to help combat the long line from 2014.  Most people in 2014, queued for up to 40 minutes.         Some up to 1.5 hours.

When you book, you pick an entry time, so you will know when you can get in.  No queuing up not knowing when you will be able to enter.

You enter in at your allotted time, and are free to look around at the displays for as long as you want.  When you are happy with the amount of time you have looked at the displays, you are free to head over to the Interactive Zone where we have the brick building, Mozaic building and building competitions along with the remote-controlled vehicles. We also have an area where you can sit down and watch animated brick films.

Bricktober-Perth  2022 Awesome Minfig Trail.

We also have The Awesome Minfig Trail (at extra cost) where you explore the show to answer the questions and Build a Minifig to take home. At end of the trial, you will also receive an exclusive BRICKTOBER-PERTH printed brick.  Only those completing the Awesome Trail receive the 1 x 4 brick.

Limited numbers available!!!

This is an addition to your admission ticket which you need to purchase separately

There will also be merchandise available with various LEGO® retailers and sellers.

Refreshments will be available – cold drinks, coffee,  a sausage sizzle and other healthy options, where you can sit down and have a break.

You can stay for as long as you like, even head back for a second look at the displays at any time you like.

We DO NOT kick people out after a set time

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Q. What happened to booking tickets with Try-Booking

A. We have used Trybooking for many years but their fees have become uneconomical.

We now also have our own dedicated web site for tickets sales as well – https://www.myshowtickets.com.au/

This site allows us to do different events and offers and allows us to keep the booking fees so we make more money for the community.

 The site is the property of the Rotary Club of Ascot and ALL funds from it go to the Rotary Club to do good in the world.

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Q. I have booked to enter at 9:30 am, if I get there at 9:25 am, can I sill get in?

A. Yes you can, the staggered entry system is there to ease the long  queues from 2014, since then we have used this system and it works extremely well, it controls the flow of the crowds, you can enter any time in the 30 minutes after the entry time on your ticket.  It’s like a virtual queue and you know when you will get to the front.

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 Q. I don’t seem to have received the email for my tickets?

A. Check your junk mail folder, search for the words – no-reply@myshowtickets.com.au or Bricktober Perth 2022

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Q. I need to reprint my tickets 

A.If you used our booking system at https://www.myshowtickets.com.au/ then you will need to email bricktober2022inquiries@outlook.com us the following.

– the Full name it was booked under,
– the email address used to book the ticket

2) Trybooking has a great little function where you input your email address that you used to book your tickets and they will resend them to you as an email.

Here is the web address:

https://www.trybooking.com/html/lostTickets.shtml

Please ensure you check your junk mail folder for the email, search the words Trybooking and Bricktober.

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Q. I booked the tickets for the wrong day, what can I do?

A We can move the booking for you. it takes a little while for it to be finalized, but one of our ticketing volunteers will be able to help  you out.

Please send the following information to bricktober2022inquiries@outlook.com
– the Full name it was booked under,
– the email address used to book the ticket

-the phone number used to book the ticket
– the time slot it was originally booked for and
-the new time slot and day you want it for.

Please note we can only move the booking once.

Once we move the booking, the system will automatically resend you the tickets via email for reprinting.

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Q. You say doors close at 4:15pm, what time do you kick people out?

A.  4:15pm, all patrons are asked to exit the building at 4:15pm.

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Q. My child has Autism and doesn’t cope with big crowds, what do you suggest, which time is the best for them?

A.  Since 2015, we have been running Autism/low sensory sessions. They are restricted entry time slot that allows children and adults with sensory, mobility and any other special needs access the show.

We use our own booking system for the Autism, restricted entry, special needs, assisted needs, entry  sessions

It is located at https://www.myshowtickets.com.au/

Current Carers WA card or Companion card holders are free with their companion, no need for the companion to buy a ticket, just show your card at the door.

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Q. Can I bring my own food and drink?

A.  Yes you can, we will have coffee, cold drinks, Ice Cream and a staple of Rotary events, “The   Sausage Sizzle” along with healthy alternatives, so you can purchase at the show if you wish or bring your own.

Please note, this is a family friendly event, no alcohol, no smoking event. No Food or drink in the main hall, we have a covered over area and a massive grassed oval outside for eating and drinking.

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Q. When  is this Exhibition?

A.  8th and 9th October 2022. 9am-4:15pm

This year 2022, we are back at  Curtin Stadium which is  all under the one roof venue

Bricktober-Perth is an annual event that the first year was held  on the 5th of October 2014 at the Belmont Collage Gym for 6 hours on one day.

The second and third year was at the  larger venue,  Cannington Exhibition Centre in 2015 and  th016.

In 2017, we  moved to the larger, all under one roof venue of  Curtin Stadium.

We are open over 7  hours per day (9am- 4:15pm) for 2 days.
This is a once a year two day event.

Children aged 2 and under are admitted free.

Tickets are limited so be quick for Bricktober-Perth 2022!

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Q. What is LEGO®?

A. LEGO® is a construction toy that consists of various sizes and shapes of multicoloured,   plastic interlocking bricks. The brick in its present form was launched in 1958  and those first bricks will still fit the bricks of today. Over 60,000 elements and colour combinations have been made over the years.

What you build is only limited by your imagination.

Come and see what we have done with them♥

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Q. Will you be having Bricktober as an annual event?

A. Yes. Bricktober is an annual event.  As Rotarians we are committed to helping the local community and see this event as an exciting fun project to help promote LEGO® play in the community.

This year will be our 8th show:

Curtin Stadium 

Kent St, Bentley WA 6102

For more information about the benefits of LEGO® play, visit:
https://asdaid.org/lego-and-asd/lego-therapy

We also exhibit from time to time at other shows and events.  Keep watching our Facebook page for updates of where we will be next.

Thanks to your feedback ..this year tickets are  available online prior to the event.

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Q. Where  is this Exhibition?

A. This exhibition will be located at:

Curtin Stadium 

Kent St, Bentley WA 6102 

On the Grouds of Curtin University.

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Q. Is parking available?

A. Yes. There is free parking onsite at the numerous sites around Curtin University.

Parking Map Here

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Q. Is there public transport near by?

A. If you are planning on taking public transport to the event please plan your journey at  https://transperth.wa.gov.au

There is a brand new Bus Port next to the venue

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Q. Can I bring my LEGO® Bricks to the show?

A.Sorry…no. We don’t want you to lose any of your LEGO®.  There will be plenty of LEGO® for you to see and play with at the show.

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Q. How many LEGO® Pieces are on show?

A. In 2014 it was estimated that were are over 300,000 individual LEGO® elements in the displays!

In 2015 we had over 19  LEGO® enthusiasts bring their displays  and share their passion for  LEGO® brick building.  We had 60 tables of LEGO® awesomeness.

In 2016 we had over 100 tables and 38 Exhibitors.

In 2017 we had over 250 tables/desks and 48 Exhibitors.

In 2018 we had a record 298 tables/desks and 66 Exhibitors.

2019 we have 210m2 of displays and over 300 desks built by 70 Exhibitors!!!!

2020 was a free online show.

We also have one of the largest LEGO® play area in Australia at any Fan Show.

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 Q. Is Bricktober-Perth businesses,
         do people make money out of it?

A. Bricktober-Perth is NOT a business, it’s a community event run by The Rotary Club of Ascot and other volunteers.

ALL funds collected by the Rotary Club go back to the community, every person volunteers and is not paid.

The event is governed by a committee that organises the event, they are overseen by a Board of Directors that monitor what they do, the board is monitored by the Rotary International District 9465 that reports activities and oversees the compliance and above board activities of the Rotary Club.

The Ascot Rotary Club is incorporated and governed by a Club constitution, By-laws and is fully compliant will all state laws pertaining to Incorporated entity in WA.

The club has an ABN and is register with the Australia Tax department, we are not registered for GST as we are not required by federal law to be. ABN 22 340 402 532 https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id=22340402532

We have a Charitable collections licence and are fully compliant with all state and federal laws to collect money and donations. Licence number 20901 https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/…/licensed-charities-p-z-and-…

We have our accounts audited each year and a copy is scrutinised by the Board of directors, the District and a copy is sent to the relevant government department.

We also have a registered Charitable trust that is fully compliant and registered with the WA government, we have a separate ABN for that entity and it is registered with the Australia tax department as a DGR status, Deductible Gift Recipient. ABN 86 885 686 946 https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id=86885686946

So when you buy a ticket or make a donation to Bricktober-Perth, you know that the money is going to where it’s supposed to and it’s all at arm’s length.

Plus it’s 100% of funds raised, no admin fees are deducted.

Thank you for your support of this project and event, so far we have donated over 350,000 bricks in 35 tubs at a value of $55,500 all raised through the efforts of Bricktober-Perth, WA’s largest, Fan build LEGO® show.

Bricktober-Perth is a team of people, all committed to doing things right and correct and accountable.

We are an event Built by the Community for the Community.

 Curtin Stadium 

Kent St, Bentley WA 610