Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.

Autosport International is world's largest dedicated motorsport exhibition available to the public. Each year it features team launches, driver appearances, motorsport displays and top cars, hundreds of stands offering the latest products, a live indoor motorsport arena, Autosport magazine's central stage and F1 Racing magazine’s display of Formula One cars. Past guests include Lewis Hamilton, Juan Pablo Montoya, Eddie Irvine, Colin McRae, Jensen Button, Nigel Mansell, Sir Frank Williams and many more.

Autosport International is widely considered to mark the beginning of the motorsport season as it is the first industry event of the year.

Autosport International offers a unique chance to see the main industry players from all motorsport disciplines, witness new model launches, brush shoulders with stars and drivers who are virtually impossible to reach during the races and other events.

The Historic Hall covers all aspects of historic racing with displays of vintage and includes an exclusive classic car and memorabilia auction.

The leading kart manufacturers and associated companies occupy the Karting Hall.

There will be a dedicated Activity Hall where visitors can experience different aspects of motor racing. This will include a purpose-built Karting Track plus a driving experience run by a leading sportscar manufacturer (details TBC).

In addition, all ASI visitors will get free entry into PistonHeads: The Performance Car Show which is taking place at the NEC at the same time. Visitors will get to see the latest sportscars and supercars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW and many more, plus car related products and accessories.

For more information, log on to www.autosport-international.com.

PistonHeads: The Performance Car Show is the most exciting car event in the UK. It's no ordinary exhibition, with no ordinary cars.

Rare and exotic sports cars will be in abundance at the PistonHeads Show, which will run parallel to Autosport International, the world's biggest motorsport show, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham next January.

The PistonHeads Show is an extension of the web magazine PistonHeads.com, which is one of the world's biggest online automotive communities.

On display will be cars such as Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, TVR and Lotus as well as high-performance versions of cars such as Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Honda, Renault, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Volkswagen etc.

The show will feature numerous displays dedicated to cars and the fun of driving, with top-end manufacturers displaying the latest models, accessories and merchanise. From supercars to wheels, tyres and exhausts plus professional advice on how to have the most fun in your car, we have something for everybody serious about their four wheels.

All visitors to PistonHeads Show also get free entry into Autosport International as well as a seat in the Live Action Arena, UK's largest indoor race track where race and stunt drivers show their skills in some of the fastest and most expensive cars around.

For more information, visit www.pistonheadsshow.com or www.pistonheads.com.

Eve Style Show is returning to The NEC, Birmingham to give visitors shopping heaven with a selection of fashion, beauty and wellbeing companies all under one roof ...Seriously Stylish Shopping!

Tickets are available now!

Now, striding into its third year by bringing the fabulous pages of eve magazine to life, this show features the best in fashion, beauty, accessories, celebrities and expert advice for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and fabulously beyond!

Eve Style Show is held at Clothes Show Live, the largest fashion and beauty event in the world, giving you the best opportunity in the shopping calendar to learn about great products, re-vamp your wardrobe, try out new looks and have a great day out with friends.

Everyone who buys a ticket to the show is allocated a seat within the Fashion Theatre. This 45 minute catwalk show features over 40 dancers/models, live music acts and television personalities.

Please Note: There may be strobe lighting in the Fashion Theatre

Experts Stage

The Expert Stage will play host to a hand picked selection of stylists, make-up artists, nutritional and fitness experts.

Gok Wan from Channel 4's 'How to Look Good Naked', Nicky Hambleton-Jones from Channel 4s '10 Years Younger and Jacqueline Gold, Chief Executive of Ann Summer and Knickerbox all presented on the Expert Stage last year and this years line-up is set to be even better.

The Expert Stage is a haven of top style, fashion and beauty tips from your favourite celebrity experts as well as invaluable advice from top industry experts on health, fitness and nutrition!

eve and Designer Catwalk

In 2007 eve proudly brought you the Designer Catwalk, displaying the latest designers' collections. This showstopper hosted a breathtaking selection of creations to impress and inspire all you real women.

This year the Designer Catwalk returns to the Black Label Zone to bring you ever-popular clothing and accessories from top brands as well as amazing designers straight from London Fashion Week!

Clothes Show Live

Tickets purchased to Eve Style Show allow free entry into Clothes Show Live and a seat in the fabulous Fashion Theatre... 2 shows in one!

The largest fashion and beauty event in the world will be bursting at the seams with more fashion, hair, beauty, make-up, models, celebrities and of course shopping than ever before.

Fashion Theatre

You've never seen a catwalk show quite like it!

Clothes Show Live's infamously breathtaking fashion show is truly in a league of it's own, and every eve Style Show ticket purchased includes a dedicated seat in the 6,500 seat Fashion Theatre!

This awe-inspiring 45 minute performance with 40 beautiful models and highly trained dancers from around the world, collaborating to create a unique twist on the average runway show, on the largest catwalk in the world!

Wellbeing Zone

Last year the Wellbeing Zone was the place to put your feet up, relax and rejuvenate after doing some shopping, and this year the Zone will have a heightened presence.

This relaxation area offers visitors the chance to zone out completely and take advantage of tantalising treatments and advice from top experts on health, fitness and nutrition!

The Wellbeing Zone is also the home The Expert Stage a haven of top tips and advice from your favourite experts. Last year saw the likes of Channel 4's '10 Years Younger' presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones and How To Look Good Nakeds Gok Wan!

Advance tickets are available for booking here.

The largest fashion and beauty event in the world returns to Birmingham from 5-10 December 2008 for more fashion, hair, beauty, make-up, models, celebrities and of course shopping than ever before.

Tickets are available now!

Clothes Show Live will again be divided into colour coded zones to suit all tastes and styles. Within the zones you’ll find High Street, Chic Boutique, Vintage, Designer, Fast Fashion, Accessories and Beauty areas plus the return of the Wellbeing Zone, giving you an opportunity to revitalise yourself in the midst of a busy days shopping.

What's more, everyone who buys a ticket to the show is also allocated a seat n the 6,500 seat Fashion Theatre, a catwalk show featuring over 40 handpicked models and dancers from around the world in a breathtaking 45 minute performance.

Please Note: There may be strobe lighting in the Fashion Theatre

Hair and Beauty Stage

The Hair and Beauty Stage is the place to be to be if you are looking for tips and advice from some of the industries experts. The stage, situated in the Pink Zone will be host to a selection of hair and beauty brands showing you exactly how to get the perfect pout and beautiful bouffant.

Guys or Dolls Music Stage

Situated in the Purple Zone, this is where you will be able to listen to the latest tunes whilst catching a glimpse of the menswear catwalk. The stage will play host to the latest menswear collections in an outstanding dance and catwalk show.

The Guys or Dolls Music Stage will be buzzing throughout the show with non stop music, catwalks, male dancers, competitions and demonstrations. What more can you ask for… be sure to head over to where the party's at!

Designer Catwalk

This is where the true fashionistas will converge. Situated in the Black Label Zone, this uber cool catwalk will be the place to catch the piece de résistance of designers. Last year visitors saw designs from prestigious designers Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood. If it’s the latest fashion collections you are looking for, you do not want to miss this exquisite catwalk.

Maybelline New York Image Catwalk and College Catwalk

If you want to catch the latest High Street collections you need to pay the Maybelline New York Image Catwalk a visit. Visitors will be able to see next seasons designs live on stage. This buzzing and energetic catwalk is positioned in between the Purple and Blue Zone and certainly is the place to be for High Street fashion, competitions and of course a spot of celeb spotting!

The stage is also host to the fantastic College Catwalk, a display of talented final year student designs, created Clothes Show Live. This is a unique opportunity to see up and coming designers showcasing their collections live on the stage.

Cocktail Bar

Cosmopolitan anyone?
Make sure you take a stop of at the Cocktail Bar, situated within eve Style Show, for a well earned drink after all that shopping. We all know that shopping can be thirsty work, so what better way to have a little breather than putting your feet up, sipping a cocktail and boasting about your purchases to your mates…The perfect pit stop before deciding where you're planning to visit next at the show!

Red Club DJ Bar

The Red Club DJ Bar is brand new to Clothes Show Live. It is where you will be able to head for some cool DJ tunes whilst grabbing some bargains in the Red Zone, renowned for fast fashion at its best.

Boutique Bar

The Boutique Bar is positioned amongst the beautiful stands in the Chic Boutique.

This glamorous and ultra cool bar is where the true fashionistas will be rendezvousing.

If you fancy a break from shopping but want to still be able to window shop, take a seat here in the heart of the show.

The Fashion Theatre

You've never seen a catwalk show quite like it!

The Clothes Show Live's infamously breathtaking fashion show is truly in a league of it's own.

With carefully selected hotties modelling the latest trends and highly trained and toned dancers from around the world collaborating in this 45 minute performance, this is a show that should never be missed!

This year Clothes Show Live is delighted to welcome Triumph as the Fashion Theatre Lingerie Partner. Triumph will be adding a stunning element to the infamously breathtaking Fashion Theatre plus will be taking a stand in the Black Label Zone allowing you to get your hands on the latest collections at special Clothes Show Live prices.

Eve Style Show

In 2007 Eve Style Show returned to Clothes Show Live and was a HUGE success! Now, striding into its third year by bringing the fabulous pages of eve magazine to life, this show featured the best in fashion, beauty, accessories, celebrities and expert advice for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and fabulously beyond!

The Wellbeing Zone in association with Zest Magazine

Last year the Wellbeing Zone was the place to put your feet up, relax and rejuvenate after doing some shopping, and this year the Zone will have a heightened presence.

This relaxation area offers visitors the chance to zone out completely and take advantage of tantalising treatments and advice from top experts on health, fitness and nutrition!

The Wellbeing Zone is also the home The Expert Stage – a haven of top tips and advice from your favourite experts. Last year saw the likes of Channel 4's '10 Years Younger' presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones and ‘How To Look Good Naked’s’ Gok Wan!

Menswear

Last year Clothes Show Live reached out to the fashion conscious males out there and brought a whole host of amazing looks from high-street style to designer cool. With the ever growing interest in male fashion we thought we would introduce more male brands into the show and this year we’re turning it up to eleven!

In 2007 visitors were able to see and buy the hottest menswear designs by All Saints, O'Neil, I Saved Lawerence, Bench, Rockerfella, Bass Couture and many more.

This year the Music Stage, located in the Purple Zone, will be the place to be to see all the latest styles and looks and get some great insight into what clobber you should be sporting next time you hit the town.

Advance tickets are available here now!

If you love trying food and dining out then you will adore our fantastic feature - the Dining Experience.

Nine top restaurants will showcase their signature dishes giving you the opportunity to sample some of the region's most outstanding cuisine.

The restaurants participating are - Blenheim House, Deolali, Heathcotes, La Becasse, Liaison, Loch Fyne, Must, Nailcote Hall, Thai Edge.

Our taster-size portions range between 3 and 6 Dining Currency in price. Dining Currency can be purchased in advance or on the day of the show. 1 Dining Currency = £1. Dining Currency is available in units of 5.

Tickets are on sale now for the UK’s biggest food and drink show The BBC Good Food Show Birmingham, 26th – 30th November 2008 at The NEC, Birmingham.

Book your tickets now and let The BBC Good Food Show Birmingham…

…entertain you with a top line-up of celebrity chefs dazzling you with their recipes and repartee.

…tantalise your tastebuds with over 500 food and drink exhibitors, each with a distinctive flavour to satisfy your appetite for delicious food and fine wine.

…inspire and enlighten you with Masterclasses from the popular Slow Food movement, advice and tastings with wine experts, signature dishes from the city’s finest restaurant chefs and a Great British Food Festival that will remind you of just how rich this country is in mouthwatering, local food.

…show you the best in contemporary and traditional cookery with experts on hand to give you first class culinary advice.

…help you get a head start on Christmas with a huge selection of gourmet gifts, culinary gadgets, and the perfect venue to stock up your drinks cabinet.

So why not treat yourself, a friend or the whole family to a fantastic day out and book your tickets now!

These tickets are for general admission to the show only.

All tickets include a FREE SHOW GUIDE worth £10 collectable on the day (no cash alternative available).

Children under 5 are FREE of charge but do need a ticket to get into the show. Children (6+) pay adult price Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Children (6-12) £11.25 + booking fee Saturday and Sunday.

All priced tickets are subject to an additional £1.50 booking fee per ticket.

TICKETS TO STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE IN 2009

Following on from the hugely successful sell out 2008 live tour, shows for 2009 ar