Raffle tickets are just £10 each and will be available throughout the show at the Behind the Scenes stand M65. The draw will be held on Wednesday afternoon, 8 October but you do not need to be present to win.
The raffle is to help raise funds for the new UK charity Behind the Scenes which will provide financial assistance to entertainment technology professionals, or their immediate family, who are seriously ill or injured. Grants may be used for basic living costs, some medical related expenses, transportation, retraining, or funerals. These grants will bring help and hope to your colleagues during some of their darkest hours.
Behind the Scenes has a very wide remit. Anyone is eligible for assistance who has earned their living in the industry for at least five years, whether behind the curtain, behind the camera, on the road, or working for companies that manufacture or supply entertainment technology products and services. The charity exists solely to aid those who work behind the scenes; it does not assist performers.
The Behind the Scenes stand will also feature the chance to compete for the fastest lap on a racecar simulator and the BTS Boutique. The Boutique will have a wide selection of fun and useful BTS branded items so you can help spread the word to the industry. It's a great place to do your holiday shopping for friends and family!
(Jim Evans)
