Steampunk is a design style inspired by Victorian-era industrialism (Image: .uk) Jeter having coined the term in 1987 to describe a style of fantasy fiction that featured Victorian technology, especially technology powered by steam. Steampunk is a design style inspired by Victorian-era industrialism, with science fiction author K.W. The Hulloween Steampunk Festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the city, in addition to the global Steampunk community. I’m really pleased that HullBID is bringing it here.” What is the Hulloween Steampunk Festival? The Steampunk culture is a great fit with the character of our city centre, and the historic streets and magnificent buildings will add a new dimension.”ĭave Mays, who has two events at Social in Humber Street, said: “I don’t remember seeing Steampunk at all in Hull before but I’ve seen it elsewhere and I’m expecting a fun and exciting weekend. "We know people from Hull attend Steampunk events elsewhere, and now they can enjoy the experience on their own doorstep. Read more: The best Halloween 2022 events in and around Hull and East Yorkshire We’ve seen the positive impact the Asylum Steampunk Festival in Lincoln brings, attracting visitors and supporting local businesses, and we want to replicate that. Kathryn Shillito, executive director of HullBID, said: “We’ve been planning the Hulloween Steampunk Festival for a long time, and it will give more reason for people to visit Hull city centre. HullBID has organised the weekend in partnership with the Ministry of Steampunk and with co-funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The weird, wacky and wonderful world of Steampunk, inspired by Victorian fashions and engineering, will adopt a timely take on Halloween when the festival opens on Friday, October 28. A combination of science-fiction, fantasy and history, with a Halloween twist, will transform Hull city centre for a weekend of spooky and spectacular tomfoolery, as the Hulloween Steampunk Festival comes to town.
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