The Girls' Day Out Show is an event primarily for women who enjoy fashion, lifestyle and beauty. It is a similar concept to The

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. It was founded in 2009 and has been a growing convention every year, attracting over 16,000 visitors on average.

History

It is run by PSP. Events and the first one held at the

SEC Centre The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, locate ...

in 2009. Established top model scouts have frequently visited the show and used it as a talent-selection pool. Colours Agency and Select Model Management who represent stars such as

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and

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attended.

2009

Held at the

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, Glasgow. It was sponsored by tanning specialist Fake Bake, and in association with Boots and No1 Magazine.

2010

Held at the

SEC Centre The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, locate ...

, Glasgow. The Saturday ticket was a sell out.

2011

In 2011, it was held in Manchester for the first time. It was at The Central also known as Manchester Central Convention Complex (but more commonly, formerly, known as the

G-Mex Manchester Central Convention Complex (commonly known as Manchester Central or GMEX (Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre)) is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, Engl ...

). It caused some controversy as a cosmetic surgeon attended the show, providing free ten-minute consultations.

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made an appearance and is considered a notable event at

Manchester Central Convention Complex Manchester Central Convention Complex (commonly known as Manchester Central or GMEX (Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre)) is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, Engl ...

2012

It was held at the

SEC Centre The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, locate ...

in Glasgow from 30 November to 2 December. The Girls' Day Out Show has been said to play a part in boosting the local economy of where it takes place. Celebrities like '

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' who were runners up on ''The X Factor'' also made an appearance. The stands there such as; FakeBake, Bella's Blush, Fashion Rocks My Soul, The London Perfume Company, Actiderm and Lauren's Way, brought in the highest number of customers to date.

Media coverage

The Girls' Day Out Show has featured in No 1 Magazine and Event Magazine when it announced plans to expand further to Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. It was a deal o
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and has been the local press of the moment like The

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References

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