New Adam Curtis Party Conference launching Bournemouth

Named after the BBC documentary maker known for exploring the failures and complexities of modern society, the Adam Curtis Party Conference will take place in Bournemouth from September 11 to 13 at the Freemasons’ Hall.

It aims to inspire fresh ideas and discussion beyond mainstream political discourse.

The first Adam Curtis Party Conference is launching in Bournemouth this September. (Image: Steve Rhodes, Flickr)

Brian Jenner, organiser of the event, said: "Millions of people find the established parties interchangeable, and the new ones a rehash of old ideas, but where are the radical new ideas?

"We believe the wry humour and provocative observations of Adam Curtis transcend political divides, and he has an influential, engaged and articulate fan base, so why not use him as a talisman to bring people together to discuss new alternatives?"

The conference will explore themes from Curtis’ documentaries, such as the limits of political language, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the dangers of populism.

Mr Jenner added: "There’s a good joke about how the Americans think that life is serious but not hopeless, while the British think that life is hopeless but not serious.

"That sense of perspective is lacking in modern political conversations. There is no joy in it.

"Our intention is to invite witty and intelligent speakers, interesting and interested participants, tune in to the emotional nostalgia that a place like Bournemouth has in spades, and conclude with an Adam Curtis-inspired disco featuring a Pan’s People tribute group."