This years show was no exception to what you would expect from the UKBFF South Coast.

As always there was an amazing atmosphere both off and on stage, the evening show kicking off among cheers from the crowd as Austin Powers' Mini Me angle-ground his way onto the stage, eerily stalked by the black robed figure of Death.

Sparks fly, the music boomed and Death dis-robes to reveal himself as none other than Harold Marillier.

You couldn't help but be captured and carried by the look and feel of the show, the stage was incredibly well lit and free of the usual over-the-top advertising usually associated with bodybuilding competitions around the world. The tempo of the show was lively and exciting, keeping the audience captivated, with witty and humorous presenting by Kerry Kayes of CNP who managed to engage the audience and bring a friendly feel to the proceedings. The renowned Sarah Bridges performed an excellent recital with cheers for an encore before the show led on to judge the women’s body fitness categories.

Posing from the competitors in each class was enthusiastic and structured with stiff competition in each category. There were some familiar faces as well as some new ones, with competitors coming from all around the UK.

A short break mid-show brought the opportunity for The Fearless Flatliner (Wrestler) to come out on stage for a pose down with the children, before they each receive a Easter Egg. Unfortunately beaten by the first child he challenged, Marina Cornwall was forced to step-in, looking as glamorous and lovely as ever, to distribute a selection of the Easter bunnies treats. It was a great touch and really did make that extra bit of effort to include all family members in the show, the parents of subsequently quieter kids were even happier and the show continued in a lighter mood.

The show finished to an impressive dance performance by the 'Dynamic Dance Company', which lifted the spirits of those weary from an eventful day, again providing a rounded entertainment experience and a relax from the crowds of muscle bound men who'd been strutting the stage just earlier. The routine was well performed and executed and was effective in building up to what was an incredible show closure by Phil Heath.

Phil Heath came on stage to the frantic cheers and shouts of encouragement from the audience, one of bodybuilding’s greatest stars, Phil made a tour of the audience taking photos with everyone he met. An amazing and friendly character he then went on to retake the stage for a final word of goodnight, support for the show and to thank the audience for what he claimed was the best British audience he'd met.

Several people expressed there views to UKBFF South Coast, you can find a selection of these below...

Danny (Essex)

'Being a regular at these competitions I found the South Coast show really good, funny and entertaining. The Juniors Category this year was incredibly good and enjoyable and the UKBFF South Coast show is undoubtedly one of the best.'

Hara (Bristol)

'This was my first show, I have a brother who's into bodybuilding and he and I have attended today to support his friend who is competing. I've found the show to be very interesting, well organised and an enjoyable day out despite having been present for the entire duration of the day.