by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
2012 – The Middle Earth Weekend |
| Theme |
Celebrating 75 years of “The Hobbit” |
| Type |
Fantasy |
| Dates |
May 19-20, 2012 |
| Location |
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground
Sarehole Mill,
Cole Bank Road,
Hall Green,
Birmingham,
B13 0BD.
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| Website |
Middle Earth Weekend |
| Remarks |
This year sees the 75th anniversary since the publication of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. It seems fitting, therefore, to celebrate this event at the weekend with all things Hobbity.
Second breakfasts will of course be available throughout the weekend!
Archery, dragons, drama, re-enactments and medieval crafts feature again, but we also hope to introduce some interesting new activities to the weekend this year. Put the dates in your diary and return now and then to this website for updates
There will be activities for all the family, including market, crafts and demonstrations.
Admission is free.
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by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Return to Middle Earth |
| Theme |
Lord of Rings 10th Anniversary |
| Type |
Fantasy |
| Dates |
November 23-25, 2012 |
| Location |
PARK INN NORTHAMPTON
Silver Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 2TA
T: +44 (0)1604 739988
F: +44 (0)1604 230614
Park Inn |
| Website |
Middle Earth |
| Remarks |
This unofficial convention aims to bring together fans of the movies and books to enjoy various events over the weekend. There will be activities each day from the usual guest talks and photograph sessions to quizzes and late night parties
Standard Adult Programme at £78
Standard Child Programme at £29*
Silver Programme at £135 – Limited Availability!!
Gold Programme at £195 – Limited to only 150!!
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by Khan on March 24, 2012
| Event |
Novacon 42 |
| Theme |
Not Available |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
November 9-11, 2012 |
| Location |
Park Inn Nottingham
296 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT.
T: 0115 935 9988
F: 0115 9245227
Park Inn Nottingham
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| Website |
Novacon 42 |
| Remarks |
“Novacon is the UK’s longest-established regional science fiction convention, held every autumn since 1971. It’s built around a single-stream programme mixing both literary items and more informal events, with deliberate emphasis on social contact between sf fans and genre professionals.” |
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by Advania on March 24, 2012
| Event |
HalloWhedon 4 |
| Theme |
A 3-Day convention for fans of Joss Whedon’s work: Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dollhouse |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Media |
| Dates |
October 26-28, 2012 |
| Location |
Radisson Edwardian, Heathrow
140 Bath Road,
Hayes Middlesex
UB3 5AW England
T: +44 (0)20 8759 6311
F: +44 (0)20 8759 4559
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| Website |
Massive Events Presents Hallowhedon 4
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| Remarks |
This unofficial convention aims to bring together fans of Joss Whedon to meet some the stars of his creations and enjoy various events over the weekend. There will be activities each day from the usual guest talks and photograph sessions to quizzes and late night parties – including an extra special Halloween Ball on the Saturday night!
Guests include: Nicholas Brendon, J August Richards, Kristine Sutherland and Sean Maher.
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by Khan on March 10, 2012
| Event |
Octocon 2012 |
| Tagline |
The National Irish Science Fiction Convention |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Films |
| Dates |
October 13-14, 2012 |
| Location |
CamdenCourtHotel
Camden Street
Dublin 2
Zone: City Centre – Christchurch
Dublin, Ireland, UK
353 (0) 1 475 9666
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| Website |
Octocon.com |
| Remarks |
Guest of Honour Liz Williams
Other guests include: Alan Nolan, C.E. Murphy, Derek Gunn, Oisin McGann, Ruth Fracnes Long, and Peadar Ó Guilín.
The Golden Blasters (The National Irish Science Fiction Film Awards) is a film festival dedicated to short science fiction, fantasy and horror stories. We aim to bring the best speculative fiction to Octocon and expose more people to the wonderful art of the short film.
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“Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of the weird and wonderful, attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence. For one weekend every October, we delve into the unsung genres and curious concepts of Speculative Fiction, with workshops, panel discussions and charming guest speakers.”
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by Advania on March 10, 2012
| Event |
Weekend at the Asylum |
| Theme |
The United Kingdom Steampunk Convivial |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
September 06-09, 2012 |
| Location |
The Lawn in Lincoln
Lincoln Castle
The City of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
LN2 4HY |
| Website |
Steampunk.synthasite.com |
| Remarks |
Weekend at the Asylum is Europe’s biggest steampunk event which encompasses the historic quarter of the City of Lincoln. Even so we still find there are more steampunks who want to attend than we can include in a single venue. Thus it had developed into a fringe style festival with a choice of events for you to select from creating a truly individual, bespoke event. |
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by Khan on March 10, 2012
| Event |
Memorabilia Birmingham |
| Tagline |
The Ultimate Collector’s Show |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Anime |
| Dates |
March 31-April 1, 2012 |
| Location |
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141
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| Website |
Memorabilia.co.uk/Birmingham
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| Remarks |
Media guests include: Lauren Cohan (“Maggie), Melissa McBride (“Carol”), Chandler Riggs (“Carl”) and Madison Lintz (“Sophia”) from “The Walking Dead”, Kristian Nairn (“Hodor” from “Game of Thrones”), Burt Kwouk (“Kato” from “The Pink Panther” movies), James Hampton, Val Lehman, Keith Barron, Robin Askwith, Yvonne Monlaur, Simon Bamford and others.
Sports guests include: Riddick Bowe, Bobby Moncur, Dennis Wise, Julian Dicks, Alan Smith, Alan Minter, Steve Davis OBE, Charlie Magri, Dave “Boy” Green, Robbie Fowler, Steve Coppell, and others.
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by Mistress Fen on June 9, 2011
| Event |
Claudia Con UK |
| Tagline |
“All access all the time” and “No Rules – Just Be Respectful” are our mottos!” |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Media |
| Dates |
August 13-14, 2011 |
| Location |
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
Bath Road
Hounslow, England TW6 2AQ
United Kingdom
Phone: 44-20-88976363
Toll-Free: 44-20-85646166
Use the Special Convention rate link for discounted hotel registration.
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| Website |
ClaudiaConUK.com
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| Remarks |
Guests include: Suanne Braun, Paul Blake, Jeremy Bulloch, Paris Jefferson, Derek Lyons, Brian Muir, Peter Shillingford, Patricia Tallman.
Friday: 6:00-8:00 p.m. – “Drinks With Jabba” and Welcome in the Marlborough Room.
Saturday: Fan & Media Guest Dinner (Somerset Room), B5 screening of “Acts of Sacrifice.”
Sunday: Q & A Sessions, Photo Ops, Claudia’s Birthday Party (Hotel Lobby Bar)
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“After years of attending conventions where fans were mistreated, told not to touch, photograph, film, eat or breathe…. I decided to throw what I call the “anti-convention.” My theory is that if you give people freedom and respect they will in turn give you freedom and respect. The actors, actresses, writers, show-runners, producers, etc. attending as guests will be signing, taking professional photos, casual photos, milling about and having fun all weekend so I hope that you will have the opportunity to meet the people you admire, have a relaxed and enjoyable weekend among friends, and even learn a thing or two!
I will be celebrating my birthday as well over the weekend and you are all invited to my birthday party on Sunday evening at the hotel lobby bar.”
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by Mistress Fen on April 21, 2011
| Event |
Illustrious, the 62nd Eastercon |
| Tagline |
We won! Illustrious is now officially the 62nd Eastercon!
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| Type |
Military Science Fiction |
| Dates |
April 22-25, 2011 |
| Location |
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham, United Kingdom B40 1PP
Phone: 0+1 21 780 4242
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| Website |
Illustrious.org.uk
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| Remarks |
Author Guests of Honour: David Weber and Peter F. Hamilton
Artist David A. Hardy
Poet Roz Kaveney
Firefly Live Role Playing (LRP) game
An introduction to Satellite 3′s Martian Chess tournament
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“We will have the traditional broad range of programme items running from Friday evening to Monday evening. As well as covering the usual gamut of literary and media SF there will be two themed streams: Military SF and SF Through The Decades.
Instead of the usual masquerade we will be hosting the Admiralty Ball. This is a chance for everyone to dress in their finery (of any world and any time, of course) and dance the evening away. There will still be a costuming competition, and entrants to this will be formally announced upon their arrival by the Master of Ceremonies (with the opportunity for a little theatre), but the intention is to encourage more people to get involved in costuming without the stage fright factor of the masquerade catwalk. It also means that people can get closer to the contestants, that they might better appreciate the amount of time and work that goes into creating some masquerade costumes.”
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by Advania on April 21, 2011
| Event |
Chevron 7.6 |
| Theme |
Stargate |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
May 6-8, 2011 |
| Location |
THE HILTON METROPOLE HOTEL
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham
B40 1PP
T: +44-121-780-4242
F: +44-121-780-3923
Hilton Birmingham NEC |
| Website |
Chevron 7.6 |
| Remarks |
This even includes RDA!!, Teryl Rotherly, Fulvio Cecere, Dan Shea, and Gary Jones
The programmes available to buy are:
Standard Adult Programme at £88 **
Standard Child Programme at £29*
Silver Programme at £175 – Selling fast!
Gold Programme at £245 – SOLD OUT!!
VIP Programme at £1,495 – SOLD OUT!!
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“There are numerous events going to be taking place over the weekend, and here is a list of what you can expect to see there.
Opening and closing ceremonies
Exclusive cocktail party
Autograph sessions
Professional photo-shoot sessions
2 themed parties on the Friday & Saturday nights
A ‘Chill Out’ party on the Sunday night
Guest talks and panels
Quiz
Souvenir programme
Dealers room
And much more!! ”
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by Mistress Fen on March 2, 2011
| Event |
D-Con 2011 |
| Theme |
Scotland’s biggest free anime/art convention |
| Type |
Anime, Art, and Gaming |
| Dates |
March 5-6, 2011 |
| Location |
The University of Dundee
Dundee University Students Union
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN
Scotland, UK
Main Switchboard: +44 (0) 1382 384000 |
| Website |
D-Con.org
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| Remarks |
Held over five floors, D-CON. 2011 has many exciting events lined up.
D-CON Bags given to first 200 visitors
Kendo Demonstrations
Cosplay Photography
Gaming Room with Big Screen Gaming Tournaments and Tag Games Area
Yu-Gi-OH Tournaments (Held by Highlander Games – BIG prizes to be won!)
Talks by artists and exhibitors
Free Play Arcade (TBC)
MVM Cinema Room: Anime screenings and comfortable couches all day long
All day outdoor BBQ – Starts at 1pm! Come and get a bite to eat with the UK GARRISON Storm Troopers before the doors open!
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“D-CON. is the highest attended FREE anime, art and gaming convention in the UK. Last year’s event attracted over 2000 visitors and showcased work from well known UK-based concept and manga artists alongside talks from Realtime Worlds and screenings of some new anime releases by MVM among other events. This year’s event on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of March aims to expand even further.
Free. Fun. For Everyone.”
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by Advania on February 16, 2011
| Event |
Eternal Twilight 6 |
| Tagline |
A Three-Day Convention for fans of Twilight |
| Type |
Pop Culture, Media |
| Dates |
October 21-23, 2011 |
| Location |
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham
B40 1PP
T: +44-121-780-4242
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel |
| Website |
MassiveEvents.co.uk/Eternal Twilight 6 |
| Remarks |
“In addition to our main guests and scheduled events we have other ‘special events’ over the weekend, and these include: a signing and 30 minute talk from author of “White Crow”, Marcus Sedgwick; a signing and 30 minute talk from author of “Soul Beach” Kate Harrison; a signing by Becca Fitzpatrick author of “Hush, Hush” and “Crescendo”; plus “Angel” author L.A. Weatherly is promoting her new book “Angel Fire”!”.
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“Eternal Twilight 6 is Massive Events’ sixth 3-day unofficial convention to celebrate the world bestseller book series by author Stephenie Meyer, ‘Twilight’ and the series of films just wrapping filming! This event will be held from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd of October 2011. This unofficial convention aims to bring together fans of the books and movies from all across the world to meet some the stars of the films and enjoy various events over the weekend. There will be activities each day from the usual guest talks and photograph sessions to quizzes and late night themed parties!!”
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by Advania on July 17, 2010
| Event |
Massive Events presents Bitten 2 |
| Theme |
A Three-Day Event for Fans of True Blood |
| Type |
Media |
| Dates |
August 5-7, 2011 |
| Location |
Park Inn Northampton
Silver Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 2TA
Tel: +44 (0)1604 739988
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| Website |
Bitten 2
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| Remarks |
Bitten 2 will be Massive Events’ second 3-day unofficial convention to celebrate the hit HBO television series “True Blood” based on the best-selling novel series ‘The Southern Vampire Mysteries’ by Charlaine Harris. There will be activities each day from the usual guest talks and photograph sessions to quizzes and late night parties - |
“This event is for over 16s only.
The event programmes available for purchase are:
Standard Adult Programme at £78
Silver Programme at £135 – Limited to 150!
Gold Programme at £195 – Limited to 150!”
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by Advania on June 6, 2010
| Event |
London Film and Comic Con |
| Theme |
A two day event for the best in TV, Film & Comics |
| Type |
Science Fiction & Media |
| Dates |
July 08 & 10, 2011 |
| Location |
Earls Court Two South Hall
Earls Court 2
Warwick Road
London
SW5 9TA
Phone: +44 (0)20 7385 1200
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| Website |
LondonFilmandComicCon.com |
| Remarks |
Too many stars to list, a must website to check out!!! Car Displays, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Back to the Future, Hollywood Stunt Show.
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“Now running over 3 days, there will be plenty on offer to entertain and surprise you. Guests from the world of film, television, sports and many other forms of entertainment will be appearing over the three days, with opportunities to have photos taken, listen to talks as well as the chance to grab a few autographs.”
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by Mistress Fen on September 16, 2009
| Event |
Octocon 2010 |
| Tagline |
The National Irish Science Fiction Convention |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Films |
| Dates |
October 16-17, 2010 |
| Location |
CamdenCourtHotel
Camden Street
Dublin 2
Zone: City Centre – Christchurch
Dublin, Ireland, UK
353 (0) 1 4759666
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| Website |
Octocon.com |
| Remarks |
Guest of Honour George R.R. Martin.
The Golden Blasters (The National Irish Science Fiction Film Awards) is a film festival dedicated to short science fiction, fantasy and horror stories. We aim to bring the best speculative fiction to Octocon and expose more people to the wonderful art of the short film.
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“Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of the weird and wonderful, attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence. For one weekend every October, we delve into the unsung genres and curious concepts of Speculative Fiction, with workshops, panel discussions and charming guest speakers.”
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