Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon
@easterconuk.bsky.social
Iridescence 2026 is the UK's next Eastercon, the UK's longest running sci-fi convention. At the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
https://eastercon2026.org/
https://eastercon2026.org/
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Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
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Join Eastercon 2026 before the our rate rise on the 1st December!
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
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October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Join Eastercon 2026 before the our rate rise on the 1st December!
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
From the 1st December our Adult Attending rate will rise to £90, all our other rates will stay the same.
Adult Low Income prices are self-declared: if you need the discount, you qualify.
You can join here eastercon2026.org/register
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Iridescence 2026 is next year's Eastercon, the UK's long running science-fiction convention that has always been fan run.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Iridescence 2026 is next year's Eastercon, the UK's long running science-fiction convention that has always been fan run.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
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Preorders are open for HOME SICK 👀🪓🐑
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Preorders are open for HOME SICK 👀🪓🐑
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
* Cottagegore
* Unhinged women
* Female rage
* Creepy folktales
* I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE
geni.us/homesick
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
Mugs! Totes! Sweatshirts. T-shirts. We have merch, all bearing España Sherrif's wonderful design.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Mugs! Totes! Sweatshirts. T-shirts. We have merch, all bearing España Sherrif's wonderful design.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
We've got merch! Show the world how excited you are by Eastercon by getting a t-shirt, tote bag, sweat-shirt or mug.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We've got merch! Show the world how excited you are by Eastercon by getting a t-shirt, tote bag, sweat-shirt or mug.
stowshirts.com/collections/...
stowshirts.com/collections/...
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Just a reminder that Eastercon memberships go up on December 1st, 2025. Today is a good day to get a membership.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Just a reminder that Eastercon memberships go up on December 1st, 2025. Today is a good day to get a membership.
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
Current membership rates
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting - £40
The deadline for applications to the art show has been moved to 31st December 2025 due to high levels of interest.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The deadline for applications to the art show has been moved to 31st December 2025 due to high levels of interest.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
The Art Show is a highlight of the convention, offering members the chance to showcase their creativity and share their work with the community.
Donate to the Iridescence Bursary Scheme
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Bursary Scheme Policy | Iridescence
eastercon2026.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Donate to the Iridescence Bursary Scheme
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
Our bursary scheme supports fans who need assistance to attend and it’s funded by member donations.
Every contribution helps someone join the convention experience.
All the info and how to donate can be found here eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...
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We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴
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Right UK folks - @justinleeanderson.com and I want to build communities we want to see in the world. We've created a discord whose purpose is to share news with one another, look at who to write to, when to get out and act etc. If you want in, DM me or Justin and we'll sling you an invite
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Right UK folks - @justinleeanderson.com and I want to build communities we want to see in the world. We've created a discord whose purpose is to share news with one another, look at who to write to, when to get out and act etc. If you want in, DM me or Justin and we'll sling you an invite
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I have my tickets and my hotel booking already and will be there with books, jewellery, miniatures and of course Drogon (who can't wait to see all his fans again).
Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I have my tickets and my hotel booking already and will be there with books, jewellery, miniatures and of course Drogon (who can't wait to see all his fans again).
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Huge thanks to @effjayem.bsky.social for organising Pictcon 1 and asking me to be GoH! I was interviewd by the fantastic @megintransition.bsky.social ❤️ & concluded the day on a fab panel with @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @joannacorrance.bsky.social @shoreinf.bsky.social 🏴
November 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Huge thanks to @effjayem.bsky.social for organising Pictcon 1 and asking me to be GoH! I was interviewd by the fantastic @megintransition.bsky.social ❤️ & concluded the day on a fab panel with @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @joannacorrance.bsky.social @shoreinf.bsky.social 🏴
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I survived the mists and made it to Perth!
I've actually never been here before. I love exploring Scotland 💙
I've actually never been here before. I love exploring Scotland 💙
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I survived the mists and made it to Perth!
I've actually never been here before. I love exploring Scotland 💙
I've actually never been here before. I love exploring Scotland 💙
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"The moment you allow AI to write a sentence for you, you lose your voice."
Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social nailing it in her guest of honour interview with @megintransition.bsky.social.
#pictcon
Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social nailing it in her guest of honour interview with @megintransition.bsky.social.
#pictcon
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"The moment you allow AI to write a sentence for you, you lose your voice."
Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social nailing it in her guest of honour interview with @megintransition.bsky.social.
#pictcon
Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social nailing it in her guest of honour interview with @megintransition.bsky.social.
#pictcon
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Novacon: @emilytesh.net interviewed by @neveahfs.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Novacon: @emilytesh.net interviewed by @neveahfs.bsky.social
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@emilytesh.net is now giving a book reading from her magical school book The Incandescent at #Novacon.
Hrry Pttr it is not. At all. The title of Chapter 1 is “Risk Assessment”.
Hrry Pttr it is not. At all. The title of Chapter 1 is “Risk Assessment”.
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@emilytesh.net is now giving a book reading from her magical school book The Incandescent at #Novacon.
Hrry Pttr it is not. At all. The title of Chapter 1 is “Risk Assessment”.
Hrry Pttr it is not. At all. The title of Chapter 1 is “Risk Assessment”.
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I hope to be launching a book -- The Sword Garden -- at this one. Come one, come all! Let's have coffee.
Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I hope to be launching a book -- The Sword Garden -- at this one. Come one, come all! Let's have coffee.
Our table at @novacon.bsky.social is open. Come see us, buy a membership.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our table at @novacon.bsky.social is open. Come see us, buy a membership.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
It is a busy weekend for conventions. Hello to anyone at Novacon, Pictcon and Hotarucon as well as all the others.
Attending tickets for Iridescence 2026 ( Eastercon ) currently start at £50/£80 for adults, £20 for teens. This price will rise at the start of December 2025, so check out the link in the profile today and book!
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Attending tickets for Iridescence 2026 ( Eastercon ) currently start at £50/£80 for adults, £20 for teens. This price will rise at the start of December 2025, so check out the link in the profile today and book!
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
When? 3rd-6th April, 2026
Where? Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
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The best cure for post World Fantasy blues is to book my ticket for @easterconuk.bsky.social!
Having a con to look forward to is a great motivator.
Having a con to look forward to is a great motivator.
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The best cure for post World Fantasy blues is to book my ticket for @easterconuk.bsky.social!
Having a con to look forward to is a great motivator.
Having a con to look forward to is a great motivator.
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I am indeed going to Novacon this weekend and I am very excited! I am ALSO going to Eastercon next April so if you miss me this time you can catch me there.
Are you going to Novacon this weekend? ( @novacon.bsky.social ) The guest of honour is
@emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun.
Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
@emilytesh.net and it should be fabulous fun.
Come see us at the Iridescence 2026 Fan Table, and pick up a membership for 2026's Eastercon coming to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I am indeed going to Novacon this weekend and I am very excited! I am ALSO going to Eastercon next April so if you miss me this time you can catch me there.
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Congratulations to all the winners and all the nominees for the British Fantasy Awards! It was a fucking honour to be among you this year.
And there were some fantastic queer voices that took home awards...we are so proud of and happy for you! 🎉🏳️🌈🎉💙🎉
And there were some fantastic queer voices that took home awards...we are so proud of and happy for you! 🎉🏳️🌈🎉💙🎉
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Congratulations to all the winners and all the nominees for the British Fantasy Awards! It was a fucking honour to be among you this year.
And there were some fantastic queer voices that took home awards...we are so proud of and happy for you! 🎉🏳️🌈🎉💙🎉
And there were some fantastic queer voices that took home awards...we are so proud of and happy for you! 🎉🏳️🌈🎉💙🎉