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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · 3h

Hello friends,

Do you enjoy adorning yourself with Griffish Isles merch? I'm going to go ahead and assume that's a yes. Well, this survey is for you! We want to know your thoughts again on our merch offerings!

forms.gle/Qrzn9zvUWoS2... <--please do the clicky clicky

Return of the GI merch survey

(Insert DJ Khaled "Another one!" meme here)

forms.gle

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · 8d

Here we are at @ukponycon.bsky.social ! (Featuring FoF)
Come for your second chance at merch, flyers, chat about the con, or stand there and stare at us. We're next to the mane stage, you can't miss it!

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · 14d

Next week we'll be at UK PonyCon! We'll be on stall 31, next to our friendos at FoF and BronyScot!

We'll have leaflets and good vibes and there'll be another chance to buy last con's merch (and some that just didn't turn up in time). Come by and say hello!

Ps. we gave our artists the week off

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · 28d

Hello friends!

Would you like some music to get you into the futuristic mood? Here's this year's playlist with your added suggestions.

Did we miss something? Feel free to speak up and we'll add it on!

open.spotify.com/playlist/1RH...

Griffish Isles: In The Future

open.spotify.com

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Sep 7

What are your favourite futuristic tunes?

Lib: "Spaceman" by Babylon Zoo, and "Here is the News" from ELO
Soph: Daft Punk's Interstellar 5555 and Jean Michelle-Jarr's "Oxygene" (pt. 4)
Aldersgate: Zager and Evans' "In the Year 2525", "Year 3000" by Busted and "Cold War" by Janelle Monae

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Aug 31

Some of you will have noticed that we've updated our profile pictures on social media, and the art style looks a bit different. We've added Chaosmauser as a regular GI artist - we love his cyberpunk style and thought it would be perfect with the theme. Look out for more Bobbie art from him soon!

Chaosmauser - Student, General Artist | DeviantArt

Check out Chaosmauser's art on DeviantArt. Browse the user profile and get inspired.

www.deviantart.com

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Aug 10

Hello friends,

We can finally announce our theme for 2026! We've taken you Above the Clouds and Under the Sea, so now we're taking you INTO THE FUTURE!

What does the future look like? Well, that's up to you! Start your imagination engines!

See you in the future,
Bobbie

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hello friends,

We're getting very close to being able to reveal our theme for 2026, so let's have a little contest!

Whoever can guess the theme gets a prize (this may lead to multiple people getting prizes). The prize may not necessarily be good, or it may be exactly what you always dreamed of.

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Jul 13

Time to announce that Griffish Isles 2026 will be taking place over the 2nd-3rd May at the Pendulum Hotel, Manchester!

It's another bank holiday weekend so plan your travels carefully!

What's the theme? Hahaha...you'll have to wait and find out! Feel free to guess in the meantime though!

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Jun 1

Hello friends!

June 2nd-8th is National Volunteer Week and we'd like to show some appreciation to our stalwart supporters who have worn the blue shirt. Thank you for making Griffish Isles possible! Images credited to Morgan, Jordan, and Soph.

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · May 18

Hello friends! We loved spending time with you two weekends ago, but how did you feel about it? Is there anything we could have done better? Please let us know!

Feedback form here: forms.gle/ZSybR65Qo83Q...

Until next time!

Griffish Isles 2025 Attendee Feedback Form

We want you to tell us how to make this con 20% cooler!

forms.gle

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · May 15

Hello friends,

There was an unfashionably late merch arrival!

Two styles of wooden pin badges. If we should put these online for sale, would anyone be interested in them?

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · May 11

Dear friends,

Thank you for helping make this year's Griffish Isles one of the best events we've ever had. We love your collective madness and hope it will never end.

Feedback forms will come soon, but for now please enjoy this little capsule of memories (photos taken by Echo Beam and poneSoph)

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 30

Hello everycreature,

Lady Honksaplenty would like to remind you that ticket sales will close tomorrow night, so please make sure you buy them to avoid disappointment!

We may have already broken last year's ticket record. This pleases Lady Honksaplenty.

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 28

Last minute info: Here it is: docs.google.com/document/d/1X5… There'll be a couple more posts, but for now we'll just say that we'll see you when you get there. https://youtu.be/l_bIaF7P9WA?si=JtfIewRlUF4g_5Es
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5…

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 28

Accessible entry: There's steps from the lobby to the con area. To avoid these, go to the lifts at the back of the lobby (next to the restaurant) and take the lift to the lower floor
Registration: This starts at 9am, and the opening ceremony starts at 10:30.
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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 28

It is now less than one week to the convention, so let's go through some last-minute info. There is no planned pre-meet, but you'll all be in the hotel bar with your games and plushies. Have some menus:
www.pendulumhotel.co.uk/food-and-dri...
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Food and Drink at Pendulum Hotel Manchester

Food and Drink at Pendulum Hotel Manchester at our Garden Bar offers fabulous food for any event. Have a look at what we offer in our menu

www.pendulumhotel.co.uk

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 25

Hello friends, we'd like to remind you to please buy your tickets beforehand because we generally don't sell on the door! Ticket sales will close on Thursday night so act fast!

We'll be there. Mr Quackers will be there. Make sure you're there

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 20

Hello friends! Remember waaaay way back when I asked you for tips on what you like to do in Manchester? Well, they were put to good use and now you can read this guide on Manchester's highlights!

Just...remember to come to the convention, yes?

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Bobbie's Guide to Manchester

Bobbie’s Guide to Manchester Hello! Are you thinking of going to Griffish Isles but have never been to Manchester? Maybe you're visiting from foreign parts or maybe even from *shiver* Yorkshire? No f...

docs.google.com

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 16

Hello there friends, Did someone say "Schedule"? No? Well, you're getting one anyway.

What are YOU most looking forward to?

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 13

Hello good friends!

It's all getting very close now! We'll start making more announcements per week as things get finalised. Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to get round-ups of the news!

Thinking of getting a VIP or Deluxe ticket? You only have one week so don't delay!

aaaaa,
Bobbie

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Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 6

Hello all!

Apologies, it's taken a bit longer than we'd like but here's a big list of all the vendors and conventions that you'll be able to see at Griffish Isles this year!

docs.google.com/document/d/1_E…

Go go go! Admire the wares! Appreciate the art!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_E…

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 2

Community guests part 2:
Dr Pony works for the University for the Creative Arts and has entertained us with his talks on the meaning of life, media, and Bronies. He’s also taking part in the Community Guest panel!

(PS. Aldersgate promises Dr Pony will be happy with this image)

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Apr 2

GI 2025 Community Guests

Laura Kay
We liked her so much, we had to have her again! Laura is a Tiktok star, voice actress, comedian, and little ball of chaos. She’ll play another round of Character Roulette, co-hosting Taskmaster, and taking part in our Community Guest panel!

Griffish Isles @griffishisles.bsky.social · Mar 25

Maryke is also Sonata Dusk's speaking voice (she was the siren in "Rainbow Rocks" who got excited for Taco Tuesday). She was also the voice of Brights Brightly in "The Runaway Rainbow" and "A Very Pony Place" for the G3 fans. 2/2