A question at @easterconuk.bsky.social had @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social pondering why neurodivergent creatives seek out other neurodivergent creatives: It’s all about acceptance. britishfantasysociety.org/searching-fo...

So long and thanks to all the fans...thank you for being part of something so special. Anyone who’s ever helped run an Eastercon knows this isn’t “just an event”. Eastercon is the beating heart of our community.

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Remember everyone the Art Show closes at 4 today so if you want to have a wander and pick up some of the amazing art then do it soon!

For @easterconuk.bsky.social attendees who want to buy @drkarenlord.bsky.social, @older.bsky.social, and @annaleen.bsky.social's anthology We Will Rise Again, especially after the excellent panel earlier, @portalbookshop.bsky.social have you covered! the-portal-bookshop.square.site/product/-pre...

The opening ceremony is over, the panels have started, streams are steaming, the dealers are dealing, the art show is showing, the games are playing…. Are we quackers or are our the ducks they are finally, finally, in a row?

FANS BRING YOUR FANS! Wonderful Eastercon Fans we cannot wait to welcome you here. We have been made aware by the hotel that the air conditioning is currently not working in a couple of programme rooms.

First blog post in months is up! Contains news, my schedule for @easterconuk.bsky.social and some previews of the art that I'll be exhibiting in the art show. enewman.co.uk/the-roots-ar... Boosts would be gratefully received x

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Hello my lovelies, How the devil are you? It’s been a while, hasn’t it?  As I am typing this, the neighbours across the way from me are having the huge Leylandii trees in their back garden trimmed b...

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In Memoriam: At the opening ceremony we will be taking a moment to remember members of our community, and adjacent to it, who have died since the last Eastercon. If you’d like a name included you can submit a name via the form in the members portal.

We are incredibly grateful to the support from @laworldcon.bsky.social to enable us to share the convention with as many members as possible! They will also have a robust virtual programme so do go check them out!

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LAcon V is excited to announce that we are providing sponsorship for Iridescence, this year's @easterconuk.bsky.social! Eastercon is the UK’s annual national convention for sci-fi & fantasy, bringing together fans, creators, & industry professionals for a long weekend of ideas, stories, & community.

LAcon V is excited to announce that we are providing sponsorship for Iridescence, this year's @easterconuk.bsky.social! Eastercon is the UK’s annual national convention for sci-fi & fantasy, bringing together fans, creators, & industry professionals for a long weekend of ideas, stories, & community.

**Vote in the Doc Weir Award** Let’s celebrate the people who make fandom happen. What is the Doc Weir Award? The Doc Weir Award is a reminder that this behind‑the‑scenes work is seen. That fellow fans notice, appreciate, and value what you give to the community.

***READ ME TIME*** It's the final countdown .... 11 days to go and we are really excited and exceptionally busy as the final pieces fall into place. We’re delighted to share that Progress Report 3 is now live on our website! eastercon2026.org/progress-rep...

**KLAXON** We just keep the good times coming for you. With only 14 days until the convention kicks off we are really getting excited to welcome you and so we want to do it early, so we are delighted to tell announce that our members portal and Discord server are now live.

The moment we've waiting for is here - programme is live!  The Programme team have been working incredibly hard to bring you this wonderful celebration of our fandoms. It is utterly brimming with delights to keep you chatting and thinking long after the convention is over. guide.eastercon2026.org

We are experts in building the mood here at Iridescence. Are you excited yet? It is nearly time.... the Iridescence Programme will winging its way to you today! Keep an eye on your inboxes and these socials.

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We've got @aireconuk.bsky.social and @easterconuk.bsky.social coming up, check out our stall if you like books and/or RPGs! #conventions #fiction #games

Are you excited yet? Just 25 days to go until Iridescence 2026! If you would like to wear the fabulous Iridescence phoenix at the convention, then now’s the moment to order your merch so it arrives in time. T‑shirts, hoodies, and more are available here: stowshirts.com/collections/...

DEADLINE REMINDER - Future convention bids: If you are planning a bid for a future Eastercon and have not contacted the Chair (chair@eastercon2026.org), you must do so by 10 March.

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DEADLINE TOMORROW Programme Participants complete your responses on PlanZ by 9pm UTC 10th March. PlanZ may display the error message: "You are not currently registered for Iridescence. If you believe this to be in error, please contact Programming." This is a bug. Ignore it. We are working on it.

**Klaxon** Programme Participants: your draft schedule is live! The draft schedule is now on PlanZ. You must log in to accept or reject your items. If you do not do this you may lose them. Deadline is 9pm UTC on Tuesday 10 March. We've tried to accommodate as many items and people as possible.

Reminder Session Selection for Programme closes on 25th February - midnight UTC! You have 2 days left to indicate what you might be interested in doing on the Iridescence Programme. There have been new items added over the week so do dip in and check. eastercon2026.org/programme

Item Selection for the Iridescence Programme is NOW OPEN! Deadline *midnight* (UTC) on 25th February 2026! We are delighted to invite you to let us know the programme items you would love to take part in for Iridescence 2026. Full info can be found on our webpage: eastercon2026.org/programme

EFF 2026 Call for Nominations! The European Fan Fund is now seeking candidates for the next trip to Metropolcon, Eurocon 2026 in Berlin (2-5 July 2026). EFF exists to help build stronger links between European SFFH fandoms, especially where fans may have few connections beyond their own country.

The Transatlantic Fan Fund has launched this year's two‑candidate race to send a fan from North America to the Eurocon. Voting is now open and will continue over Easter. You can vote online or download a printable PDF ballot here: 🔗 taff.org.uk/ballots/taff... TAFF thrives on your support!

Iridescence is really grateful to Glasgow 2024 for their generosity in providing funding for the bursary scheme. This is in addition to the donations already generously made by convention members. The scheme is open for one final round of applications, with a closing date of Friday 20 February.

KLAXON FOR FANS... GUFF 2026: Call for Nominations! The Going Under (or Get Up and Over) Fan Fund is looking for candidates to travel from Europe to Australia for Swancon 50, the 2026 Australian National Convention in Perth. Nominations are open until 18 February 2026. taff.org.uk/guff.html

Dealers Room & Fan table update. If you completed the interest form before the 31/12/2025 deadline, you should have received an email from dealers@eastercon2026.org telling you if you have a table or are on the waiting list. Deadline to reply whether you still want your table is the 01/02/2026.

Current Rates: Adult Attending (18+) - £90 Low Income Attending (18+) - £50 Child/Teen (7-17) - £20 Infant (0-6) - Free Supporting (includes Virtual) - £40 Apocryphal - £2 (Apocryphal is a badge for mascots, plushies etc.)

Happy New Year! We hope you have a brilliant 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in April!

I’m one of the guests of honour at @easterconuk.bsky.social next year, so they’ll have copies available then. If you want it earlier, like Malka said, ask your local bookstore to order it in. Also, we love it when local bookstores hear about us from readers!