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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon

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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. eastercon2026.org

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
How did we do? This is the final reminder to please complete the Membership Survey- you got it by email/ available on the member portal. It’s short, it genuinely helps future Eastercons, and everyone who completes it will be entered into a prize draw for membership to a future Eastercon.
Rectangular feedback survey button showing a notebook and pencil icon on a yellow background, with the text ‘Feedback survey. Tell us how we did.'
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
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?
8 little plastic ducks on a row
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
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.
A rectangular tile with a yellow top half showing a white icon of a small candle with a flame. Below it, on a light background, is the text “In memoriam – Submit a name.”
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Why is it called this? Named in memory of Dr Arthur Rose “Doc” Weir and first presented in 1963, the Doc Weir Award is given each year to someone the members of that year's Eastercon feel has made a truly noteworthy contribution to UK fandom.
Arthur Rose “Doc” Weir at Brumcon 1959. Photograph from the Ina Shorrock collection, photographer Eddie Jones. The figure in the background is Peter West. Credit for image find to https://efanzines.com/DocWeir/
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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/...
A smiling femme presenting person takes a selfie outside a building entrance while wearing a dark T‑shirt with a colourful phoenix design and the words “Iridescence Eastercon 2026.”
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
**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.
Watercolour illustration of a phoenix rising with wings outstretched in shades of red, orange and yellow against a blue background. The word “Programme” appears in large white text across the bottom, with the words “Iridescence” and “eastercon2026.org” in smaller white text in the lower right corner.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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.
A stylised, angular spaceship in a gradient of purple, pink and yellow flies through a starry black space background, leaving a faint trail of coloured nebula. Below the ship, the words ‘European Fan Fund’ appear in white.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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.)
Phoenix logo. Text reads
Book Today
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.)
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year! We hope you have a brilliant 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in April!
Fireworks. Mostly purple and orange
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Book Today. eastercon2026.org
Price Rise Tomorrow. 
Today is the last day at current rates
Current Rates:
Adult Attending (18+) - £80
Low Income Attending (18+) - £50
Child/Teen (7-17) - £20
Infant (0-6) - Free
Apocryphal - £2
Supporting (includes Virtual) - £40
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Membership Rates Go Up December First. Book Now. Current Rates: Adult Attending (18+) - £80 Low Income Attending (18+) - £50 Child/Teen (7-17) - £20 Infant (0-6) - Free Apocryphal - £2 Supporting - £40
A cute bunny.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Our first Progress Report is out now. eastercon2026.org/sites/easter...
Masthead from the Progress Report.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
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
Blue background, with a red and orange phoenix in the centre. Photos of the conventions guests of honour, as well as the venue, are displayed and captioned. Details for the event itself, and the vent name, is also displayed.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Mugs! Totes! Sweatshirts. T-shirts. We have merch, all bearing España Sherrif's wonderful design. stowshirts.com/collections/...
A white mug with a blue handle and inner glaze. Bearing the Iridescence Easter 2026 Phoenix logo
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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/...
Black T-shirt with a Phoenix design. Reads Iridescence. Eastercon 2026.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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
A lovely cat staring whistfully into space. The cat is thinking about how it's a great idea to get an Eatercon membership today. Probably. Maybe they're thinking about food.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
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.
Phil Dyson (a middle aged white man) sits at a table at a hotel room in Buxton, England. The table is protected with a white table cloth. The table is covered in flyers and posters for Iridescense 2026. The phoenix logo is prominent thtough out.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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.
This is a serious bunny. Look at how serious  they are. Brown and white, twitchy nose, floppy ears. Probably called flopsy or snuggles. It's a here to tell you about Eastercon price rises, of course.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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.
Rocket, going into space. It's very bright, and the filters make it purple, blue, pink and white.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
A bunny. It is brown and white, and has one floppy ear over one eye. It looks serious, but mostly because it's been reading the entire Dune serious and suspects it should have stopped at book three.  A sign reading  #Eastercon2026 is also in the picture. It is an open-source, free to use bunny picture, and is appropiate for Eastercon.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Who else is at World Fantasycon in #Brighton this weekend? @hws.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
Star wars themed graffiti from Brighton Beach
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Programme at Iridescence! Want to be on a panel, run a workshop, or give a talk? Fill in the form and submit your ideas. We are excited to build an awesome programme with you! eastercon2026.org/programme
Watercolour artwork of a bright red and orange phoenix rising against a soft blue sky background. Large white text across the image reads “Programme”. In the bottom right corner, smaller white text says “Iridescence” and “eastercon2026.org”
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
We are looking for volunteers. Volunteering is at the heart of Eastercon. It is what makes the convention possible! By giving a little of your time, you help shape the experience for everyone while joining a welcoming, creative community. The form is on our website eastercon2026.org/volunteering
Phoenix in red and yellow flames rising above white text “Volunteer Iridescence eastercon2026.org”
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Display in the Iridescence Art Show. The Art Show at Iridescence is all about celebrating the incredible creativity in our community. It is a space where fans can admire, celebrate, and buy art directly from creators. Full info on the website eastercon2026.org/art-show
Phoenix in red and yellow flames rising upwards with text “Art Show Iridescence eastercon2026.org”
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Congratulations to Sierra Greer who is now 39th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for their book, Annie Bot. Pictured here with the other nominees.
A candid photo of 2025's Clarke Award nominees, including the winner Sierra Greer as well as Julia Armfield, Kaliane Bradley, Ian Green, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Maud Woolf.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Happy Birthday to our Guest of Honour, @rjbarker.bsky.social
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
It is an absolute bargain right now, and they are some amazing things that you can bid for. And it's for a very good cause.
Trans Flag, with Trans Rights Are Human Rights write on it.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Full Reconnect Commitee Team at the closing ceremony of 2025 Eastercon, Reconnect.
Large crowd of people on stage at the Belfast ICC. In background is the logo for the Reconnect convention (a rainbow feather), and the words reconnect.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Congratulations to Dr Christine Davidson on winning the Doc Weir Award .
 Dr Christine Davidson stands in front of podium on a stage in Belfast.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Let the mayhem begin! @octothorpecast.bsky.social live!
The Octothorpe podcast live, with the convention Discord channel on the big screen
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Congratulations!
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
PSA! The @eastercon2027.bsky.social fan table has dark Tunnocks!
Dark Tunnocks wafers and teacakes on the Unconfined fan table at Reconnect
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
The Eastercon Bid Session starts in 15 minutes! We will hear from and vote on bids for 2026 and 2027.
A slide for the 2026 Eastercon bid, Iridescence
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
What a great band at the @glasgow2024.bsky.social thank you ceilidh
The band ready to play at the Reconnect ceilidh The Killimorie Ceili Band from County Antrim
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Go on, you know you want to!
The fan table for the prospective Dublin  2029 Worldcon bid
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Satellite Conventions would love you to come to their fan table at Reconnect and take a photo with their plush planet!
A selfie of the Eastercon account admin with a plush planet Uranus
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Reconnect themed book displays at Belfast Central Library featuring @aptshadow.bsky.social @scalzi.com and others!
Book display of recent SF with Reconnect flyersBook display of classic SF with Reconnect flyers
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Ready for the library tour!
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
A reminder from Reconnect, the 2025 Eastercon - their membership rates are going up on 1st January! More information on their website - easterconbelfast.org
Reconnect membership rates.  Full membership is £90 until the end of 2024, £100 from 1st January 2025 and £120 at the door.  The first timer and Irish resident rates are held at £70, concessions (under 18 or on benefits) at £40 and supporting at £25.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
Spotted in the bar at @glasgow2024.bsky.social - find them at easterconglasgow.org where there's a mailing list you can join! At least two other bids for future Eastercons are also in preparation - expect to hear more in October after everyone's had some post Worldcon R&R.
A flyer for a future Eastercon in Glasgow before the end of the 2020s
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2024
If you are at @glasgow2024.bsky.social come along to the party in Hall 4 hosted by next year's Eastercon Reconnect - happening now!
Three of the Reconnect team behind a table pouring out whiskey and gin and soft drinks.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 27/04/2024
REMINDER: This is the last weekend for watching programme items you missed at the time! Catch-up will end after Tuesday April 30th and we will also be setting the Levitation 2024 Discord to read-only. See you at @glasgow2024.bsky.social and/or in Belfast next year!
A screenshot of the Levitation 2024 programme catch-up, showing thumbnails for many different talks and panels
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2024
15 days left of catch up on RingCentral - don’t miss this amazing @artistburns.bsky.social Guest of Honour programme item! Jackie Burns Paints! Live! seen from an overhead camera thanks to our wonderful tech team.
The artist Jackie Burns is seen from above painting an astronomical picture. She is using a small paint brush with her right hand and to the left is a box of paints.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2024
The Fan Funds Auction at Levitation 2024 raised over £750 for EFF, TAFF and GUFF. The EFF voting has closed now and you can still cast a TAFF vote but be quick - it closes at midnight tonight (April 2nd). GUFF voting is open until 22nd April.
A charity auction.  The current lot being displayed on the big screen is a signed copy of a book by one of the Levitation 2024 Guests of Honour.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
A huge thank you to our wonderful Guests of Honour @artistburns.bsky.social , @genevievecogman.bsky.social , @msagara.bsky.social , @snarkbat.bsky.social Dr Srinarahari and @tadethompson.bsky.social .
A slide from the closing ceremony of Levitation 2024, showing the names of the Guests of Honour.
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
Handover time to Reconnect!
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS (and thanks) to España Sheriff, creator of the Levitation 2024 egg logo, who has been shortlisted for Best Fan Artist in the 2024 Hugo Awards!
Hugo shortlisted fan artist España Sheriff
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
Any ideas?
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
A low budget alternative to the Vomit Comet. This is how the actors and film crew will get zero gravity training
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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
How to build your moonbase and not go over budget
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