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NEW BSFA awards published on 30/04/2025 12:39:02 by Judith

Winners of the BSFA awards for 2025 were announced at Eastercon in Belfast.

NEW Author event at Books on the Hill published on 30/04/2025 12:27:17 by Judith

Deborah Tomkins will discuss her book Aerth.

Bath Festival item of interest published on 29/03/2025 04:43:46 by Judith

Bath Literature Festival presents this exclusive pre-publication event with leading cultural commentator John Higgs about his first biography of Doctor Who.

BSFA Award nominations published on 29/03/2025 04:23:38 by Judith

Congratulations to Bristolcon Alumni nominated in the BSFA Awards

BURNOUT - a new SF podcast published on 15/03/2025 05:07:43 by Judith

Bristolcon regular Emily Inkpen has co-authored a gritty SF audio drama.   Check it out here!

Stephen Oram book launch in Bristol published on 06/03/2025 05:38:54 by Judith

Author and Bristolcon stalwart Stephen Oram will be launching his new novel at Bristol's Bookhaus on April 14th 2025.

5th March: Double SF Book Celebration at Toppings in Bath published on 23/02/2025 04:26:59 by Judith

Toppings in Bath will hold a celebration for two new novels by Bristolcon's former guests of honour Adrian Tchaikovsky and local author Gareth L. Powell on 5th March, start time 7pm.

Sad news published on 11/02/2025 06:00:28 by Judith

Bristolcon regrets to advise the passing of previous artist guest of honour Chris Moore

Two new books from Gareth L. Powell published on 10/02/2025 03:21:09 by Judith

New books from Gareth L. Powell in February 2025.

Book launch and signing published on 31/10/2024 09:47:17 by Meg

Local author Rosie Oliver launches A Truth Beyond Full on 16th November in Chipping Sodbury

Cover Reveal -A Truth Beyond Full published on 05/08/2024 08:39:18 by Nik

BristolCon stalwart Rosie Oliver will have her second SF thriller published in the autumn. As a taster, she's given us the cover of A Truth Beyond Full.

BSFA Awards 2023 - Winners published on 06/05/2024 09:54:24 by Chris

BristolCon are very pleased that two of our previous Guests of Honour have won their respective categories in the 2023 BSFA Awards which were presented at this year’s Eastercon.

A New Anthology Featuring BristolCon Connections published on 24/03/2024 12:17:15 by Meg

All Tomorrow’s Futures: Fictions That Disrupt is due to be published later this week (29th March) and there are some familiar names involved. Read More...

Calling All Artists! published on 04/03/2024 11:01:19 by Nik

Would you like to exhibit your work in BristolCon's Art Show?

Early Bird sign up confirmation emails published on 03/03/2024 01:27:05 by Meg

If you signed up for our 2024 BristolCon convention at or shortly after our last event, we have some very good news for you.

Adrian Tchaikovsky & Lauren Beukes in conversation with Gareth L. Powell published on 28/02/2024 10:03:34 by Nik

On Tuesday 2nd April former BristolCon GoH Adrian Tchaikovsky and Lauren Beukes will be in conversation with BristolCon regular Gareth L. Powell at an event organised by Stanfords Bookshop.

The "Uncharted" series by JA Mortimore - catch her at BristolCon published on 08/08/2023 09:47:38 by Nik

Local author JA Mortimore will be with us at BristolCon with the third of her "Uncharted" series.

Extracting Humanity - new book by Stephen Oram published on 18/07/2023 08:58:03 by Nik

Stephen Oram's new book of short stories, "Extracting Humanity" will be released on july 27th.

I Am Writing Festival published on 27/04/2023 03:56:29 by Nik

Do you dream of getting your book published? Three whole days devoted to novel and picture book writing and the world of publishing! Plus a 10% discount for BristolCon members.

Gates of Hope - JE Hannaford - Published today published on 14/04/2023 04:01:22 by Nik

Book 1 of JE Hannaford's new series The Aulirean Gates: Gates of Hope is published today.

New book from JE Hannaford published on 03/04/2023 06:18:14 by Nik

Friend of BristolCon JE Hannaford has the first book of her new series - Gate Of Hope - being released on April 14th.

Lawless Comic Con 2023 published on 22/03/2023 09:41:03 by Chris

Lawless Comic Con is back for another year!

An Evening With Rob Wilkins - Celebrating Sir Terry Pratchett published on 03/10/2022 22:52:29 by Nik

An evening remembering the late Sir Terry Pratchett at Waterstones Bristol Galleries

The Coraidic Sagas Omnibus Limited Edition - Kickstarter published on 02/10/2022 11:23:36 by Nik

Friend of BristolCon Alicia Wanstall-Burke, author of the Coraidic Sagas, has started a Kickstarter to bring out an omnibus limited edition of her popular trilogy. Read More...

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II published on 09/09/2022 12:04:10 by Nik

The BristolCon committee were saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We send our condolences to her family and to the rest of the nation during this difficult time.

Shout out for programme ideas! published on 15/03/2025 06:40:41 by Judith

We're looking for your ideas to help us plan. Read More...

BristolCon 2025 Launch published on 01/02/2025 01:01:33 by Meg

We are pleased to announce the launch of Bristolcon 2025 Read More...

HUGE Thanks published on 29/10/2024 12:09:44 by Meg

Many thanks to everyone who attended, contributed, and supported our first ever two day BristolCon. Read More...

Friday Night At BristolCon published on 23/10/2024 12:00:00 by Nik

Are you joining us for Friday night? If so, this is what's happening then.

Online Memberships Close In 2 Days published on 21/10/2024 09:43:28 by Nik

Online membership closes at midnight on Wednesday 23rd October.

Booking for Kaffeeklatchen and Small Group Sessions now open! published on 21/10/2024 07:02:00 by Nik

Advance booking for our small group sessions is now open. But don't worry - you'll still be able to sign up on the day.

Bristol Clear Air Zone Charges published on 20/10/2024 04:57:57 by Nik

Check if you need to pay the Clean Air Zone charge coming to BristolCon. Read More...

Check your email! Check your spam folder! published on 17/10/2024 08:16:54 by Nik

The draft programme is available and has been sent to all programme participants. It's also available at the Covention > What's On page here on the website.

Draft Programme Available published on 14/10/2024 12:04:14 by Chris

We're proud to unveil the draft version of this year's programme

Programme Participation published on 02/08/2024 09:37:44 by Meg

We will shortly be sending an email to the membership which allows you to influence the content of this year’s programme. Make sure you get yours!

A Call for Programme Panel Items published on 22/05/2024 10:19:18 by Chris

Spring is here and our programme head has finally awakened after going to ground straight after last year’s con. At this point, he is still blinking in the sunlight...

Membership Price Rise published on 15/05/2024 09:52:20 by Meg

Timely reminder to buy your membership before midnight on the 31st May. 

BristolCon memories from Jason Whittle published on 10/03/2024 07:26:06 by Nik

Jason's new book, Conventionista, includes many BristolCon memories.

The BSFA loves Bristolcon alumni. published on 04/03/2024 05:24:25 by Nik

The BSFA shortlist has just been published and a number of our previous guests of honour and participating members are on it. Read More...

BristolCon 2023 Programme is now available published on 18/10/2023 02:18:05 by Chris

The Programme for this Year's BristolCon is now available

Book Launch @Bristolcon - Juliet E. McKenna published on 17/10/2023 01:21:48 by Nik

BristolCon regular Juliet E. McKenna will be holding the launch party for her latest book, The Green Man's Quarry, on Friday night at BristolCon.

Streaming BristolCon published on 16/10/2023 12:00:00 by Nik

The BristolCon Livestream is back!

Book Cover Reveal! published on 15/10/2023 12:15:13 by Nik

Space Cat Press are delighted to reveal the book cover for the forthcoming Bark and Bone anthology.

Joining us at BristolCon: RB Watkinson published on 15/10/2023 12:06:22 by Nik

Rosa Watkinson (aka RB Knappert) will be joining us at BristolCon with copies of all of her books.

Great news for Juliet E. McKenna fans published on 05/10/2023 09:24:18 by Nik

Have you picked up your copy of Juliet E. McKenna's new book, The Green Man's Quarry, yet? If not then we have a rather nice offer for you.

Friday Night @BristolCon published on 20/09/2023 05:49:44 by Nik

BristolCon is nearly here! So what do we have lined up for you on Friday evening?

The return of the book swap table published on 19/09/2023 09:53:54 by Nik

BristolCon is delighted to announce the return of the book swap table at this year's convention.

Saturday Night is Karaoke Night! published on 19/09/2023 09:44:08 by Nik

Join us after the closing ceremony on Saturday for karaoke.

Don\'t forget to fill in the programme questionnaire! published on 08/08/2023 09:28:48 by Nik

Help us build the best possible BristolCon programme by filling in the programme questionnaire.

Dealers Tables Almost Sold Out published on 08/08/2023 08:49:14 by Nik

Are you a dealer in books or other fun things who wants to set at BristolCon? You'll need to book quickly as the tables are almost sold out.

BristolCon wants your news! published on 11/07/2023 10:27:09 by Nik

Do you have news that you'd like BristolCon to share? We're happy to help out.

London Centric - featuring Ida Keogh published on 15/05/2023 06:56:10 by Nik

“London Centric is a real treat for fans of Urban SF [...]  stories from an impressive array of well-known names, producing a very readable and enjoyable collection.”–SFcrowsnest

Everything You Need To Know About Ida Keogh published on 15/05/2023 06:50:37 by Nik

Doing your homework on Ida Keogh before the convention? Looking to find some of her work? Here's everything you need.

Fish! - Ida Keogh published on 15/05/2023 06:40:31 by Nik

“FISH! is an intelligent, thoughtful, and powerful read... Highly recommended!” – Runalong the Shelves

The Forbidden List Trilogy - GR Matthews published on 15/05/2023 06:22:05 by Nik

"Emotionally stirring scenes that flourished with dark and powerful action, to deep political intrigue, there wasn’t a dull moment throughout." 8/10 from Fantasy-Faction.com

Seven Deaths of an Empire - GR Matthews published on 15/05/2023 06:17:57 by Nik

“Matthews has written an addictive page-turner full of magic and political intrigue.” -- Adrian Selby, author of Brother Red

Corin Heyes Omnibus - GR Matthews published on 15/05/2023 06:16:51 by Nik

Everything you need to know about GR Matthews published on 15/05/2023 06:07:18 by Nik

Doing your homework on GR Matthews before the convention? Looking to find some of his work? Here's everything you need. Read More...

Suggest your panel ideas published on 17/03/2023 11:13:49 by Nik

Do you have a brilliant idea for a Bristolcon panel? Tell us about it!

BristolCon 2023 - Date, Site, GoHs published on 01/02/2023 08:27:05 by Nik

We are delighted to announce details of BristolCon 2023

BristolCon streaming published on 26/10/2022 20:51:11 by Nik

BristolCon will be streaming Panel One on YouTube

Workshops, small group sessions, and kaffeklatsches published on 24/10/2022 14:44:48 by Nik

How to sign up for BristolCon workshops, small group sessions and kaffeeklatsches.

Last few BristolCon memberships available published on 24/10/2022 14:42:44 by Nik

Last few memberships available. Read More...

Friday Night Is Open Mic Night published on 24/10/2022 14:36:53 by Nik

BristolCon is proud to announce the return of the Friday night Fringe Open Mic night.

BristolCon Programme Now Available published on 17/10/2022 18:50:30 by Nik

The programme for BristolCon 2022 is now available on the website.

Would You Like To Know More? published on 16/10/2022 12:16:00 by Nik

Are you an expert on something? Do you have a passion for a subject? Tell us about it.

Registration will be open on Friday evening published on 16/10/2022 12:12:03 by Nik

For members arriving on Friday, registration will be open from 6pm to 8pm. Read More...

Covid Policy published on 16/10/2022 12:03:12 by Nik

Covid is on the rise again, so BristolCon has a policy to help reduce the likelihood of our members spreading or catching it or other lurgies.

Food and drink at BristolCon published on 16/10/2022 11:59:42 by Nik

Baked potatoes - back by popular demand!

New book by Juliet E McKenna published on 02/10/2022 23:15:58 by Nik

Pre-order your copy of Juliet E McKenna's new "Green Man's Heir" novel and collect it at BristolCon.

Programme questionnaires on their way! published on 21/08/2022 20:38:48 by Nik

Coming soon to a mailbox near you; your chance to help build the BristolCon programme.

BristolCon Fringe May 2023 published on 06/05/2023 06:29:14 by Chris

BristolCon Fringe has release an announcement regarding its next Fringe Event on May
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BristolCon Fringe - April published on 03/04/2023 06:20:57 by Nik

April's BristolCon Fringe brings you an evening with Gareth L. Powell.

Fringe - March 27th @ Hall Pass published on 17/03/2023 11:09:27 by Nik

BristolCon Fringe presents an evening of Bristol Authors reading Horror and Science Fiction.

Fringe - February 27th @ Hall Pass published on 18/02/2023 11:32:50 by Nik

February is an open mic month.

Fringe - January 30th 2023 published on 24/01/2023 17:39:41 by Nik

January 30th sees our first Fringe, with some important news about this year's BristolCon.

BristolCon Fringe Returns! published on 24/01/2023 17:24:57 by Nik

BristolCon Fringe is back! Every month we'll be presenting an event leading up to the convention in October.