Convention news
Redemption '15
February 25th, 2013
Yes, we'll be doing it all again in 2015! We'll be back at the Britannia in Coventry, and it's going to be another great weekend.Online booking is open now. Rates will increase at the end of April, so book your membership early to get the best deal!
Thank you!
February 25th, 2013
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Redemption '13 a great weekend: our guests Virginia Hey and Kim Newman; panelists, stewards, tech crew, and everyone else who worked on the convention; and of course the convention members themselves. It was great to see everyone, and we hope we'll see you all again in two years' time!Thank you, too, to the Britannia hotel for their hospitality again this time, and to their staff who worked to make the convention a success.
You can post con reports and links to photos in the LiveJournal community, or contact the committee, and one of them can post there for you.
Finally, if you have feedback on any aspect of Redemption '13, please do contact the committee and let us know.
News from Redemption '13
February 23rd, 2013
Keep up with the news from the con with Mutoid, the at-con newsletter. Distributed around the con, and online, too!Programme available online
February 15th, 2013
As well as the programme grids, you can now download the full programme book (which will also be part of your con pack when you arrive).The programme is also available in iCalendar format.
See the programme page for more details.
Thursday evening meal
February 12th, 2013
If you want to come to the Thursday evening meal at the hotel, but you haven't yet signed up, please do it soon: we have to give the hotel the final numbers on 15th February. And if you've booked for the meal but now won't be there, please cancel by the 15th, too!You can book/cancel by updating your membership details or by contacting us directly.
Progress Report 2 available now
February 12th, 2013
Progress Report 2 is now available! You'll find details of the programme in there, to help you start planning, and lots of other information, too, including getting to the hotel and check-in. Enjoy!Advance memberships now closed
February 12th, 2013
Advance memberships for Redemption '13 have now closed. But do not despair: you can still join on the door! And if you want to come for the weekend, you may still be able to book a room directly with the hotel via their web site.Membership details e-mailed
January 17th, 2013
If you have already booked for Redemption '13, and we have your e-mail address, you should have received a message today (17th January), confirming your membership and hotel details.If you should have received a message but didn't, or if you have any questions, please do contact us at membership@conventions.org.uk
Progress Report 1 available now
January 17th, 2013
Progress Report 1 for Redemption '13 is now available for download. Inside, you'll find details of our guests, and all kinds of information about the con, including some practical details and how to get there. Go, read it now!Guests of honour for Redemption '13
July 18th, 2012
We're pleased to announce two guests for Redemption '13: Virginia Hey and Kim Newman!Many of you will know them both already, but you can read all about them on our guests page. We're delighted that they will be able to join us, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year!
We're going to do it all again!
March 13th, 2011
No sooner is Redemption '11 over than we're looking forward another two years, because, in February 2013, we're going to do it all again!Redemption will be back at the Britannia Hotel in Coventry 22-24 February 2013. Book online now!
Thank you!
March 3rd, 2011
Thank you to everyone who made Redemption '11 such a success - the guests of honour, the panelists and all those who contributed in so many other ways, and the convention members themselves, who make Redemption what it is. Thanks also to the Britannia Hotel and its staff for their hospitality and their work to make it a good weekend for all of us.You can post con reports and links to photos in the LiveJournal community, or contact the committee, and one of them can post there for you.
At-con news
February 26th, 2011
If you're on Twitter, you can follow - and tweet - news of the con using #red11And you can catch up with Mutoid, the at-con newsletter here on the web site.
Advance booking closed
February 12th, 2011
Advance booking for Redemption '11 has now closed, but you can still join on the door, either for the entire weekend, or for individual days. It's getting close!Redemption '11 PR3 available now
February 12th, 2011
Progress Report 3 for Redemption '11 is available now for download, and will be sent out by post shortlyRedemption '11 Programme available now
February 6th, 2011
The programme for Redemption '11 is now available for download. Start planning now!Simon Guerrier to attend Redemption '11
November 14th, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Simon Guerrier will be appearing as a guest at Redemption '11. Simon is known for his Doctor Who novels, short stories and audio dramas, and has also written both novels and Big Finish audio dramas in a range of other universes, including Primeval, Being Human and Sapphire and Steel.Ben Aaronovitch to attend Redemption '11
August 13th, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Ben Aaronovitch will be a guest at Redemption '11. Ben has written for Doctor Who and a number of other TV shows, as well as writing four of the recent Blake's 7 audio plays. We are delighted that he is able to attend. Read more...Press coverage for Redemption '11: Science Fiction fans sent to Coventry
March 21st, 2010
More than 300 science-fiction fans will be heading for Coventry in England from 25 to 27 February 2011 for the Redemption science-fiction convention. Redemption has been running every other year since 1999 and is one of the longest running fan-run conventions in the UK. Read more...Charity donations from Redemption '09
May 27th, 2009
We are delighted to announce that, following Redemption '09, we have been able to donate £2000 to each of the convention's charities, Asthma UK and The Woodland Trust. This is a great result, and beats 2007's total of £3400. We would like to thank you all for your continued support for Redemption.Redemption '11
March 18th, 2009
Online booking for Redemption '11 is open!Redemption '11 will be held over the weekend of 25-27 February 2011, and we will be back in the Britannia Hotel, Coventry. Sign up now, and take advantage of the lower rates for early booking!
Thank you!
February 23rd, 2009
Thank you to everyone - guests of honour, members, committee and helpers, and the Britannia Hotel staff - who made Redemption '09 the success that it was.We'll be posting links to con reports under Previous cons. If you post your own report (or a link to it) to the LiveJournal community, or if you let us know where your report is, then we'll add a link to it here on the web site, too.
Nearly there!
February 15th, 2009
We're just a few days away from Redemption '09, and the final preparations are being made!The programme book has gone to press, but if there are any last-minute changes, they'll be posted on the programme page, and announced via the mailing list and the con newsletter
If you're driving to the con, check the driving and parking page for all the latest information.
Redemption '09 programme now available
February 11th, 2009
The programme for Redemption '09 has now been finalised, You'll receive a copy in your con pack when you arrive, but if you want to take a look in advance, you can download it now!Advance registration now closed
February 7th, 2009
Advance registration for Redemption '09 is now closed, and we are passing all the booking information to the hotel. But if you want to come, you can still join on the door!PR3 now available
January 18th, 2009
PR3, the last progress report before the con itself, is now available on the web site. Paper versions were printed and sent out by post in the second half of January. Make sure to read it for up-to-date information and practical details about the con - including checking your booking, and information on how to get to the hotel!Rob Shearman to appear at Redemption '09
January 11th, 2009
We are pleased to announce that Rob Shearman will be joining us at Redemption '09.Rob is probably best known to Redemption members for his Hugo-nominated Doctor Who episode, Dalek, and for his Big Finish audio plays, several of which were voted as Best Audio Drama by the readers of Doctor Who Magazine. He's also an accomplished playwright for both theatre and radio. More about our guests of honour....
Updating your booking details
January 4th, 2009
If you've already signed up for Redemption, can you please check/update your booking details:- If you're driving to Redemption, can you please let us know, so that we can arrange the free/discounted parking?
- If you want to come to the Thursday evening meal, and/or have any special dietary requirements, can you please let us know in advance?
- If you have a preference for a smoking/non-smoking hotel room, you can tell us via your booking.
It's getting closer!
December 26th, 2008
We're working to finalise the programme of discussion panels and workshops for the con, and we'll be putting up more information just as soon as we can. In the meantime, we're posting new and updated information about the con itself and how you can get involved.Carrie Dobro
November 4th, 2008
We are sorry to announce that Carrie Dobro will not be able to attend Redemption '09, because of a work commitment that will make it impossible for her to leave the US for several months. We wish her well with it. In the meantime, we are exploring options for a replacement guest, and we will let you know as soon as we have confirmation.Kev Sutherland to appear at Redemption '09
November 3rd, 2008
Kev Sutherland, writer, comedian and artist, whose work has appeared in Marvel comics, 2000AD, and Doctor Who Magazine, among others, will be joining us at Redemption for the Saturday night and Sunday. Kev is also well known for his performances as the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, with sketches such as Torchwool and Primarkeval.Progress Report 2 is out
August 30th, 2008
Progress Report 2, with all the latest information on what's happening and who's coming, is in the post now! If you've already signed up for Redemption '09, you should receive yours soon. If you haven't, or you just can't wait, you can also view it online.Join Redemption at Fantasycon!
August 29th, 2008
If you're going along to Fantasycon (19-21 September), and you haven't yet put your name down for Redemption '09, why not visit our desk at Fantasycon and sign up there?Redemption membership rate increase
August 18th, 2008
The full weekend membership rate for Redemption '09 will go up on 1st September, from 50 pounds to 55 pounds. Sign up now!Progress Report 2 coming soon
August 15th, 2008
The second Progress Report for Redemption '09 will be winging its way to you shortly. We have recently sent out an automated e-mail message to all registered members, confirming your details. (If you didn't receive a message, contact us at membership@conventions.org.uk.) Those are the details that we'll use to send out PR2; if they're wrong, either use the link in the e-mail message to correct them, or e-mail us as above.Join Redemption at Aftermath!
August 15th, 2008
If you're attending Aftermath (5-7th September), and you haven't yet joined Redemption '09, why not visit our desk at Aftermath and sign up there?Join Redemption at Discworld!
August 1st, 2008
If you're going to Discworld (22-25 August), and you haven't yet signed up for Redemption '09, why not visit our desk at Discworld and join there?Order your Redemption t-shirt now!
July 29th, 2008
The design for the Redemption '09 t-shirt has been finalised - see the web site for details.Shirts will be printed very soon. If you'd like one, see the web site for ordering information now!
Orbital sponsors Redemption ceilidh
June 29th, 2008
Orbital, the 2008 Eastercon, have agreed to sponsor the ceilidh at Redemption '09. We are delighted by this news, and grateful to Orbital for their support.Paul Cornell to appear at Redemption '09
May 14th, 2008
We are pleased to announce that Paul Cornell will be a guest of honour at Redemption '09.Paul is best known for his work as a Doctor Who writer, but his experience is much wider, and we will be making the most of that on the Redemption programme. More about our guests of honour...