Convention news

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...