Geek Syndicate
For those of you looking at attending an event in February here is all you need to know. We have selected a few of the key places to go to and recharge your geek batteries.
CONVENTION ROUNDUP - February 2012
an intimate relaxed atmosphere where you can mingle with the stars. This yearincludes Kate Vernon, Michael Hogan and Torri Higginson.
London Super Comic Con
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Throne Con
Probably the biggest event in February is the third SFX Weekender which has just grown from strength to strength over the last two years of being based at Camber Sands. This year, the SFX Weekender is being held on the 3rd – 5th February at Prestatyn Sands in North Wales and at the time of writing there are still some day passes available to buy. Among the many guests attending are Alex Kingston, Hattie Hayridge, Norman Lovett, Sylvester McCoy , Sophie Aldred, Eve Myles, Brian Blessed, Craig Charles, Robert Rankin and many more. Judging from previous years, this is by far my favourite event of the year.
This convention debuts this year and it’s aimed straight at Game of Thrones and fantasy fans. Throne Con launches in Birmingham on the 10th – 12th February. In addition to George R. R. Martin’s excellent novels, the convention covers Merlin and Spartacus. Their guests include two of the Thrones cast Lena Headey and Peter Dinklage.
Chevron 7.8
Fans of Stargate rejoice as Massive Events carry on their fine tradition of holding a convention for Stargate and all its spin offs. Step through the wormhole for Chevron 7.8 in London on the 24th – 26th February and meet Amanda Tapping and other stars from Stargate and Sanctuary.
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Our final pick of February’s conventions is a brand new one which is aiming to be the biggest comic convention in the UK. The London Super Comic Convention which is being held on the 25th – 26th February in London has collected a very impressive list of attendees but the biggest feat they have accomplished is that their guest o honour is none other than STAN LEE. This surely must be the event for comic fans and I for one will be looking forward to a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen and maybe even meet Stan the Man… Don’t forget this does not cover all the conventions for February but just a taste of what is out there. For full details go to Geek Syndicate website and look at our Convention Calendar 2012.
An elder statesman of the UK convention circuit is SF Ball in Bournemouth. This year on the 10th – 12th February, the event will bring stars of Battlestar Galactica and Stargate Atlantis. This event really seems to have got it right by creating
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