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The official account for Worldcon (World Science Fiction Convention) that will be hosted in Glasgow in 2024.
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And remember you can join us for all the fabulous events we are promoting by grabbing a membership for Glasgow 2024! Yes, all of them! Check out our memberships here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
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We will hold additional dances earlier on some days, as well as some practice/training sessions.
You can have a gander at all the amazing events we've got in store for you here!
glasgow2024.org/what...
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- Saturday night: (Shhhhhh all we’re allowed to say is that it is after the Masquerade) - Sunday night: Hugo Ball – Slow and Stately - Monday afternoon: Convention Closing Ceilidh 3/5
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Our dances will be held in the Argyll Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, and the initial schedule is as follows: - Thursday night: Ceilidh - Friday night: John Scalzi’s High Energy Disco 2/5
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Scotland has a strong tradition of song, poetry and dance, and Glasgow 2024 will fully embrace this. We will run several dance events during the convention, so make sure to bring your dancing shoes! 1/5
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We hope you can join us for this last meet-up before Glasgow 2024 starts!
#Glasgow2024 #Worldcon #MeetUp
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Come meet other Glasgow 2024 volunteers and members, have a drink, and chat.
Vegan options and allergens are listed on their menu:
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Our FINAL meet-up for fans of Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon for Our Futures, will be on Thursday, July 18th. Find us at the Curler's Rest on Byres Road at 7pm. We're likely to be upstairs by the fireplace, so look out for people in purple t-shirts. 1/3
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Glasgow 2024 is just months away now, but you can still get a membership! Don't miss out – visit the convention’s website here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
#Glasgow2024 #Worldcon #Volunteering
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Or you can have a gander at our currently available roles and see if one fits you here:
glasgow2024.org/get-...
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Would you like to volunteer for Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon for Our Futures? We'd love to have you! Join our team and help build the convention you want to attend. You can sign up for volunteering using this link:
glasgow2024.org/get-...
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Excited by these lists?! Make sure and get your membership so you can take part in #Glasgow2024 #AWorldconForOurFutures
glasgow2024.org/for-members/...
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We have our first list of programme participants and a sampler of some of programme items now on our website!
You can check it out the participant list here: glasgow2024.org/whos-coming/...
And the sampler of programme items here: glasgow2024.org/what.../prog...
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This will be a prepaid ticketed event and there will be access to the museum galleries before the performance. If you’ll be in Glasgow before the convention begins, this is a performance you won’t want to miss!
#Glasgow2024 #Interstellar
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Glasgow 2024 is extremely excited to announce that in collaboration with the City of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has secured acclaimed organist Roger Sayer to perform a recital of the score from the film Interstellar and other works on the Kelvingrove Pipe Organ. (2/3)
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This will be a prepaid ticketed event and there will be access to the museum galleries before the performance. If you’ll be in Glasgow before the convention begins, this is a performance you won’t want to miss!
#Glasgow2024 #interstellar #kelvingrovemuseum
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Special In Person Event Announcement!!
Interstellar Organ Recital with Roger Sayer at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 at 5 PM (BST)
Get your tickets here: bit.ly/Interstellar...
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You can find out more info about the great work of Tanya Roberts on her website at: tanyaroberts.co.uk
To find out more info about Hillhead Library visit: glasgowlife.org.uk/.../venues/h...
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Libraries are the beating heart of so many communities and have help shaped so many members of Glasgow 2024 on their journeys in life. We are proud to take part in such events and look forward to hosting more in Glasgow in the lead up to Glasgow 2024 this coming August! (2/3)
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Last week we hosted an event at Hillhead Library on Creating your own Graphic Novel with the awesome Tanya Roberts. 50 First Years from Hillhead High School attended this event as part of our ongoing engagement with Glasgow Libraries and Glasgow Life. (1/3)
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Glasgow 2024 is now less than two months away, but you can still get a membership! Don't miss out on the most Glaswegian of Worldcons – visit the convention’s website here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
#Glasgow2024 #Worldcon #Filk
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For evening circles, we have a dedicated room with secure instrument storage nearby. Contact programme-filk@glasgow2024.org if you have any questions. 3/4
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You'll be able to sign up for one-shots at the convention, but please email programme@glasgow2024.org if you'd like to be on a panel or have a concert and haven't already let us know via the Main Programme Participant Survey in Planorama. 2/4
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Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon For Our Futures, will have a filk track, with a mixture of panels, concerts, one-shots and evening circles. It's not too late to volunteer to be on panels or ask for a concert! 1/4
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Glasgow 2024 is just months away now, but you can still get a membership! Don't miss out on the most Glaswegian of Worldcons – visit the convention’s website here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
#Worldcon #Glasgow2024 #CommunityFund
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Today is the last day you can donate or apply for funding! If you want to participate, visit us here now:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
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“As an SFF writer, it was very inspiring being in this space and getting the chance to attend the plethora of panels offered. I would have never been able to attend Chicon had it not been for the generosity of these funds.” 3/5
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This comment from a Chicon Community Fund recipient shows the difference it can make: “Through these funds, I could attend Chicon and be a part of the SFF community. 2/5
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Did you know Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon For Our Futures, has a Community Fund dedicated to helping fans attend? Especially fans of limited means, from marginalised and underrepresented communities, or from countries historically underrepresented at Worldcons? 1/5
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Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures
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Glasgow 2024 is just months away now, but you can still get a membership! Don't miss out on the most Glaswegian of Worldcons – visit the convention’s website here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
#Worldcon #Glasgow2024 #CommunityFund
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Tomorrow is the last day to donate or apply for funding! If you want to participate, visit us here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
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“Before attending the con I was able to secure funds early, and during the con, I was able to spend late nights networking and not worry about commuting to my family's house an hour away.” 3/5
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This comment from a Chicon Community Fund recipient shows the difference it can make: “The funds gave me peace of mind.” 2/5
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Did you know Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon For Our Futures, has a Community Fund dedicated to helping fans attend? Especially fans of limited means, from marginalised and underrepresented communities, or from countries historically underrepresented at Worldcons? 1/5
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Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures
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Remember you can see all these fabulous events we are promoting by grabbing a membership for Glasgow 2024! Yes, all of them! Check out our memberships here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
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And don’t hesitate to take a look at all of the amazing events we've got in store for you here:
glasgow2024.org/what...
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Read more about the Hugo Awards Ceremony here:
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Mark the date! The Hugo Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday evening (11th August) in the Armadillo! The Hugos have been presented since 1953, and are a prestigious acknowledgement of major contributions across a number of professional and fan categories. 1/4
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At around 10:00 PM (BST) mandatory maintenance will be carried out on the Glasgow 2024 Website by our provider. We estimate that normal website service should resume around 12:00 AM (BST). Thank you for your kind patience and understanding.
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Any guest calling before then may be told they don't have a reservation under their name, which can lead to confusion or even double bookings. If you have any accommodation queries, please email accommodation@glasgowconventionbureau.com. 4/5
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If you have already made a booking, remember that attendees should not contact hotels directly until at least a week before their arrival date, which is when the hotels compile their rooming lists. 3/5
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Go to toglasgow2024.org/for-... for instructions on how to access the booking site, as this is only open to members of the convention.
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Have you booked your accommodation for Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon for Our Futures? The convention has secured special rates at a number of Glasgow hotels, but you must book before the July 24th deadline! 1/5
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And if you’ve yet to become a member – don't miss out on the most Glaswegian of Worldcons! To register, and for more information, visit:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
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For more information and to sign up, please visit
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#Glasgow2024 #Worldcon #childcare
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For child members (aged 3 months to 10 years) attending, Glasgow 2024 has arranged optional professional childcare services. Childcare will be charged at a flat rate of £60 for the entire five-day period of the convention. 1/3
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Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures
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Remember, you can see all of these fabulous events we are promoting by grabbing a membership for Glasgow 2024! Yes, all of them! Check out our memberships here:
glasgow2024.org/for-...
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You can have a gander at all the amazing events we've got in store for you here!
glasgow2024.org/what...
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There will be opportunities to make, wear, and repair costumes throughout the convention, with the Glasgow 2024 Masquerade on Saturday evening. 2/4
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On Saturday the 10th of August we will celebrate costumes inspired by science fiction and fantasy. The annual Masquerade has been a feature of Worldcon since the very first convention in 1939. 1/4
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