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| CatFang |
Birmingham International Comics ShowI came here to post about a new con I was just told about and was shocked to see there is no BICS thread either.We (CyNic and I) are definitely going - who else are we going to see there? We went for the first time last year and it was really good fun. What is more it is held in a big science museum that has lots of interactive exhibits obviously intended for 12 year olds which we loved. Personal favourites were the hole with a button you could press to smell fox wee and the farting digestion system  You can read the full round up of our adventures last year on CyNic's blog:
Bics 2007 Day one Bics 2007Day two Bics 2007 Day three The event this year runs 4-5 of October more details on the BICS website The Official PR says: "BICS 2008 is the largest and best comics related event on the UK calendar. Special guests include: Michael Golden, Steve Niles, Mark Chiarello, Olivier Coipel, Dave Gibbons, Charlie Adlard, Mark Buckingham, Alan Davis, plus many many more. Visitors can also expect a packed program of events all weekend as well as a huge comic fair featuring a startling array of retailers, publishers and creators. This is one event no comics fan will want to miss. Entry is £10 for the day, or £16 for the weekend, including all events and panels." So, who is coming along? |
| norsefire1 |
sounds intresting, depending on what other cons have to offer i may go 
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| CatFang |
I would say Bristol and Birmingham are the equal best cons in this country.
Let us know if you do decide to go and we can meet up. |
| CatFang |
Here are details of the special details at local hotels for con attendees.
If anyone is going and stays at the Brittania we will see you there
I have to warn you, though that their online booking form is an absolute dog. Hotels: MACDONAL BURLINGTON (4 star) Burlington Arcade 126 New Street Birmingham B2 4JQ Tel 0121 643 9191 http://www.burlingtonhotel.com 10 single rooms and 10 double rooms only left available. £80 single b&b £100 double for sole occupancy b&b £110 double for double occupancy b&b BRITANNIA HOTEL (3 star) New Street Birmingham B2 4RX Tel 0871 222 5501 (central reservation number) http://www.Britanniahotels.com Hotel contact is Dona Dryden 100 rooms on hold for BICS £45 b&b single £65 b&b double/twin Booking ref: TCBI0310 THE PARAGON HOTEL, 145 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0PJ The agreed rates are £45.00 B&B for single rooms, £65.00 B&B for double rooms. Tel: 0121 627 0627 Direct Line 0121 606 4912 Email: alenavalova@paragon.dhillonhotels.co.uk http://www.dhillonhotels.co.uk Booking reference: COMI041008 With all hotels The Hotel will require your contact details and a credit/debit card guarantee for each room booking. |
| Web of Fear |
Might be interesting. |
| Andy Bloor |
Myself and the rest of the Accent UK gang will be there 
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| CatFang |
For a vicarious BICS experience for those that couldn't make it Cy has written up our weekend's adventures on his blog:
Day One: Party Politics Day Two: The Money/Mouth Equation Day Three: Juggernaut Vs Blog - Solved By Science Roll on Thought Bubble and Bristol 2009 There is talk of New York as well - but we will have to count our pennies. |