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Reconnect guests of honour, Lauren Beukes and Jeanette Ng have launched an auction to raise funds for Trans Rights in the UK and South Africa.

They say on the 32 Auctions site:

Immediately after winning our bid, our website was accepting memberships, and our team were on hand to assist with the registration process.

After Reconnect, we already have over 230 members, which is a fantastic vote of confidence from the Eastercon community.

If you would like to join, please visit the registration area.

Iridescence has officially been named the 77th Eastercon after an overwhelming vote in favour. The vote took place at Reconnect, the 2025 Eastercon in Belfast.

After the vote the Guests of Honour were announced by chair Phil Dyson. They are RJ Barker, Emma Newman, Karen Lord, and fan guests of honour, John Wilson and Serena Culfeather.

Membership rates are £80 for full attending, £50 for low income attending, £20 for child/teen, and £40 for supporting.

The hotel room rate has been confirmed as £142 per night for a double room, including breakfast.

Hi everyone,

I’m Phil Dyson and I’m the chair of Iridescence, a bid for the 2026 Eastercon to be held at the Birmingham Metropole, 3-6 April 2026.