Welcome to Novacon
Novacon is the UK's longest-established regional science fiction convention, held every autumn since 1971. It's built around a single-stream programme mixing both literary items and more informal events, with deliberate emphasis on social contact between sf fans and genre professionals.
Our Guests: Ian R MacLeod and Vernon Brown
Novacon 38 is delighted to announce that British science fiction and fantasy author Ian R MacLeod has accepted our invitation to be our guest of honour. Every member of Novacon will receive a limited-edition souvenir chapbook written by Ian. In addition, Vernon Brown will be joining us as our fan guest. Vernon was chair of the very first Novacon, back in 1971, is current chair of the Birmingham Science Fiction Group and runs Novacon's annual sf examinations.
Read more about our guests 
Novacon News Update:
Progress Report #1 Published
New Membership Rates Apply
As well as our progress reports, news bulletins will be regularly posted on this website.
Read the latest Novacon news (updated 26 March)
The 2008 Nova Awards
Since 1973, Novacon has hosted the Nova Awards, celebrating excellence in British sf fanzines. The awards are now open to both Irish fandom and electronic fanzines.
Read the current Nova 'longlist' [Please note this is currently being updated]
The Birmingham Science Fiction Group
Since 1972, Novacon has been organised by the Birmingham SF Group, which now meets on the second Friday of each month at the Briar Rose Hotel, off New Street, Birmingham. Future events include appearances from authors Eric Brown (13 June) and Christopher Priest (11 July).
Visit the Brum Group website
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