ArmadaCon 2024 Programme
Main Hall - Friday
18:00 - 19:30 Opening Ceremony
Starting with an enchanting procession from the bar, the Opening Ceremony will introduce our guests, the committee and the programme. Wow!
19:30 - 20:00 Bits and Pieces
Dave Trace hosts a quiz, shows bits and goes to pieces.
20:00 - 21:00 Book Launches — The Jackdaw's Choice
New books are presented to all and sundry.
21:00 - 22:00 Things That Go Bump on Friday Night
Radio play of Popplestein.
22:00 - 22:40 Concert — Paradox of Ravens
Anne Hunt and our very own Sara Pattern make their debut together as a band with an 80s electric vibe.
Please note: The dealer's room is NOT open to convention attendees on Friday. However, gaming space is available in the adjoining hall.
Main Hall - Saturday
10:00 - 11:00 Talk — Things We Grew Up With
David Trace leads a discussion of film, TV, books and Bagpuss.
11:00 - 12:00 Guest Interview — Dominic Glynn
Our guest composer tells us about being catchy creative, surviving Doctor Who in the eye of the storm and his bad day.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break — HP LunchCraft
The challenge is laid down. Is it more scarf? Organised by Vicky Vagg.
13:00 - 15:00 Auction
Fantastic, incredible and must-have items to bid on and buy!
15:00 - 15:30 Auction Wrap-Up
The time for the people who have bought items to pay and collect.
15:30 - 16:30 Guest Interview — Jaine Fenn
Gary Loveridge interviews Jaine Fenn about her books, re-enactment and video games.
17:00 - 18:00 Panel — Writers Discuss Their Craft
Last year was publishing, this year it’ll be the actual writing – we hope. Adele Andersen, Jaine Fenn, Tracey Norman and David Wake discuss the craft.
18:00 - 19:30 Dinner
Yum-yum.
19:30 - 20:00 Talk — Drake #1: History and Reason
It’s been a long time since this has been revisited and thousands of exoplanets have been discovered. Gary Loveridge explains the equation and its history.
20:00 - Late Entertainment — Excitement Galore!
Join us for a light-hearted evening of stuff.
Please note: We encourage you to wear costumes during the day and we’ll award floor prizes.
Main Hall - Sunday
10:00 - 11:00 Talk — The Castaways of Terrene
Both the author and the main character of this YA novel are autistic – 12-year-old Luca and his mum, Emily, talk about their unique writing process when self-publishing this sci-fi mystery together.
11:00 - 12:00 Talk — Drake #2: Astronomy and Biology
Gary Loveridge explains the astronomy and Dr Bob explains the biology as they attempt to put numbers to the equation to tell us all how many Extraterrestrial Intelligences there are in the galaxy.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break — HP LunchCraft
Munch, munch
13:00 - 13:30 Reading — Jaine Fenn
Jaine Fenn reads from her stories.
13:30 - 14:30 Guest Interview — David Fernández Girón
David talks about his extraordinary work on films such as Man of Steel, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Avengers and John Carter as well as his traditional and digital painting.
14:30 - 15:30 Guest Interview — Charlotte Merrill
Charlotte talks about her brilliant work on Sherlock Holmes, Batman, Harry Potter, Cloverfield, V for Vendetta and Ex Machina.
15:30 - 16:30 Guest Panel — Creativity with Constraints
Our guests, Jaine Fenn, Dominic Glynn, David Fernández Girón and Charlotte Merrill talk about working on video games, film and TV, and how that impacts their creative freedom.
16:30 - 17:00 Raffle
Did you win anything? Let's find out.
17:00 - 17:30 Closing Ceremony
Including the Jeremy Ogden award.
19:30 - Late Millidave's, the Restaurant at the end of the Convention
A relaxed meal with ArmadaCon friends to celebrate the end of this year’s convention. Be sure to book your space IN ADVANCE at the ArmadaCon registration desk.
