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Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures
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The official account for Worldcon (World Science Fiction Convention) that will be hosted in Glasgow in 2024.

https://glasgow2024.org/
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Want to help shape the future of fan cons?

Glasgow 2024 is offering up to 18 bursaries (for aspiring & experienced conrunners alike) to attend SMOFcon 42 in Stockholm this December!

Deadline: 31st August 2025

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July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Don't forget to submit your pictures for our Art & Artistry Book! We will be closing acceptance of submissions on the 15th of September.

Send pictures for thr Glasgow 2024 Art & Artistry Book to publications-art@glasgow2024.org
[ID: The cover of the Dublin 2019 artwork book, which is a collage image of different artworks with the words ‘The Art and Artistry of Dublin 2019’ on a green banner across the bottom. Below is written ‘Edited by Sara Felix, James Bacon and Iain Clark’. The top left image is a green watercolour with the Dublin logo in the centre. Next is a Lino print cut with ink on it of the logo, and then blue glazed pottery pots upside down on wooden shelves. The next row has an abstract line image in grey and black, and the two groat designs. The bottom row has a figure surrounded by blue water in robes and a rabbit mask, the Dublin logo and art of the convention centre. The centre of the cover has an a drawing of the convention centre surrounded by concentric rings, with books, space, sea creatures and other fannish things filling the rings. END ID]
September 14, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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There have been some amazing things created for Glasgow 2024 using yarn, tartan, fabrics, the con logo and its elements, and many others. So many so that another Art and Artistry book will be published after the con!
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[ID: The cover of the Dublin 2019 artwork book, which is a collage image of different artworks with the words ‘The Art and Artistry of Dublin 2019’ on a green banner across the bottom. Below is written ‘Edited by Sara Felix, James Bacon and Iain Clark’. The top left image is a green watercolour with the Dublin logo in the centre. Next is a Lino print cut with ink on it of the logo, and then blue glazed pottery pots upside down on wooden shelves. The next row has an abstract line image in grey and black, and the two groat designs. The bottom row has a figure surrounded by blue water in robes and a rabbit mask, the Dublin logo and art of the convention centre. The centre of the cover has an a drawing of the convention centre surrounded by concentric rings, with books, space, sea creatures and other fannish things filling the rings. END ID]
August 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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There have been some amazing things created for Glasgow 2024 using yarn, tartan, fabrics, the con logo and elements, and many others, so another Art and Artistry book will be published after the con!

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August 29, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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Are you missing Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon for Our Futures already?

Are you intending to get around to watching all the fabulous online programme but haven’t quite yet?

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August 26, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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Thank you for joining us today for our last day of Worldcon! This is the Social Media team signing off one last time, we hope you've had as much fun as we've had.
#Glasgow2024 #Worldcon
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August 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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We're not ready to say goodbye to you all but we must! The convention must come to an end, our chair must bang the gavel!

Our Closing Ceremony is starting soon! Join us in-person and online!

#Glasgowin2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
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August 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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The amazing Ann Landmann is moderating a panel on "Writing Future Scotland" with our GoH Ken MacLeod and Special Guest T.L. Huchu with the wonderful E.M. Faulds and C.L. Hellison!!

#Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
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August 12, 2024 at 12:36 PM
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It’s Day 5 of Glasgow 2024!!! Check out some of the amazing things that are going to be on today!
16:00: Clyde Auditorium: Closing Ceremony
18:00: Argyll 1: Ceilidh with The Jiggers
19:00: Castle 1: Dead Dog Party
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August 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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Happy fifth (and, alas, final) day of Worldcon! This is the Glasgow 2024 Social Media team waking up and logging in to help you all out! We’re so excited for you to join us and enjoy some incredible events.
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August 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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Thank you for joining us today for day four of Worldcon! This is the Social Media team signing off for some well needed rest.

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A white line drawing of an armadillo sits on a purple disc. Above the armadillo are three ‘Z’s indicating comic book snoring. Under the armadillo is the word ‘Goodnight!’ in purple text. In the background is the Glasgow 2024 starfield illustration in blue and white.
August 11, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel is Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh (Tordotcom, Orbit UK).

#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Novel in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh (Tordotcom, Orbit UK). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novella is Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher (Tor, Titan UK).

#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Novella in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher (Tor, Titan UK). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novelette is “The Year Without Sunshine” by Naomi Kritzer (Uncanny Magazine, November-December 2023).

#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Novelette in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: “The Year Without Sunshine” by Naomi Kritzer (Uncanny Magazine, November-December 2023). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Short Story is “Better Living Through Algorithms” by Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld May 2023).
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Short Story in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: “Better Living Through Algorithms” by Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld May 2023). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series is Imperial Radch by Ann Leckie (Orbit US, Orbit UK).
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Series in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Imperial Radch by Ann Leckie (Orbit US, Orbit UK). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic is Saga, Vol. 11 written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Fiona Staples (Image Comics).
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Graphic Story or Comic in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Saga, Vol. 11 written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Fiona Staples (Image Comics). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Related Work is A City on Mars by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith (Penguin Press ; Particular Books).
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Related Work in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: A City on Mars by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith (Penguin Press ; Particular Books). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form is Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, screenplay by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein and Michael Gilio, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Paramount Pictures).
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, screenplay by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein and Michael Gilio, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Paramount Pictures). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form is The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time”, written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, directed by Peter Hoar (Naughty Dog / Sony Pictures).
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time”, written by Craig Mazin and NeilDruckmann, directed by Peter Hoar (Naughty Dog / Sony Pictures). [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Game or Interactive Work is Baldur’s Gate 3 produced by Larian Studios.
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Game or Interactive Work in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Baldur’s Gate 3 produced by Larian Studios. [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Editor Short Form is Neil Clarke.

#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Editor Short Form in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Neil Clarke. [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Editor Long Form is Ruoxi Chen.
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Editor Long Form in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Ruoxi Chen. [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist is Rovina Cai.
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Professional Artist in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Rovina Cai. [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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The winner of the Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine is Strange Horizons by the Strange Horizons Editorial Collective.
#HugoAwards2024 #Glasgow2024 #WorldconForOurFutures
[Start Alt Text] Square graphic with black background. Purple galaxy design in the top left corner and bottom right corner. The Glasgow 2024 logo is in the top left corner under purple galaxy design. Top center of the slide has the title Best Semiprozine in white letters. The winner’s names are underneath in white letters: Strange Horizons by the Strange Horizons Editorial Collective. [End Alt Text]
August 11, 2024 at 8:10 PM