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More authors, more free tickets, more cups of tea for our volunteers. There might ev...
More authors, more free tickets, more cups of tea for our volunteers. There might ev...
#Cymera2020 - like #Cymera19, but with added bits!
The Return of CYMERA: Scotland's Festival of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing
5th to 7th June 2020, The Pleasance, Edinburgh
In June 2019 CYMERA took over The Pleasance in Edinburgh for a full weekend of talks, workshops, readings, chatting and a spot of dancing. Over 70 authors joined us, from international bestsellers like Ben Aaronovitch, Samantha Shannon and V.E. Schwab to local legends such as Ken MacLeod and James Oswald. Plus 11 writing workshops, book groups, open mics and our Creator's Hall full of local talent.
The response to our 2019 festival was amazing, and CYMERA hopes to continue to inspire you, bring people together and provide exciting and fun opportunities for those involved in the genre.
We can't make this happen without your support!
Your donation, however big or small, will help us
Pay a fee to every panelist appearing at the festival
Bring speakers from all around the UK to Edinburgh
Host our free social events where everyone is welcome
Give free tickets to our talks to those who can’t afford them
Feed and clothe our fantastic festival volunteers
So grab some exclusive CYMERA merchandise, a copy of the award-winning Shoreline to Infinity (CYMERA edition) and an early-bird weekend pass to enjoy unlimited access* to all the fun at the best price!
All merchandise, with the exception of the issue of Shoreline of Infinity, will be posted out in May 2020. The Shoreline issue is launching exclusively at CYMERA, so you can collect your copy in person at the festival, or we can post it out to you after the festival.
*The Weekend Pass
Grab a weekend pass to the whole festival at our early-bird price! This pass will guarantee you a front row seat for all the big talks. For smaller talks, we ask you to reserve a seat in advance once the programme is announced. Plays are included in the weekend pass, however writing workshops are not. More info to follow.
About CYMERA
The brainchild of a merry band of genre readers and writers and book festival enthusiasts, CYMERA brings together readers and writers to celebrate Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing, with the added fun of a convention. This means a curated programme of talks, debates and writing workshops, plus a quiz night where you can test your genre knowledge, open mics, a creator's hall, an evening cabaret courtesy of Event Horizon and a cosplay ceilidh. Yes, you read that right.
Our venue is The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ, with fully wheelchair accessible spaces, lots of room, an on-site bar and café. The venue is within walking distance from Edinburgh's main train station and there are plenty of bus links.
We will be announcing our full 2020 programme at the beginning of March 2020, and tickets will be available from our website from mid-March 2020. Put it in your diary now!
This project successfully funded on 2nd February 2020