Don't forget to eat!

Find out about our All You Can Eat buffet - new for 2019- and buy tickets here: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/hotel/dining/

Unfortunately we have horrible news to share: Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre, our charity for this year, has experienced a tragic fire, with loss of animal lives.

More information can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-47691895

We know that some of you may want to make donations to help them in this difficult time, and you can do so in three ways.

You can donate via their Facebook, here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/gentleshaw-wildlife-centre/47817799348

You can donate through PayPal via the button at the top of their website: http://www.gentleshawwildlife.co.uk

And you can amend your existing ConFuzzled registration to include a donation here: https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk/2019/attendee/editoptions

Thanks!

Residential Registration is now closed (other reg types still open!)

We recently advised that residential registration would close on 13th April, however we are today announcing that this has closed early.

Why the early close? The reality is that we have completely exhausted our available rooms, including those in the overflow hotel, and no further room block expansions will be granted in the future. As such we have closed residential registration in our registration system. Additionally, our room waiting lists are also now closed. If you're still on one, the Registration team will be contacting you shortly.

For people with existing Residential Registrations, the 13th of April is still the last date you can make changes. This includes things like adding Early Arrival or Late Departure, and upgrading to Sponsor or Super-Sponsor. Although certain changes such as outright cancellations are no longer an option, you may still sell on/transfer your ticket until April 13th at 1900 UK time. You can request changes and transfers by emailing registration@confuzzled.org.uk.

So, what are your choices now if you’ve not yet registered? Well, you can still register Attending Only, or for Day Tickets until 1900 UK time on Saturday the 4th of May! As a reminder, if you’d like a Day Ticket; please register for Attending Only, put in the comments which day(s) you’d like, then immediately contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk and we’ll update your registration details to match.

Still looking for a place to stay? ConFuzzled’s location near Birmingham airport and the NEC, means that there are plenty of hotels in the local area! Fire up Google, or your preferred hotel booking site, and have a search around!

TL;DR version: We’re out of rooms, but attending-only & day ticket registration ARE STILL OPEN until 4th May. There are plenty of hotels in the local area if you’d like to book a room yourself!

Sometimes we pay so much attention to our enemies, we forget to watch our friends as well. Spies never forget to watch their back and sometimes all it takes is a good bluff. Why not come along to our 4 table, 24 player Casino Royale Poker Tournament (No Limit Hold em'). This is sign up event, but spectators are always welcome in the Casino. Fursuits and Cosplay welcome.

We are looking for both players and Dealers -

https://forms.gle/UhF7rjjqz2EksGts9

This is a no stakes, no cash tournament but any donations to charity would be gratefully received. Further clarification can be obtained by contacting events@confuzzled.org.uk

#End Transmission

Would you like to make a video game for fun? Get ready for this year's Game Jam!

Details here: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/gamejam/

We're looking for volunteers to help run the hidden-identity party game of werewolves vs villagers! It will take place Saturday, Sunday and Monday night at 9PM! Email events@confuzzled.org.uk if you can help. Thank you! #CFz2019

We're pleased to announce that the preliminary schedule for ConFuzzled 2019 is now live!

You can see the schedule here: https://confuzzled2019.sched.com/

Don't see your favourite event yet? Fear not - work is still ongoing to add all the events to the schedule, so there may be a few things missing right now!

Here are a few tips from us!

+ Create a login, and you'll be able to build your personal schedule!
+ Pin the site to your phone homescreen, or download the 'Sched' app
+ You can share your schedule with others, and others will be able to see the events you're planning to attend....
+ ... or you can hide this. Choose your preferences in the 'settings' section.
+ You don't have to create a login to be able to access the schedule - it's live and public for free access.

Still want to register?

We're still open for you to register attending-only or day tickets until 4th May!

Visit https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk/2019/ to register!

Remember, an attending-only pass gives you full access for the whole convention!

Want a day ticket? Follow the special process
1: register as 'attending only'. Ignore the price shown. You don't actually pay at this stage anyway.
2: during registration, put into the 'notes' section which day(s) you want. It can be one or more days!
3: mail registration@confuzzled.org.uk to have your registration converted.
4: when requested by the reg team, pay for your day tickets.
5: Once your confirmation comes through, relax and get ready for ConFuzzled!

Got questions? Contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk

Do YOU want to make a VIDEOGAME?!? Just under a week now until the Game Jam starts! Plenty of time left to sign up!

Details: https://t.co/M7YT3p2pNk

Don't forget you can optionally customise your convention badge by adding a picture! Just login to https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk and click 'Upload Badge Picture'. Please be sure your photo is SFW - and no, animated GIFS don't work! :P

You've got until 4th May at 7PM to do this, and the same goes for fusuit badges!

The first fursuit badge is free! Note: you do not need a fursuit badge to access fursuit lounges etc, nor do you need one to suit at ConFuzzled - it is purely a novelty item. However it's also a cool way to identify to others what suit you wear when you're back in your human-costume! ;)

To upload a Fursuit Badge, please log in to your registration, then select "Fursuit Badges" from the right hand menu. Click on "Add a new badge", then click on the pencil icon. Please enter your fursuit's name and species in the appropriate boxes, and upload a photo. Make sure that you click "Return to Fursuit Badges" after saving, then go back to edit the badge, to make sure all details are correct.

Photos must be SFW, and cannot exceed 800x1200 pixels and 2MB in size. We recommend uploading a square photo at 600x600 for best results.

The first fursuit badge is free but any subsequent badges will cost £3 and will be added to your registration payment, to be paid in advance of the convention in the same manner as your main convention registration.

Fursuit badge photos must be submitted in advance - they cannot be requested at-con.

Pickup for both convention and fursuit badges will be at main registration. If you are unable to make it to the main registration pickup times (for example if you're attending on a day-pass), then you can instead collect these from Convention-Operations ('ConOps') - just ask a member of staff for directions.

Did you ever watch a movie and think how cool it would be to make something like that? Do you enjoy chilling out with friends watching films together? Would you love to make something that would be shown to a live audience? Well now is your chance to make something great for people to enjoy!

Our amateur movie festival, “Fuzz Focus”, allows people of all skill levels to make a short film for fun. This is not a competition but something that is designed to be a way for you all to make something entertaining or meaningful.

We would love to see original content such as but not limited to:

+Animation (traditional, CGI, Machinima etc.)
+Comedy skits
+Narrative driven short films
+Theme related movies (spies are cool!)

The length of the submissions should be no longer than 10 minutes and be submitted in mp4 format and at a minimum of 720p resolution. Submissions should be in landscape (unless it is related to the narrative of the film). You are welcome to create something on your own or with a group of people (one of which should be attending ConFuzzled).

Submissions can deal with adult themes but we will not accept submissions that consist of or include:

+Pornography
+Gore
+Drug use
+Anti-social acts
+Improper use of intellectual property

When making your films, do not put yourselves into unnecessary danger or commit any offences.

If you are interested in taking part and / or have any questions please send an email to rikmccloud@confuzzled.org.uk. Otherwise, once you have your submission simply fill out the form linked below. A title, a brief description of the film (100 words max) and a list of the people involved should be included with your submission. The final acceptance date for submissions will be 19th May 2019. Happy creating!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sJmLRJ2Qy3lrzd5yfSzcJ6lvh5HbSS9BCSkcqQsonVs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Do you like photography?! Would you like to help photographs happen?! Why not volunteer to help our photography team?!

https://t.co/lQuwmJWirQ

Following the popularity of the events last year, we 're bringing back our eSports tournaments at ConFuzzled 2019. This year we have four games lined up for you to play: Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League 3v3, MarioKart 8 DX and Dragonball FighterZ.

Finals will once again be played on main-stage (Monday 27th 14:00-16:00), so you can catch all those nail-bitingly tense moments as teams and players battle head-to-head to see who’s got the reactions and skills to take the victory!

If you want to take part in the Dragonball FighterZ or Rocket League tournaments, we ask you to sign up in advance using the forms available below. Rocket League will be played as 3v3 games, however you can either sign up as a whole 3-person team, or individually. If you sign up as an individual we'll do our best to match up players to make complete teams.

DB FighterZ – https://forms.gle/hmoNBghcu1JGf8tm9

Rocket League – https://forms.gle/kAfBqw9H2SHWpriR7

Players looking to take part in the Super Smash Brothers or MarioKart tournaments will just need to turn up and battle it out at the convention. Currently these tournaments are scheduled for Sunday - Smash Ultimate at 11:30-13:00 and MarioKart at 14:00-16:00. Please check our online schedule (https://confuzzled2019.sched.com/) for any changes.

We’re also looking for casters (commentators) to help out for the finals! If you feel confident in your ability to talk non-stop about one of these games, please email resine@confuzzled.org.uk

If you have any questions regarding these tournaments or the finals on main stage, please email resine@confuzzled.org.uk

We look forward to see you all take part!

It's time to make a VIDEOGAME! Good luck to all our entrants on the first day of the Game Jam!

Details: https://t.co/M7YT3p2pNk

This is a reminder that registration will be closing Saturday 4th May at 7PM UK time!

This is your last chance to register (https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk) for attending-only or day tickets, to upload con-badge and fursuit badge photos, and to make any permissable changes.

Remember that ConFuzzled does not offer walk-up (at con) ticket purchases. All registrations must be made in advance.

If you have questions about your registration, please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk (note this is a busy time for the team, so there may be a delay in responses).

Congratulations to the finalists of the Fursuit Dance Competition 2019.
Go hype the crowd and make sure to watch the performances of these amazing dancers!

At Main Stage - on the 26th May at 3PM

We hope to see you there!

{Fursuit Dance Competition 2019 Finalists: [SOLO FINALISTS]: Blue Bubbusky, Chibi Cattaroo, Chowmein, Dexter, Ember, Exe, Fatality, Foxymarty, Holden, Math Wufky, Neo, Panriel, Rynn, Scuppet, Strange, Teko, Tolco the Cheetah, Toqen, Yoka, Zollith [GROUP PERFORMANCES]: Definance Dance Crew, Beauty of the Bass + That Albino Thing}

Thanks to everyone who has registered for ConFuzzled!
Registration is now closed. If your registration was submitted close to the deadline, you'll be contacted soon with an update.

For now all you need to do is get ready for the convention. Don't forget to check you have up to date ID - you'll need it to attend the convention. https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/attending/faqs/#do-i-need-id

A big thank you to everyone who super sponsored this year. For those of you who have already responded with your meal choice for the GOH meal, thank you very much. However, we are still missing 5 responses from the following attendees.

If you super sponsored and responded already, please disregard this message.

If you super sponsored and have no yet responded with your menu choice, could we ask please that you check your email and/or spam folders and complete the response form as soon as possible. If you know of any of the following 5 attendees, please let them know - or alternatively, ask them to get in touch with registration@confuzzled.org.uk

LeaChim
Sezoxeufu
SamiFur
Patience_Zero
Misty Crom

Thank you

The convention is fast approaching, but there are still a few event signups you can make! These have a few deadlines though, so act fast if you want in!

FURRY CUPID

See in Schedule: https://sched.co/O7gf and also https://sched.co/O7gf
Closing 19th May
Signup here: https://forms.gle/aX85mfSYAZrfA7P79

FUZZ FOCUS

See in Schedule: https://sched.co/OcKG
Closing 19th May
Details & Signup here: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/whats-on/events/fuzz-focus/

GAMEJAM

See in Schedule: https://sched.co/Nykm
Closing 12th May
Details & Signup here: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/gamejam/

POKER TOURNAMENT

See in Schedule: https://sched.co/O6p1
Details & Signup here: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/2019/04/07/poker-tournament-signup-now/

TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES

See in Schedule: Multiple days & events! See here for all our gaming activities: https://confuzzled2019.sched.com/type/gaming
Details and signup: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/2019/04/25/table-top-role-playing-games-at-confuzzled/

ESPORTS

See in Scheddule: https://confuzzled2019.sched.com/?s=esports
Details and Signup: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/2019/04/28/confuzzled-esports-2019/

We've got an additional event signup to share with you - but spaces are very limited so please act fast if you want in!

MTG UNCUBE

See in Schedule: https://sched.co/O6D2
Signup here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gpCDSGstN1PoMsSmms0ILB016MSa6D8gNFhEutsJ21Q

Hi everyone! A quick reminder that Art Show & Auction pre-registration form will stop taking new items on Saturday 11th May at 12 noon (UK Time). Register your items here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewGhCqj5ySHt-7S-n09nfX1gn8BZ3M_ol2gKKU3XhFyHmnPg/viewform