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

Hi everyone! :)

Since ConFuzzled registration closed on the 4th of May, we've had an inordinate number of people contacting us asking for significant changes to their registrations or requesting cancellations/transfers, with some arguing their points quite rudely.

As stated previously, we <3 you all and greatly appreciate everyone's enthusiasm for ConFuzzled. We know that some may find this problematic, and in that case we sincerely apologise.

However closed means CLOSED.

We will not issue any further day tickets. We will not accept requests for transfers or refunds. We will not accept requests for alterations to rooms or tickets. Nor will we be tolerating rude behaviour towards our staff.

Whilst we do understand that some people are unhappy, we feel compelled to point out that registration deadlines were widely published on multiple channels including our website, Twitter, Telegram and our e-mail newsletter. Registration was open for 7-8 months depending upon attending type, with over 2000 of you successfully submitting your registrations and changes prior to the deadlines.

There are numerous reasons for our current policies regarding registration and its deadlines. These include ensuring that we can submit accurate and finalised attendee data to our venues, pay our bills in good time, and generally ensuring that the convention runs smoothly for all of our prospective attendees. Rest-assured there is nothing arbitrary about these decisions. We want as many people as possible to be able to attend; that's one of our goals. Sadly, however, we must apply certain deadlines. It's just a reality of how we have to operate.

We want to make the convention the best it can be for you, our awesome attendees. We are sorry if anyone feels let down. This is never fun. Thank you all so much for your patience and support. We look forward to seeing you at ConFuzzled 2019 and beyond!

Kind regards,

Beshon

Head of Registration

You must have valid ID to attend the convention. No ID, No Registration! Check your ID now, and make sure you know where it is, and that it is still in-date!

Need to get ID in a hurry? Many Pass scheme card suppliers offer 'urgent' applications. http://www.pass-scheme.org.uk/card-suppliers/

Don't get caught out, check your ID, and apply for a new one soon if you need to.

See if YOU have been successful in registering for our MTG Uncube event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gpCDSGstN1PoMsSmms0ILB016MSa6D8gNFhEutsJ21Q/closedform

We've now sent out our usual 'ConFuzzled Essential Email' for all attendees registered for the convention. You should see it in your inbox soon. Can't find it? You can also see the same content online here: https://2019.confuzzled.org.uk/2019/05/15/confuzzled-essential-information/

Submitting items to the art show & auction this year? We fixed it so that you /won't/ need your conbadge to drop off your items (just your badge number). This should help as we know our registration lines may be a little long! ;)

Just a quick reminder: With the closure of the NatWest at the NEC last year, the nearest ATMs that don't charge a fee are at Resorts World, Birmingham International railway station and the Airport.

The nearest ATMs dispensing £5 notes are at Asda Chelmsley Wood and Morrisons, Halifax and TSB in Sheldon (along the A45 towards Birmingham).

Hope you're all looking forward to the convention next week! Started packing yet?

Time for another reminder: Whilst we'll be posting the most important updates during the convention here, our Convention Operations team will also be running the at-con Twitter feed again. Follow them here: https://twitter.com/CFzLive

Railway timetables changed today, so if you're coming to the convention by train, don't forget to check your times in case they've changed!

When doing so, remember to look for times to Birmingham International [BHI] rather than Moor Street, New Street or Snow Hill.