Hi Dealers!

We've got reports that some of the emails we've sent out have gone into SPAM or junk mail, so please be sure to check there. If you haven't got an email from us yet, don't worry, we're still working our way through the list!

Hi everyone!

We know that over the festive period a lot of our volunteers will be taking a well deserved break. Some of you who may have a payment deadline over this time may receive an overdue payment reminder even though you have paid.

Please do not worry! These emails are automatic, but the allocations are all done manually. No registrations will be cancelled between now and January the 4th because of this.

On behalf of the ConFuzzled team we wish everyone a happy holidays!

Join our team! We've got an opening for Head of Photography! In the role you'll lead our Photography team, guide the photographic direction of the convention, ensure photo coverage of events, head up areas like photoshoot & more! For details & to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HoPhoto

We'll be open for applications for this role for two weeks!

We've now contacted nearly 80% of our Dealers regarding their tables, and hope to reach out to the remaining few early in the new year. We'd just like to remind you to check your Spam and Junk Mail boxes, in case the emails have gone in there.

We're still open for applications for Head of Photography! For more details, and to apply head to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HoPhoto

PHOTOSHOOT NEWS!

We know you've been waiting for the photos from ConFuzzled 2023, and we can today announce a partial release, with more to come soon.

Head to https://photos.confuzzled.org.uk

First off, the Menagerie and roaming photos are all done! You can see all of these on the photo site above right now!

Second, the main 'Comic Strip' photos are only partly complete, but we've decided to go ahead and share the current versions with you all today too!

Later, we'll release the finished versions with the full speech bubbles added, and make an additional announcement when they're live.

We're sorry to keep you waiting, but this is all being done in spare time. Please bear with us whilst we finish these up!

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy what we've got live so far!

DEALERS!

For dealer confirmations, we're now at the stage where there are only very few of you left to be emailed.

With that in mind, we are hearing that many are saying they have not heard back from us. As such, we’d like to ask that you please double-check your inbox (including any ‘Other/Secondary/Newsletter’ boxes, and your Junk mail).

For some of you, we have made an alternative table offer. Due to the Christmas & New Year break, we are extending the seven day deadline to accept the offer. The new deadline will be 1800, Friday 5th January. After this point, if we do not hear back from you, the table will be offered to other dealers.

If you have any questions, please contact dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk

Coming up on your last chance if you'd still like to apply for a DJ Slot at CFz 2024! Closing 12th January. Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9D2WCXV

We'll be closing for event submissions on 14th January!

There's still time to apply to run an event. Submit your application here: https://events.confuzzled.org.uk/cfz24

Are you still interested in donating some lovely art for us to use at this year's con? The submission deadline of January 31st is fast approaching! Check out this link for more details: https://confuzzled.org.uk/about-us/art-wanted/

Last chance!

Event submissions close at the end of Sunday (midnight).

Submit your event here: https://events.confuzzled.org.uk/cfz24

We know that the situation with the Dealer's Den this year has caused delays and frustration. We'd like to acknowledge this, and apologise. For a more complete explanation as to how we plan to learn the lessons, please read our full post here: https://confuzzled.org.uk/2024/01/15/dealers-den-an-explanation/

Here are a few major points to highlight:
1: On the waiting list? Want to sell or transfer your registration? You can do so, please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk and dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk to make arrangements. We'll help you connect with those wanting a spot (We'll do so via a social media approach soon).

2: Got more than one table? Want to return one so that others can have a chance to deal? This is possible too! Again, please contact dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk to do this.

3: Finally, if you got a table, but a friend did not- and you'd like to share, this can be arranged also! Contact dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk to make the arrangements - as long as you're both registered, we can set this up.

To give advance warning, we've had to bring close-of-reg forward this year. This applies for transfers, changes, and upload of conbadge/fursuit badge pictures: This will CLOSE 31st March. Need help? Contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk (Note - sales of NEW registrations already closed due to sell-out)

The ConFuzzled Art Show & Auction returns for 2024! We'll sell your art & merch for you, for FREE! Pre-reg for your items starts February. In the meantime, find out more here: https://confuzzled.org.uk/events/art-show/

The convention may still be a few months away - but we're already thinking ahead to 2025! We'd like your suggestions for future Community Spotlight! To let us know your thoughts, head here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2VDRH36

ConFuzzled are pleased to announce our Charity for 2024, The British Wildlife Rescue Centre!

The British Wildlife Rescue Centre is Staffordshire’s only dedicated wildlife hospital, rescue and rehabilitation facility, and we look forward to welcoming them to the convention this year! You can read more about them here: https://confuzzled.org.uk/about-us/charity/

We can today announce that Pop-Up shop bookings will go live this Friday, 26th January at 7PM. For all the details & how to apply, head to: https://confuzzled.org.uk/events/dealers-den/pop-up-shop/

As we've seen a bit of chatter on this, we want to be clear: We do not allow dropshippers, or resellers of wholesale merch in our Dealers Den and having double-checked would like to assure you that NO such dealers have a table in our den for 2024. Any rumours to the contrary are incorrect.

We would also like to make it known that approved Dealers may also not 'resell' this type of merchandise. The Den -just like ConFuzzled- is a place 'by furries, for furries' - and we want to fill it with artists and makers from the furry community!

Should any Dealer be found to be selling items from these sites at the Convention, they will be asked to remove them from sale.
Our Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://confuzzled.org.uk/events/dealers-den/dealers-den-terms-conditions/

Thanks to everyone who's applied for a Dealer pop-up shop space! We've had a lot of applications so we're going to close for now while we review what we've got so far, and get in touch with applicants.