Cosmia Festival + Iain M Banks: 10 Years Gone

The UK’s first SF, fantasy and speculative fiction multi-arts festival celebrating authors, artists, crafts and other media. Plus a tribute to Iain M Banks presented by Huddersfield Literature Festival.

A full line-up of guests and activities will be announced over the coming weeks and more information on Cosmia can be found at: https://www.cosmiafestival.co.uk/cosmia-festival-2023

Cosmia will feature a range of authors and events, including the Humming Vibrating Architecture music installation by Colin Franke, and an Art and Astronomy exhibition.

Also including from 7pm-8.15pm, Huddersfield Literature Festival presents:

Iain M Banks: 10 Years Gone

Iain M Banks (1954-2013) was one of the foremost British science fiction writers, creator of The Culture series and standalone SF books. Ten years after his untimely death, we celebrate his life and work, with his friend and fellow SF novelist Ken MacLeod, and music collaborator, composer Gary Lloyd.

Event Date: Saturday 22 April

Time: The event runs from 10am-8.15pm, Ian M Banks runs from 7pm-8.15pm

Venue: Barbara Hepworth Building, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Tickets: Pay What You Feel (booking recommended)

Age guidance: 14+

T&Cs

You may be refused entry if you do not book in advance due to fire regulations limiting numbers.

We cannot be held responsible for the facilities provided by the venue.

Please note: Tickets available via the Huddersfield Literature Festival are for Iain M Banks: 10 Years Gone only and NOT for the rest of the events at Cosmia.

For a full line-up of guests and activities visit https://www.cosmiafestival.co.uk/cosmia-festival-2023

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