Ghost Con UK Vol.II final days
Written by Xander on October 22, 2024
Ghost Con UK Vol.II approaches the final days!
Continuing their mission of celebrating all things Ghost, Tobias Forge, and Satan, Ghost Con UK is set to provide a full bill of acts including bands and demonstrations, plus a whole new stage for cosplay sketches and awards, with new awards for air guitar and best tattoo! Plus the hugely successful Alternative Market comes extended and with an additional room for the galleries and exhibits!
You can now view the schedule with Clashfinder: HERE!
TICKETS: www.ghostcon.uk
Opening Ghost Con will be Popestars Cool Ghoul with an open mic sing along, opening the main stage will be the tribute to Alice Cooper: Billion Dollar Alice complete with guillotine! The Middlenight Men take the centre point with their superhero rock anthems and nine piece band, including members from Terrorvision and Status Quo! Irish Ghost tribute, Host, supply their bassist, Ghoul Uisce, for a clinic with demo play-throughs and a Q&A, before a first for the convention with Father John O’Sullivan taking to the stage with his foul mouth and everyday observations for a comedy set.
Popestars first make an appearance with an acoustic set featuring a duet, Communion, and Kazoo Orchestra Flash Mob. Popestars make a second appearance performing in old costumes, with an interval for a satanic ritual, followed up by a one time only full size modern day replica version of Ghost, featuring eight Nameless Ghouls on stage!!
Apart from the music at Ghost Con…
What else happens at a convention based on a band? Well, thankfully the world of Ghost is vibrant and highly inspiring, with lore, costume, and fanart. Alongside the Galleries, Exhibits, and Displays of merchandise, memorabilia, paraphernalia, and costumes, you can see:
- Tattoo’s by 1-4-Sorrow and Symone Emeritus.
- Tarot readings with Roz.
- Face Painting with the Sisters of Sin.
- Confession Booth with Cardinal Copier.
- Sister Imperator Shrine.
- Newtone Strings.
- Official Ghost artist, Johnny Bush.
- Devolution Magazine Photographer, Becky Bush.
- Artist Ben Ashworth.
- And crafts from WitchImage666, Sacred & Profane, Unusual Catastrophes, Most Unclean Boutique, and Ghoulette Creations.
And for those who like to have a bit of fun with cosplay:
- Best Dressed Costume Catwalk and Awards.
- Best Ghost Tattoo.
- Air Guitar competition judged by 2019 UK Champion, Mars Pulling.
- Mass Absolution.
- Ritual performance: Sacrifice and Procession.
Ghost Con UK Vol.III is already booked with the lineup secured, and will feature a massive guest – to be revealed at this years event! 2025 is stacking up with special events including the Spring Break double feature of an all ages matinee and evening ladies only show in Nottingham. Nameless Ball III will be held in Edinburgh PLUS a new Nameless Crawl in London. Keen an eye out for @ghostconuk on all socials!
TICKETS: www.ghostcon.uk
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