If you’ve never heard of the Bash, then let me enlighten you:

The Bloggers Bash is a social event for bloggers created by me. With the help of my amazing committee, Geoff, Hugh,  Suzie, Helen, Graeme and Adam, its purpose is to bring together the blogging community and provide an opportunity for everyone to meet the friends they’ve made online.

And if you haven’t been, you’re missing out.

I can’t quite believe that what started as a quest to meet my strange computer-shaped bloggy buds, has bloomed into a half-decade old bash toddler. Guys, FIVE FREAKING YEARS. FIVE. Half a decade and we’re stronger than ever. Not only has The Annual Bloggers Bash become The Bloggers Bash Ltd, it now has it’s own website.

Now, I know that I need to keep the pretense up that I’m dead on the inside, but indulge me a moment, will you?

The bash has hit its fair share of bumps along the way, but we wouldn’t be here without you guys, and without the genuinely amazing committee.

Every member of the committee works exceptionally hard to create the bash each year, but I want to take a minute to specifically thank Graeme who has taken over the reins for chairing this year, and secondly Suzie who has spent weeks coding and programming the frankly stunning new website. It’s totally on brand, on color, on style, on everything point.

The need-to-knows:

For the old timers of you who are used to coming over here around feb/march and seeing the nomination and voting process roll out. This year, it will be run from the bash website itself. It’s time the bash has its own home and a professional front.

Without further ado, please go check out the new website

http://www.annualbloggersbash.com

SPEAKER ALERT

We’ve also secured our first speaker. I am so super excited for you all to hear Laura Creaven, creator of the hugely popular Full to the Brum blog. Laura will be sharing her blogging success story, answering questions and participating in a panel discussion during the event.

Tickets won’t go on sale until January 1st 2019, and the date of the Bash is 15th June 2019.

Don’t forget to join the Bloggers Bash Facebook group here.

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This year was the biggest yet, with just short of 10,000 votes.

A HUGE congratulations to all the winners and runners-up of the awards. Don’t forget, winners will receive a £10 Amazon voucher and a notebook from Greenstory stone notebooks stationary and the second place and everyone who placed will receive a badge.

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

BEST OVERALL BLOGGER 

Who is the blogger that excels in a variety of categories? Who provides excellent content, is sociable and engaging with readers, shares other posts, or has a writing style that keeps you coming back time and time again?

Whoever you choose needs to be an all-rounder. A blogger that is head and shoulders above the rest as that’s what makes the Best Overall Blogger.

Nominees: Retirement Reflections, Daddy And Dad, Jenny in Neverland, Life, Books, and More…, I’m A Writer, Yes, I Am!, Me and My Books, Gin & Lemonade, Linda’s Book Bag, A Brummie Home and Abroad, But I Smile Anyway…, Smorgasbord-Variety is the Spice of Life, Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo, I’m Sick and So Are You

RUNNER UP – But I Smile Anyway

SECOND – Gin & Lemonade

WINNER – Linda’s Book Bag,

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HIDDEN GEM

Have you stumbled upon a blog by chance and discovered useful information or thought-provoking content? Is there a blog that doesn’t get the notoriety they deserve? Maybe they have such an original style you can’t help but read their posts. A blogger who you believe should get the limelight for a change is who deserves the Hidden Gem award.

Nominees: So Many Books, So Little Time, A Mindful Traveler, A Simpler Grace,  Bookliterati Book Reviews, Retired? No-one told me!, The Dreampacker, KalifornicationX, therebemonstershere.com, Fiction Is Food, Jane Dougherty Writes, Meadowtree Style,  Must Hike Must Eat, Image Earth Travel, Book Lovers’ Booklist, Being In Nature, Teagan’s Books, Sarah Tebb, The Tennis Foodie, Off-The-Shelf Books, Willowdot21, Deb’s World, Unbound Roots, Wheelescapades, Novel Deelights, The Quiet Knitter, Queer Little Family

WINNER – The Quiet Knitter

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NEWCOMER BLOGGER

A category for those bloggers who have been blogging less than a year (joined the blog-o-sphere after 1^st June 2017). Did they join with a bang? Have they made an impression? Do they engage with readers? Are they funny, or well designed, or maybe share posts that make you smile time after time. A newbie blogger who deserves recognition makes the best Newcomer Blogger.

Nominees: A Knight’s Reads, The Daily Tales of Gregg Savage, Katie’s Book Cave, Loving the Fifty Something, sarahsthinkingagain, The Horror Club, My Plaid Heart, Zooloo’s Book Blog, Losing the Plot, The Beardy Book Blogger, Over The Rainbow Book Blog

WINNER – The Beardy Book Blogger

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BEST PAL 

Which blogger do you want to go to the pub with? Or maybe have dinner with? Who never fails to reply to comments, and has thoughtful things to say? Maybe they encourage the community through weekly challenges or blog parties. A blogger who makes the blog-o-sphere a better place is what makes the Best Pal.

Nominees: Bookwitch, Annika Perry’s Writing Blog, collenchesebro.com, Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie, Dare To Live Courageously, Ladies living in Bookland, Rachael’s Thoughts, witlessdatingafterfifty, A Chronic Voice, Books From Dusk Till Dawn, Being Anne, D. G. Kaye, Invisible-no-More, thewanderingdarlings, From Michigan to Germany, A Walk and A Lark, Just Another Blog From a Woman, fancypaper

WINNER – Being Anne

Don’t forget you can sign up for updates on future bashes by joining our mailing list.

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The venue does have a capacity limit, and that means tickets are limited. It’s first come first serve. So, once the tickets are gone, you ain’t getting in. We have bouncers. **

This year there are three pricing bands for tickets.

Early Bird tickets: £20 (Sales end 11^thJan)

Standard Tickets: £25 (Sales ends 13th May)

Last Minute Larry Tickets: £30 (Sales 14^th– 18^th May)

Prices are in sterling and can be bought using the PayPal button at the bottom, your ticket will be sent to you NEXT WEEK.

The Bloggers Bash, for anyone that doesn’t know, is an annual event for bloggers. It’s a physical meet up in London, England and it’s open to any blogger from any platform, in any country.

The Bash itself will be held on Saturday the 19th May 2017 in The George IV

WANT TO CONNECT WITH ATTENDEES BEFORE THE EVENT?

Before the day, we post a blog with the links to all the attendees. If you would like to be mentioned in that blog post, then please drop us a line with your blog address and your name: annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.ukIf you don’t send us your information, you won’t be in the post.

The SMALL Print

• Tickets are non-refundable
• Tickets are non-transferable
• Tickets are limited on a first come first served basis
• Cost of a ticket is for entry to the event only (not for food or anything else)
• Those buying a ticket agree to comply with any health & safety rules set by the venue and to behave in a way that will not impact upon the enjoyment of other people
• The Committee reserves the right to change the venue and/or agenda of the event
• Payment for tickets via PayPal only.

** Please note, we do not actually have bouncers on the door. However, Hugh may well stop people on entry to hug them, and that can cause severe entry delays.

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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

 We have had a phenomenal response to the Annual Bloggers Bash Awards (ABBAs) with an incredible number of nominations. Thank you to everyone who nominated your favourite bloggers.

This year, the awards are being sponsored by Greenstory – a fantastic eco-friendly company who are awarding each of the winners with a STONE notebook… Yes, a notebook actually made of stone. For more details, check out Suzie’s review of the notebook here or their website here.

The committee is now busy collating all the data ready for VOTING which opens on the 6^th April 2018.

While you’re waiting for voting to open it’s the perfect time to check you’ve bought your Bash Ticket, purchased any necessary travel and accommodation, printed business cards, and bought new stationery to take notes!

The countdown is on…

 WHAT IS THE BASH?

If you’ve never attended a Blogger Bash event before then, you’re in for a treat. Created by Sacha Black and aided by her intrepid committee of eight bloggers, the Bash is open to any blogger, regardless of age or niche. Previous events have included speakers, competitions, a panel, and attendees from all over the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.

There will be an opportunity to network, eat cake, and meet some amazing online friends in person! The event takes place in a single day; timings and the exact breakdown of the day will be available closer to the event, but it will start mid-morning and end in the evening. We announce the winners of the Bloggers Bash Awards, which you, the blogging public, vote for. You can see last year’s winners here.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Join Sacha and the committee on our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/991165987611263/

You can also join us for our Twitter Hour on the first Sunday of the month from 7pm-8pm using the hashtag #BlogBashChat or join in the conversation on Twitter by using the #BloggersBash hashtag.

DON’T FORGET YOU CAN  BUY YOUR TICKETS here.

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The nominations will open soon but we wanted to share the award categories with you to give everyone plenty of time to think about who they feel deserves a nomination.

Get your thinking caps on and keep an eye out for future posts. Nominations will open on March 6^th 2018.

Don’t forget you can buy your Bloggers Bash ticket HERE, and you can enter the bash blog competition HERE.

Award Categories for the 2018 Bloggers Bash Awards

BEST OVERALL BLOGGER 

Who is the blogger that excels in a variety of categories? Who provides excellent content, is sociable and engaging with readers, shares other posts, or has a writing style that keeps you coming back time and time again?

Whoever you choose needs to be an all-rounder. A blogger that is head and shoulders above the rest as that’s what makes the Best Overall Blogger.

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FUNNIEST BLOGGER 

Which blogger always makes you laugh the most? Whether that’s through humourous content or their blogging manner. A blogger that has your sides aching from laughter and brightens up the blog-o-sphere is what makes the Funniest Blogger.

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MOST INSPIRATIONAL BLOGGER

Who inspires you? Is there a blogger that’s thought provoking and inquisitive? Perhaps they’re a muse to you with the constant provision of inspirational content or imagery. Who’s the one blogger that touched your heart? This is what makes the Most Inspirational Blogger.

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MOST INFORMATIVE (Original Content) BLOGGER

This award is for the blogger with the most informative and original content. Who creates fascinating content that you find yourself longing to read? Perhaps they’re a history blogger or they write about the craft of writing/blogging, or maybe they like archaeology or wine tasting. They could be an artist or musician. The topic is irrelevant, it’s the original content that counts. A blogger who shares a wealth of knowledge in an informative way is what makes the Most Informative & Original Blogger.

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BEST BOOK REVIEW BLOG

There are so many wonderful book bloggers out there, but which one stands out for you? Whose book reviews do you enjoy reading and engaging with? It’s not the number of reviews that’s important, but more about the quality of them. Who has you clicking the ‘buy now’ button after reading a riveting summary, or who has the most thoughtful reviews? A blogger who shares an abundance of book reviews in a memorable way deserves the Best Book Review Blog.

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SERVICES TO BLOGGERS

Which blogger goes out of their way to help others? Maybe this is someone who helped you kick-start your blog with tutorials or how-to guides. Perhaps they continually reblog your posts. It could be a blogger who consistently provides useful posts on how to boost your blog. Or maybe you want to nominate someone who provides an engaging platform for others.

Someone who selflessly dedicates themselves to other bloggers is who deserves the Services to Bloggers award.

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HIDDEN GEM

Have you stumbled upon a blog by chance and discovered useful information, or thought-provoking content? Is there a blog that doesn’t get the notoriety they deserve? Maybe they have such an original style you can’t help but read their posts. A blogger who you believe should get the limelight for a change is who deserves the Hidden Gem award.

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NEWCOMER BLOGGER

A category for those bloggers who have been blogging less than a year (joined the blog-o-sphere after 1^st June 2017). Did they join with a bang? Have they made an impression? Do they engage with readers? Are they funny, or well designed, or maybe share posts that make you smile time after time. A newbie blogger who deserves recognition makes the best Newcomer Blogger.

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BEST PAL 

Which blogger do you want to go to the pub with? Or maybe have dinner with? Who never fails to reply to comments, and has thoughtful things to say? Maybe they encourage the community through weekly challenges or blog parties. A blogger who makes the blog-o-sphere a better place is what makes the Best Pal.

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STILL TIME TO GRAB YOUR BASH TICKETS:

Tickets (available until 3^rd May) £25 pp

Late Entry Tickets (available between 4^th – 18^th May) £30 pp

Please take note of the small print:

• Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled
• Tickets are non-transferable
• Tickets are limited on a first come first served basis
• Cost of a ticket is for entry to the event only (not for food or anything else)
• Those buying a ticket agree to comply with any health & safety rules set by the venue and to behave in a way that will not impact upon the enjoyment of other people
• The Committee reserves the right to change the venue and/or agenda of the event
• Payment for tickets via PayPal only.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

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WHAT IS THE BASH?

If you’ve never attended a Blogger Bash event before then you’re in for a treat. Created by Sacha Black and aided by her intrepid committee of eight bloggers, the Bash is open to any blogger, regardless of age or niche. Previous events have included speakers, competitions, a panel, and attendees from all over the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.

There will be an opportunity to network, eat cake, and meet some amazing online friends in person! The event takes place in a single day, and you’ll be guaranteed a fantastic time and a sore face from all of the smiling that you’ll do!

Timings and the exact breakdown of the day will be available closer to the event, but it will start mid-morning and end in the evening. We will also announce the winners of the Bloggers Bash Awards, which you, the blogging public, vote for. You can see last year’s winners here.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Join Sacha and the committee in the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/991165987611263/

You can also join us for our weekly Twitter Hour every Sunday 7pm-8pm using the hashtag #BlogBashChat or join in the conversation on Twitter by using the #BloggersBash hashtag.

Blogger Bash Award Rules:

The Bloggers Bash Awards are given annually to the Blog with the highest number of votes in each selected category (here, a Category and Categories shall be construed accordingly). Categories are chosen by the Bloggers Bash Committee (here, the Committee) each year and may vary at the Committee’s discretion.

Nominations to each Category are accepted from anyone, blogger or non-blogger who complies with the rules laid down for that year’s Award. These rules may change between years and the person nominating (here, the Nominator) is solely responsible for compliance with the rules applicable in any one year. Once a nomination has been accepted the person Nominated (here, the Nominee) will be eligible to have their blog (here, the Nominated Blog) included on the list of Blogs to be voted on in the nominated Category (subject to the rules permitting only one Category nomination per Blog – see below). The applicable rules applying to both the Nominator and the Nominee are as follows:

No one can nominate their own blog. In the event of any doubt, the Committee’s decision is binding.

The Nominator is solely responsible to complete any specified Mandatory Fields that are designated at the time of the announcement of the Categories. In the event no Mandatory Fields are mentioned at that time they will be deemed to include the full Blog address of the Nominee (i.e. http://nominatedblog.com) and the email address of the Nominee. Failure to include both at the time of nomination will render the nomination null and void.

Once a Blog has been nominated the Nominee will be notified by email. If the Nominee does not wish to have their Blog included in the Category the Nominee must notify the Committee by email within the specified time frame (and if none is specified within five working days of the date on which the email notification is sent). If no such withdrawal is received the Committee will include the Nominated Blog in the Category list for voting.

In the event that a Blog is nominated for more than one Category the Nominee will be notified. The Nominee will be able to choose under which Category the nominated Blog is included. The Nominee must notify the Committee by email within the specified time frame (and if none is specified within five working days of the date on which the email notification is sent). If no such notification is received within the specified time frame (and this includes if the notification is for any reason lost or not delivered after being sent by the Nominee; the Committee accept no liability for any failures whatsoever to receive the notification) the Committee will include the Nominated Blog in such Category as the Committee determines in its discretion.

Throughout the Nomination and Voting process only the Blog title supplied by the Nominator will be used; if more than one nomination for a Blog is received with differing titles the Committee will use such as it sees fit and accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

The Committee reserves the right to exclude any Blogs form the voting process as it sees fit, without cause or giving reasons. In particular any R rated blogs, or any containing any offensive material (in the judgment of the Committee) will be excluded.

Voting will be organized and collated by, or under the supervision of, the Committee. While every effort will be made to ensure the accuracy of the voting process no complaints or appeals will be countenanced.

The results of the voting in each Category will be announced at that year’s Bash or in such a manner and format as the Committee determine.

Any prizes awarded for a Category will be dispatched at no cost to the winner to an address within the United Kingdom. If the winner wishes the prize to be dispatched other than to the UK the cost will have to be deferred by the winner or otherwise (in the Committee’s discretion)

In all circumstances the Committee decision final.

Each Category winner will be able to include the winning Annual Bloggers Bash Award badge for that Category on their blog and in such promotional material as they wish. However all copyright in the Badge is retained by Nica Hawkins de Koenigswater on behalf of the Annual Bloggers Bash and such use is licensed until such time as it is revoked by the Committee in the event of misuse (as determined by the Committee in its discretion).

No Nominator or Nominee may use the Annual Bloggers Bash Facebook page or the twitter handle @BloggersBash for promotion/inappropriate material/promotion for votes for their Category or any other unacceptable use (as determined by the Committee). In such an event the Committee reserves the right to remove the Nominee’s Blog for the relevant Category.

The Committee reserve the right to change the rules if they deem it appropriate or expedient at any time. No appeals will be considered.

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Thinking of coming to this year’s Blogger’s Bash? If so, time is running out to get your early bird tickets!

GET YOUR TICKET NOW!

The Bash will be held on May 19^th in the leafy London suburb of Chiswick, and tickets are already selling fast. The day is a great chance to socialise with other bloggers as well as learn more about blogging, with talks, Q&A session and a panel discussion all included in the price.

Our early bird offer means you can get your ticket for the discounted cost of only £20 – but only until January 11^th. After that, prices rise to the standard ticket price of £25, with late entry tickets available between the 4^th and 18^th of May for £30.

So be like the bird and get your worm, figuratively speaking! Follow this link to join the party – we hope to see you there!

Please take note of the small print: 

• Tickets are non-refundable
• Tickets are non-transferable
• Tickets are limited on a first come first served basis
• Cost of a ticket is for entry to the event only (not for food or anything else)
• Those buying a ticket agree to comply with any health & safety rules set by the venue and to behave in a way that will not impact upon the enjoyment of other people
• The Committee reserves the right to change the venue and/or agenda of the event
• Payment for tickets via PayPal only.

WHAT IS THE BASH?

If you’ve never attended a Blogger Bash event before then you’re in for a treat. Created by me and aided by her intrepid committee of eight bloggers, the Bash is open to any blogger, regardless of age or niche. Previous events have included speakers, competitions, a panel, and attendees from all over the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.

There will be an opportunity to network, eat cake, and meet some amazing online friends in person! The event takes place in a single day, and you’ll be guaranteed a fantastic time and a sore face from all of the smiling you’ll do!

Timings and the exact breakdown of the day will be available closer to the event, but it will start mid-morning and end in the evening. We announce the winners of the Bloggers Bash Awards, which you, the blogging public, vote for. You can see last year’s winners here.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Join me and the committee on our Facebook Group

You can also join us for our weekly Twitter Hour, every Sunday 7pm-8pm using the hashtag #BlogBashChat, or join in the conversation on Twitter by using the #BloggersBash hashtag.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW?

1. BUY your ticket HERE.
2. Send us your blog name and link to annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk so you can be added to our attendee’s post. (NB: if you don’t send this information you won’t be added).
3. Pop the date in the diary and tell the world you’re attending a fabulous blogger soiree.
4. Sort out your travel and accommodation.
5. Pack your bag, remember to bring business cards, throw in a notebook, and join us for a fantastic day of blogging fun.

NEW Bloggers Bash Website COMING SOON!

That link one more time:  GET YOUR TICKET NOW!

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Licenced since the 1770s, this charming pub is known for its excellent menu and comfortable surrounds, which make it the perfect venue for our upcoming Bash. Located close to transport links in leafy Chiswick, there is also plenty of accommodation nearby for anyone planning to make a weekend of it.

Address: 185 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London W4 2DR

Closest Tube Station: Turnham Green Tube station

Closest Overground: Kew Bridge

Nearby accommodation:

• Best Western Chiswick Palace and Suites, 71-73 Chiswick High Road
• Premier Inn Chiswick, Hogarth roundabout, Axis House, Chiswick
• Clayton Hotel Chiswick, 626 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick

WHAT IS THE BASH?

If you’ve never attended a Bloggers Bash event before then you’re in for a treat. Created by yours truly and aided by my intrepid committee of eight bloggers, the Bash is open to any blogger, regardless of age or niche. Previous events have included speakers, competitions, a panel, and attendees from all over the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.

There will be an opportunity to network, eat cake, and meet some amazing online friends in person! The event takes place in a single day, and you’ll be guaranteed a fantastic time and a sore face from all of the smiling that you’ll do!

Timings and the exact breakdown of the day will be available closer to the event, but it will start mid-morning and end in the evening. We announce the winners of the Bloggers Bash Awards, which you, the blogging public, vote for. You can see last year’s winners here.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Join me and the committee on the bash page.

or our Facebook group

You can also join us for our weekly Twitter Hour every Sunday 7pm-8pm using the hashtag #BlogBashChat or join in the conversation on Twitter by using the #BloggersBash hashtag.

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The Bloggers Bash is nearly here! Yes, on the 10th June bloggers from the UK, Europe, the US and Canada will convene in London for a day of networking, chatting and meeting old friends…

Want to come to the actual award ceremony? THEN BUY A FREAKING TICKET FOLKS!

There’s just nine days to go until the big day and I get to squeeze all my blogging buddies to death… Okay, not to death but squeeze hard!

I AM SO EXCITED I’m pretty sure I just gave myself a hernia jumping up and down!

Don’t know what the bash is? It’s an annual event for bloggers. It’s a physical meet up in London, England and it’s open to any blogger from any platform, in any country. There will be speakers, awards, a debate panel, lots of laughs and great conversation – what more could a blogger want? Find out more here and the FAQs here.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO BUY YOUR TICKETS.

Not only are the tickets selling fast, but sales will end on the 7th June. SO GET YOUR TICKET NOW BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.

WHERE IS THE AWARD CEREMONY?

This year, it is being held at the Wellington Suite in the Grange Wellington Hotel. 71 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P 2PA on Saturday 10th June 2017.

There’s only three things that you will need to be allowed in:

1. Yourself

2. A massive hug ready for Hugh

3. A ticket (which will be sent on or after the 7th June)

Bloggers Bash tickets are now on sale for the BARGAIN price of just ten English pounds – £10.00 GBP and with only a limited capacity there are only a small number left. So, it’s first come, first served and if you ain’t got a ticket, you ain’t coming in!

Tickets can only be purchased via PayPal in advance from the bottom of the post.

We’re busy preparing an agenda, which will be released shortly, and for more information, you can read the FAQ’s here.

Don’t forget to join the bloggers bash facebook group, follow us on twitter, and use the hashtag #bloggersbash.

If you want to be the first to hear about anything bash related, then sign up to our mailing list here.

Let’s not forget the small print:

The SMALL Print

• Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled
• Tickets are non-transferable
• Tickets are limited on a first come first served basis
• Cost of a ticket is for entry to the event only (not for food or anything else)
• Those buying a ticket agree to comply with any health & safety rules set by the venue and to behave in a way that will not impact upon the enjoyment of other people
• The Committee reserves the right to change the venue and/or agenda of the event
• Payment for tickets via PayPal only
• Tickets will be sent to the email address provided by paypal no later than three days before the event
• If you want to be involved in the link up post sharing blog addresses before the event you must send your blog address to: annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk

So, what are you waiting for?

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKET YET???

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The voting for the coveted Bloggers Bash awards has been open since May 18th, and there’s just one week to go. That means you have just one week left to vote for your favorites. So what are you doing?

GO VOTE HERE. 

There’s also only 12 days left to buy your ticket…

WHERE IS THE AWARD CEREMONY?

This year, it is being held at the Wellington Suite in the Grange Wellington Hotel. 71 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P 2PA on Saturday 10th June 2017.

There’s only three things that you will need to be allowed in:

1. Yourself

2. A massive hug ready for Hugh

3. A ticket (which will be sent on or after the 7th June)

Bloggers Bash tickets are now on sale for the BARGAIN price of just ten English pounds – £10.00 GBP and with only a limited capacity there are only a small number left. So, it’s first come, first served and if you ain’t got a ticket, you ain’t coming in!

Tickets can only be purchased via PayPal in advance from the bottom of the post.

We’re busy preparing an agenda, which will be released shortly, and for more information, you can read the FAQ’s here.

Don’t forget to join the bloggers bash facebook group, follow us on twitter, and use the hashtag #bloggersbash.

If you want to be the first to hear about anything bash related, then sign up to our mailing list here.

Let’s not forget the small print:

The SMALL Print

• Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled
• Tickets are non-transferable
• Tickets are limited on a first come first served basis
• Cost of a ticket is for entry to the event only (not for food or anything else)
• Those buying a ticket agree to comply with any health & safety rules set by the venue and to behave in a way that will not impact upon the enjoyment of other people
• The Committee reserves the right to change the venue and/or agenda of the event
• Payment for tickets via PayPal only
• Tickets will be sent to the email address provided by paypal no later than three days before the event
• If you want to be involved in the link up post sharing blog addresses before the event you must send your blog address to: annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk

So, what are you waiting for?

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKET YET???

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The THIRD Annual Bloggers Bash Awards 2017 are now OPEN FOR VOTING.

We had a HUGE number of nominations. Hundreds of them in fact! So thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate your fave bloggers.

Voting Closes June 2nd at 12pm. The winners will be announced on June 10th at the Bash in London. But if you can’t make it physically a winners post will go live at 5:15pm (BST) on the same day. Winners will have pingbacks to their blogs, but we all know how unreliable that is. So please make sure you check back to see if you won.

If you haven’t bought your ticket for the meet up yet, you can do so here.

TO THE VOTERS – Choose carefully, you can only vote ONCE per award. There are 10 awards, (so this is a long post). Yes, you can vote in each category, but only once in every one.

TO THE NOMINEES – Good luck to you all. Every nomination is really well deserved and as a result, this year we are doing things a little differently. Winners will have their prizes and certificates shipped to them as well as their winner’s badges emailed. However, all nominees will be entitled to a Bloggers Bash nominee badge once the voting is over. 

Don’t forget to follow all the fun in our Facebook group, on Twitter, or using the Hashtag #BloggersBash. We also have a mailing list which ALWAYS gives you the most up to date info before anyone else. 

Disclaimer: The committee has done their best to coordinate the nominations and to ensure, where possible, we gave nominees a choice of which category they wanted to be in. Due to time constraints and limited resources, this may not have always been possible. In addition, the committee is not responsible for the quality of information nominators gave. The committee uses the information it is given. This year we specifically requested the ‘NAME OF YOUR BLOG’ not your first name. Therefore this is what we are displaying. If your name has been displayed incorrectly, you can contact us and request a change by emailing annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk. While the committee will endeavor to make changes promptly we neither guarantee to make those changes nor do we guarantee to do so in a certain time frame. 

Please note, there is usually a large number of comments on this post. Therefore, all the committee will be helping to respond to comments as I’ll be at work when this goes live!

FUNNIEST BLOGGER AWARD

The nominees are as follows:

Inside The Life of Moi, Barb Taub, Bun Karyudo, Fatty McCupcakes, Nutsrok, Monster in the Next Room, Ned’s Blog, Snicky-snacks, Tara Sparling Writes, The Gay Stepdad

The criteria, in case you forgot, is: Which blogger continually makes you laugh out loud? Has someone made you laugh so hard you cried? Maybe you snorted drink through your nose at one of their jokes. Who’s the funniest blogger of them all?

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INSPIRATIONAL BLOGGER AWARD

First inspirational blogger. The nominees are as follows:

Annette Rochelle Aben, Carrot Ranch, Erika Kind, Out an’ About – Loving Life On and Off The Tracks, Books, Thoughts and a few Adventures…, Syl65’s Blog, Tina Frisco, Travel Between The Pages, Brilliance Within, You Are Awesome, Younfolded, Shelley Wilson, The Writing Garnet

The criteria is: Who consistently inspires you? Is there a blogger that’s thought provoking and inquisitive? Or perhaps they have become a muse to you with constant provision of inspirational content or imagery? Who’s the one blogger that’s touched your heart? This is the nomination for them.

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BEST BOOK BLOG AWARD

Black books blog, Chat About Books, Tales of Yesterday Book Blog, FictionFan’s Book Reviews, Judith Barrow, Life of a Nerdish Mum, Little Bookness Lane, Olga Author Translator, Rosie Amber, Tea Party Princess, The Book Blogger, The Book Review Cafe, Reading Matters, Linda’s Book Bag, 746 Books, CrimeBookJunkie, Swirl & Thread, Bibliophile Book Club, Portobello Book blog, Cleopatra Loves Books

The criteria is: Which book reviewer do you love? This isn’t about being prolific this is about quality reviews. Who’s the most thoughtful reviewer? Perhaps their thoughts on a book persuaded you to read it, maybe they use their blog as a platform for authors as well, or perhaps you love them for their scathing honesty!

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BEST NEWCOMER AWARD

The nominees are as follows:

A Little But a Lot, Always Trust In Books, Anne Bonny Book Reviews, Write of Might, Bloomin’ Brilliant Books, Bookstormer, Emily Green, Global Housesitter x2, Kristin’s Novel Cafe, Novel Deelights, Short Book and Scribes, Love Books Group, Robbie’s Inspiration

The criteria is: This is for bloggers who have been blogging less than a year.

Who joined the bloggisphere with a bang? Perhaps they are funny, or well designed, or maybe their posts make you smile time after time. Whatever the reason, this is for a newbie blogger that you think deserves recognition.

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HIDDEN GEM AWARD

The nominees are as follows:

JM Randolph – Accidental Stepmom, AKA Daddy, Baattyaboutbooks, Below The Blanket Fort, Clockwork Clouds, Jot To Jot, Expat Journal: Postcards from the Edge, Grab This Book, My Life of Syn and Denial by Devon J Hall, Arwenaragornstar, Oriana’s Notes, Perfectly Imperfect Mom, Waffle Me This, Samantha Murdoch Blog, Shallow Reflections, Chelle’s Book Reviews, Strange Goings On In The Shed, The Earl of Southampton’s Cat, A Girl and Her Passport, Whippet Wisdom.Com, Willowdot21, Traci York – Writer, The Quiet Knitter, Jen Med’s Book Reviews, Book Lovers’ Booklist, My Chestnut Reading Tree

The criteria is: Which blog doesn’t get the notoriety they deserve? Maybe you stumbled on them by chance, and discovered a minefield of information. Maybe they make you smile or have such an original style you can’t help but go back.

Who would you like to have the limelight for a change? This is the award for them.

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SERVICES TO BLOGGERS AWARD

100 Or Less, Bits about Books, Dan Alatorre – Author, EDM Editorial & Publicity Services, Graeme Cumming, Harsh Reality, Random Things Through My Letterbox, Damp Pebbles.Com, Elena Peters

The criteria is: Who’s the kindest blogger of them all? Which blogger goes out of their way to help others? Maybe someone helped you kick start your blog with tutorials or maybe they continually reblogs your posts. Perhaps someone consistently provides useful posts on how to boost your own blog. Or maybe you want to nominate someone who provides a platform for others.

Who do you want to thank for their dedication to other bloggers?

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MOST INFORMATIVE BLOGGER AWARD

Fictorians, Jaffa Reads Too, Mostly Blogging, Nicholas C. Rossis, Novel Gossip, Odds n Sods: A miscellany, The Twisted Yarn, The Book Trail, The Purple Almond, Travel Tales of Life, Pen and Pension, Icy Sedgwick, Smorgasbord – Variety is the Spice of Life

The criteria is: This award is for those bloggers with the most informative original content. Who, time and time again writes fascinating content. Perhaps they are a history blogger, maybe, a blogger who writes about writing craft, or maybe they like archaeology, or wine tasting, or perhaps they are an artist or musician. The topic could be anything, what were looking for is a blogger who shares a wealth of knowledge that they have carefully researched and pulled together themselves.

Who do you find yourself longing to read because of their content? This is the nomination for them.

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BEST PAL BLOG AWARD

Books from Dusk Till Dawn, D.G. Kaye Writer, Edwina’s Episodes, Fiction Is Food, Linda Seccaspina, So Texan Blog, Steve McSteveface, Colleen Chesebro – Fairy Whisperer, Thoughts by Mello-Elo, By The Letter Book Reviews, Being Anne, Lemon Shark, Chapter In My Life

The criteria is: Which blogger do you want to go to the pub with? Or maybe have dinner with? Who never fails to reply to comments, and has thoughtful things to say. Maybe they encourage the community through weekly challenges or blog parties. Who wouldn’t the blogging world be the same without?

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BEST OVERALL BLOGGER

Dandelions Inspired, Stories and More, Teagan’s Books, The Wandering Darlings, But I Smile Anyway, Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo, Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

The criteria is:

This award is for the blogger who has the best overall blog. Who is the blogger that for you, excels in a variety of categories? Perhaps they’re sociable and engage with readers, maybe they share others posts, or have a writing style that keeps you coming back time and time again.

Whoever you choose needs to be an all rounder, a blogger that for you is head and shoulders above the rest.

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That’s it folks, remember to get your ticket and to follow us on social media: Our Facebook group, on Twitter, or using the Hashtag #BloggersBash. We also have a mailing list which ALWAYS gives you the most up to date info before anyone else. 

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