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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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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Our first speaker is well known and loved in blogging circles and was the proud winner of Best Overall Blog at last year’s event.

Meet Ritu from But I Smile Anyway

Ritu will be sharing her top tips from a working mother on how to keep your blog running smoothly and giving it plenty of attention without abandoning your family and real life too!

Connect with Ritu via:

Twitter

Facebook

Blog

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Our second speaker is ME! And now I’ll pass you over to the committee to say some things that make me squirm!!

Sacha is another well-known blogger and author as well as being the Boss Lady/Captain/List Writer Extraordinaire/Chief Whip Cracker of the Bloggers Bash Awards.

Meet Sacha from Sacha Black

Sacha will be talking about the importance of mailing lists and how we can utilise them as bloggers and writers to the greatest advantage for our blogging stats and book sales.

Connect with Sacha via:

Twitter

Facebook

Blog

There will be a chance to ask Ritu and Sacha a few questions after their talks.

Don’t miss out on this informative and fun day – BUY your ticket today.

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.

GREENSTORY SPONSOR THE BASH

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.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Join Sacha and the committee on our Facebook Group

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.

There’s still time to enter our Bloggers Bash Competition and be in with a chance to win £100 in Amazon vouchers. Find out more here.

DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW, find out how, here.

There’s still time to nominate your fave bloggers so they’re in with a chance of winning a bloggers bash award. You can nominate here.

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The Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition – Deadline for Entries Extended 

We’ve listened, and we’ve acted. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve extended the deadline for entries to this year’s Bloggers Bash Blog Post competition. The deadline for entries is now 23:59 on Thursday 22nd March 2018.

What is the competition about, and how do I enter?

As you may have noticed, there’s another exciting event happening in London the same day as our Bloggers Bash. Although it won’t be as much fun as our event, the news of a Royal Wedding has undoubtedly given us a lot to think about.

So, the Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition 2018 is on the theme of ‘Royalty.’ You’ve got a maximum of 300 words to share a flash fiction story, anecdote, poem, or another piece of work or writing on the theme of royalty. You might be inspired by Harry and his princess, or by the venue of this year’s Bloggers Bash (George IV). Or you might have another idea in mind. If you’re a photographer, then publish a post that includes photos of what ‘Royalty’ means to you.

The Cost: £5 per entry or £8 for two entries – all proceeds go to funding The Bloggers Bash, payment accepted through PayPal only, at the bottom of this post.

IMPORTANT – How to submit: Publish your entry(ies) on your blog and then drop an email to annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk with the following information: 

• The link to your blog post(s)
• The word count of all the words (excluding the title) in your post
• Your name
• Your Twitter Handle
• The identification number on your PayPal payment.

Use the email subject title: BB Blog Post Competition.

Prizes 

1^st prize is a £100 Amazon gift card and a winner’s trophy 

2^nd prize is a £30 Amazon gift card 

3^rd prize is a £15 Amazon gift card 

We welcome entries from all over the world. The competition is open to all bloggers, regardless of if you’re coming to the Bloggers Bash or not.

This year, we’re delighted to announce that our judges for the competition are Kaisha Holloway and Jo Robertson.

Kaisha Holloway blogs at The Writing Garnet

Kaisha won the top award for Most Inspirational Blogger at the 2017 Bloggers Bash and continues to inspire readers all over the world with her incredible book blog. She supports authors by promoting their books and helping with their social media presence. Her passion for all things book related is evident in the number of blog tours she participates in every year.

Find Kaisha on Twitter: @kaishajayneh

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewritinggarnet/

Joanne Robertson blogs at My Chestnut Reading Tree

Jo won second place in the Hidden Gem category at the 2017 Bloggers Bash and through her fabulous book blog she shares many hidden gems with her readers. She set up My Chestnut Reading Tree in 2016 and enjoys sharing crime and psychological thrillers as well as women’s fiction. As a Top 55 Amazon reviewer, you can rely on Jo’s reviews to guide you towards a great book.

Find Jo on Twitter @jocatrobertson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychestnutreadingtree/

The Small Print – Important, Please Read Before Submitting Your Entry

• Only entries with the identification number of the PayPal payment and sent by email to annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk will be entered into the competition.
• Up to two entries per person are allowed. Anybody found to have entered the competition more than twice will be disqualified.
• Members of The Bloggers Bash committee and judging panel are not eligible to enter.
• The competition closes at 23:59 GMT on Thursday 22nd March 2018. Entries received after this date will not be included.
• Your entry must be a maximum of 300 words (not including the title) and can include: pictures, photos, videos, and artwork.
• The competition is only open to adults aged 18 and over.
• Winners must agree to have their full name and winning entries published on the blogs of the Bloggers Bash committee.
• No alternative prizes are available.
• The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
• By entering the competition, you agree to abide by these rules.
• Click here to make your payment for entering the competition.

Winners announced at The Bloggers Bash on May 19^th, 2018.

GOOD LUCK!

Click  here  to buy a ticket for the Bloggers Bash. 

Click here to meet the sponsor for this year’s Bloggers Bash awards.

NEW Bloggers Bash Website COMING SOON!

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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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It’s an hour of introductions, learning, connecting with fellow bloggers, and fun. The Bash Chat following is growing and the engagement is incredible. One of our dedicated bloggers is Australian and gets up at 5 am his time just to take part!

We don’t want you to miss out on this fun interaction. It’s just an hour out of your Sunday (which goes very fast!), but the possibility of finding answers to your blogging questions, making new friends, and discovering alternative blogs to follow is worth your time.

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 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 your Blog Bash Chat host, Suzie and other members of the committee every Sunday on Twitter https://twitter.com/BloggersBash – don’t forget to use the hashtag! #BlogBashChat

NEW Bloggers Bash Website COMING SOON!

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THE BLOGGERS BASH IS BACK!

Now in its fourth year, the Annual Bloggers Bash returns bigger and better than ever. The venue is booked, and the committee is busy working behind the scenes to ensure the day is full of fun, learning opportunities, networking, and, of course, the blogtastic award ceremony.

Over the next few months, we will be sharing various posts about the award nominations, the attendees, our writing competition, and the other opportunities that will be available for those bloggers who attend.

To enjoy this day out in London surrounded by fellow bloggers, we suggest you sign up for the early bird tickets TODAY, so you don’t miss out.

TICKETS:

• Early Bird Bash Ticket (available until 11^th January) £20 pp
• Standard 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 
• 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 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 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 in 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 by using the big yellow ‘buy now’ button at the bottom.
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.

P.S. BIG NEWS… A NEW Bloggers Bash Website is COMING SOON!

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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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