THOUGHT BUBBLE 2023 ANNOUNCE FIRST GUESTS AND EVENTS FOR WEEK-LONG FESTIVAL

VICE PRESS, HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE, DSTLRY, LEEDS ARTS UNIVERSITY AND MORE JOIN FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Thought Bubble have announced that their week-long festival celebrating comic art and culture is returning to Leeds & Yorkshire between 6th – 12th of November. Teaming up once again with partners LeedsBID, Thought Bubble Festival 2023 will present a week of talks, workshops, exhibitions, public art installations, film screenings, venue takeovers and much more.

The first festival announcement includes events such as Vice Press presents: Batman (1989) in partnership with Everyman, which sees the renowned printmakers bringing an exclusive selection of limited edition art posters and prints alongside a special screening of the film; the official UK Launch Party of radical new comic publishing house DSTLRY who aim to create a more sustainable and equitable future for creators, and an informative and empowering talk as part of Leeds Arts University’s Creative Networks series with the multiple Eisner Award-winning ND Stevenson and Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Molly Knox Ostertag.

Elsewhere, Thought Bubble will also be taking over the newly renovated Hyde Park Picture House, the Thought Bubble Art Trail will make a welcome return to share large-format artwork across Leeds, Dapo Adeola will be hosting a family-friendly library workshop, and there’ll be more exhibitions, signings and social events shared in the full festival programme in the coming months.

The week-long Thought Bubble Festival leads up to the internationally acclaimed Thought Bubble Convention. Now in its sixteenth year, Thought Bubble is taking over Harrogate Convention Centre over 11th – 12th of November to gather together some of the most influential writers, artists and creators in the world, whilst also celebrating Britain’s own grassroots comics community. Alongside iconic guests including Jeff Lemire, Jock, Zoe Thorogood, Jason Aaron and Explodikid, Thought Bubble 2023 will be packed with panels on everything from classic comics to contemporary offerings as well as invaluable Q&As for budding creators and seasoned aficionados alike and, of course, more artwork and memorabilia than you can imagine.

Martha Julian, Thought Bubble Festival Director said:

“We are so excited to be bringing another Thought Bubble festival back to Leeds in partnership with LeedsBID. We have some incredible events in store with our partners across the city; from bars and cinemas, to universities and schools. We can’t wait to bring people together across Leeds to celebrate our beloved comics industry, its creators and amazing fans.”

Karen Butler, LeedsBID Director of Place Management & Engagement said:

“LeedsBID is delighted to be supporting Thought Bubble, Yorkshire’s biggest comic festival once again. The city centre festival programme, which enhances the comic convention being held in Harrogate, presents exciting events and innovative talks, animating places and spaces and encouraging people to explore Leeds.”

For full programme, guests and events please visit:

https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com

Press For Thought Bubble:

“The highlight of the year for comic, animation, games and film fans across Yorkshire and beyond.” – The Big Issue

“So many cool guests! We got up to some really cool stuff” – WhatCulture

“this is a weekend in the comics calendar that is as much about the people attending as their chosen art form and that sense of comics community was evident throughout” – Broken Frontier

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