That's a wrap!
Thank you to everyone who attended TAGS Fest 2023!We're so glad to have hosted so many local artists, writers, publishers and roleplaying game creators, and players across the whole day.Special thanks to: Iain Morrison from Fruitmarket Gallery for facilitating our access to this venue; Spire for our lovely logo; and VER for being our feature artist for 2023! Also thank you to our fantastic volunteers Atlanta, Gary, Ed and Will for helping to steward throughout the day.We'll be taking a short break, and then publishing some information and stats about this year's festival. We're also planning our next event, TAGS Fest 2024. Keep an eye on this space!
Get some rest and we'll see you in the new year,Brian & Eve
TAGS Fest 2024
If you'd like to hear about when table applications open for next year, be sure to sign up to our exhibitor list newsletter (this will only sign you up for TAGS exhibitor-related emails).
Exhibitors
Quindrie Press
Selling: comics
Genres: fantasy, romance, sci-fi, thriller, supernatural
Tags: fresh, scottish talent, queer
Stout Stoat Press
Selling: roleplaying games, board games
Genres: fantasy, sci-fi, historical, thriller
Tags: queer, award-winning, early career
Julie Campbell
Illustration
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: adventure, mystery, educational, fantasy, historical
Tags: nature, reflective, details
Gustaffo Vargas
Selling: comics
Genres: adventure, mystery, sci-fi, thriller
Tags: peruvian, cyberpunk, drama
Faye Stacey
Illustration
Selling: comics, game books, zines
Genres: comedy, fantasy, supernatural
Tags: fan-TASTY, thoughtful, fun
Pigeon
Selling: comics
Genres: adventure, fantasy, folklore, supernatural
Tags: surreal, character-driven, poetry
Davidt Dunlop
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: autobiographical, fantasy, horror, objet d'art
Tags: novelty, weird, poetry
Chris Manson
Selling: comics
Genres: comedy, horror, sci-fi, supernatural
Tags: satire, varied, quirky
Door Ajar Comics
Selling: comics, roleplaying games, zines
Genres: fantasy, horror
Tags: trans, gothic, poetic
Toadlett
Selling: comics, roleplaying games, zines
Genres: adventure, fantasy, horror
Tags: folklore, dark, creatures
Ell J Walker
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: comedy, fantasy, nonfiction, supernatural
Tags: folklore, nature, metal music
Belle Rowan
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: adventure, autobiographical, comedy, coming of age, fantasy, horror, romance, sci-fi
Tags: queer, colourful, fantasy-realism
ThirdBear Press
Selling: comics
Genres: coming of age, horror, supernatural, slice of life
Tags: anthology, indie comics, art comics
Steven Ingram Art
Selling: comics
Genres: coming of age, horror, supernatural, slice of life
Tags: contemplative, folk horror, scottish
hesitantdoodle
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: adventure, fantasy, sci-fi, sports
Tags: kinetic, queer, colourful
Beth Fuller
Illustration
Selling: comics
Genres: adventure, fantasy
Tags: bright, detailed, speculative
Blue Bolt Comics
Selling: comics
Genres: adventure, fantasy, horror
Tags: emotional, all-ages
CHIP Collective
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: autobiographical, educational, nonfiction
Tags: supportive, informative, friendly
Will Humberstone
Selling: comics, roleplaying games
Genres: adventure, fantasy, horror
Tags: cute, monsters
Furtive Shambles
Selling: roleplaying games
Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural
Tags: thematic, playful, atmospheric
University of
Dundee Students
Selling: comics
Genres: miscellaneous
Tags: scottish talent, education, mixed genre
Biscuit Tin
Comics Collective
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: adventure, comedy, coming of age, fantasy, horror, romance
Tags: queer, wacky, existentialist, mystery
Hana Berggren
Illustration
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: comedy, educational, fantasy, historical
Tags: cosy, whimsical, silly
Comics Youth CIC
Selling: comics
Genres: adventure, autobiographical, comedy, coming of age, fantasy, educational, nonfiction
Tags: eclectic, colourful, youth-led
Caitlyn-Comics
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: comedy, educational, fantasy, nonfiction, supernatural
Tags: fun, queer, mixed genre
ARCTIC RING
COMICS
Selling: comics
Genres: adventure, fantasy, romance, supernatural
Tags: siberian, shamanism, cosmic
Edinburgh Indie
Gamers
Selling: roleplaying games
Tags: indie, small press, story games
inkyginge
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: fantasy, horror, mystery, supernatural
Tags: spooky, wild, nature
JustJulieJam
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: adventure, autobiographical, comedy, fantasy, romance
Tags: queer
Fran Morton
Selling: comics, zines
Genres: fantasy, historical, horror, supernatural
Tags: dark, folklore
along with Axe Marnie, Cara Gaffney, and Chronodex RPG Tools!
Market Curation
Applications for TAGS Fest 2023 are now closed and we are not accepting any more exhibitor applications. All applicants have now been emailed; please check your inbox and spam folder.If you're interested in our process for curating the marketplace, you can see our policy via the link below!
friendly spaces policy
We want TAGS to be a place where creators of all backgrounds can share their work, and all of their fans can show their appreciation.Anyone exhibiting at or visiting the festival agrees to follow the guidelines below.
Conduct
Respect the Stewards and Volunteers. You will be asked to leave the event if you ignore warnings to mind your conduct.
Respect other creators and attendees. Use correct names and pronouns; if you aren’t sure what name or pronouns to use, ask. If you make a mistake, apologise and move on.
Refrain from using language in a manner that is offensive, hostile or intimidating. This includes but is not limited to homophobic, transphobic, or racist language.
Be considerate and careful of your surroundings. Don't misuse or misappropriate exhibitors or visitors property.
No 'hard sales' or 'haggling' tactics are to be used.
Keep the event space clean and tidy. Don't drop litter, don't block walkways or fire exits with boxes or banners.
Be mindful of the space you occupy, and don't block other exhibitors tables. For example, by having your table display hang over another exhibitor's table, or blocking one exhibitor's table by queuing for another exhibitor you really want to see.
Be respectful of the venue. Do not create any lasting marks at the venue, and be polite and respectful to Fruitmarket staff.
Content
Works that promote hateful ideologies of any kind (including but not limited to homophobia, transphobia, or racism) are banned from this event.
NSFW or 18+ material cannot be on display. This material can be kept behind an exhibitor's table or out of reach of younger attendees with only non-explicit content on display.
Trigger warnings should be displayed by exhibitors when appropriate for their works.
This policy will be arbitrated on a common sense basis. Creators or attendees who do not follow these guidelines will be asked to leave the event immediately. If you feel this policy has been broken by anyone, please inform a volunteer steward.