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The Sphere News calendar shows notable dates in the Minecraft community coming up in the next TWO MONTHS, including: - ⚔️ Events of lots of types - 🏘️ SMP launches - 🏃 Speedrun tournaments - 🔧 Minecraft project releases & more! Check out what's on: spherenewsmc.com/events-gmt/ 📅

Events (UK time)

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Earlier this year we asked you for your opinions regarding paid invitationals and you gave plenty of interesting answers for us to work with. Thank you for that! Curious about what the community thought? The resulting article is linked in the replies.
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📖Read more: spherenewsmc.com/your-pov-ar… ✍️ Article by: @Bluekwyrm

Your POV: Are invitationals good or bad for the event scene?

Invitational events have been on the rise this past year, to the point where it’s not uncommon to see three or more invitationals a weekend. While the term may be used somewhat synonymously with any...

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A new article in our series on the challenges faced by disabled players in Minecraft events has just dropped! This time we're talking about photosensitive seizures, how Minecraft can cause them, and how organisers can make their projects more accessible - article linked in reply
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📖Read more: spherenewsmc.com/why-is-it-f… ✍️Article by: @Skwishee12

Why is it flashing?

This article talks about conditions that cause photosensitive seizures, explores the experiences of those who have photosensitive seizures, and discusses useful approaches for Minecraft event...

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It's SKILL ISSUE's final week! We spoke to @anantmakingart about the inspiration, some behind the scenes, and how it's going.
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📖Read more: spherenewsmc.com/skill-issue… ✍️Article by @Rhubarb_ace

SKILL ISSUE: Bridging the Gap Between Artists and Speedrunners

You’ve probably seen it before: a streamer pulls out MS Paint to try and create a little illustration, usually as a simple visual aid or to help tell a story. These drawings are often simple, rough,...

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It's only a day until Crafting Conjurers: Scholars Stronghold Showdown kicks off. To get ready for this special type of event, we spoke to the crew of @MConjurers - article link in reply!
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Read more: spherenewsmc.com/crafting-co… Article by: @Artfulmelody

Crafting Conjurers: Breaking Boundaries Spell by Spell

Crafting Conjurers is one of the first fully modded minecraft events. It has been in development for four years now and it’s come very far since the start. Their next showcase, titled ‘Scholars...

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In case you have a feeling you're forgetting something, make sure it's not the nominations for the Crafted Together Awards 2026! There are 32 awards in total, divided over 4 categories. You have until September 6th to submit your nominations.
The Crafted Together Awards@TogetherCraftedAug 23
Nominations are now OFFICIALLY open for The Crafted Together Awards 2026! Head to: craftedtogetherawards.net Sign into your account and nominate who you feel most deserving for up to 32 unique awards! #TheCTA
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Minecraft Event Players! I want to hear from those of you who have photosensitive conditions (e.g FND, epilepsy) in the context of minecraft events. If you think you fit this fill out this anonymous form below! forms.gle/962FsZCdC2Eddstw7

Photosensitive Conditions in Minecraft Events

This form is for those suffering with photosensitive conditions who play Minecraft events! We are looking for people who suffer with conditions that are affected by things such as flashing lights,...

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A new article in our series on the challenges faced by disabled players in Minecraft events has just dropped! This time we're talking about common eye conditions, visual differences, and how organisers can make their projects more accessible - article linked in reply
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Read more: spherenewsmc.com/making-mine… Article by: @Skwishee12

Making Minecraft Visible to All

This article lists some of the most common eye conditions, explores the experiences of some of those who experience visual differences, and discusses practical ways in which Minecraft event organis...

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Hey Sphere News fans! We'd like to start posting some of our shorter articles directly to X - what this means for you is more Minecraft news, more opportunities shared, all in a more visible and accessible place. The downside... we'd have to get X Premium. Thoughts?
50%Post short articles to X
50%... don't
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After a year and a half hiatus, Ice Boat Racing Invitational (IBRI) is back with a brand new format. We spoke to event organiser @NewKiddo5 about how the event hopes to improve the player experience and bring exciting new content creation opportunities - article link in reply!
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Read more: spherenewsmc.com/grand-prix-… Stay up to date with the event at @IBRInvitational 🏆️

Grand Prix on ice: boat racing tournament returns with new format

After a year and a half off player and viewer screens, Ice Boat Racing Invitational (IBRI) is back – and the organisers have been hard at work to improve player experience and bring exciting new...

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Deadline for applications is Sunday 19th July, at 7pm BST / 2pm EDT!
Sphere News@SphereNewsMCJul 12
🚨 WE'RE RECRUITING! We're looking for a Managing Editor for Sphere News to oversee our content programme - including approving article pitches, tracking tasks and deadlines, and ensuring a steady and varied output of Minecraft news coverage. 📰 Link in reply! 👇
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🚨 WE'RE RECRUITING! We're looking for a Managing Editor for Sphere News to oversee our content programme - including approving article pitches, tracking tasks and deadlines, and ensuring a steady and varied output of Minecraft news coverage. 📰 Link in reply! 👇
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Find out more or apply here: spherenewsmc.com/go/managing… Please note that this is a volunteer (unpaid) role.

Managing Editor Applications 2026

Application deadline: Sunday 19th July, at 7pm BST / 2pm EDT. WHAT IS SPHERE NEWS? Sphere News is a press source reporting on news from around the Minecraft community, including events, speedrunning,...

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Bluekwyrm@BluekwyrmJul 12
Question to all Minecraft event players/owners :3 I'm doing a survey about paid invitationals for @SphereNewsMC and would appreciate if you'd take a few minutes to share your thoughts 💙 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Sphere News Survey: Paid Invitationals

This questionnaire is about invitational Minecraft events. By this we mean Minecraft events for which one or multiple people pay for control over the player roster, teams, and/or games. Prices vary...

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LOTS OF VARIETY on the Minecraft event schedule for this weekend including: 🎭 a full musical theatre production inside Minecraft 🏆 representation for MULTIPLE Minecraft esports 🏘️ SMP and civ event content 👑 minigame tourneys 🤗 several public events open for anyone to play!
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The Sphere News calendar shows notable dates in the Minecraft community coming up in the next TWO MONTHS, including: - ⚔️ Events of lots of types - 🏘️ SMP launches - 🏃 Speedrun tournaments - 🔧 Minecraft project releases & more! Check out what's on: spherenewsmc.com/events-gmt/ 📅

Events (UK time)

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