MEDIA RELEASE #2014-5 Sasquan, the 73rd World Science Fiction Convention 19-23 August 2015 at Spokane WA USA “Brother Guy” Consolmagno to give Sagan speech at Sasquan Spokane, 6 …
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Diversity and History – SF convention aims to be inclusive
This. This, people, is how to start being inclusive. Give memberships to those who can’t afford to attend. Con or Bust is for people of …
Jonathan Ross withdraws as MC for the Hugos
As soon as news of Jonathan Ross’s appointment as MC for the Hugos was released into the twitter-sphere, comment came thick and fast. Much outrage was …
Jonathan Ross to MC Hugo Awards 2014
Update In possibly record-setting time, Jonathan Ross has withdrawn as MC for the Hugos. Loncon 3, the 72nd World Science Fiction Convention media release 14-18 August …
Beijing & Kansas City compete to host 2016 WorldCon
Loncon 3, the 72nd World Science Fiction Convention 14-18 August 2014 at ExCeL, London Docklands LONDON, UK. 19 February 2014: Loncon 3, the 2014 World …
YA Hugo category – it could become a thing
Controversies abound during the WorldCon & Hugo Awards season. This year there have been a few, including a proposal for a YA (Young Adult) Hugo …
Hugo Award Nominations for 2013
Hugo Award Nominations for 2013 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – LoneStarCon 3, the 71st World Science Fiction Convention, (“Worldcon”), is proud to present the 2013 Hugo …
Lone Star Con 3 Pulp-O-Mizer competition
Lone Star Con 3 Pulp-O-Mizer competition Friday, February 22, 2013 SAN ANTONIO, Texas ñ LoneStarCon 3, the 71st World Science Fiction Convention (“Worldcon”), is delighted …
Continuum 8 photos: 2012 state and national science fiction convention
Continuum 8 (Natcon) Just in case you’ve forgotten sometime in the past six months, Continuum 8, Victoria’s state science fiction convention, was also the national …
WorldCon and disability access
The World SF convention started in 1939. In the past 73 years, it seems no-one has realised that it’s difficult for mobility impaired members to …
Loncon3: London WorldCon in 2014
Loncon 3, the 72nd World Science Fiction Convention. London, UK, 14-18 August 2014. media@loncon3.org London to host the greatest show in the galaxy The World …
Edward McArdle’s Photographic Review of AussieCon4
Edward McArdle’s Photographic Review of AussieCon4
Daniel Haynes: An overview of AussieCon4
The 68th World Science Fiction Convention or ‘Worldcon’ was held this year in Melbourne (2nd – 6th September), with Guests of Honor author Kim Stanley …
Helen Lowe: An overview of AussieCon4 & The Orbit Hugo Party
by Helen Lowe Those of you who read my pre-Worldcon post on Marianne de Pierre’s blog, will know that even getting there was a big …