Room 801 is a pop culture convention for over 18s fans of yaoi and yuri anime, manga and video games. Organised and run by longtime fans with a background in conventions and fandom, Room 801 is a
weekend where yaoi and yuri are the central attraction rather than a dirty little secret. Room 801 is intended to be a safe and inclusive space for fans, regardless of their interests. It’s a place where artists, writers, game designers, cosplayers, academics and fans interested in yaoi and yuri can meet up, share information, learn new skills and celebrate their passion.
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Room 801
By Angela Nichols on Monday, 17 February 2014 - 5:28amMessage type:Tags: -
Supanova GoldCoast
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 9:21pmMessage type:Tags:It’s Comic-con, Australian style! Supernova is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. The event includes comic books, animation, science-fiction, TV/movies, toys, gaming, fantasy, technology, books, internet sites and fan-clubs, the result is an amazing atmosphere tailor made for expressing your inner geek and where getting into cosplay obvious thing to do! Notable Guest include Peter Mayhew, Lucy Lawless, Gethin Anthony, and many more!
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Supanova Perth
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 9:17pmMessage type:Tags:It’s Comic-con, Australian style! Supernova is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. The event includes comic books, animation, science-fiction, TV/movies, toys, gaming, fantasy, technology, books, internet sites and fan-clubs, the result is an amazing atmosphere tailor made for expressing your inner geek and where getting into cosplay obvious thing to do! Notable Guest include Jon Heder, Michael Rosenbaum, Robin Hobb, and many more!
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Supanova Melbourne
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 9:06pmMessage type:Tags:It’s Comic-con, Australian style! Supernova is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. The event includes comic books, animation, science-fiction, TV/movies, toys, gaming, fantasy, technology, books, internet sites and fan-clubs, the result is an amazing atmosphere tailor made for expressing your inner geek and where getting into cosplay obvious thing to do! Notable Guest include Peter Mayhew, Lucy Lawless, Gethin Anthony, and many more!
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Supanova Sydney
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 8:55pmMessage type:Tags:It’s Comic-con, Australian style! Supernova is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. The event includes comic books, animation, science-fiction, TV/movies, toys, gaming, fantasy, technology, books, internet sites and fan-clubs, the result is an amazing atmosphere tailor made for expressing your inner geek and where getting into cosplay obvious thing to do! Notable Guest include Jon Heder, Michael Rosenbaum, Robin Hobb, and many more!
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Supanova Adelaide
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 8:39pmMessage type:Tags:It’s Comic-con, Australian style! Supernova is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. The event includes comic books, animation, science-fiction, TV/movies, toys, gaming, fantasy, technology, books, internet sites and fan-clubs, the result is an amazing atmosphere tailor made for expressing your inner geek and where getting into cosplay obvious thing to do!
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Supanova Brisbane
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 8:36pmMessage type:Tags:It’s Comic-con, Australian style! Supernova is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. The event includes comic books, animation, science-fiction, TV/movies, toys, gaming, fantasy, technology, books, internet sites and fan-clubs, the result is an amazing atmosphere tailor made for expressing your inner geek and where getting into cosplay obvious thing to do!
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Nullus Anxietas V
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 8:26pmMessage type:Tags:Nullus Anxietas V is a fan-run convention for fans of the Discworld novels, and other works by Sir Terry Pratchett. The programme has several events that appear each time such as the Gala Dinner, "Maskerade," Charity Auction, Guest of Honour Interview, and "Terry's Bedtime Stories." The conventions regularly feature large attendee-run groups that have been known variously as Guilds and Sects. There are also smaller events such as interviews, games and competitions, guest klatches, and other activities.
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SMASH!
By Angela Nichols on Saturday, 8 February 2014 - 8:18pmMessage type:Tags:SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a Japanese pop culture convention that is devoted to artists, creators and fans alike. The primary focus is to allow fans to meet and interact with other like-minded people, show off their own creative talents, buy anime and manga related goods, and celebrate their fandom in a social environment. SMASH! encourages all forms of anime fandom through a variety of activities such as cosplay, panels, games, and other special popular culture events.
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LonCon 2014
By Claudia Rebaza on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 - 6:22pmMessage type:Tags:The 72nd meeting of the World Science Fiction Convention takes place in London this year. This will be the first to be held in London since 1965. It will also be the 75th anniversary of the very first Worldcon held in New York in 1939 - something they will be celebrating within their programme and events.
Loncon 3 will be a celebration of science fiction in all its forms with over 7,000 fans expected, along with hundreds of writers, editors, artists, and other professionals from across the genre.
Transformative Works and Cultures editor, Karen Hellekson, will be delivering one of the Academic keynote presentations, and will discuss a range of Doctor Who fan videos, including those that recreate missing episodes and reframe post-2005 episodes.
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