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After an epic space battle, Team AVCon has secured the University of Adelaide for AVCon 2008 on July 26-27th!

As I type this our commanders are preparing the mighty convention fleet, soon to announce details for all your favourites be they videogames, anime, events or vendors.

In the meantime AVCon requires dedicated men and women for service in the AVCon volunteer Space Force! Known for insanely dedicated members and awesome parties we need your help to run AVCon. Remember; Service guarantees citizenship!

For more informtation please contact your nearest AVCon space force representative at the following addresses:

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Buy your ticket now for AVCon 2008!

Why Pre-Register?

That warm fuzzy feeling for one. Additionally, you will receive a personalised entry badge with your name of choice on it. You will receive priority entry into AVCon, as pre-reg will be open for ticket and merchandise collection during our exclusive Friday night screening and convention opening.

Want priority entry into all events and the convention? Want that extra special warm fuzzy feeling of being an AVCon VIP? Consider our new ticket category - Gold Pass!

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, 7th May 2008.

An Introduction, from the desk of the Convenor:

Hi all!

AVCon is alive! This year we will be holding the convention on the 26th and 27th of July at the University of Adelaide, with a special opening night on the evening of the 25th. It took a lot of work to get so far this time around, so I hope you will forgive us the late news.

What is AVCon?

AVCon is an annual fan-run anime and video game convention in Adelaide, South Australia. First held in 2002, AVCon is now in its 7th year and is destroying the sanity of its 4th Convenor.

We bring attendees screenings of the hottest anime, tournaments and free-play on the latest consoles, and a busy vendor hall. Our events are renowned Australia-wide, with sister conventions regularly inviting us to bring our unique flavour and expertise interstate. With our cosplay competition, sumo suit wrestling, game show, quiz night and more, there is always something to see or do.

What’s new?

This year we are bringing Ultimate Gamer to the main stage on Sunday! Inspired by the spectacle of the Korean Starcraft scene, we are going to turn this popular competition into something you won’t want to miss. Players who complete the three qualifying challenges at the special stations on Saturday will be invited onto the main stage for up to three hours of hilarious gaming madness! But only one will emerge victorious, so flex those fingers.

Next generation consoles are really finding their feet. With the upcoming Australian release of several big-name games and greater competition, there will be more excitement than ever before in the gaming rooms.

We intend to bring you some special guests. Being a fan-run convention in Adelaide, don’t expect A-list celebrities; but we will give you a laugh, that much we promise.

Two words: ROCK BAND. It might not be out locally by AVCon, but we may or may not know a guy… Prepare for the possibility of the best pretend battle of the bands an Australian nerd convention has ever seen!

Last but not least, we intend to do something very special for our staff, volunteers and VIPs: Hold a fantastic after party, just like we do every year! I can honestly say that it is the best part of AVCon. Secure your place today, by volunteering! Remember; service guarantees citizenship!

Regards,
Mark Stoffels
Convenor
AVCon 2008
(Watch out for the bear-bees)