ARTISTS PACKS

2004
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24.05.2004

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ANIME & GAMES & MANGA
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CONVENTION
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HISTORY AND ANIMANIA 2004

In 2003, two years after its inauguration, Animania became the largest Anime and
Japanese Pop-Culture Convention to be staged in Australia.

WHAT IS ANIMANIA?

Animania began in 2002 as the First Japanese Animation Convention ever to be held in NSW. It
followed in the wake of student run conventions in Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as the Western Pop
Culture Convention in Sydney.

Animania is an annual convention, which brings together thousands of young people to immerse
themselves in the culture that surrounds Anime and the Japanese Culture.

Animania is the brain-child of Founding Chair & President of Animania, and Founding President
of Sydney University Anime Society (SUAnime) [www.suanime.org], Louis Lee; and the Founding
Treasurer of Animania and Founding Vice President of SUAnime, Dominic Dexter So.

The First Convention took place in 2002 at The University of Sydney s Eastern Avenue Auditorium
and Theatre Complex, this was run by SUAnime with support from The University of Sydney Union and
The University of Sydney. In 2003, the Chair fell on the Founding Webmaster of SUAnime, and then
President of SUAnime, Damien McMonigal.

At its inauguration, the event was attended by more than 500 people and was widely considered by
those that attended as well as those that organised it to be a resounding success. The plan in 2003 was

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to build on that success.

In 2003, Animania was a joint venture by SUAnime and AnimeUNSW. This allowed the scope and size of
the project to be greatly increased. The venue was almost filled to capacity on the first day. In 2003 the
event was attended by more than 1,500 people and those that attended are eagerly waiting a bigger,
better and more extensive Convention in 2004.

As the scope of the Convention increased, so too did the management structures. Animania had grew
beyond the control of the University Club environment. In 2004, Animania moved to an Organisational
Level after much deliberation.

In 2004, the Animania Executive Board consists of:

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Louis Lee, Chair (Founding Chair)
Damien McMongial, Deputy Chair (2003 Chair)
Dominic Dexter So, Treasurer (Founding Treasurer)
Drew Geary, Secretary (one of the key volunteer personnel from the inception of Animania)

In 2004, the Convention is expecting attendance numbers to reach between 5,000 to 10,000 people.
Animania has now moved to a new venue that can support the huge numbers expected this year. It will
be staged in “Sydney City Town Hall” in the Heart of Sydney CBD at one of Sydney s Unique Venues.
Expect the Convention in 2004, this year, to be bigger, better and more extensive! And with your
support, this will be possible.

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PLANNED EVENTS FOR 2004

The 2004 Animania Convention will be the biggest ever to be staged. The Venue housing Animania
will be Sydney City Town Hall, a Sydney Unique Venue situated at the heart of Sydney CBD. The
Convention is expecting a turnout between 5 000 to 10 000 from local, interstate and overseas
visitors.

Various events are staged to cater to the tastebuds of even the most jaded anime fan and those new to it.
For those with an artistic flair, there will be the Art Competition and Cosplay Competitions. For those
seeking to be entertained, there will be the Great Debate and the Gaming Room.

Old favourites such as the Art Competition, Karaoke Competition, Cosplay Competitions will return
on a bigger and larger scale. New events such as Live Dubbing Competition will be hosted.

This is the opportunity for people from far and wide to participate in the variety of events, to revel in
the atmosphere, to meet up with friends and to make new friends.

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Screening Theatres, a Feature Screening, Main Arena, Cosplay Competition, The Great Debate, Trivia,
Panels, AMV (Anime Music Video), Gaming Competition, Gaming Room, Art Competition, Art Gallery,
Artist Alley, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) Competition, Anime Model Competition, Karaoke
Competition, Live Dubbing Competition, Who s line is it Anime Competition and a Concert. The
Convention will be jam packed with events to entertain one and all.

As Anime fever is rife amongst high school students, they will make up a large portion of the attendees.
Aside from university students and adults, parents will also accompany children to this Convention.
Animania is proud to present a family friendly event that is open to people of all ages. As a result
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of this, the exposure for Artists like yourself will be more far reaching and effective.

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OPPORTUNITIES
WHY BOOK A SEAT?
As an artist, you will be able to advertise and market your art to Convention goers and potential patrons. This
year, the Artist Alley will be situated in a high traffic area. The Artist Alley (Comiket) will be situated between
the Main Stage and the Registration Areas while at the same time sheltered from the noises. As a direct result
of this change, your Art will receive high exposure.

SEAT SPECIFICATIONS
This year, seat hire will be $50.00 + GST + $200 Security Bond for the two (2) days. [The Security Bond will
be fully refunded within two (2) weeks after the conclusion of Animania, pending outstanding issues. Please
consult the Code of Conduct for Artists for further details].
Table specifics will allow you to have an area of 60cm x 67.5cm to sell your goods and interact with the
crowd. Backing board space will also be provided to allow you to display prints and other merchandise that
you might have. [Note: Your materials are confined to the allocated table space and backing board space.
No chalking, postering on building walls, etc, or penalities will apply. Please consult the Code of Conduct for
Artists for further details].
Please note that by booking a Seat, the Seat is specifically for you, the artist and is not transferable in any
shape or form to anyone else. This is to ensure that there is a smoother running of the Convention. If you
foresee the use of multiple seats, please let us know.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
Entry Fees are waived for you (i.e. Free Two-Day Pass). Meals will be provided to Artists. A separate area

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will be available for your belonging to be stored should you chose to use it. Security and Staff will constantly
monitor this area.
The Art Area will be allocated with its own team of volunteers to cater to your needs, if you wish to go to lunch;
there are volunteers there to mind your space.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Artists are required to be on location and finish setting up before the opening of the Convention [Opening
Hours to be confirmed]. Failure to comply will result in the said Artist being charged the On the Door Two-
Day Full Pass Fee .
As we move closer to the Convention, we ll be asking for Artists to volunteer to talk at our panels. Please notify
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WHAT YOU MAY AND MAY NOT SELL
The Convention is rated PG-13. It is our policy that any merchandise of pornographic nature (hentai, yaoi,
yuri) or items depicting extreme violence not be put on display. Such items may be sold as long as sold to
those of legal age (18+).
Items depicting bestiality or necrophilia are forbidden. Staff will confiscate these materials if you are found
selling them to anyone (minors or those of legal age). Fanart may be sold at Animania. No further restrictions
on fanart other than those outlined previously.
As there will be media attention at Animania, we will not be held responsible for any complications regarding
the nature of the items you are promoting and selling.
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ACCEPTANCE
Proposal inclusion as listed in this Artist Pack dated 24th of May 2004.

AGREED INVESTMENT
Animania 2004
$50 + GST + $200 Security Bond

ACCEPTANCE
I, (please print)
accept this proposal dated 24th of May 2004 for the agreed opportunities of an Artists Package for
Animania 2004 hosted by Aurora Entertainment Pty Ltd and will comply with the Code of Conduct for
Artists.

Signed:

Dated:

Thank you. We look forward to continuing to work with you.

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PLEASE RETURN TO:

Louis Lee
President & Chair
Aurora Entertainment Pty Ltd - Animania
PO Box 325, Beecroft NSW 2119

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