AVCon

AVCon is an anime and video games convention held in Adelaide, South Australia each year. The convention showcases Japanese Animation and Video Gaming at many vendor stalls. Attendees participate in events such as the cosplay parade, Avcon's cosplay competition and the National Madman cosplay competition. As well as video game tournaments, panels, anime screenings and anime music videos (AMV) competition.

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AVCon (Adelaide's Anime and Video Games Festival)
AVCon 2013 School Days Logo (logo has recently been updated)
StatusActive
GenreAnime, Manga and Video Games
VenueAdelaide Convention Centre
Location(s)Adelaide
CountryAustralia
Established2002
Most recent5 July 2019
Next event23 July 2021
Attendance18,500+ as of 2015
Organised byTeam AVCon Inc.
Websitehttps://www.avcon.org.au

AVCon is run by the not-for-profit organisation Team AVCon Inc.[1]

History

Started in 2002,[2] AVCon (then A/V Connection, now commonly known to stand for Anime and Video Games Convention) began as a joint convention supported by volunteers from the University of South Australia's Adelaide Japanese Animation Society (AJAS) and the Adelaide University Video Gamers Association (AUVGA). After four successful annual conventions, Team AVCon Inc was established as an independent entity to run and sustain the annual convention.

In 2008, owing to continuing growth in attendee numbers, Team AVCon moved the 2009 convention from the University of Adelaide to the Adelaide Convention Centre. This resulted in double the previous year's ticket sales, with an attendance of just over 4,000 people.[3] In 2010 the convention was once again held at the Adelaide Convention Centre[4] with 8,000 attendees,[5] and the numbers increased once more to an attendance of over 14,000 in 2011.[6]

The 2020 event, set for July 3–5, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Management

Team AVCon Inc.[8] is an Incorporated Association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 and draws its members from a variety of backgrounds with a common interest in Anime, Manga and/or Video Gaming. Each year a new Elect is voted in by the membership and a Committee are appointed by the Elect from previous Elect, Committee, new and existing members.

The Rules of Association of Team AVCon Inc. state that its purpose is:

1. to organise and run:
(i) anime and video game-related conventions,
(ii) anime and video game-related events, and
(iii) other events and/or conventions.
2. to promote community interests in Japanese culture and society,
3. to encourage the appreciation of anime and other related art forms, which include (but are not limited to) manga, video games, amateur works of written or artistic pursuit.

Event history
DatesVenueThemeGuestsNotes
20–21 July 2002University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaNone[2]
19–20 July 2003University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaNone[9]
17–18 July 2004University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaNone[10]
16–17 July 2005University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaRPGNone[11]
14–16 July 2006University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaPirates vs NinjasNone[12]
20–22 July 2007[13]University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaRock ShowNone[14]
26–27 July 2008University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AustraliaSpace OperaNone[15]
24–26 July 2009Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaHeroes and VillainsNone[3]
23–25 July 2010Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaInto the WoodsNone[4]
22–24 July 2011Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaRetroLittle Kuriboh, Ryan Lappin and Jade Gatt[16]
27–29 July 2012Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaNeon FutureCassandra Lee,[17] Crispin Freeman[18][19]
12–14 July 2013Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaSchool DaysJessica Nigri, Chris Cason and Spike Spencer[20]
18–20 July 2014Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaFantasy RPGJon St. John, Cherami Leigh and Chris Avellone[21]
17–19 July 2015Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaDetective AgencyJennifer Hale, Yaya Han and Eve Beauregard[22]
15–17 July 2016Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaMagica vs MechaCaitlin Glass, Good Game cast Steven "Bajo" O'Donnell, Stephanie "Hex" Bendixsen, Gus "Goose" Ronald, Nich "NichBoy" Richardson and Michael "Hingers" Hing[23]
21-23 July 2017Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaWinter FestivalQuinton Flynn, Jen Taylor, Chris Pope, Steve Downes[24]
20–22 July 2018Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaEvolutionSpike Spencer, Major Sam Cosplay, Beke Cosplay, Vera Chimera, Knitemaya[25]
5-7 July 2019Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaJoin the PartyPaul St. Peter and D.C. Douglas
3-5 July 2020Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaUltimate Fighter (scrapped)N/ACancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
23-25 July 2021Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaTBAUnannounced

References
  1. "Team AVCon Information". avcon.org.au. Archived from the original on 30 October 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
  2. "AVConnection 2002 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  3. "AVCon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  4. "AVCon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  5. Harris, Leigh (21 July 2011). "AVCon to have record year this weekend". MCV. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  6. Kelton, Sam (25 July 2011). "Chewie on footpath a comic moment". The Advertiser. Adelaide, South Australia. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  7. Coronavirus – what services and events are affected in SA? (News.com.au)
  8. "About – AVCon: Adelaide's Anime & Video Games Festival". Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  9. "AVConnection 2003 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  10. "AV Con 2004 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  11. "AV Con 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  12. "AV Con 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  13. "Reminder AVCon 2007 Rocks Adelaide This Weekend". Anime News Network. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  14. "AV Con 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  15. "AVCon 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  16. "AVCon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  17. "Guest announcement: Cassandra Lee". avcon.org.au. Archived from the original on 4 June 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  18. "Guest announcement: Crispin Freeman". avcon.org.au. Archived from the original on 4 June 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  19. "AVCon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  20. "AVCon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  21. "AVCon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  22. "AVCon 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  23. "AVCon 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  24. "AVCon 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  25. "AVCon 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
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