VCON, the Lower Mainland's annual science-fiction and fantasy convention, sets out a buffet banquet of today’s most dynamic pop-culture art forms. This year the focus is on Steampunk, the return of Victorian style to the page and screen. Now in its 35th edition, VCON continues to bring together writers and artists with the fan community in a non-profit event organized for and by the fans themselves.
Running from Oct. 1-3, 2010, at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Richmond, B.C., VCON 35, welcomes its three Guests of Honour:
Sections: Press Releases | Electronic Media Kit | Media Guidelines
Press Releases
| Release Date | Title |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2010 | BREAKING NEWS: THE WORLD of STEAMPUNK at VCON 35. VCON offers every science-fiction and fantasy fan something to satisfy the imagination. This year, in addition to our three Guests of Honour: author Cherie Priest, artist James Beveridge, and musician Heather Dale, we are very fortunate to have a brilliant lineup of writers, artists, editors, filmmakers, scientists, musicians, and Steampunk experts. |
| August 3, 2010 | VCON 35 — STEAMPUNK: FROM ALCHEMY TO ZEPPELINS. VCON offers every science-fiction and fantasy fan something to satisfy the imagination. Even if vampires, dragons, Cylons, or Mr. Spock are not your cup of tea, you may find Steampunk refreshing. A popular sub-genre of speculative literature, Steampunk invokes England’s Victorian era as it might have been with the addition of technology and invention. Vast and incredible in its ability to borrow from history and create a new reality, it’s yours to discover through the words and works of our guests and program participants. |
Electronic Media Kit
The VCON Electronic Media Kit is a ZIP archive containing files with the following information:
- Introduction and EMK Contents
- VCON Media Team Contact Information
- Media Guidelines
Download Electronic Media Kit.
Media Guidelines
Media Representatives
We would like to encourage any Media Representative to join us at VCON, but in order to avoid any disapointment, please let us know that you’ll be joining us. It will be our pleasure to make sure that your experience as Media Representative is "out of this world".
Upon arrival at the convention, Media Representatives are asked to check in at the Registration desk where they will be directed to the Media Relations Room. Media Liaison will then provided them a badge that will grant them access to the various convention venues and will make the necessary arrangements for interviews, coverage and photos. Media Representatives may be asked to present credentials before they are granted event access. They will be required to wear their badges at all times to ensure their access to convention spaces. The badges will include the name of both the representative and his or her organization as registered with the Media Liaison.
During the convention, Media Representatives will be expected to respect our guests, our members and our convention staff and volunteers by following our Convention Guidelines (which will be provided at check in). Representatives of the media who fail to follow these guidelines may have their media privileges revoked for the duration of the convention.
Interviews
Prior to the event, interviews with guests and convention committee are possible. Please contact our Media Liaison who will provide the Press kit and information required and will make arrangements with the person of your interest.
During VCON, interview request for guests or convention committee members must be made through the Media Liaison, and it is strongly suggested to do so in advance. Where possible, we will do our best to facilitate media access to our Guests of Honour and Guests. However, our guests’ commitments to their scheduled appearances at VCON 35 take precedence over interview requests.
Please be aware that all members of the public attending VCON 35 have the right to decline to be interviewed, recorded, filmed or have their picture taken. Media Representatives are responsible for obtaining the appropriate consent from all those involved.
