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''(Are you looking for [[Swanncon]], the academic conference in Florida?)'' | ''(Are you looking for [[Swanncon]], the academic conference in Florida?)'' | ||
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− | Swancon was started by [[Grant Stone]] and [[Tony Peacey]] two [[fans]] from W.A. who met at [[Aussiecon]] in 1975, with some help from [[Clifford R. Wind]], an American fan then briefly living in Australia. | + | '''Swancon''' is a [[regional convention]] held in [[Perth]], [[Western Australia]], since 1976. Swancon was started by [[Grant Stone]] and [[Tony Peacey]], two [[fans]] from W.A. who met at [[Aussiecon]] in 1975, with some help from [[Clifford R. Wind]], an American fan then briefly living in [[Australia]]. |
The Western Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards, known as the [[Tin Duck Awards]], are regularly presented at Swancon. The [[Marge Hughes Award]] and [[Mikey Award]] have tended to be awarded also. The rarer [[Silver Swan Award]] has only been presented upon special occasions. | The Western Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards, known as the [[Tin Duck Awards]], are regularly presented at Swancon. The [[Marge Hughes Award]] and [[Mikey Award]] have tended to be awarded also. The rarer [[Silver Swan Award]] has only been presented upon special occasions. | ||
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Swancon is now held under the auspices of the [[Western Australian Science Fiction Foundation]] (WASFF). | Swancon is now held under the auspices of the [[Western Australian Science Fiction Foundation]] (WASFF). | ||
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+ | * [https://www.swancon.com.au Website. ] | ||
+ | * {{link | website=https://wiki.sf.org.au/Swancon_History|text=Swancon history at Australian SF Information site.}} | ||
+ | * {{link | website=https://swancon.livejournal.com/|text=Swancon LiveJournal.}} | ||
See also [[Swancon the CCG]], and {{ASFDAP | page=1990 | text=the lyrics}} by [[Craig Hilton]] of "The Billy Joel Hit Single of Swancon 18 (and Every Other Swancon in Existence)". | See also [[Swancon the CCG]], and {{ASFDAP | page=1990 | text=the lyrics}} by [[Craig Hilton]] of "The Billy Joel Hit Single of Swancon 18 (and Every Other Swancon in Existence)". | ||
− | == Dead Guests of Honour== | + | == [[Dead Guests of Honour]]== |
− | Swancon Twenty3, held in 1998, had [[Dead GoH]] [[Jules Verne]]. Swancon 24: ICon, also known as SwanICon, had Dead GoH Jim Henson, who had also been designated Posthumous Guest of Swancon 2000. Swancon 25 had Dead GoH Stanley Kubrick. Swancon 42 had GoH [[Douglas Adams]] (in memoriam). | + | [[Swancon Twenty3]], held in 1998, had [[Dead GoH]] [[Jules Verne]]. [[Swancon 24]]: ICon, also known as SwanICon, had Dead GoH Jim Henson, who had also been designated Posthumous Guest of [[Swancon 2000]]. [[Swancon 25]] had Dead GoH Stanley Kubrick. [[Swancon 42]] had GoH [[Douglas Adams]] (in memoriam). |
== Swancon XXX Fictional Guest== | == Swancon XXX Fictional Guest== | ||
− | + | [[Swancon XXX]], held in 2005, honoured, among others, the [[Borderlands]] team: [[Grant Watson]], [[Simon Oxwell]] and [[Anna Hepworth]]. Grant Watson was a Special Guest. Anna Hepworth was Fan Guest. Simono, "the Most Beautiful Fan in the World", portrayed by Simon Oxwell, was Fictional Guest. | |
− | Swancon XXX, held in 2005, honoured, among others, the [[Borderlands]] team: [[Grant Watson]], [[Simon Oxwell]] and [[Anna Hepworth]]. Grant Watson was a Special Guest. Anna Hepworth was Fan Guest. Simono, "the Most Beautiful Fan in the World", portrayed by Simon Oxwell, was Fictional Guest. | ||
== Life Member== | == Life Member== | ||
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[[Grant Stone]] is a Life Member of [[WASFF]], and thereby a lifetime member of Swancon. | [[Grant Stone]] is a Life Member of [[WASFF]], and thereby a lifetime member of Swancon. | ||
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− | Convention || Chair || Date || Venue || GoHs | + | Convention || Chair || Date || Venue || [[GoHs]], Notes |
[[Swancon 1]] (Duckcon 13) || [[Anthony Peacey]] || Oct 9-11, 1976 || Anthony Peacey's House || [[Maureen Smith]] | [[Swancon 1]] (Duckcon 13) || [[Anthony Peacey]] || Oct 9-11, 1976 || Anthony Peacey's House || [[Maureen Smith]] | ||
[[Swancon 2]] || [[Bob Ogden]] || Oct 1977 || Belmont Comm. Rec. Centre / Bayswater Civic Centre || | [[Swancon 2]] || [[Bob Ogden]] || Oct 1977 || Belmont Comm. Rec. Centre / Bayswater Civic Centre || | ||
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[[Swancon 2018]]: Transmogrification || [[Jack Bridges]] || Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2018 || Pan Pacific || [[Kameron Hurley]] (cancelled or non-attending), [[Ryan Griffen]], [[Foz Meadows]], [[Emily Smith]], [[Wolfgang Bylsma]], and (fan) [[Barb de la Hunty]] | [[Swancon 2018]]: Transmogrification || [[Jack Bridges]] || Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2018 || Pan Pacific || [[Kameron Hurley]] (cancelled or non-attending), [[Ryan Griffen]], [[Foz Meadows]], [[Emily Smith]], [[Wolfgang Bylsma]], and (fan) [[Barb de la Hunty]] | ||
[[Swancon 2019]]: The Future is Now || [[Linda Sengsourinho]], [[Davina Watson]] || Apr 18-22, 2019 || Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle || [[Charlie Jane Anders]], [[Annalee Newitz]] (cancelled or non-attending), [[Jonathan Strahan]], [[Travis Johnson]] | [[Swancon 2019]]: The Future is Now || [[Linda Sengsourinho]], [[Davina Watson]] || Apr 18-22, 2019 || Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle || [[Charlie Jane Anders]], [[Annalee Newitz]] (cancelled or non-attending), [[Jonathan Strahan]], [[Travis Johnson]] | ||
− | <s>[[Swancon 2020]] | + | <s>[[Swancon 2020]]: Dark Visions (59th Natcon)</s> || [[Sarah Parker]], [[John Parker]] || <s>Apr 25-27, 2020</s>||<s> The Duxton, Perth </s> || <s>[[Nalini Singh]], [[John Robertson]] </s> Cancelled due to [[Covid-19]] |
− | <s>[[Swancon 2021]]</s> | + | <s>[[Swancon 2021]]: Brave New World</s> || [[Sarah Parker]] and [[Laura Hodge]] || <s>April 24-26, 2021</s> || <s>The Duxton, Perth </s> || <s>[[Claire G. Coleman]]</s> Cancelled due to [[Covid-19]] |
− | [[Swancon Not-a-Con]] || || April 30, 2022 || | + | [[Swancon Not-a-Con]] || || April 30, 2022 || SCC Tuart Hill, [[Tuart Hill, Australia]] || none |
− | [[Swancon 47]] || || April 15 | + | [[Swancon 47]] || || April 15 & 16, 2023 || The Rise, Marylands, [[Western Australia]] || Amanda Bridgeman, Lisa Rye |
+ | [[Swancon 48]] || || April 20 & 21, 2024 || The Rise, Marylands, [[Western Australia]] || TBA | ||
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[[Category:Australia]] | [[Category:Australia]] |
Revision as of 14:55, 5 September 2023
(Are you looking for Swanncon, the academic conference in Florida?)
Swancon is a regional convention held in Perth, Western Australia, since 1976. Swancon was started by Grant Stone and Tony Peacey, two fans from W.A. who met at Aussiecon in 1975, with some help from Clifford R. Wind, an American fan then briefly living in Australia.
The Western Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards, known as the Tin Duck Awards, are regularly presented at Swancon. The Marge Hughes Award and Mikey Award have tended to be awarded also. The rarer Silver Swan Award has only been presented upon special occasions.
Fans who have attended lots of Swancons have been presented with 20 Year Badges, 33 Year Badges, and 42 Year Badges.
Swancon is now held under the auspices of the Western Australian Science Fiction Foundation (WASFF).
See also Swancon the CCG, and the lyrics by Craig Hilton of "The Billy Joel Hit Single of Swancon 18 (and Every Other Swancon in Existence)".
Dead Guests of Honour[edit]
Swancon Twenty3, held in 1998, had Dead GoH Jules Verne. Swancon 24: ICon, also known as SwanICon, had Dead GoH Jim Henson, who had also been designated Posthumous Guest of Swancon 2000. Swancon 25 had Dead GoH Stanley Kubrick. Swancon 42 had GoH Douglas Adams (in memoriam).
Swancon XXX Fictional Guest[edit]
Swancon XXX, held in 2005, honoured, among others, the Borderlands team: Grant Watson, Simon Oxwell and Anna Hepworth. Grant Watson was a Special Guest. Anna Hepworth was Fan Guest. Simono, "the Most Beautiful Fan in the World", portrayed by Simon Oxwell, was Fictional Guest.
Life Member[edit]
Grant Stone is a Life Member of WASFF, and thereby a lifetime member of Swancon.
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