Nullus Anxietas 3: 2011
Following on from the first two Australian Discworld Conventions in 2007 and 2009, both in Melbourne, there will be a third in or near Sydney in early 2011. We're looking forward to having yet another excellent weekend filled with entertaining performances, interesting discussions and wonderful people.
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Sound the Trumpets
The Nullus Anxietas III Committee is proud to announce:
NAIII — The Australian Discworld Convention 2011
Dates: 8th – 10th April 2011
Venue: Panthers World of Entertainment
Mulgoa Road
Penrith 2750
New South Wales
Once again we are working hard to create an exciting Discworld Experience for all Terry Pratchett fans. Inspired by the Author's work, the three day event will give fans the opportunity to share a unique Discworld experience. The venue provides a whole floor dedicated purely to Discworld. Four large rooms for presentations, fun, talks, fun, games, spectacles, fun, sports, fun and unearthly delights1. And a chance for you to dress up as your favourite Discworld character.
We have taken special pains to ensure that the 2011 Convention is open to fans of all ages, genders, abilities and species! All rooms are accessible and we will work with as many of you as possible to take you to Discworld! The Chifley Hotel next door ensures that you only have a short walk from room to Convention2. Additionally there are eateries and drinkeries to rival Hargar's House of Ribs, on the premises and just outside.
This is YOUR convention and we will be asking for volunteers to come and share their skills, knowledge, experience and dare we say passions, with other fans.
For details of Celebrity Guests, Events Programme and signing up for Membership, keep watching this site.
Chairman - Steve Lewis
On behalf of the 2011 Convention Committee
- May contain nuts.
- But possibly not a straight one if you have drunk too much Scumble — and YES there will be Scumble.
Recent News
I Shall Wear Midnight is out 2nd September
The_Flaming_Lewises on Friday, August 13, 2010Tiffany Aching, the young witch from “The Wee Free Men”, “A Hat Full of Sky” and “Wintersmith” is back in a brand new adventure featuring Discworld characters both familiar and new. There’s the Wee Free Men, Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Wee Mad Arthur1
“I Shall Wear Midnight” comes out in hardback on 2nd September.2 If you pre-order it from Fishpond (the Australian based online book store) using the picture link below, then the Australian Discworld Convention receives a small contribution on each sale. The price is advertised as $34.95 (AUD).
Another treat for both adult fans and teenage readers of Terry Pratchett’s exuberant fiction.
1 Remember the Nac Mac Feegle from “Feet of Clay”
2 The image shows the cover for the UK edition, with artwork by Paul Kidby. The USA edition comes out in October.
Paul Kidby Limited Edition Merchandise
The_Flaming_Lewises on Thursday, August 12, 2010Paul Kidby has very kindly given us a licence to use an exclusive piece of Discworld artwork for Nullus Anxietas convention merchandise. As you will know, Paul has designed the covers for all the Discworld series since Nightwatch (UK/Oz/NZ editions), as well as the artwork for many Discworld diaries and calendars over the years. So we are very lucky to have this.
What is more, he has very kindly donated the original to our charity auction. Granny Weatherwax (aka our Publicity Officer) assures me he has done this quite voluntarily and was a “complete sweety” about it.
This is the ridgy-didge and shows six of our favourite Discworld characters1. As well as offering this design on special T-shirts, we also have mugs, ties, tote bags and mouse mats for those of you who spend a lot of time on the computer! You can order these now from our the Nullus Anxietas store on Zazzle
So a huge thank you to Paul for his generosity.
1 Including Greebo, who is just a little cutie according to Nanny Ogg.
Gala Dinner Registration starts 2nd October
The_Flaming_Lewises on Wednesday, August 11, 2010Registration for the Gala Dinner will open on Saturday 2nd October on this website. Tickets will be $55 per person and include both the meal and a host of other unearthly delights. 1
You can find more details on the Gala dinner page.
Remember you must be registered for the convention before you can sign up for the Gala Dinner.
1 may contain nuts
Nullus Anxietas III Poster
The_Flaming_Lewises on Tuesday, August 10, 2010Our design team has been working flat out like a lizard drinking on our official poster for the third Australian Discworld Convention. We hope you like it as much as we do!
If any of you would like to help publicise the convention in your area (perhaps your local library or favourite bookshop), you can either download copies (as a PDF File) from the Volunteer News page and print them yourself, or contact us on publicity@ausdwcon.org and we will post you copies.
Inter-Guild Competitions & Gala Dinner
The_Flaming_Lewises on Sunday, July 25, 2010Firstly we have launched details of the planned Inter-Guild competitions. You can find more details on our site here
Secondly, we have now posted details for the Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening here
The theme is Cori Celesti and tickets just $55. Registration for the Gala Dinner will open shortly. Remember you must be registered for the convention before you can sign up for the Gala Dinner.