YaYCon 2013 (Yaoi and Yuri convention - Netherlands)

[aarinfantasy]

Dear forum members,
There will be a Yaoi and Yuri convention in the Netherlands on 6th April 2013.
Here are some info of the convention:

- Event's name: YaYCon 2013 "Back to the Future"
- Event's official website: http://www.YaYCon.nl
- Event's official Facebook and Twitter : http://www.facebook.com/YaYCon and https://twitter.com/YaYCon
- Email to contact if any questions: events@yaycon.nl
- Contact person: vegistie (a forum member of AF)

- Brief info about the convention (as quoted by vegistie):
Little tentacle monsters and space doctors, beware! The new theme for YaYCon is ‘Back to the future’! Coming to you on the 6th of April, the Icoon Theater in Amersfoort will be the center of the universe for all things Yaoi and Yuri!

This YaYCon is blast from the past of anime and manga, especially its genres yaoi and yuri, but we’ll also be trekking straight to the future!

Eductive Japanese cyborgs and clones are part of the scope but also Western science fiction like Doctor Who. Science fiction is a theme that has appealed to fans of boy’s love and girl’s love since ages, both in Japan and in Western countries, where slash pioneered through supporters of Kirk/Spock. Resistance is, as always, futile.

Sci-fi is typically seen as a genre that appeals to men, but at YaYCon, we like to think that it’s fundamentally feministic. It opens opportunities to re-envision social change in terms of politics and gender as well as sexuality. Sci-fi is also a provocative aesthetic style that be combined with nostalgia, a sentiment for old devices, atmospheres and historical times.

Starship YaYCon is open to everyone that likes romancing characters or has a general interest in anime and manga, steampunk or British doctors. Our portal opens in Amersfoort. Are you ready to leap in?

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Important: Please note that AarinFantasy is in no way related to YaYCon 2013 and there is no official AarinFantasy gathering/panel/representative/sponsor in this event. We are just asked to reach out to more fans.

Anymore updates about this convention will be posted by vegistie in the future.

[Seto Kaiba]

Ofcourse I'll be going there ;D Like always!

[vegistie]

We have a great announcement for you all!

Starfighter to attend YaYCon with YOUR help!


HamletMachine - the creator of Starfighter, is scheduled for attending the convention. But we need YOUR help to make it happen! We've set up a crowdfunding campaign and HamletMachine has a wonderful artprint ready for donators! Find out more here: http://www.yaycon.nl/starfighterfaq.html

and there will be more announcements to come!!

[vegistie]

In the beginning of February we started a chip in to be able to bring HamletMachine the creator of the Starfigher comic to the Netherlands. And with pleasure we can tell you we’ve reached our goal and HamletMachine will be present at YaYCon 2013!

But to be sure that HamletMachine will bring enough of her merchandise and books we advise you to preorder them. How you wonder? Just send an email to Dealers@yaycon.nl with the title: “Starfigher Preorder”. And the message of which books and/or merchandise you would like to buy from the Starfigher shop (http://shop.starfighter.com) and don’t forget your name!

If you have any more questions regarding this you can ask them on our forum : Yaycon.nl ? Login.

You haven’t heard of her before? We’ll then it’s time to check out her comic!


www.starfightercomic.com

But of course that is not all we have to tell you. Behind the scenes the YaYCon staff is working hard to make 2013 another fabulous edition. Be sure to keep checking out the site because more and more events will come online soon!

We have some great competitions again this year. You can sign up for our AMV competition and our Cosplay Competition. The deadline is the 15^th of march so be quick to sign up! If you are wondering about the rules please check the site for more explanation on the competitions.
http://www.yaycon.nl/events-competitions.html

Together with BJD forum Epic Realm (Epic Realm - Dutch BJD forum) we are hosting a photography contest that explores the theme "science fiction"!

All you have to do is take a picture of your dollfie (or several of them). There are no strict limits; we just ask you to be as creative as possible.

Send us your contribution in a private message at our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/YaYCon) or at Epic Realm. The mods of Epic realm judge the contest.

Don't forget to add the following information:
a) your name
b) your contribution (photo)
c) your motivation

Deadline: Sunday 24 February 2013, 18:00.
We announce the winner at Wednesday 27 February, 2013. The price is a free ticket for YaYCon 2013!


On the site you can find a list of dealers that will be present at YaYCon but if you have a request for a dealer or specific merchandise then please share this on our forum in our dealer topic: Yaycon.nl ? Login


And the bring and buy list for this year is ready to be downloaded!
http://www.yaycon.nl/dealers-bringbuy.html

Are you traveling from far away and looking for a place to stay the night before or after the convention? Then please check out our site for more information. We have done the search for you and found a couple of places which are close to the convention.
http://www.yaycon.nl/convention-hotels.html


We still have tickets available for YaYCon 2013 so be sure to buy your ticket soon! For information on how to buy your ticket please go here:
http://www.yaycon.nl/tickets.html

Are you an international visitor? Than unfortunately you can’t buy your ticket through our ticket system because the online ticket booth of our location is not equipped for international payments. In the mean time international visitors can buy their ticket directly through YaYCon. You will find all the information you need on our site!
http://www.yaycon.nl/tickets.html

We hope to see you at YaYCon 2013!!

[vegistie]

YaYCon is only less than a month away now so it is time to introduce some facts and events to you! The new program will be on-line soon, so don’t forget to keep checking our site.

News
The Starfighter chip in has officially ended. We would like to thank everyone who made it possible to bring HamletMachine to our convention.

We are still looking for enthusiastic contestants for the cosplay competition! Even if you only wish to show off your costume you are very welcome! Just remember that the deadline is the 15^th of March! So sign up quick.

This year’s program is almost finished so don’t forget to check the site! That way you can start thinking about which events you would like to visit.

Workshops
We have a lot of great events in store for you. If you are in a creative mood you can crotchet something in the amigurumi workshop. Or maybe you would like to make your own jewellery at the lucky charms workshop.

If you’re more into working with paper our papercraft workshop is perfect for you. You can also go to our drawing workshop and learn how to draw or refine your drawing techniques.

You can also end your day in sci-fi style and go and build your own starship!
More information about the workshops can be found here:
www.yaycon.nl/events-workshop.html

Lectures
We also have prepared a couple of great panels and lectures! For example a fan fiction lecture which will discuss the best and worst practices in fan fiction. If you feel like you could use some tips for performing on stage then we have a cosplay acting panel for you.

As some of you may have already noticed K-pop is spreading more and more around the world, so for the K-pop fans we present a K-Pop lecture held by internet magazine KoME.


These are only a few of the great panels and lectures we have prepared for you. Be sure to check out our site to find out about more.
http://www.yaycon.nl/events-lectures.html

We hope you are also looking forward to YaYCon as much as we are. Be sure to buy your ticket soon and we hope to see on the 6^th of April!

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[NatasJa92]

I'm going with my little sister this year. I really can't wait for the 6th of April. I have been looking forward to YaYcon for a long time xD

[GMavak]

I will be there going with a good friend of mine so I guess I will all see you there.
looking forward to it:3

[Ealynn]

It's nearly YaYCon time! Hope you all have a great time there! We're doing our best to have everything go smoothly! And HamletMachine is flying to the Netherlands as we speak!

[aarinfantasy]

I wish YaYCon 2013 all the best!
And if you are going to be there, can you please take photographs and post it here?
I might have some use for those photographs.
Thank you so much!~

@vegistie ; Please check your inbox PM~ Thanks

[GMavak]

Tomorrow yaycon I wish everyone a very good and fun day