News

Hugo Base Design Competition

2 Dec 2013 - Details of the competition for the design of the Hugo base can now be found on our Hugo pages here

Art Showcase Order Form

1 Dec 2013 - Copies of the Loncon 3 Art Showcase can now be ordered here.

Free Internet Access at Loncon 3

17 Oct 2013 - Great news! ExCel have announced this week that free wifi will now be available in the entire facility, so fannish reporting about Loncon 3 will be free to all attendees!

Loncon 3 Photography Competition

14 Oct 2013 - We are pleased to announce that the Loncon 3 Photography Competition is now open. Full details and rules can be found here.

Membership Search

05 Oct 2013 - The members page now has a search option available. You can use this to check your current membership status.

Merchandise

28 Sep 2013 - Loncon 3 merchandise can be purchased online from our partner, OffWorld Designs.

Games Programme

24 Sep 2013 - our games programme will include tabletop gaming, LRP, chiptunes, and even Azad!

Chesley Awards

24 Sep 2013 - we are delighted that Worldcon will once again be hosting the Chesley Awards, celebrating archievement in science fiction and fantasy art.

Masquerade

22 Sep 2013 - the cosplay Masquerade is one of the highlights of Worldcon!

Updated List of Dealers

22 Sep 2013 - our list of confirmed dealers is continuing to expand.

Sasquan - 2015 Worldcon

14 Sep 2013 - the committee and staff of Loncon were very saddened to learn of the sudden death of Bobbie DuFault, one of the co-chairs for Sasquan, the 2015 Worldcon. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.

Loncon 3 Attending Membership Rates Increase

9 Sep 2013 - membership rates to join Loncon 3 will rise from 1 October 2013.

New Video - "A Game of Cons"

2 Sep 2013 - our latest promotional video was premiered at LoneStarCon 3 and can be watched on our videos page.

Loncon 3 – One Year To Go

14 Aug 2013 - just 365 days from now, Worldcon returns to London.

Access Facilities at Loncon 3

13 Jul 2013 - Loncon 3 will be implementing a variety of arrangements between August and the start of 2014 to facilitate access to the convention for our members.

Guest of Honour Iain M Banks

9 Jun 2013 - the committee and staff of Loncon were very saddened to learn of the death today of Iain M Banks.Read more…

 

News and Site History

This page contains a history of all major Loncon 3 announcements and website updates (newest first!).

• 17 Oct 2013 -Great news! ExCel have announced that free wifi will be available in the entire facility, so fannish reporting about Loncon 3 will be free to all attendees!
• 14 Oct 2013 - The Loncon 3 Photography Competition launched.
• 05 Oct 2013 - The members page now has a membership search available.
• 28 Sep 2013 - Loncon 3 merchandise can be purchased online from our partner, OffWorld Designs.
• 24 Sep 2013 - our games programme will include tabletop gaming, LRP, chiptunes, and even Azad!
• 24 Sep 2013 - we are delighted that Worldcon will once again be hosting the Chesley Awards, celebrating archievement in science fiction and fantasy art.
• 22 Sep 2013 - the cosplay Masquerade is one of the highlights of Worldcon!
• 22 Sep 2013 - our list of confirmed dealers is continuing to expand.
• 14 Sep 2013 - the Loncon 3 committee and staff were very saddened to learn of the sudden death of Bobbie DuFault, one of the co-chairs for Sasquan, the 2015 Worldcon. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
• 9 Sep 2013 - membership rates to join Loncon 3 will rise from 1 October 2013
• 2 Sep 2013 - our latest promotional video was premiered at LoneStarCon 3 and can be watched on our videos page.
• 14 Aug 2013 - Loncon 3 - One Year To Go. Just 365 days from now, Worldcon returns to London.
• 13 Jul 2013 - Loncon 3 will be implementing a variety of arrangements between August and the start of 2014 to facilitate access to the convention for our members.
• 9 Jun 2013 - the committee and staff of Loncon 3 were very saddened to learn of the death today of Guest of Honor Iain M Banks.
• 13 May 2013 - the current Loncon 3 Attending Membership Rates are valid until 30 September 2013.