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…
Masquerade
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The Masquerade is one of the prime attractions at a Worldcon, rivalled only by the Hugo Award Ceremony. It is essentially a catwalk show in which costumers of all levels and abilities show off their skills and win prizes. Worldcon members are welcome to participate, either by producing costumes of their own or by joining the audience to watch the show. The Loncon 3 Masquerade will take place in the ICC Auditorium on the evening of Saturday, 16 August. We expect an enthusiastic audience of around 2,000 fans for the show! Loncon 3's Masquerade Director is Giulia De Cesare, assisted by Kathy Westhead and Clare Goodall. Origins and Entry Information Ever since there have been science fiction conventions, fans have loved to dress up, either as their favourite characters, or in elegant costumes of their own design. It was a natural progression to institute prizes for the best costume, and that has led to the tradition of the Masquerade. Sound like fun? Don't worry if you've never done this before - there are several levels of competition so even if you are only a beginner (or a child) you stand a chance of winning a prize. Entrants are divided into divisions based on the costuming skill levels of the participants, and judged by a panel selected by the Masquerade Director. We encourage members of Loncon 3 to show their fellow fans their costumes on stage and, if they wish to do so, to compete for awards from our judges. No experience is needed; we'll show you the ropes and help you on and off stage. Experienced judges will review entries on stage and, optionally, the workmanship on costumes. Although registration is required to appear on stage, everyone is encouraged to be part of the audience. More information about the Masquerade, including how to enter, will be published in early 2014. |
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More About Costuming
If you would like to learn more about costuming, and perhaps pick up a few tips, you may find the following web sites useful:
You can also take a look at the costumes from some recent Worldcon Masquerades:
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