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…

 

Volunteer to help

All Worldcons rely on volunteers to run them; there are no paid staff: The Worldcon is probably the world's largest all-volunteer event. From the bid stage through to the convention itself, Loncon 3 will eventually need around 600 volunteers covering all aspects of the convention from people who join up for the planning stages, to many who will volunteer to help at the event itself.

You’ll find many of those who’ve already volunteered on our staff list. We’re all doing this in our spare time and, like any hobby, at our own cost. We’re working on Loncon 3 for the sheer fun of contributing to a celebration of science fiction that we believe so many more people will enjoy in August 2014. Volunteering can also be a great way to meet people, and if it’s your first time at a Worldcon, it’s also one way to help put everything in context! Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or a first-timer, your contribution will be highly valued.

We still need people to do all types of tasks – some for most of the time between now and the convention; some as a discrete and quite short-term project; some helping with really practical things at the con itself. Some things can be done by individuals, many will be as part of a team – who might very well not all be in the same place or time zone!

So if you’re willing to help out, please fill in our volunteer form and let us know what you’re interested in and what you can do. Don’t assume that because your expertise isn’t related to SF cons that it won’t be relevant! Any experience you’ve got from running other conventions or events could well be useful; so could skills and experience at work, from your studies or with other leisure activities.

We need people to be creative and people to be organised in planning the con (sometimes both at once). We need people to help us move into the ExCeL, including to build things – and to help us move out again. We need people who are willing to give tours of the Art Show and exhibits, and people to take their turn at providing useful information (about the convention, London, and the UK). We need all sorts of people with communications skills, data management expertise, retail experience, a flair for problem-solving, energy, patience, great ideas and the ability to make them happen.

At the heart of it, though, we need people who love science fiction and want to contribute to making Loncon 3 an enjoyable and inspiring experience for everyone involved. The only essential skill is to be willing to help. And so what we really need is you – if you want to be part of it.

Submitting the form will not commit you to anything at this stage, and you can choose the amount of time you are willing to give and when you are available – including at the convention. This means that you won’t have to miss out on any programme items you really want to see.

If you have ideas about the programme or want to volunteer to participate in that, you can find out here some more about what our Programme team are asking from volunteers and how to contact them.

Thanks in advance for your help.