Publicity & Media Resources

Press Office

Aussiecon 4 Press Office Information

Aussiecon 4 welcomes enquiries from the media whether that be print, television, radio or web-based.  Contact Laurie Mann, Press Liaison, who would be pleased to assist you with further information about Aussiecon 4 and Worldcons in general.

Laurie Mann
Press Liaison
atconpress@aussiecon4.org.au

Publicity Images

Need Print-quality publicity images? Our Graphics Designer maintains an Image Library.

Media Kit

We have compiled a standard media kit with background information along with key facts and figures about the convention. The media kit includes material on:

• Worldcon History and Context
• What Happens at a Worldcon
• 2010 Guests of Honour
• The Worldcon and Melbourne

This information may be freely used in press and media coverage of the convention.

Download the Media Kit .

The Aussiecon 4 Media Kit was compiled by the Communications Division. Original concept was developed by the Renovation, 69th World Science Fiction Convention Press Center and is used with permission.

Press Policy

A complimentary press pass will be extended to professional journalists and photographers who have been assigned to cover Aussiecon 4 for newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations, and new media outlets. Professional press representatives must submit a Request for Press Credentials in order to be considered for a press pass. Aussiecon 4 reserves the right to deny press passes to individuals or media organizations as it sees fit.

Press credentials will be issued only to members of the media and their immediate supporting staff (producers, photographers, sound personnel, etc.).

Due to the large number of freelance writers, photographers, and web site maintainers in science fiction fandom, complimentary press passes cannot be given to members of the science fiction or fan press. However, some Aussiecon 4 members who are writers for science fiction or fan publications will be deemed eligible for press seating at events, for assistance in setting up interviews with program participants and for using the Press room as space permits. Members of the fan press should submit a Request for Press Credentials before Aussiecon 4 to aid in space planning.

We are planning a press conference for Thursday, September 2, with the Guests of Honour and several committee members. Anyone who has requested for press credentials will receive an email invitation to the press conference.

If you have any questions about press policy or press coverage of Aussiecon 4, email Laurie Mann, Aussiecon 4 At-Con Press Liaison, at atconpress@aussiecon4.org.au.

From Wednesday, September 1 - Monday, September 6, Press Relations will be available at the following phone number:
+61 449 212 815  or from within Australia  0449 212 815

Filming & Photography

These rules apply to all Aussiecon members as well as members of the professional press.

• Filming cannot interfere in any way with the conference or its attendees.
• If you are in an area where you are told that photography is not allowed, you cannot shoot there.
• If someone doesn't want to be photographed, you can't photograph them.
• Professional press and Aussiecon 4 members who are making films are welcome to work with the Press Office to help arrange for interviews.  The Press Office may be large enough to run interviews.

Press Releases

Press Release 16   3 August 2010
Aussiecon 4 Announces At-the-Door Membership Rates

Press Release 15   18 July 2010
Short Story Contest Winners Announced

Press Release 14   21 June 2010
Garth Nix to be Master of Ceremonies at the Hugo Award Ceremony

Press Release 13 14 June 2010
2010 Hugo Voter Packet Expands

Press Release 12 16 May 2010
Melbourne to Host the World Science Fiction Convention

Press Release 11 4 May 2010
Hugo and Campbell Voter Packet Available for Download

Press Release 10 13 April 2010
Membership Rate Increase

Press Release 9  4 April 2010
Hugo Nominees Announced

Press Release 8  31 March 2010
Aussiecon 4 Announces Record Hugo Nomination Turnout

Press Release 7  24 January 2010
Time to Gain Eligibility to Nominate Works For The Hugo Awards Ends Soon

Press Release 6  1 January 2010
Nominations Open in Premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary Awards

Press Release 5  24 October 2009
Aussiecon 4 Invites Art Show and Dealers Room Bookings

Press Release 5  24 October 2009
Aussiecon 4 Invites Art Show and Dealers Room Bookings

Press Release 4  1 October 2009
Global science fiction event heads to Melbourne

Press Release 3  25 August 2009
Membership Rates

Press Release 2  5 August 2009
Membership Rates

Press Release 1  5 March 2009
Aussiecon 4 child membership rates!