Sydneigh 2014 - September 27 & 28

Sydneigh 2014 is a pop culture convention with a focus on My Little Pony. Coming to Sydney, Australia

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Meetups 101 Panel You can hide amongst the crowd at a convention quite easily but it can be daunting to go to a smaller meetup. Especially if you're visiting from another state or even country! We've done our best to source representatives from most states and territories. Myself (NSW), Max (WA), Nikki (VIC), Stealthymac (QLD), Multi Fish (SA) and Hank (ACT) will be giving you the lowdown on what to expect at a meetup, how to "fit in," and info specific to each city including transport tips. You can even ask us how to plan a meetup in the Q&A part. ~ Moons Halloweeny art by Space-Kid: http://space-kid.deviantart.com/art/Trick-or-Treat-Crusaders-409589788

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Pony Badges~

https://www.picarto.tv/live/channel.php?watch=DawnAlliesArt

More pony badges. WOO.

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Watch DawnAllies in action making pony badges for Sydneigh!

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We have so many amazing artists that we've made two panels at Sydneigh! Lead by the wonderful Taylor Yorky, the artists will be explaining their craft, specialisations and techniques for newbies and professionals alike so that inspiration and new friendships and collaborations will abound. We might even get to see some of their art in action!! You can find the links for each artist in our Facebook Art Panellists album. ~ Moons

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Have a look at this cuteness from one of our plushie panellists and vendors, Snuggle Factory. Kate has made these cuties so that people who can't afford big, expensive plushies won't be so sad. Such a sweetheart! You can find more of her pretties here: http://snugglefactory.deviantart.com/ ~ Moons

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We will be showing videos made by the wonderful Immatoonlink and Vanefox during the Fan Videos session at Sydneigh on the Saturday 27th and we'd love to include more talented works. Do you have one or more short videos that you have created and would like us to include in our special time to showcase talent in our community? It doesn't need to be animation, just something professional that you are proud of, doesn't breach copyright and that you know people will enjoy. Please submit links to [email protected] Immatoonlink: http://youtu.be/N9VtPmVXfBs Vanefox: http://youtu.be/Mx1VeN2mRE4

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More adorable pics from Jusz and Tiffany’s photo shoot courtesy of Cosplay Live and Charlie Nicholson: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.546124582155870.1073741840.514722775296051&type=1

Love the glitter pics especially - so magical :) Can’t wait to see these ladies in person at Sydneigh soon. Only a few weeks to go - have you bought your ticket yet?

~ Moons

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The lovely DawnAllies is livestreaming on her channel getting pony badges ready for Sydneigh. Speaking of art, the announcement for the artist panels for Sydneigh is almost ready. Be prepared-there are over ten altogether who will be lead by the lovely yorkysart aka Taylor Yorky over both days. ~ Moons

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Some shots by Charlie Nicholson of my Rainbow Dash Cosplay and JusZ Cosplay’s Pinkie Pie :D Many more pics to share but here is a very small selection of some of my favorites :D RD designed, made and worn by me :) www.facebook.com/TiffanyDeanCosplay sydneighcon sharemycosplay allthatscosplay charliegirlnic cosplayhotties idwcomics

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Some gorgeous shots of two of our cosplay panellists, Jusz and Tiffany Dean. Looks like they had sooooooo much fun! ~ Moons

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WHERE ARE MY AUSTRALIANS AT?

no but seriously, ill be at sydneighcon this month speaking at an artist panel with the glorious pedorenny and you should come see us. i will also be running a artist table selling mad stickers, selling my sailor scout pinkie pie cosplay dress and doing $5 drawings all weekend!

free sticker if you are a follower on tumblr and you can sing the whole round the twist theme. heres some of the stuff :)

AND MUCH MORE!!!!

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Come and see this talented lady among all of our other brilliant artists at Sydneigh.

~ Moons

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These talented and lovely cosplayers will not only be attending Sydneigh 2014 to enjoy the convention but they will be joining us as judges for the Cosplay Competition. These ladies will be fair and helpful and together they will choose the winner of the first ever Sydneigh Cosplay Contest!

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This lovely lady is making badges for anyone who wants them for #sydneigh2014. My Moonlight is bottom left and Jordan will be at the con sporting the top left "Quiche." Message us here or contact Jordan Peterson with your OC and pay the $5 on the day to wear your pony next to your heart <3 ~ Moons

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Sydneigh 2014 We have some useful transport information for locals and interstate visitors alike. Please visit our website for a brief summary including driving to the ATP: http://sydneigh.com.au/venue/ and detailed transport instructions for Sydney in general: http://sydneigh.com.au/venue/travel/ We've done our research to show you the best ways to get to Sydneigh and also to help you get around in our wonderful city. Pay special attention to Opal in the travel area on our website - it's a new system for Sydney and it works rather well, particularly the Sunday travel cap $2.50. ~ Moons Art credit: Inkblu http://inkblu.deviantart.com/art/Attack-on-Pony-Eren-Jaeger-440716380

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Attention attendees with kiddies! Have a look on our website about how we're looking after you and your foals: http://sydneigh.com.au/2014/09/foals-at-sydneigh/ Special thanks to disfiguredstick for her vector of our mascot, Banksia

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MUSICIAN PANEL MAYHEM Sydneigh is honoured to present talented musicians from around Australia who will be on our Musician Panel. They will be talking about their own journeys as musicians and giving tips to aspiring music artists. You'll also have a chance to ask them questions. You can see the panel on our draft schedule** here: http://bit.ly/1oiFa7F Also, the announcement for the My Little Pony: Collectible Card Game National Championships run by Banter Toys & Collectibles is coming very soon. We're just finalising the details so you will have information about the format, pricing for decks and where to pre-register your place, and then you can start your plan of attack before this weekend! Exciting news for Magic: The Gathering fans. There will now be a four hour tournament run by Lindsay Heming of The Games Cube on both days and we'll be making an announcement soon detailing how they will work and how to pre-order your places for these also. Just a month to go now until Sydneigh - get hyped!!! ~ Moons ** Draft schedule has a few small things to change and you'll be seeing a professionally prettified copy soon.

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MUSICIAN PANEL MAYHEM Sydneigh is honoured to present talented musicians from around Australia who will be on our Musician Panel. They will be talking about their own journeys as musicians and giving tips to aspiring music artists. You'll also have a chance to ask them questions. You can see the panel on our draft schedule** here: http://bit.ly/1oiFa7F Also, the announcement for the My Little Pony: Collectible Card Game National Championships run by Banter Toys & Collectibles is coming very soon. We're just finalising the details so you will have information about the format, pricing for decks and where to pre-register your place, and then you can start your plan of attack before this weekend! Exciting news for Magic: The Gathering fans. There will now be a four hour tournament run by Lindsay Heming of The Games Cube on both days and we'll be making an announcement soon detailing how they will work and how to pre-order your places for these also. Just a month to go now until Sydneigh - get hyped!!! ~ Moons ** Draft schedule has a few small things to change and you'll be seeing a professionally prettified copy soon.

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Congratulations, everyone! We passed our goal and were well into the second one! However, we don't want to continue to stress the community with goals. So it is with deep sadness that we have decided to cancel Andrew Francis as a guest for the survival of Sydneigh and for the sake of certainty and stability. We are so sad to lose Andrew but we are joyful that Sydneigh is 100% going to happen! It. Is. ON!!!! With everything major in place we can really focus on the details now so we hope you'll join us Keep a lookout for an exciting announcement in the next few days about the the very first My Little Pony CCG Australian National Championships that we'll be hosting at Sydneigh 2014 for Banter Toys and Collectibles!

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Plushies are the one thing that most fandoms go crazy for. A lot of love, time and quality materials go into each one so that you will fall in love with them. Sydneigh is privileged to have 4 dedicated plushie makers, Snuggle Factory, Silken Cat, Nazegoreng & RadiantGlyph who will be talking about their passion and they might even give you some demonstrations of important techniques. We’re proud to have their expertise on-board.

Keep in mind that every paid ticket of any kind including VIP, current and future, will have an automatic entry into a competition for prizes including Nazegoreng’s Fluttershy plushie: http://on.fb.me/1ojsKMQ

And every paid VIP ticket, current and future, will have an automatic entry into a competition to win a custom pony/non-pony plushie made by Snuggle Factory: http://on.fb.me/1l4Mbhl

Special note: We still have the movie comp going to win a Season 2 My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic box set and it ends tonight!! See details here: http://on.fb.me/YPBiGf