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{{Infobox convention<br />
| name = ConFurgence<br />
| logo = <br />
| caption = Australia's Premier Anthro Friendly Convention<br />
| subject = Furry<br />
| location = [[wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne]] <br />
| url = http://www.confurgence.com<br />
| status = Ongoing<br />
| first = 2014<br />
| final = <br />
| organizer = [[Australian Fandom Conventions]]<br />
| charity = [[Siberian Husky Rescue]]<br />
| resources = {{con resources}}<br />
}}<br />
'''ConFurgence''', formerly [[MiDFur]] (Melbourne in December Fur Meet), is an [[furry convention]] that has been held annually since 1999 in [[W:Melbourne|Melbourne]], [[W:Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia. <br />
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==History==<br />
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In late 2012, It was announced that ConFurgence would for the most part, replace [[MiDFur]],{{cn}} with the original name being handed back to the community for future use.{{clarify}} The theme for the new convention would be '''Egyptian Nights'''.<br />
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The change was needed due to the growth of the convention, with room running out at the Arrow on Swanston and others being cost prohibitive, and because December is an inconvenience, with university exams falling in that month. Also, changing the month made the name effectively obsolete.<ref>http://www.flayrah.com/4488/melbournes-midfur-change-name-dates-venue ''Melbourne's MiDFur to change name, dates and venue''] article on [[Flayrah]]. Retrieved ?.</ref><br />
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===ConFurgence 2014: Egyptian Nights===<br />
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The first ConFurgence took place between January 10-12, 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.<ref>http://www.confurgence.com/index.html ConFurgence 2014 information] on the ConFurgence site. Retrieved ?.</ref> The convention reported 544 attendees;<ref name="CFG2014CharityAtttendTweet" /> this figure may not include staff and guests.<br />
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The ConFurgence 2014 official [[Charity auction|charity]] was the Siberian Husky Rescue, with a last minute decision to split charity beneficiaries between the Siberian Husky Rescue and artist [[Stan Sakai]] and wife Sharon Sakai. The total amount raised was $8550, with $7500 of it from the charity auction directly, being sent to the Sakai family.<ref name="CFG2014CharityAtttendTweet">[https://twitter.com/ConFurgence/status/422302009262239744 "544 attendees! $7500 for Stan and Sharon Sakai! $1050 for the Siberian Husky Rescue! And one epic con! Bring on #cfg2015"] - ConFurgence, Twitter (12 January 2014)</ref><br />
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[[Guests of honour]] for ConFurgence 2014 included artists [[Blotch]], [[Dark Natasha]], [[Latin Vixen]] and [[Sardyuon]].<ref>http://www.confurgence.com/guests-of-honour.html ConFurgence 2014 Guests of Honour] on the ConFurgence site. Retrieved ?.</ref><br />
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==Future==<br />
===ConFurgence 2015: The Dragon Dynasty===<br />
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ConFurgence 2015 will take place between January 8-11, 2015,{{cn}} and will take place at the Jasper Hotel. Official hotels will be the The Jasper Hotel, with other overflow hotels to be announced.<br />
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The ConFurgence 2015 official charity will be the Save Our Tazzie Devils registered charity.<br />
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Guests of honour for ConFurgence 2015 include [[Alector Fencer]], and [[Clockwork Creature Studios]] with special guest [[xodingo]].<br />
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== Organization ==<br />
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ConFurgence is owned and operated by Australian Fandom Conventions, the same organization who operated [[MiDFur]], and it is still run by the ConFurgence board, of which these partners are equal members.<br />
<br />
=== Staff ===<br />
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* '''Pete Smith''' ([[CynWolfe]] - Chief executive officer)<br />
* '''Gary Dean''' ([[Fizeo Dethera]] - Chief financial officer<br />
* '''Nathan Cooper''' ([[StarShadow]]) - Chief administrative officer<br />
* '''Timothy Cullen''' ([[Efimous Zhivotnaye]]) - Managing director<br />
* '''Chris Veitch''' ([[Dissonant Jade]]) - Managing Director <br />
<br />
== Furry Hall of Fame ==<br />
{{main|Furry Hall of Fame}}<br />
The [[Furry Hall of Fame]] was conceived by CynWolfe in 2008, and its first induction was held that year at MiDFur X. While the Hall has a worldwide reach, and is not intended to be event-specific, its induction ceremony has been organized by [[AUSFA/AFC]] and was hosted by MiDFur each year through 2012, but there is no indication so far if it will continue with ConFurgence.<br />
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== References ==<br />
<REFERENCES/><br />
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== External links == <br />
{{flayrah|node1=4488|title1=Melbourne's MiDFur to change name, dates, venue|node2=4540|title2=MiDFur picks new name, ConFurgence; but did poll mislead?}}<br />
* [http://www.confurgence.com/ ConFurgence.com] - ConFurgence official website<br />
* [https://twitter.com/ConFurgence ConFurgence] on [[Twitter]]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
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[[Category:Conventions]]<br />
[[Category:Victoria]]<br />
[[Category:2014 events]]</div>120.144.207.147//en.wikifur.com/wiki/ConFurgenceConFurgence2014-06-01T07:37:48Z<p>120.144.207.147: /* ConFurgence 2015: The Dragon Dynasty */</p>
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<div>{{copyedit}}<br />
{{unreferenced}}<br />
{{Infobox convention<br />
| name = ConFurgence<br />
| logo = <br />
| caption = Australia's Premier Anthro Friendly Convention<br />
| subject = Furry<br />
| location = [[wikipedia:Melbourne|Melbourne]] <br />
| url = http://www.confurgence.com<br />
| status = Ongoing<br />
| first = 2014<br />
| final = <br />
| organizer = [[Australian Fandom Conventions]]<br />
| charity = [[Siberian Husky Rescue]]<br />
| resources = {{con resources}}<br />
}}<br />
'''ConFurgence''', formerly [[MiDFur]] (Melbourne in December Fur Meet), is an [[furry convention]] that has been held annually since 1999 in [[W:Melbourne|Melbourne]], [[W:Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
In late 2012, It was announced that ConFurgence would for the most part, replace [[MiDFur]],{{cn}} with the original name being handed back to the community for future use.{{clarify}} The theme for the new convention would be '''Egyptian Nights'''.<br />
<br />
The change was needed due to the growth of the convention, with room running out at the Arrow on Swanston and others being cost prohibitive, and because December is an inconvenience, with university exams falling in that month. Also, changing the month made the name effectively obsolete.<ref>http://www.flayrah.com/4488/melbournes-midfur-change-name-dates-venue ''Melbourne's MiDFur to change name, dates and venue''] article on [[Flayrah]]. Retrieved ?.</ref><br />
<br />
===ConFurgence 2014: Egyptian Nights===<br />
<br />
The first ConFurgence took place between January 10-12, 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.<ref>http://www.confurgence.com/index.html ConFurgence 2014 information] on the ConFurgence site. Retrieved ?.</ref> The convention reported 544 attendees;<ref name="CFG2014CharityAtttendTweet" /> this figure may not include staff and guests.<br />
<br />
The ConFurgence 2014 official [[Charity auction|charity]] was the Siberian Husky Rescue, with a last minute decision to split charity beneficiaries between the Siberian Husky Rescue and artist [[Stan Sakai]] and wife Sharon Sakai. The total amount raised was $8550, with $7500 of it from the charity auction directly, being sent to the Sakai family.<ref name="CFG2014CharityAtttendTweet">[https://twitter.com/ConFurgence/status/422302009262239744 "544 attendees! $7500 for Stan and Sharon Sakai! $1050 for the Siberian Husky Rescue! And one epic con! Bring on #cfg2015"] - ConFurgence, Twitter (12 January 2014)</ref><br />
<br />
[[Guests of honour]] for ConFurgence 2014 included artists [[Blotch]], [[Dark Natasha]], [[Latin Vixen]] and [[Sardyuon]].<ref>http://www.confurgence.com/guests-of-honour.html ConFurgence 2014 Guests of Honour] on the ConFurgence site. Retrieved ?.</ref><br />
<br />
==Future==<br />
===ConFurgence 2015: The Dragon Dynasty===<br />
<br />
ConFurgence 2015 will take place between January 8-11, 2015,{{cn}} and will take place at the Jasper Hotel. Official hotels will be the The Jasper Hotel, with other overflow hotels to be announced.<br />
<br />
The ConFurgence 2015 official charity will be the Save Our Tazzie Devils registered charity.<br />
<br />
Guests of honour for ConFurgence 2015 include [[Alector Fencer]], and [[Clockwork Creatures]] with special guest [[xodingo]].<br />
<br />
== Organization ==<br />
<br />
ConFurgence is owned and operated by Australian Fandom Conventions, the same organization who operated [[MiDFur]], and it is still run by the ConFurgence board, of which these partners are equal members.<br />
<br />
=== Staff ===<br />
<br />
* '''Pete Smith''' ([[CynWolfe]] - Chief executive officer)<br />
* '''Gary Dean''' ([[Fizeo Dethera]] - Chief financial officer<br />
* '''Nathan Cooper''' ([[StarShadow]]) - Chief administrative officer<br />
* '''Timothy Cullen''' ([[Efimous Zhivotnaye]]) - Managing director<br />
* '''Chris Veitch''' ([[Dissonant Jade]]) - Managing Director <br />
<br />
== Furry Hall of Fame ==<br />
{{main|Furry Hall of Fame}}<br />
The [[Furry Hall of Fame]] was conceived by CynWolfe in 2008, and its first induction was held that year at MiDFur X. While the Hall has a worldwide reach, and is not intended to be event-specific, its induction ceremony has been organized by [[AUSFA/AFC]] and was hosted by MiDFur each year through 2012, but there is no indication so far if it will continue with ConFurgence.<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<REFERENCES/><br />
<br />
== External links == <br />
{{flayrah|node1=4488|title1=Melbourne's MiDFur to change name, dates, venue|node2=4540|title2=MiDFur picks new name, ConFurgence; but did poll mislead?}}<br />
* [http://www.confurgence.com/ ConFurgence.com] - ConFurgence official website<br />
* [https://twitter.com/ConFurgence ConFurgence] on [[Twitter]]<br />
* {{con resources}}<br />
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[[Category:Conventions]]<br />
[[Category:Victoria]]<br />
[[Category:2014 events]]</div>120.144.207.147