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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 />
I AM THE BEST FUR EVER FUR FUR FUR, I WIN THE COMPETITION FOR BEING THE BEST EVER! NOW I'VE SAID THAT I'LL TELL YOU WHO I AM, I'M A WOLF! NOW BITE ME! :p<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 Center]].<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|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 9-11, 2015, and will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center.Official hotels will be the Hilton Sout Wharf, with other overflow hotels to be determined<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 Creatures]]<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's still run by the ConFurgence board, of which these partners are equal members.<br />
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=== 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 />
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== 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 />
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== External links == <br />
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* [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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