NordicFuzzCon
| NordicFuzzCon | |
|---|---|
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| Other names | NFC |
| Location | |
| Website | |
| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | March 28–31, 2013 |
| Organizer(s) | NordicFuzzCon AB |
| Subject | Furry |
| Resources | Photos, videos, reports: NordicFuzzCon resources |
NordicFuzzCon (abbreviated NFC) is an annual furry convention that takes place in Sweden.[1] Its first iteration was in 2013. It is the largest furry convention in Europe, with 3,704 attendees in 2024[2].
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Mausie & Iris[edit]
NordicFuzzCon's mascot is a lovable "raus" (combination of mouse and rat) known as Mausie.[3] Mausie has grayish fur, brown eyes, and has a blue bow tied to his tail. Mausie premièred as a fursuit during the opening ceremony of NordicFuzzCon 2015.[4]
At the NordicFuzzCon 2019 opening ceremony, Iris was introduced to share mascot duties with her cousin, Mausie.[5] Like her cousin, she is also a raus. Iris has brown and beige fur, blue eyes, and has a baby blue bow tied to her tail.
Pictures, reference sheets, and more information about the convention's mascots can be found on the NordicFuzzCon website.
Fursuits - Gotta Catch 'Em All[edit]
In 2017, NordicFuzzCon had Japan as the theme and introduced a game called Fursuits - Gotta Catch 'Em All. The way the game works is that each participating fursuiter gets a code written on their fursuit badge, and all attendees can enter that code into the NordicFuzzCon phone app or website to "capture" the fursuiter. When signing up as a hunter, attendees also chose a team to join. The game features lists of the most active hunters, most caught fursuiters, and the team with the most amount of points.
Conventions[edit]
As of 2024, ten instances of the convention have taken place, plus one online convention. An eleventh is announced for 2025.
| # | Year | Date | Attn. | % change | Charity total | Charity | Location | Theme | GoHs | Northern Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | 28 Mar - 31 Mar | 172[6] | N/A | 30,000 SEK | Södertälje Katthem | Quality Hotel Winn, Haninge, Sweden | Vikings vs. Pirates | DivineVixen, Snout | |
| 2 | 2014 | 27 Feb - 2 Mar | 268[7] | +55.8% | 57,408 SEK | Djurens Ö | Quality Hotel Winn, Haninge, Sweden | A Steampunk Murder Mystery | Bryan Talbot | |
| 3 | 2015 | 26 Feb - 1 Mar | 382† | +42.5% | 53,675 SEK | Hittehund | Utsikten Meetings, Nynäshamn, Sweden | Scandinavian Folklore: The Enchanted Forest | EosFoxx, EZwolf | |
| 4 | 2016 | 3 Mar - 6 Mar | 513[8] | +34.3 | 55,000 SEK | Kottecentralen | Utsikten Meetings, Nynäshamn, Sweden | Atlantis: The Lost Paradise | Silverfox | |
| 5 | 2017 | 9 Mar - 12 Mar | 814† | +58.7% | 73,744 SEK | Fågelcentralen | Scandic Infra City, Upplands Väsby, Sweden | Japan: Samurai or Super Kawaii? | JD | Spocha |
| 6 | 2018 | 28 Feb - 4 Mar | 918† | +12.8% | 92,659 SEK | Assistenthunden | Scandic Infra City, Upplands Väsby, Sweden | The Legend of El Dorado: A Pre-Columbian Jungle Adventure | Kazul G Fox | Ailah |
| 7 | 2019 | 27 Feb - 3 Mar | 1,149† | +25.2% | 85,000 SEK | Svenska Djurambulansen | Scandic Infra City, Upplands Väsby, Sweden | A Winter Howliday – Yule Love It! | Kéké Flipnote | Oakspirit |
| 8 | 2020 | 19 Feb - 23 Feb | 1,499† | +30.5% | 126,206.21 SEK | Katthjälpen i Malmö | Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, Malmö, Sweden | Love it or hate it, it's Furovision | Pointedfox | Burr Koda |
| 1* | 2021 | 5 Mar - 28 Mar‡ | 644†† | N/A | 10,233.12 USD[9][10] | Odsherred Zoo Rescue | Online (Live stream & Discord) | Art Bazaar, Music Festival, Fursuit Extravaganza & Gaming Gala‡ | Multiple‡‡ | |
| 9 | 2023 | 19 Feb - 26 Feb | 2,349† | +56.7% | 126,087 SEK | Odsherred Zoo Rescue | Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, Malmö, Sweden | Toy Town | Berneri | Johis |
| 10 | 2024 | 21 Feb - 25 Feb | 3,704† | +57.7% | 323,452 SEK†††[11] | UAnimals | Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, Malmö, Sweden | Ragnarök | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, Malmö, Sweden | Spirits of the Zen Garden | N/A | N/A |
* NFC@Home was the first online convention, it replaced the 2021 convention due to the [COVID-19] pandemic.[12][13]
† Announced during the Closing Ceremony. The 2020 number has been additionally confirmed with the head of registration.
†† Attendance is based on the number of members in the Discord server by the end of the convention.
††† Preliminary number, subject to change.
‡ NFC@Home ran for four consecutive weekends throughout March, each with its own theme.
‡‡ Several previous guests of honour, including EoSFoxx, JD, Kéké Flipnote and Pointedfox were invited to host and participate in certain events as “special guests”.
Recurring events[edit]
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Organization[edit]
NordicFuzzCon (802467-4924) is a Swedish non-profit organization (ideell förening), registered 30 August 2012.[14][15] Its subsidiary interest organization, NordicFuzzCon AB (559041-6425), a private company limited by shares, was registered 15 December 2015[16] and is led (as of 2018) by CEO Trax and vice-CEO Miles T.F. Baxxter.[16] The organization's fiscal year ends June 30 - its 2015-16 report was signed by directors Trax, NewEinstein, Miles and Pinky Fennec; head of security Clover succeeded NewEinstein for 2016-17 and '17-18.[16][17][18] While not a signing member of NordicFuzzCon AB, Ethan Staghorn has also been a member of the NordicFuzzCon board since the first convention.[19]
References[edit]
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon 2013 webpage, retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ↑ 2024 closing ceremonies
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon FAQ on the NordicFuzzCon website. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon Gallery Mausie meets the public. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon Twitter Iris is introduced. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
- ↑ A view back on NFC2013 Journal on the official Furaffinity account. Dated 2013-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ Edit by GreenReaper Number cited from personal communication between NewEinstein and GreenReaper. Dated 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon 2016: A Retrospective Official post to the NordicFuzzCon forum. Dated 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ 2021 charity total announcement Dated 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ Official donation page Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ https://nordicfuzzcon.org/Live/Charity, retrieved 2024-02-26
- ↑ Cancellation announcement of the 2021 convention. Dated 2020-09-16. Retreieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ Announcing the NFC@Home online convention Dated 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ NORDICFUZZCON - allabolag.se (retrieved 2019-04-04)
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon Terms and Conditions Official Terms and Conditions (Dated 26 June, 2018. Retrieved 4 April, 2019)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 NordicFuzzCon AB company information - allabolag.se (retrieved 2019-04-04)
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon 2017-18 annual report (filed 2018-12-03) - Allabolag.se (free registration required)
- ↑ NordicFuzzCon AB key figures and annual reports - Proff (dated June 2018. retrieved April 4, 2019)
- ↑ Conversation with GreenReaper at NFC 2019, and its closing ceremony credits.
External links[edit]
- NordicFuzzCon website
- NordicFuzzCon on Fur Affinity
- NordicFuzzCon on Twitter
- NordicFuzzCon on Weasyl
- NordicFuzzCon on Facebook
- NordicFuzzCon on Mastodon