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The 2006 Archive | 14/12/06
Hi there!
If you are looking for all the information from Manifest 2006, then you are
in the right place. However if you are browsing for the current year's
Manifest website, then you'd best head down to www.manifest.org.au
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Forum Closure and MOC General Meeting | 11/02/07
After far too long a time, we are now finally
on the process of changing over our forum software. Hence you will more than likely
receive interrupted service to the Manifest forums in the meantime. For any kind of urgent
questions please send them to webperson@manifest.org.au.
A General meeting will be held on the 17th of February at 1PM in
Swinburne University. Please come along. Details on how to get there can be found below.
EXTRA NEWS!
Last minute news addition to this weekend's MOC meeting is the announcement that
we will be holding elections for the following positions below. If you are interested
in helping out Manifest run these different facets of the convention, be sure not
to miss out and be at the meeting!
Accommodations coordinator
Food and Drinks
Cosplay Coordinator
Panel Coordinator
Programme booklet coordinator
Traders’ Coordinator
Video Games
Event Tech
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MOC General Meeting & Social Gathering | 31/01/07
Though earlier than usual, we will once again be having a
General Meeting this coming Saturday, February 3 due to various scheduling issues. It will
however be a shortened version, starting from 3PM till only 5PM, after
which we will be having a little dinner and social activity session, just to
have a little bit of fun! So come along to the IS Lounge in Swinburne University
(details of how to get there can be found below), and we'll see you there.
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Postcard and Mascot Competitions Closed | 25/01/07
We thank everyone for the massive response we've had for entries
for both competitions. They've all been certainly awesome in their own unique
ways. And so with the closing of both the Postcard and Mascot competitions
we should be nearing the unveiling of the new look for Manifest 2007, with new publications
and website now in production.
We would just like to remind everyone out there about the MOC meeting that's going to be held
this weekend. To remind you, it's on the 27th of January in Swinburne University at 1PM.
Proceed to the Union Building - IS Lounge (there should be plenty of signs inside and
outside the building pointing the way up there). Refer to the News post from 09/01/07 below
for more information on how to get there.
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Minifest Date & Postcard and Mascot Competitions Extended | 15/01/07
Ladies and gentlmen, boys and girls, we would like to announce
that the Postcard and Mascot competitions have been extended till the 24th of January.
If you thought you missed the chance to not only win some fantastic prizes but
also have your artwork appreciated by Manifest's fans, then this is the news
you've been waiting for! Don't let this chance get away from you now!
And now we move on to even more exciting news...
MINIFEST 2007
Minifest is back for another year, filled with the simple fun we've come
to enjoy for the past 2 years. It is our way of thanking our great big-hearted
volunteers who have made Manifest a success last year, as well as to serve
as a temporary fix for all of us who just can't get enough of Manifest.
When: 7th of April 2007
Where: University of Melbourne, Old Arts Building
We will update you with more information later on, but for now, mark that
date in your calendar to make sure you don't miss out
Finally, we would just like to announce that the next MOC meeting will
be held on the 27th of January in Swinburne University at 1PM, the same place
we had it previously (refer to the news post below for how to get there). If you're
interested in helping out prepare or maybe even just learn about Minifest, this
is the perfect opportunity to come along and get involved.
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MOC General Meeting | 09/01/07
As the year opens up we would just like to wish everyone out
there a Happy New year and may it be filled all the sorts of anime goodness.
This also means that the Manifest Organising Committee is coming back
to go at it again for another year to bring you Manifest 2007. The details for the
first meeting of the year are shown below:
Where: IS Lounge, Swinburne University Hawthorn
Address: John Street, Hawthorn (Click here for Google Maps)
Click here for Map of Swinburne University (The IS Lounge is the building marked UN)
Take either a Lilydale, Belgrave or Alamein line train and stop at Glenferrie station.
When:Saturday 13th of January, 1PM
We hope to see you there!
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The Manifest 2007 Executive Committee & Lost Properties | 12/12/06
With the AGM having come and gone, we are very happy to
announce to you the new executive committee for Manifest 2007!
Convenor: Sian Harrop
Secretary: Hwan Yi Choo
Treasurer: Izabella Wielga
Whip: Hamish Kaaden
Scheduling & Venue Coordinator: Mark Sombillo
We hope they do a good job in leading Manifest to another successful year.
MOC meetings will start soon after the Christmas break, so please stay tuned
for updates on that.
Now we would just like to make a call out there for those who have attended Manifest
and lost an item or two. Currently we have some things that no one has contacted
us about, so we have listed them in the forums. If you believe any of these items
could be yours, please contact manifest@manifest.org.au.
Click here for the list of found items.
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The Annual General Meeting | 03/12/06
Fantastic news!
The AGM is happening in a week's time. This event marks the official end of Manifest 2006,
and the start of preparations for Manifest 2007, as elections will be held for the executive committee as well
as other essential posititions, though these elections are held right after the AGM.
We encourage everyone to attend, whether you're a former member or a brand new face to the Melbourne anime scene.
Manifest needs all the dedicated fans to be the success that it is every year, so come along to ensure that tradition
continues. Venue and time details can be found below:
- Date: Sunday, December 10, 2006
- Time: 1PM - 2PM AGM, 2PM-3PM Short applications meeting for the other positions
- Location:
Northcote Town Hall
189 High Street
Northcote 3068
Melways Reference: 30 E9
Train: Take the Epping line and get off at either Meri or Northcote station (the town hall should be approximately 600 metres away)
Tram: Take Tram number 86 to Bundoora RMIT (from Bourke street if you are in the city). This passes right in front of the town hall in High Street.
- Click here for the map.
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It Goes On! | 26/11/06
Many of you are probably unaware of this, but Manifest competitions are still
going on. Our Art and Publicity department does not cease operations and so we would
just like to remind people out there of two competitions that will affect Manifest 2007
and which we hope you will participate in.
First up, we have the Mascot Competition. Year after year, Peppa-chan
has grown and has become ever more awesome, yet she still remains the loved character that she
has always been. We are looking for Peppa-chan artwork that will be used for such publications
as the program book, website and other things for publicity, so if you want your interpretation
of Peppa-chan shown to hundreds of anime fans, give this a go!
The other competition we have for you is the Postcard Competition.
Seen as one of our first promotional materials as well as a souvenir material for Manifest
fans, this is your chance to make something magnificent and be part of a tradition that
has attracted some of the best art in Manifest.
Manifest 2007 preparations is about to begin soon with the announcement of
the AGM anticipated to be any day now. After that, things will move fast was once again
so keep yourself updated.
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Another One Has Gone By! | 25/09/06
The seventh Manifest has come and gone. We hope that all of you fans out there had lots of fun.
If you have any feedback, please contact us at manifest@manifest.org.au or go
to our forums to drop us a line and maybe catch up with the other Manifest
attendees this year.
We want to also extend our most sincere thanks to our sponsors. Manifest would not be the same without you and we definitely
appreciate the support. Our commercial and fan traders need to be thanked as well as they made sure our attendees got their
anime fix to take home with them.
And so now, as webmaster I want to personally thank you all and for actually reading the updates that I make. It's been
great bringing to you the latest in Manifest news. Sometime soon, the next biggest news is probably going to be the announcement
of the AGM, so please stay tuned till then.
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Important News! | 24/09/06
All Manifest membership has sold out!
That's right folks, as of yesterday Manifest has sold out membership completely. This includes Sunday memberships too.
We thank everyone for being so enthusiastic about Manifest 2006. Now let's make today a day to remember!
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1 Day till Manifest | 21/09/06
One Day left. Tomorrow at this time, we should all be beginning the party already, so make sure you are there
to be part of all that's happening!
Right now we have even more awesome news. Our Merchandise page has been updated to showcase even more of the things we will
be selling and as previously mentioned, we will have these things available already from tomorrow onwards in the Old Arts Building.
Click here to view and pre-order now!
The schedule has been updated as well to now include the time at which Cosplay Chess is happening, so click here for the updated
version.
Finally, the Cultural Events page has been updated to show you all that is happening and at what time. We believed that
Manifest is a place to not only enjoy anime, but also the Japanese culture from which this fandom is derived from. Our attendees
participating in such events will further their understanding therefore of that which they enjoy so much already.
Click here for all the information.
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New Event and Traders Update | 06/09/06
As many of you are well aware, Late Pre-registration is now closed. With it also closed the applications for
traders and fan traders in Manifest this year. If you want to see a list of the traders that will be in Manifest this year,
click here.
In conjunction with Eminence, Manifest is also proud to unveil a new event. Piano Stories IV is coming to Melbourne this year
and is sure to be a hit once more as music from ever loved anime and Japanese video games are brought to life. Click here for
more information.
Finally today we have updated our lists of sponsors (found on the right hand side bar). We would like to thank them for generous
support and please show them our appreciation in anyway you can.
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Extra Extra! Read all about it! | 30/08/06
It's final days for many of the competitions as tomorrow is the day we close entries for many of them.
Please go to our Competitions page to find out more information and be sure not to miss out. Note also
that events such as Anime Idol and Cosplay also dates which need
to be followed.
Of importance as well for many people is the coming of the deadline for the Late Pre-registration into Manifest. The prices
for this are definitely cheaper than buying at the door and ensures that you do get membership so act now and send us those
forms!
Finally, and this is very awesome news, our Merchandise department has opened its doors to all you eager people to get in
early on some of the wonderful things we will have available for you in Manifest. Click here for more information.
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Accomodation News | 24/08/06
For those people who are getting assistance in their accomodation for Manifest through us, we would like
to remind people that accomodation registration should be in now. Payments should be made by September 8, so you don't
have much time left. Click here for more information.
In 5 days time the registration for Cosplay Judge is also closing so if you think you know your cosplay like no other and would
like to get involved in this tradition of ours in Manifest, then please click
here for more information and get to registering soon.
We remind people again that Late Pre-registration is closing on the 1st of September. If you do not register with us
now then the only other time you can purchase a Manifest membership is on the day itself with on-the-day prices. Click here
for more information. Also, there is only one more week to hand in your entries for the AMV, Iron Chef, Fanfic and T-Shirt competitions.
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T-Shirt Competition Prize Update | 21/08/06
As the T-Shirt competition is coming to an end, we now have available to you a list of prizes
that you could win for submitting your artwork. The deadline for this is the 31st of August, so be sure not to miss out
on this golden opportunity to have your work printed on the shirts bought and worn by the Manifest fans. Click here for more
information.
Once more we remind you that there are many things about to close at the end of this month. Just 10 days to go before you can
no longer submit to the AMV, Iron Chef and Fanfic copmetitions. We would also like to remind you that the applications
to be a judge for the Cosplay competition and the Fanfic competition are fast closing as well. Please browse through our website
for more information.
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Auction Information Now Available | 17/08/06
Always a popular event, whether you're off hunting for the best buy or rare treasure, selling that anime memento you've
held on to for the longest of times, or just there to watch people's pockets suffer, the Manifest Auction is back once more
this year. If you want to sell anything please be aware that you have to register your item(s) before the
8pm on Friday the 22nd of September. Information and brand new sellers and bidders contracts can now be
found here.
New Fan Traders news can also be found here, so if you have your wares to trade, read right ahead.
Again, we'd just like to remind everyone that many competitions have closing dates at the end of the month so have a look
now before you miss out.
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Brand New Cosplay Event - Cosplay Chess | 15/08/06
Like to Cosplay? Like Chess? Like the idea of 'human' chess? Then this is for you!
After seeing action in overseas conventions and first appearing on Australian shores during Ai-Con,
Cosplay Chess makes its first appearance at Manifest in 2006. As the name of the game suggests, two teams of cosplayers
will go head-to-head in a battle of wits as chess pieces on a man-sized chess board, mimicking a chess match at a larger scale.
Hosted by Rhiannon Jones and Byron Lee (Marik-chan & .baorin//LEE respectively) and helped with the generous
support of Manifest's volunteers, we hope that Cosplay Chess will be an event enjoyed by organisers, players and spectators alike.
For more information about Cosplay Chess, or register your interest in joining one of the teams or
if you'd like to ask Rhiannon or Byron a question, please go to the Cosplay Chess topic on the Manifest Forums
here.
Also, we would like to remind everyone that the AMV, T-shirt, Iron Chef AMV and Fanfiction competitions are closing on the
31st of August so you don't have much time to submit entries for your chance to be recognised and win fabulous prizes.
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Anime Idol and FRUiTS Competition | 31/07/06
A favourite among Manifest fans, Anime Idol's rules have now been released. Now you can read up
and start preparing for the competition which will once again be exciting and challenging this year. Click here for the
full information.
FRUiTS is a brand new competition this year to Manifest which will sure to delight the costume lovers out there. Centred around
Japanese fashion and not just cosplay, the rules and information are now available here to better familiarise yourself and not miss
out!
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Mascot and Postcard Competition 2007 | 30/07/06
Trying to get a headstart on the happenings of Manifest 2007? Well, we've now opened the Mascot and Postcard
competitions which we need for Manifest 2007. We are looking for ways to spread the word early in 2007 so if you think you
know how to best depict Peppa-chan, or make one wicked postcard design to be seen by the whole anime population of the country,
then make sure to click on the competitions page here.
Just a reminder that pre-registration with personalised badges is closing this Friday, 4th of August so better send
those forms in now if you want to get in on the best deal.
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Late Registration Prices | 23/07/06
After some careful consideration and because we want you all to come to Manifest very much, we
have changed the price of the Late Registration membership. Previously they were going to be sold at On the Day prices
but now we've taken $5 off. However we've moved forward the final deadline for these Late Registrations to the 1st of September.
For more information click on the Registration Prices page.
Normal Pre-registration is still closing on the 4th of August where you can still get personalised membership badges and at lower
prices so get moving with those forms.
Doujicon is being held on the 29th of July at Monash University Caulfield Campus and we
urge you all to attend this unique and brand new event. It features works by local animators and cartoonists as well as a number of
exciting events. Manifest will be available there too in case you want to drop in your pre-registration as well as if you're just
looking for more information.
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Pre-registration Coming to a close soon - 1 week extension | 28/06/06
Attention all Manifest attendees if you have not pre-registered now is the
time to do so. Pre-registration with personalised badges has been extended till
the 4th of August. You can still pre-register up until the 16th of
September, but a name of your choice will not be on the badge and these will sell at on the day prices.
Also be sure to check out all the competitions and events which you might be interested in as submissions
to these are also fast coming up (many of which have deadlines this 31st of August). If you are a trader, or wanting
to sponsor us, please contact us soon as well.
We have currently updated most of our email addresses and we hope that things will run more smoothly now. However,
we have kept the alternative email adresseses available just in case you still cannot contact us while we are going
through this transition period.
With Manifest coming closer, the Manifest Organising Committee is meeting on a weekly basis in the University of Melbourne
so if you feel like you want to volunteer for Manifest or even become part of MOC, then by all
means come and visit us. Contact us at manifest@manifest.org.au if you want to know when and where.
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Cosplay Registration Now Open | 28/06/06
A lot of you are probably very eager already and constructing your cosplay for Manifest 2006. And so we
have opened up the online registration for this competition. We are also looking
for judges, learned in the art of costume making to participate this year. Click here for all the details you need.
Also, the Karaoke song list is now available just so you can peruse what you can sing to your hearts content
this coming Manifest. The Anime Idol competition information is going to be upgraded soon, but expect that the songs available
in the Karaoke will also be available in Idol.
Finally we'd like to inform you that we are still having some email problems, so if you are trying to contact us and
are not receiving any replies, please make use of the forums and we'll try to sort things out as soon as possible.
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The Date! | 03/06/06
Finally we bring to you the news that many of you have been waiting for all this time;
Manifest's date and venue for 2006:
Date: September 22, 23 and 24
Where: Melbourne University
We apologise for the lateness of the announcement and please understand that the reasons behind it were venue issues not entirely in our control
and we wanted desperately to make sure that once more you, the fans, get what you've come to expect from
Manifest over the years plus more!
Now that you know the date, you can start your plans for the Manifest weekend. To help with this, we have re-opened the
Manifest forums and if you have any questions regarding volunteering, registration, competitions, accomodation, events and anything
else you might have in mind, come along.
Lastly, we'd just like to mention that the date for the T-shirt, AMV and Iron Chef competitions have now been extended till
the 31st of August, so get working on those submissions!
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Fanfic Competition Now Open | 1/06/06
We would like to announce the opening of the Fanfic competition where you can enter the great stories you've created, based on the anime you love. The best stories are always awarded with glory and prizes so be sure not to miss out whether you are just a budding writer or an experience weaver of tales. Click here to find out more.
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Massive Website Update | 29/05/06
Many things have been updated in the Manifest website so go and check out all the information
that we have now provided particularly on what to expect in Manifest this year.
A very exciting piece of news is the opening of the Iron Chef AMV competition for entries. Click here to find out more
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Poster Competition Closed | 10/05/06
We are thankful for all the great people that submitted their work to this competition. It is now closed
and be sure to keep a watch here as we announce the winner real soon.
In the meantime check out the up and coming information that will be released here soon because we have a few
exciting things in store for all you anime fans out there.
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New Website | 08/04/06
Hi everyone. Manifest is proud to reveal our new website, which will soon have many
new features, such as:
- Online Manifest Registration
- Online Volunteer Registration
- A new Manifest E-Card
- Brand New Forums
We hope to begin unveiling these new features of the course of the next few weeks, so please look forward to it
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E-Mail Problems and Poster Competition Extension | 04/04/06
Hi everyone. It has come to our attention that our email server has been eating
emails, particularly ones with attachments. If you have sent emails to any
address listed on this website and have received no reply, please check the
appropriate webpage for a temporary email address and ensure you at least
receive an email stating it has arrived ok. If you are still having trouble, please
send an enquiry to melbanimefest@gmail.com for assistance.
We apologise for the inconvenience and are working to resolve it as soon as
possible. In the mean time, below is a list of temporary e-mails that you can use.
Finally, due to the above problems with email addresses, the poster comp has been extended until Thursday the 27th of April!
Remember to send your entries to the publicity address listed above.
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Announcing, yet again - an event not to be missed: Minifest 2006! | 16/03/06
Celebrating the hard work of our volunteers, we invite you to come along, kick back and enjoy this one-day anime convention.
If it's for a Manifest fix, or just a taste of what's to come, join in on the festivities.
When: Saturday April 8th, 2006
Doors open at 10am
Where: The University of Melbourne, Old Arts Building
(Don't know where that is? Check out our map!)
Cost: $5
Those who volunteered for Manifest 2005 will be glad to know that we will give them free membership to thank them yet again for their tireless efforts!
Get in on the action with the following events planned:
- Anime Screenings
- Video Games
- Cell Painting Classes
- OzTaku Drawing Room
- OzTaku Art Classes
- Karaoke
- Cosplay Photography
And announcing an all new challenge . . . Iron Artist~!
We will be announcing the dates and venue for Manifest 2006 at Minifest this year. Be there to register membership early for Manifest 2006, or you'll just have to wait till we open it officially!
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