What is Gatecon ?

[Corzafa]

Im kinda a little ashamed to ask this but what actually happens at a gatecon, besides the stars come? What do they do and how long does it go for etc.

 

[Gatecon]

What is there to be ashamed of ?

Corzafa,

Your question isn't anything to be ashamed of. It is a genuine question.

I suppose I could start with what Gatecon is...
Gatecon a convention that is run by a company formed by four mere fans of the show. Gatecon boasts the largest gathering of stars, directors, producers, co-stars and crew ever seen at a stargate SG-1 convention. In fact, we had 31 guests in total.

The next convention will run for 3 and a half days, and will be held in Vancouver, Canada in September 2001.

Apart from the obvious talks and Panels, the main aim of the convention (other than giving the attendee's a chance to meet the guests) is raising money for our Favorite Charity... The 'Make a Wish Foundation'. In 2000, we raised over US$14,000 for their cause.

The charity auction in 2001 will comprise solely of authentic costumes and props donated by Stargate Productions.

The other events that happen over the 3 days are a cocktail part, Banquest, and hopefully this year, a fancy dress ball, all of which are attended by the special guests.

We also have an art show, fan-fic competition, giveaways, and special demonstrations. The demonstrations in 2000 were from David Sinclair, props master for Stargate SG-1, who brought along litterally thousands of dollars worth of authentic props for us to look at. We also had Tom Gianazzo, the military advisor from Stargate SG-1 talking to the attendee's and giving away various items. We hope to have both David and Tom back next year as well.

And lastly, I suppose, the chance to meet and talk to fellow fans from around the world.

Sorry this was so long winded, but I hope it gives you a general idea of Gatecon.

 

[paulgoldstar]

Fancy Dress Ball

. Gatecon,
. I have read your answer to Corzafa's question. Part of your answer is, "and hopefully this year, a fancy dress ball, all of which are attended by the special guests."
. I would like to tell you that I hope you keep working on having a fancy dress ball. I would love to go to a dress ball and I am looking forward to that one.
. Thank you Gatecon.

 

[Gatecon]

Because of the extra day we have scheduled for 2001, we ARE thinking of having a fancy dress ball on the Saturday night.

Saturday night is predominately for the Charity auction, but it would be great to incorperate the Fancy dress ball in with it. I was even thinking of adding in some Karioki into it as well... but i'm not sure how that will go over with the other organisers. I know what there answer will be....'As long as I don't have to sing'.

I feel that the Fancy Dress was really something that Gatecon 2000 was missing. I had so much fun being the Aussie Tok'ra, and then there was little Sean as Apophis' Jaffa, and the guy who came as a Nox (was that cool or what !!!).

It really adds to the atmosphere, and definitely something I would like to see at GC2001.

 

[skydiver]

oh, it's sounding more and more exciting. i can hardly wait until sept. this is going to be my first sci-fi convention ever.
of course i have no idea how i'm going to get there yet all i know is that i have a ticket and i'm going.
i have 9 months to figure the rest out

 

[Martouf]

corza- i could of answered this question for ya at school (perhaps not in the detail as Gatecon could )