Panel
Discussions: There will be a panel discussions
focussing on several aspects of the UK Web & Mini
Comix industry hosted by Barry Rebshaw.
11-12pm:
Spreading the Word: Distribution and Promotion of webcomics
and the small press
We'll be looking
at potential avenues of promotion for creators whether
online or in print through the use of forums, message
boards, merchandising and retailing. I'll be exploring
peoples experiences good or bad and suggestions on how
we can raise the mediums profile.
HOSTED BY: Barry (Engine Comics/Redeye) Renshaw, with
web comic celebs Weebl, Gianna of The Noob and Shane
Chebsey joining the panel, with more to come.
2-3pm: Critical Mass: Debate and criticism of
and in the small press
We'll be looking at what the role reviews play in the
modern small press and online to encourage and develop
creativity, why people review and the benefits to the
creator in developing their skills and raising awareness
of their work.
HOSTED BY: Leon (Redeye) Hewitt, with comic celebs Andy
(Devilchild) Winter and Andy (TRS2) Luke, with more
to come.
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Special Thing
Competition: There is a new competition this year,
which you will find on the back of the floor plans. The exact
nature of the cometition is a secret for now but the details
are on the back of the floor plans and involve visiting each
table and collecting a specific piece of information. Entries
must be submitted by 4pm and the prize will be annpounced
at 4.45pm.
Worlds Table:
The Worlds Table will contain a number of comics from around
the world by artists that could not make it on the day, you
can see the comics that will be available here in the online
shop.
Thing Jam Book:
The Thing Jam Book was started in 2004 and will again be available
for addition on the 11th March. Feel fre to find the last
current page and add your own, contining the story as you
like. You can see how far the story has gone here.
| Drawing
Room: The drawing room is where all the action
happens. Tired of wandering around spending money? Sit
down, relax with a refresshing beverage from the tuck
shop and do some drawing. |
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| Mini Comix
Reading Room: As usual, there will be a mini
comix reading room set aside for people to read a range
of free comix as well as their new purchases. New for
2006 are these incredibly comfy chairs, ideal for reading
your new comics in. |
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| Free Internet:
There will be two pc's available for you to surf the net
on the day if you like. They are in the area adjacent
to the web and mini comix reading area. |
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| Count The
Pages Competition: The count the pages competition
consists of a pile of comics in a glass tank, each visitor
then has to guess how many pages there are in the pile.
The nearest three entries all recieve prizes. |
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