A convention that’s a lot more like an extended arts festival is happening in Nashville, TN starting November 6, 2009. One of the big driving forces behind this convention is the 100 Monkeys. This is a whole new model, we’ve never seen anything like this before. Usually conventions are initiated by fans, charities, or event companies. As far as we are aware, this is the first time the performers themselves are the driving force. Additionally, they state that a large portion of the profits are going to charity.
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As you’ll soon see, our events are more like festivals than conventions. With that said, this is an event created to inspire creativity and awareness of the arts in all forms. Come with an open mind and bring your imagination!
Everyone is part of our community and we want all of you to feel welcomed. Our goal is for everyone to have a good time and not worry about whether or not you can bring your camera or if you’re allowed to say hi to a cast member. Of course you can!
We gear our daily events around things that are fun for the guests and the cast, which include art and poetry contests as well as musical acts. Winners from these contests get a private meet & greet with attending cast and band members. In addition, the winning poet will also have their work read LIVE at Saturday’s ball by an attending cast member.
Jackson Rathbone’s band, 100 Monkeys, will soon be tweeting about their ‘design your own t-shirt’ contest. The winning shirt will actually get printed as a limited edition item and sold on their website. All of the money from the sale of the winning t-shirt will be donated to the Spencer Bell Legacy project. Which brings up a good point. A portion of ALL of proceeds from the NewCon Festival will be donated to the Spencer Bell Legacy Project.
Check out the NewCon website for more details and how to get tickets.
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