Constantinople
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| Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Constantinople |
| Dates: | 1–4 April 1994 |
| Frequency: | Once |
| Location: | Melbourne, Australia |
| Type: | fan-run fan Natcon with guests |
| Focus: | Science Fiction |
| Organization: | Committee |
| Founder: | Australian National Science Fiction Convention |
| Founding Date: | 1994 |
| URL: | SF History in Australia |
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Constantinople was the 33rd "Australian National Science Fiction Convention" that was held from April 1-4, 1994 in Melbourne, Australia. Each convention was run by a different committee, unaffiliated with any national fannish body.
The con was named after a three-legged cat belonging to Phil Wlodarczyk. Constantinople (the cat) was a candidate for the Ditmar Award for Best Fannish Cat in 1991.
- Media Guest of Honour: initially Colin Baker (Doctor Who) but replaced at the 11th hour by Sandra Reid, Robert Jewell, and Kate Orman.
- Fan Guest of Honour: Bruce Gillespie, Bean and Medge
- Literary Guest of Honour: William Gibson (Cyberpunk)
- included: Virtual Reality Rigs, Science Panels, Art Show, Special Film Preview, Masquerade, Dessert Banquet, Science Fiction Panels, Live Radio Broadcast, Dealers' Room, Parties, Auctions, Live Gothic Industrial Band, and the 1994 Science Fiction Awards Ceremonies (Ditmar Award)