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SMASH! is a non-profit organisation which aims to create an open and affordable avenue that serves as a meeting point for fans and encourages art, creativity and community involvement. We celebrate all forms of anime fandom through a variety of activities such as cosplay, panels, games, and other special popular culture events.
Supported by local Sydney community groups including SUAnime (Sydney University Anime Society), AnimeMQ, Anime@UTS and EGG (Electronic Gamers Guild), SMASH! also wishes to further promote the development of anime and manga pop culture in Australia.
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a non-profit organization that aims to celebrate and promote anime and manga pop culture in all its forms by providing an open and friendly environment that is affordable to the general public.
- To organise an event that is affordable to attendees as well as exhibitors.
- To provide an avenue to showcase the various forms of anime related creative arts.
- To encourage interaction among anime fan and artist communities.
- To expand awareness of anime and manga pop culture in Australia.
- To remain transparent regarding all financial records.
- The price of entry into the event should be affordable to age group 15-18, to make the convention accessible to students and youth.
- The price of artist tables in the event should be affordable to age group 17-21, to provide a chance for young and emerging artists to display their works.
- The event should not have any adult or violent content on the main stage, to make the event appropriate to children under 16.
- The event should try its best to include and encourage various forms of fan-related creative arts, through events such as panels, workshops and competitions.
- While keeping the price of entry affordable to teenagers, the event should try its best to enrich creative content.
We will do our utmost best to uphold these values. If you have any questions please contact us.
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