Q: What Is SMASH!?
A: SMASH is a one day Anime convention on August 2nd at Roundhouse@UNSW with a $10 entry fee if you pre-register, $15 if you pay at the door.

Q: Well What's an Anime Con then?
A: An anime convention is an event or gathering in a venue where the primary focus is on anime and manga as a fan driven event. An anime convention allows fans to meet and interact with other like minded people, show off their own creative talents, buy anime and manga related goods and celebrate their fandom in a social environment. Simply put, an anime con is a place for anime fans to gather and have fun, spend all their yearly savings and buy art & merchandise until they go bankrupt.

Q: Can You Show Me How To Get There?
A: No, find your own way.

Q: Why Is It At The Roundhouse?
A: It's round. 'Nuff said.

Q: How Did SMASH! get started?
A: The Great King of Cosmos came down and said roll a Katamari so big and so grand it will devour all the fans that look upon it...

Q: No Seriously, How Did It Get Started?
A: Seriously... he said that. So we rolled the Katamari. First it gathered an idea, a new convention, with affordability, fandom & creativity at the forefront, then it gathered staff, local fans and creative talent, then it drew in support from sponsors and affiliates, such as local clubs & major sponsors. We're still rolling the katamari, after building a convention-sized ball last year, getting support from you along the way, building a better convention everyday.

Q: Who's Running the Show?
A: We are! No seriously, SMASH! is run by an organising committee of young fans. We seek no monetary profit, only the satisfaction of enjoying anime and manga as well as Japanese culture, just the same as you. SMASH! aims to do this for both us, the organisers and you! SMASH is also supported by our sponsors and affiliates who provide us with the support we need to run a successful and entertaining convention that you can enjoy.

Q: Who Are Sponsors & Affiliates You Say?
A: Sponsors provide us with both fiscal and equipment support. Without them we most certainly could not exist and we would like to thank them for their generosity. These include our major sponsors, Madman and WACOM.

Affiliates are organisations that support our goals and have provided support in a number of ways including promotions and manpower. We thank them for their dedication both to their work and for their support in helping us run a better convention. These include our supportive Sydney Anime clubs as well as a number of art groups and other conventions.

You can find the full list of our sponsors and affiliates on our Sponsors Page

Q: Why is it so cheap to come to SMASH! ?
A: We want you to spend your savings on art, doujinshi & merchandise, and not on the tickets. That, and we love you.

Q: Is SMASH! Non-Profit?
A: Yes. Smash is legally registered and incorporated as a non-profit organisation.

Q: What Makes SMASH! Different from the other conventions around?
A: Our cheaper prices, our entertaining events and not to mention our convention is run by Tamaki & cute maids with cat ears. It's a wonder we're even close to finishing our planning.

Q: Whats on on the day?
A: Cosplay, Art, Doujinshi, Yaoi, Host club, Trivia, Instant Noodles, Cosplay Chess, Cakes, Trivia, Objection! Anime Games, Megane, Cosplay, Maid cafe, Bishies, BL, Cosplay, Art Competitions, Osu!, Maids, Hosts, Cosplay, Cat ears, Fire Evacuation, Lolita Fashion, DDR, Yaoi, Otakus, Seme, Puffs, DDR, Cosplay Games, Yaoi, Fan Girls, Pictochat, Fire Drill, Yuri, AMV Screening, Uke, Plushies, Barrels, Takoyaki.

Q: Maid Cafe...er, what the hell is that?
A: Cute girls serving you food and drinks. It's the dream you had last night, admit it.

Q: SMASH! seems very art-centered. Why is that?
A: It wouldn't be a convention without artists! Besides, we like art. Don't you?

Q: How can I help SMASH!?
A: Come to SMASH and bring your friends so we don't go bankrupt. If you're desperate, volunteer.

Q: What Benefits Do I get For Volunteering?
A: Free Armband? Free entry? Everyone loves free stuff.

Q: Remind Me Again, When & Where Is It?
A: 2nd August, 2008. Roundhouse @UNSW

Q: Your Answers Didn't Help At All! I Want To See Your Supervisor!
A: He's on his break - contact him here.