What an exhausting and fantastic weekend. The Australian Discworld Convention first opened it’s doors in Melbourne in 2007 with a very successful first convention. We had 330 very happy attendees and a happy author. After this event Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimers and was unable to attend the second convention in 2009. We moved the convention up to Sydney for number three and that was a fantastic decision. Steve Lewis headed an all star committee to produce a truly wonderful convention. I don’t know how we’re going to produce a convention of equal stature, they’ve really set a very high standard in every way possible.

I was campaigning to bring Nullus Anxietas back to Melbourne for number four. The original idea when we sent it up to Sydney was for it to alternate cities and I realised a month ago that someone would have to step forward to chair the committee if it was to move back to Melbourne. I’m sure you can guess who forgot to step backwards.

Molokov has written a succinct account of his adventures at Nullus 3 and one I couldn’t possibly write. As I said, I went with the idea of talking to a few people between sessions to see if I could drum up a committee. Somehow the conversations were so good I got to very few sessions. I did see a bit of Martin Pearson singing some of Bolkein and The Hedgehog Song, I managed to sit in on some of Toni’s thesis, the Galah Dinner was very enjoyable and not much more.

There were so many fabulous costumes. There were several Moist von Lipwigs, one of whom was me, numerous Gods, Feegles, a vampire (very good looking one) and so many others, you’re really best off looking at the photos.

The set up and layout of the whole convention was just superb. Their attention to detail was incredible. I noticed very few things that were not entirely right and that’s only because I was looking with a very critical eye. I can’t give enough kudos to Steve and his team.

Anyway, my campaigning worked and a number of people are trusting me to lead them through to 2013. It’s going to be an interesting ride and I’m hoping to be able to maintain the standard set by 2011. There are moves afoot to start Discworld Klatches in places other than Melbourne and Sydney. If you’re interested in joining in as a committee member, a sub-committee member or just as a participant then keep an eye out on the Nullus Anxietas website.