Hello everypony,
So, as Sandy has mentioned via Twitter that we have decided to pull out of Canterlot Gardens. We’re sorry we had to do this so soon leading up to the convention but as we got closer to the event it didn’t seem like there was a fit for us.
We were contacted early on by CLG who was very generous in offering us free airfare for both of us to attend. After spending some time to go over if we could fit in another convention after Everfree Northwest we decided we would go for it. After that the convention did not contact us for several months and afterwards were surprised to hear we had been planning to attend and had been announcing our attendance on the show for the past four months.
Anyway, we got the breakdown of what we would be able to do at the convention last night. I went over the details with Sandy and outlined our concerns as follows:
- We were only going to be able to have a 45 minute Q&A at 9:30 AM on Saturday. This is half the time of our usual recordings.
- Our offerings for said event was the security room which could fit 10-15 people (after booting out security staff), the bar which could fit ? people if the hotel would let us (standing room only), or the area around the pool which still required hotel permission and doesn’t seem like the best place to record (water, acoustics, no PA).
- We have zero access to any guests. All events were already accounted for and there was no way we could get any time on the main floor sans a single panel for Legends of Equestria. Any access would have to be on a ‘please be on our show omg’ basis.
- All suite space was booked so we would have no room to do a livestream. Thursday was sold out and only king size single rooms were available.
- No table space to sell any of our merchandise.
- Even after telling them we were going to attend for months and then reaffirming we planned to attend we were never added to the guest page on Canterlot Gardens site (even after other guests were added).
- Not having us come saves the convention roughly $700
- Everything is going to be covered in the main room by Everfree Radio anyway so there’s no room for another media outlet
So, after going over these things we decided that Canterlot Gardens was just not a good fit for us at this point. The guys already have a packed guest sheet and the extra funds can be put towards more awesome content for the con. We hope that Perry, Klisk, and the rest of the team over there have a fantastic convention. If you planning to attend CLG I hope you still do. As a past convention board member every registration for a first year con is sacred. However, I’m sure the CLG team will be happy to work with you regarding memberships if otherwise.
As always, our fans are super awesome and we I hate to disappoint. None of this is in the name of drama – we only want to make sure that those fans coming to see us have ample opportunity to watch us perform and interact with us.
Sandy and I are already reaching out and planning to attend many conventions over the next year including the next Bronycon. Again, I am sorry for any of you who were hoping to catch us at CLG and I hope we can make it up to you in the coming months with more awesome content.
Til then, sleep well everypony.
AC!
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You can always make a visit up to Chicago and attend the Midwestria Convention. I think its going to be the best of all others this year. They have a gala event. A Grand Galloping Gala guys. Remember that Tuxedo you bought for your HS Prom and never wore it again, well dust it off and put it on, there is a formal ball to attend.
Oh. Wow. Awkward. I mean, considering the last episode of the podcast right below that post. Just sayin’. But seriously, I think those are great reasons, and you have every right to pull out so you will get no hate for that from me, or, I hope, anyone. Moving forward, I’m looking forward to a lot more great ‘casts from you guys, so keep doing what you’re doing!
I do believe there is some slight misunderstanding here, but allow me to clear it up.
While yes, we could only offer you guys a 45 minute panel, that panel was intended for our main stage – With the PA system, livestream, all the perks. Unfortunately, no, we could not offer you a two hour panel. Not one of our panels the entire weekend exceeds 45 to 60 minutes with the exception of the VA panel and Andrew WK.
You guys are totally free to schedule interviews with any of our guests through the proper channels at our convention. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s why we were comping your press passes. That being said, we just cannot allow green room access in the interest of keeping the green room a safe haven for our guests of honor, most of whom will likely be exhausted in between panels and autograph signings.
We had planned for both Apple Cider and Sandy to MC our various panels at our event. The only panel that is spoken for is the VA panel. We were actually relieved to have both of them attending to do MC work since we will need multiple MC’s for the weekend. This is something we even agreed upon over voice (Skype.)
It is unfortunate that the rooms sold out so quickly, and I do apologize for that. We were under the assumption that your panel on the main stage would also be your livestream. The only reason we offered alternatives was because you requested a 2 hour panel, which we are unfortunately unable to provide. The alternatives were only intended if it was absolutely necessary to have a 2 hour stream. The 45 minute main stage stream/panel we offered was always on the table.
We weren’t aware you wanted a table. We could have worked that out for you.
Ultimately, there was definitely a void of communication somewhere. The reason we were so surprised that you guys were planning to come all those months is because after sending multiple messages to both Cider and Sandy I never got a clear answer on whether or not they were confirmed. Just a simple, “Let me talk it over with my partner, I’ll get back to you.” At which point no follow-ups or clear answers were received.
While it is true that Everfree Radio will be in attendance, so will multiple other media outlets, including other podcasts and news sites – Including you guys, we would have at least 6 or 7 media outlets in attendance, and much like any other convention this has never been a problem. Having done years of journalism, I typically found myself enthusiastic to be able to socialize and network with other people in my field.
I do deeply regret your decision to cancel, and certainly hold no hard feelings over it, alas I would have loved to see you guys at Canterlot Gardens. However, I can also respect your decision if you feel that what we were offering was not generous enough, and hopefully we can accomodate next year.
Either way, keep up the good work, guys! You have a fun show.
Klisk
Shame that you guys can’t attend. It’s usually fun to hear about your various adventures
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I must be curious about the response Klisk gave there though. Seems like a kind of pointless clarification that screams of Drama, while the original post did what it could to try and avoid it. Seriously, it’s basically pointing fingers and saying “omg it’s all your fault!!!”.
I find it hillarious xD. That’s one clarification that does more harm than good at least.
Yeah all these weeks later yes. Hilarious. Hoing in general mirth XD
I’m going to CG and would have loved to see you both again. Oh well. Sorry to hear that it didn’t work out, but I understand your decision.