Australian WCG organisers have found a last minute sponsor so they will be changing locations and all events planned at the Luna park bigtop as stated in Entropy's post is old news.The changes appear for the better with a lot more bigger better things planned such as interviews, better facilities for audiences and wider coverage that is planned to be broadcast online!
Official e-mail:
I am pleased to announce Australian Technology Park (ATP) as a Program Sponsor of WCG 2004.
This 11th hour sponsor has meant we will be now holding WCG at ATP. ATP offers WCG synergy with its role as a scientific, research and development precinct located less than five kilometres from the Sydney central business district. Also ATP has substantial conference facilities to stage WCG this year and for future events. Spread over 13.8 hectares, the ATP occupies the site of the old Eveleigh Railway Workshops; http://www.atp.com.au/.The sponsorship will allow WCG to showcase gaming as a sport at the venue and on the net. In a 500 seat theatre you will be engrossed in the action. Broadcasting games and highlights will be as they happen. Profiles will be developed and published. Results and interviews delivered from in an around the event. Also our BYOC event will enjoy great access, parking and technical facilities. ATP will also assist WCG in promoting the venue change to the market.
As you are aware, WCG 2004 has been fastracked. With our appointment less than 12 weeks ago, we have been able to secure great support at short notice. For 2005 and beyond, we will be able to "plan the work and work the plan" with a lot more time available!! Again, thanks for your support. ATP will help us all in this process.
Regards,
Russell Hanna
Network Events & Media Pty Limited
Links
Teamaus.org - Team Aus official Site
WCG AU - Australian WCG Site
