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ConBravo!

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ConBravo!
ConBravo! Logo
StatusInactive
GenreAnime, Gaming, New Media
Date(s)July 26–28, 2019
VenueHamilton Convention Centre, Sheraton Hamilton
Location(s)Hamilton, Ontario
CountryCanada
InauguratedJuly 3–4, 2010
Attendance5032 (2017)
Organized byTeamBravo! Inc.
WebsiteConBravo!

ConBravo! was an annual fan-run anime, gaming, and new media convention held during July in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, started in 2010. The convention was created as a multi-genre event which gave it much of its framework, but then began to tout its specialization in the aforementioned areas.[1]

It was notable for the special attention it paid to online personalities,[2] including the first Canadian speaking appearances of Doug Walker, Noah Antwiler, Angry Joe, Nathan Barnatt, and James Rolfe in 2011 and 2012.[3] Further, its 2012 show was the first time Rolfe and Walker had appeared at a convention together,[4] revisiting an online rivalry which saw a boom in popularity for the latter.

Founding and Current Status

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The first edition of the convention ran on July 3-4 at the Holiday Inn on Argus Rd in Oakville, Ontario. From there it moved to the Burlington Holiday Inn for 2011 and 2012, before finally finding a long-term venue at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The last ConBravo! ran in 2019 and went on hiatus with the COVID-19 lockdown. It has not appeared since and appears to be fully inactive.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Scott Thompson Show July 20 Hour 3 (Approx 25:00 in)". AM900 CHML. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "ConBravo! brings together nerd culture in Burlington". Burlington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "ConBravo Conference coming to Burlington". AM900 CHML. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. ^ "Con Bravo 2012: Doug & James". Cinemassacre Productions, LLC. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
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