Media Release #3
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Dublin 2019 – An Irish Worldcon Dublin, Ireland August 15-19, 2019 press@dublin2019.com
Monday, February 26, 2018 Dublin 2019 to increase attending membership rates Dublin 2019: An Irish Worldcon has announced the following changes in attending membership prices to take effect from Tuesday, April 3, 2018:
Adult Attending Membership Rate (26+ years of age on August 15, 2019) will increase from €160 to €180
First Worldcon will increase from €100 to €110
Young Adult (13 – 25 years) will increase from €100 to €110
Child (6 – 12 years) will increase from €60 to €65
The Infant (under 6 years) rate will remain unchanged at €5, and the Supporting Membership rate will remain unchanged at €40. As part of the convention’s commitment to supporting families and children to attend this unique event, Dublin 2019 will also be introducing family plans and an installment scheme before the price increase takes effect. Details of these schemes will be announced separately during March 2018. Dublin 2019 currently offers a €5 discount on membership prices for pre-supporters and backers of the Dublin 2019 Bid. This discount will expire on Monday, April 2, 2018. Discounts for Friends of the Dublin 2019 Bid will however remain available.
All classes of Dublin 2019 membership are available for immediate purchase through the Dublin 2019 website at https://api.dublin2019.com/. Full information on membership classes and terms can be found at https://dublin2019.com/join-us/.
According to Dublin 2019 Chairman James Bacon, “joining the Worldcon gives science fiction fans access to every part of this unique event, including a choice of over 500 programme items, attending the Hugo Award Ceremony, exploring the Art Show or adding to your collection in our Dealers’ Room. Joining now offers you the cheapest rate for attending the event and gives us the income visibility needed to plan with confidence.”
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