{"id":184,"date":"2018-01-14T07:57:31","date*gmt":"2018-01-13T20:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/wordpress\/?page_id=184"},"modified":"2023-06-25T20:24:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T10:24:48","slug":"guest-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/whats-on\/events-to-attend\/guest-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-text-width no-padding-parent\">\n<p>The guests this year are over the moon to meet their fans! Catch them this year to sign autographs, take a selfie with you, or host their own panel! There\u2019s plenty of opportunities to meet your favourites so don\u2019t miss your chance! Here you can find out exactly when and where our VIPs will hold their events, so stay tuned, and you can have the chance to interact with them!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our guest lineup for 2023<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sk-guests\">\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#49\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_nana-asteria_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Nana Asteria<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">PRISM PROJECT<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#46\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_luto-araka_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Luto Araka (\u65b0\u706b\u308b\u3068\uff09<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">PRISM PROJECT<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#44\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_lana-shikami_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Lana Shikami (\u7345\u5b88\u30e9\u30ca)<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">PRISM PROJECT<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#45\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_sara-nagare_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Sara Nagare (\u6d41\u30b5\u30e9\uff09<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">PRISM PROJECT<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#47\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_nana-asteria_1080x1080_WITH-LOGO-1.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">PRISM PROJECT<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">Talent Management Agency<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#40\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_kureiji-ollie_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Kureiji Ollie<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">hololive Indonesia<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#39\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_pavolia-reine_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Pavolia Reine<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">hololive Indonesia<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#43\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_LAM_Headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">LAM<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">Digital Artist<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#38\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/643e849f13800-643e849f13801SMASH2023_guests-SungWon-Cho-Headshot-square.jpg-768x768.jpg')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">SungWon Cho (ProZD)<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">Voice Actor \/ Youtuber<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#41\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_furuya-toru_Headshot_1080x1920-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Toru Furuya<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">Actor \/ Voice Actor<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#42\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_1080x1080_rithe_Headshot-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Rithe<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">Cosplayer<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#48\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH2023_guests-announcement_ladybeard_headshot_1080x1080-768x768.png')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Ladybeard<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">Performer<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"sk-guest-tile small\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/explore\/guests#50\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-guest-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/swallowtail.jpg')\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-hover\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-top\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"hex-bottom\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-name\">Swallowtail<\/span>\r\n\t<span class=\"sk-guest-title\">BUTLER OPERA GROUP<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Signings<\/h2>\n<h4>Rithe (Cosplayer) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<p>Rithe will only sign her official merchandise &#8211; make sure you purchase it either on the day or via <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.smash.org.au\">shop.smash.org.au<\/a> prior to lining up for her signing!<br \/>\nRead the <a href=\"https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/SMASH_Rithe_Signining_Session.pdf\">Signings &#038; Selfie Session information guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Toru Furuya (Voice Actor) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<p>Toru Furuya will only sign on official items (books, DVD\/BDs etc.) or on the official SMASH! signing board.<\/p>\n<h4>LAM (Illustrator) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<h4>SungWon Cho (Voice Actor) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<h4>Ladybeard (Performer) &#8211; Signings &#038; Selfie session.<\/h4>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/smashwordpress.blob.core.windows.net\/main-site-prod\/Ladybeard-Signing-Session.pdf\">Signings &#038; Selfie Session information guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For signings schedule please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/guide\/\">SMASH! Event Guide App<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>STANDBY LINES FOR FREE GUEST SIGNING SESSIONS<\/h2>\n<p>If you missed out on securing a free Signing Token, there is still hope! Here is an alternative chance to see your favourite guest and receive an autograph! <\/p>\n<p>On the day there will be standby lines at the Guest Signing Area on a first-come first-serve basis for selected guests.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure you arrive at the Guest Signing Area at least 35 minutes after the start of the signing session has commenced. <\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t have an item to get signed? No worries! There will be a FREE SMASH! 2023 signing board that you can get signed instead.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure on the day, come along to the Guest Signing Area and ask the nearest Crew for more information.<\/p>\n<p><!-- raw --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sk-block info\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attendees without tokens lining up in standby lines on the day will not be guaranteed a signing.<\/li>\n<li>Token holders will be given priority in the queue.<\/li>\n<li>Times for the standby attendees Guest Signing Area entry access may be subject to change. <\/li>\n<li>Standby lines may or may not be available on the days of the convention. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/raw--><\/p>\n<h4>SATURDAY<\/h4>\n<p>SungWon Cho (Voice Actor) &#8211; arrive at 11:35am<br \/>\nRithe (Cosplayer) &#8211; arrive at 11:35am<br \/>\nToru Furuya (Voice Actor) &#8211; arrive at 2:35pm<br \/>\nLAM (Illustrator) &#8211; arrive at 2:35pm<\/p>\n<h4>Sunday<\/h4>\n<p>SungWon Cho (Voice Actor) &#8211; arrive at 12:05PM<br \/>\nToru Furuya (Voice Actor) &#8211; arrive at 12:05PM<br \/>\nRithe (Cosplayer) &#8211; arrive at 2:35PM<br \/>\nLAM (Illustrator) &#8211; arrive at 2:35PM<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\"><div class=\"sk-accordion-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sk-accordion-super\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t<h3>Guest Lotteries<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Which events are using lotteries?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><ul>\n<li>1-on-1 Meet &amp; Greet with Pavolia Reine \u2013 Sunday 2 July 2023, 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm<\/li>\n<li>1-on-1 Meet &amp; Greet with Kureiji Ollie \u2013 Sunday 2 July 2023, 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Why does SMASH! use lotteries?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Gives you the fairest opportunity to attend limited-capacity events<br \/>\nMeans you don\u2019t have to line up on the day, just for \u201ca chance\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Is every event a lottery?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. Only selected events with very limited capacity use the lottery system.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>How do I enter?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong> Guest event lotteries are only applicable for Sunday 2nd July.<br \/>\n<b>Make sure you have a weekend or Sunday pass before entering.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the lottery entry instructions please <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/2023\/05\/how-to-enter-a-lottery\/\">refer to the guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>What are the conditions to enter a lottery?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><ul>\n<li>Entrants must have their own personal account on the SMASH! website.<\/li>\n<li>Your pass MUST be in your name that matches your ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SMASH! General Attendees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Require a valid pass for the day of the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMASH! Crew<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please speak to your Crew Coordinator<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMASH! Exhibitors, Vendors, Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please contact the Exhibitor and Sponsorship Department<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>How many times can I enter a lottery?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any individual will only be able to enter ONCE per ticket per order\/ per account.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>When do lotteries open\/close?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Check the lottery available when you log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.smash.org.au\/account\">SMASH! Account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Opening and closing times for each lottery may vary and could change.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Do I have to pay money to enter the lottery?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Entry to a lottery is FREE for valid SMASH! 2023 General Attendee pass holders.<br \/>\nPayment is only required if you win the lottery<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>How do I know that I\u2019ve won?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Winners will receive a confirmation email after the draw has been finalised<\/p>\n<p>Unsuccessful participants will not be notified<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>How do I pay for the lottery if I have won?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>For instructions on how to pay refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/2023\/05\/how-to-enter-a-lottery\/\">lottery payment guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Is there a time limit to pay after winning?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Yes, the time limit is indicated in each lottery bundle. <\/p>\n<p>Please note: If you miss the deadline &#8211; your win will be forfeited<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>What do I do on the day of the event?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Be at the event location no more than 15 minutes before the scheduled time. <\/p>\n<p>Have your SMASH! Ticket QR Code and ID ready to present to SMASH! Staff.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I can\u2019t make it to SMASH! 2023 after I won and paid. Can I transfer my lottery win to another person?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. Lottery winnings are not transferable to other names, accounts or SMASH! conventions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I bought more SMASH! tickets to get more entries into the lottery. If I do not win, can I receive a refund on the tickets I purchased?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/plan-your-day\/policies\/ticketing-policy\/\">Ticketing Policy<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>My lottery related question has not been answered.<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Next send an email to <a href=\"mailto:tickets@smash.org.au\">tickets@smash.org.au<\/a> with your order number in the subject<\/p>\n<p>Then we&#8217;ll do our best to help!<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sk-accordion-super\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t<h3>Guest Signing Sessions<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Who are your free guest signing session line-ups for 2023?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><h4>Rithe (Cosplayer) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<p>Rithe will only sign her official merchandise &#8211; make sure you purchase it either on the day or via <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.smash.org.au\">shop.smash.org.au<\/a> prior to lining up for her signing!<\/p>\n<h4>Toru Furuya (Voice Actor) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<p>Toru Furuya will only sign on official items (books, DVD\/BDs etc.) or on the official SMASH! signing board.<\/p>\n<h4>LAM (Illustrator) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<h4>SungWon Cho (Voice Actor) &#8211; Free Signing Session<\/h4>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>What are guest signing sessions?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Guest signing sessions are opportunities for attendees to meet their favourite anime industry professionals; voice actors, performers, directors, artists, YouTubers, other notable guests, and to have a personal item autographed. This year, most of our guest signing events are FREE! Each guest will have two signing sessions, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. However, you will be required to acquire a free token on the SMASH! Ticketing website which will be attached to your pass. Without the valid token you cannot receive a free signing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>How do I get an autograph from a guest?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>You can get an autograph from one of our free guest signing sessions occurring over the SMASH! Weekend. Please note autographs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis within the scheduled time.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a limited number of tokens issued for each signing session &#8211; which are offered on a first come, first served basis. The number of signings performed by the guest is up to the guest\u2019s discretion and may be subject to change without notice. Please follow the instructions provided by SMASH! Staff at the signing area on the day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>What are tokens?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Tokens are a FREE! \u2018<em>Extra<\/em>\u2019 which you can attach to your SMASH! 2023 pass\/ticket. They allow you to receive <strong>ONE FREE AUTOGRAPH<\/strong> at one of our guest signing events.<\/p>\n<p>There will be set times that tokens can be redeemed and a limited amount of tokens are on offer. Once all tokens have been claimed, there will be no additional tokens released. Furthermore tokens are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable. All event information is subject to change.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Do I have to pay for signing events?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Most guest signings will be provided free of charge for our attendees as long as you have a valid SMASH! 2023 ticket for the day of signing and claim a guest signing token with your valid ticket on the SMASH! Website. <\/p>\n<p>Guest signing events that require a charge or lottery will be detailed on our website and on social media. For more information on lotteries at SMASH, please refer to the Lottery FAQ on this page.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Do I need different tokens for each guest?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Yes. Each autograph session will require a separate token. You are able to have as many <strong>DIFFERENT<\/strong> tokens as you want assigned to your ticket. But you are only eligible for <strong>ONE TOKEN PER GUEST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Are there any age restrictions for the signing sessions?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. There are no age restrictions. However please keep in mind only valid pass holders with tokens are able to enter the signing area to receive an autograph.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>What are conditions of entry to a signing event?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>You must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid SMASH! 2023 pass<\/li>\n<li>Valid guest signing session QR token<\/li>\n<li>Valid identification<\/li>\n<li>Proof of purchase for any official merchandise (ONLY for specific guest signing sessions.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>QR token redeemed for signing events must match the day of entry of your SMASH! 2023 ticket.\n<ul>\n<li>If you acquire a signing token for a guest on Saturday, you must have a SMASH! 2023 general admission pass for Saturday or a weekend pass.<\/li>\n<li>If you acquire a signing token for a guest on Sunday, you must have a SMASH! 2023 general admission pass for Sunday or a weekend pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>What are the opening and closing times for the guest signing tokens?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening and closing times for tokens vary for each guest and may be subject to further changes, so please monitor the SMASH! Ticketing page on our website for details on availability of tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I only have a general admission ticket\/pass. Can I still meet and get an autograph from a guest?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. You must have a valid SMASH! 2023 General Admission Pass AND a valid SMASH! QR token assigned to your pass for a specific guest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Can I get a token for friends\/family\/others?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The tokens are not transferable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I got a signing token for Saturday but I missed it. Can I use it on Sunday?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The token is only redeemable at the specific event it was for and cannot be transferred to the signing session on another day. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I have more than 1 token for different guests and their times clash. What should I do?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this scenario once you obtain your first signing, you will be required to line up again from the end of the line for the next guest you are eligible to get a signing from. However in the last 30 minutes of a signing session SMASH! Will cap lines due to time restrictions, so to ensure you have enough time to get both signings please arrive at the start of the signing session or no more than 15 minutes prior to the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Can I get my token refunded?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Tokens are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Signing sessions, including the lineup schedule, are subject to change and cancellation at any time without notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because tokens are non-refundable, it is very important that you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct signing token for the day you are attending SMASH! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(E.g., Saturday signing requires a Saturday pass or weekend pass)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a guest signing session you are completely certain to attend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are prepared <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(I.e., have a plan for what you want to have signed, arrange your schedule for the day and so on).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>The token I want is sold out! What now?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If tokens are sold out on the Ticketing page of the website, there will not be any more tokens released for that guest due to time constraints. Consider acquiring a token and free autograph from one of our other guests if they are still available on the SMASH! Ticketing website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I purchased a token, but I never received an email confirmation. What should I do?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch with us via our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and we\u2019ll do our best to assist you. We recommend you include your order number in the form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I got a SMASH! QR token from an unofficial third party, can this be accepted?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Only tickets purchased from the official SMASH! Website will be valid for event entry. SMASH! is not obligated to grant access to attendees who did not attain their SMASH! 2023 QR tokens through the official authorised SMASH! website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Can I distribute\/give\/sell my token to someone else?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. Any attempts to sell or distribute tokens to other persons may result in the token being revoked, cancellation of your SMASH! 2023 ticket, or removal from the event.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>How do I participate in a guest signing session?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-con<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When tokens become available on the SMASH! Ticketing website, check the \u2018Extras\u2019 on your SMASH! Account for the specific time and location of the signing session. Please refer to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/2023\/05\/how-to-enter-a-lottery\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to add extras page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for detailed instructions on assigning a signing token to your ticket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have correctly indicated your full name on your ticket that matches with your valid identification on your SMASH! 2023 pass. This will be checked by SMASH! Staff on the weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check you have the appropriate day pass or weekend pass for the matching day of the signing session you are interested in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign the guest signing tokens you are interested in, to your ticket on your SMASH! account. <\/span><b>Please note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will only be able to attain <\/span><b>ONE SIGNING TOKEN PER GUEST<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is to ensure fairness so as many people as possible get an opportunity to see their favourite guests!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare your personal item for autographing. Review restrictions on the number of items and type of items allowed for autographing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We suggest you arrive at the signing session no more than 15 minutes before your scheduled signing session. We will be accepting attendees into the signing area up until the last 30 minutes of the session, where at this point lines may be capped due to time restraints.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your SMASH! 2023 pass and QR token will be scanned and identification will be checked by SMASH! Staff at the entrance. Please pass gifts you would like to give to guests to SMASH! Staff. We recommend you have their name clearly visible on the item..<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the designated line for the guest singing session. Follow the instructions of the convention staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect guidelines and rules set by the convention regarding procedures, including refraining from taking photographs, audio or video recording during the signing. Failure to follow instructions from SMASH! Staff may result in your removal from the venue, and your token and autograph forfeited. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Where do I need to go?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The signing area is located in Parkside of the Convention Hall at ICC. Please refer to the SMASH! App for a detailed map of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>When do the signing sessions occur?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signings occur on Saturday the 1st of July 2023 and Sunday the 2nd of July 2023. There is a morning session and afternoon session. Each session will have different guests. The schedule times may be subject to change without notice.For more detailed information on exact times of sessions please refer to the SMASH! App.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Can I leave my stuff unattended or give it to staff while I wait in the signing area?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. All attendees are responsible for their own personal items and must not leave bags or possessions unattended at any time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Can I bring my friends\/family\/others into the signing area to line up with me?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. Unfortunately, due to limited space in the queuing area, only attendees with the correct and valid SMASH! 2023 QR tokens will be allowed to enter the queuing area. In order to ensure the safety of you and your fellow attendees, we kindly ask you to be elsewhere in the convention area. We also highly encourage you to arrange with your friend to meet up after the signing session.<br \/>\nThe only exception to this is attendees with accessibility needs where upon arrival to the Signing area please present yourself and one companion to the nearest SMASH! Staff.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Can I wait for my friends\/family\/others who are in line in the Signing Area?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>No. Once you have attained an autograph\/selfie you cannot wait and must leave the Signing Area from designated exits. Please do not loiter, cause blockages or remain standing in the walkways and clear-zones. Staff reserves the right to ask you to leave spaces to enforce overall health and safety policy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I am receiving a signing from a Japanese-speaking Guest. Will there be translators?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>SMASH! will have staff assisting the Guests however we cannot guarantee an interpreter\u2019s availability during the session. We recommend you have translation requests (i.e., questions, comments, statements) which are reasonably concise in length and clear so that the process is smooth and comfortable for all involved. We appreciate your patience, compassion and understanding during the process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Do you cater to accessibility needs?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"i-chevron-down\"><!-- icon --><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><p>Yes. Upon arrival at the signing area please identify yourself to one of the SMASH! Staff with your identification and valid SMASH! 2023 QR token as proof. You will not be required to wait in the main signing lines and be offered a place in the waiting area, and when ready escorted to the front of the line of your choosing by a staff member. <\/p>\n<p>If you have multiple autograph tokens, there will be a cool down period between each signing of up to 10 minutes. After the cool down you will be escorted to the front of the line of your choosing by a staff member. <\/p>\n<p>After all desired signatures are acquired, please exit the signing area where staff will indicate the safest, most accessible route. If a line cut is required due to time constraints or at the discretion of SMASH! staff, those with accessible needs in the waiting area will not be cut from the line. <\/p>\n<p>For more information on accessibility please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.smash.org.au\/plan-your-day\/faq\/\">FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sk-accordion-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>I\u2019m friends with someone who is interested in being a guest. 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