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FAQ about MerCon and the World Mermaid Awards

FAQ interview
Where will the events be held?
At the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 12-13.
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
I have heard that the WMA is actually three different events with three different prices. Is this true?
This is correct.
The Largest Mermaid Pool Party in History: Friday August 12, 7pm- 11pm
Regular General Admission price - $85

MerCon: August 12-13th, 9am-4pm
General admission price - $35 one time entrance fee for both days.
World Mermaid Awards: Saturday August 13th, 6pm-2am.
Dinner starts at 6pm, awards starts at 7pm
Includes post award pool party from 11pm-2am.
$185
There is also an all inclusive VIP pass, available. This will include entrance to all the events, plus many VIP extras- see information sheet or message Sita Lange for more details. VIP Pass - $1,250
Are there room rate discounts available for mers attending one or more of the events? YES please mention Maui Mermaids and the World Mermaid Awards for the discounted rooms. or go on the site and follow the link for Hotel Discounts
Do you have to have a tail to swim at the pool party? All are welcome!

Will there be lifeguards at the pool party? OOH YES and Security!
Plus Private designated Canabas poolside to change into your tail and slip into the pool.

Will Hannah and MeduSirena be swimming and/or performing at the pool party?
Hannah and MeduSirena will both be performing at the pool party. (Will they be just performing or performing and swimming among the other mers?)

If they decide to swim with you that's their choice in the moment. They will be performing and everyone is welcome to swim. We will be having a show and we want everyone to respect the show and enjoy it and not interupt it in anyway.

Will there be food/drinks available in or near the pool party? Is there food allowed in the pool area? Yes they will have servers you can order what ever you want.

Will there be press at the pool party? Of course!!!

Will all mers be able to swim in the Mirage pool at any time on Friday or Saturday if they are attending an event, or are only Mirage guests allowed after the pool party has ended?
Yes all ticket holder are welcome, you don't need to be staying at the hotel to be a mer this weekend.

Will there be any booths by professional tail makers in the MerCon? Yes many tail makers and accessories for you to dress up for the event.

What hours will their be signing autographs at the MerCon? Will be announced it in the schedule of the convention section of the website .

Are there vegetarian and/or non-seafood eating options available on the Seafood Buffet for the Awards?
OOH yes i am vegetarian, soo of course i am creating the menu. I used to own a mermaid restaurant called the "Mermaids Grotto" so i am over seeing the Maui Mermaids buffet myself.
Are all mers welcome to participate in the 11pm-2am pool party after the awards, or only mers who hold Award tickets? Only mers with awards tickets. This is a celebration for all the mers to swim. We have a limited amount of tickets for the after pool celebration so buy early.

How do the nominations for the Awards work? Do you merely need to be nominated for a category via email or the WMA Facebook discussion board, or do you need to submit a video?

You have to Submit and video and then be accepted. It must be a mermaid themed video, not just any random video will be accepted into the voting section on june 1st.
Some People are already nominees from years of work in the industry, like Thom Shouse, Hannah Fraser, and MeduSirena, etc.

Can you submit the same video for a number of categories? Sure enter as many videos and in as many categories.

It says for the Awards contest rules, "Do not submit any video that violates copyright, trademarks, service marks, or right to privacy/publicity laws". Does this mean that music not owned by the contestant is not allowed in contest entries? Yes because we will show these videos live and they may go national.

One of the Awards contest categories is "Worlds Greatest Mermaid Underwater". What does this entail, and how does it differ from "Worlds Greatest Mermaid"? Not that many mermaids swim deep underwater very often, so this means breath holding and being underwater the most often.

Some of the categories have only "mermaid" in them. Is it implied that mermen are also allowed to compete in these categories? YES

What do award winners receive for winning a category? They will receive a Mermaid Award trophy, and Prizes to to announced.

It says these events are "Charitable Events for the Purity of Water & Life on this Planet". What does that mean? Will a portion of the profits go to a particular charity or cause?
We will select many charities not just one. We want to see those funds go to many places that make a difference. The world is wide with many things that need to be attended to. Water Purity is on top of the list! No water No life! Water is the breastmilk from mother earth. Without it we perish.

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MerCon and World Mermaid Awards Details

ABOUT THE LOCATION:

The first ever World Mermaid Awards will be held at the At the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 12-13. The Mirage Hotel address is as follows: 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South; Las Vegas, NV 89109. For those of you arriving by plane, there is a shuttle to the Mirage at the cost of $7.00 per person. For those driving, there is parking in the self-park garage at the north entrance.

You can contact the Mirage by telephone at (800)374-9000 for room reservations and at (702)791-7111 for general information. For those wishing to stay as guests at the hotel, be aware that you must be of 21 years of age to make a reservation at the Mirage.

For food and drink needs, there are many different restaurants and bars at the Mirage, including fine dining, casual dining, snacks, bars, cafes, and lounges.

For more information about the Mirage, please visit their website at http://www.mirage.com/ .

ABOUT THE EVENTS:

This convention is separated into three separate main events. The Pool Party, the Convention, and the Awards.

*The Largest Mermaid Pool Party in History* will take place in the Mirage pool on Friday August 12, at 7pm-11pm. General admission is be $85- you can buy tickets online or pay at the gate. Wear your tails and swim in the huge and beautiful Mirage pool with your fellow mers, while Hannah Fraser and MeduSirena perform amazing acts! Tails are strongly encouraged but not required. There will be lifeguards and security personnel for extra safety. There will be servers to take orders for any food and/or drink needs (food/drink orders are not included in ticket price and will be extra).

*MerCon* will take place in the Mirage hotel on Saturday and Sunday August 12-13th, from 9am-4pm. There will be a one time entrance fee of $35 for both days ($5 for children). There will be vendors, sponsor booths, booths by professional tail makers, and more. Hannah Fraser and Medusirena and more will be signing autographs (times of autograph signing yet to be determined), and a Maui Mermaids exhibit. There will also be a live performance taking place in a water fountain inside the convention. Mermaid themed films, modern and vintage alike, will be shown in the theater room- a schedule will be posted on the website and at the convention.

*World Mermaid Awards* will take place on Saturday August 13th, 6pm-2am. General admission tickets are $185- tickets include dinner. Ticket holders will receive a beautiful one of a kind collectors item mermaid ticket. Dinner of a seafood and sushi buffet will start at 6pm- there will be non-seafood and vegetarian food options. Awards start at 7pm. There will be performances by Hannah Fraser, Medusirena, Traci Hines and Obsidian with Doreene Virtue, and special surprise guests (to be announced). Award winners will receive an trophy and other prizes (to be announced). There will be a post awards pool party from 10pm-2am - please note only the mers who hold Awards tickets may participate.

For those interested, there is a VIP pass available. This includes the following:

- All access for the whole WMA weekend including all events.
- Entry to the 2 day MerCon
- Live Maui Mermaids Sushi and Seafood Buffet
- The Largest Mermaid Pool Party in History with VIP Cabanas and cocktail service at our Private Pool with longer shows.
- Private Pre Event champagne mingle with all the celebrity mermaids and performers.
- A 4 star lobster seafood dinner, appetizers, and cocktail service- with a front row table!
- VIP POOL Party with Hannah Fraser and Medusirena "The Fire Breathing Mermaid" and many more surprise guests.
- VIP Access to the after pool party at the lower pool at the Mirage for the late night celebration with celebrity guest DJs.
- Mermaid Dolphin park access on friday evening!

For more information message for details.

For all tickets purchased online, you will receive a online receipt and a paper ticket in the mail. Payment with PayPal is preferred. Please email Sita Lange at worldmermaidawards@gmail.com for ticket information and purchases.

ABOUT THE AWARDS ENTREE PROCESS:

Those wishing to be discovered need to enter a video via the WMA. Official nominess do not need to enter.

1. All contestants must be at least 18 years of age.
If an under age contestant wishes to compete, he/she must have a parent or guardian enter the video for them.
2. Videos must not violate any copyright laws, trademarks, service makrs, or right privacy/publicity laws.
If you don't own it, don't put it in the video (this includes music).
3. You must enter through the WMA official website and pay a $5 entry fee for each video.
4. All entries must be a functioning link from a YouTube.com or Vimeo.com video.
5. All entries must be submitted by July 31st.

The Categories are as follows:

Worlds Greatest Mermaid Underwater
Worlds Greatest Mermaid Performer
Worlds Greatest Environmental Mermaid
Worlds Greatest Merman
Worlds Greatest Mermaid
Worlds Greatest Hand Made MermaidTail
Worlds Greatest Tail Maker
Worlds Greatest Teen Mermaid
Worlds Greatest Merchild
Worlds Greatest Funny Mermaid
Worlds Greatest Mermaid Singer
Worlds Greatest Mermaid Family

You may enter the same video in multiple categories. If there are any questions or opinions on what any category entails, feel free to message us.

Winners will be determined by the World Mermaid Awards commitee. Winners will receive trophies and prizes at the Awards Ceremony. We will be announcing the prizes soon.