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ReedPop Unveils MCM Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives
Friday, 30 August, London: ReedPop is proud to announce their new MCM Scholarship ahead of the upcoming MCM Comic Con x EGX in October, which aims to help aspiring writers, comic book artists, game developers, voice actors and more, take that first leap into their future creative careers.
The winner of the MCM Scholarship will be granted free entry for all three days of MCM Comic Con x EGX, a three night stay at a hotel near ExCeL London and a cash prize of £500. The winner will also receive a bespoke itinerary based on their career goals, but will also be free to explore the show as they please.
MCM Comic Con x EGX is the perfect place for young creatives to launch their careers, as the show will be packed full of leaders in creative fields and opportunities to learn from, and connect with them. MCM Comic Con x EGX makes supporting future talent a priority, through the MCM Creator Clinic and EGX Career Fair, which allow attendees to get face to face with potential employers and have their portfolios reviewed by seasoned professionals in everything from game development to voice acting.
At the convention, the winner will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts on fascinating panels, hone their creative skills in how-to workshops, network with other like minded people and professionals, and will even appear on-stage in a panel to discuss their own creative journey through the scholarship.
Applications for the MCM Scholarship are open now, and will close on Wednesday, September 12, 2024. Any student or young person with a desire to kick start their career in gaming, comics, literature or acting can apply - and winners will be chosen based on the strength of their application and the passion displayed for their chosen field.
In order to have a shot at winning the MCM Scholarship, applicants are encouraged to describe their current involvement in their creative field, list their long-term career goals, explain how winning the MCM Scholarship will help them achieve those goals, and share any relevant portfolio work.
MCM Comic Con is Europe’s largest geek and pop-culture event, while EGX is the UK’s leading video game convention. MCM Comic Con London and EGX will take place at ExCeL London from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October, marking the first time both events are under one roof.
Learn more about the MCM Scholarship and apply HERE.
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About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the ExCeL London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
For more information visit: mcmcomiccon.com
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About EGX
EGX is the UK’s largest video games consumer, trade and careers event. Produced by ReedPop, EGX features the latest games on both PC and console, stage presentations by well-known games designers and the opportunity to chat with developers on the show floor. Featuring the biggest collection of indie games anywhere in the UK, esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, gaming talent and content creators, the Leftfield Collection, tabletop games, the Career Fair and more, EGX is a huge 3-day celebration of gaming.
For more information visit: egx.net
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
