Schedule
Saturday Events
Opening Ceremony
Saturday 10:30 – 12:00 – Mane Stage
Whodunnit? Or what even happened for that matter? Find out first hoof at this captivating episode of PonyCon Holland “A series of mysterious events”.
VA Panel – with AJ Bridel and Nicole Oliver
Saturday 12:00 – 13:30 – Mane Stage
The voices of Pipp Petals and Princess Celestia will come together in this panel to tell you about their career as voice actors! With such a variety of experience they will be able to give you lots of tips on becoming better at voice acting yourself and answer all the questions you always wanted to ask!
Cosplay Contest
Saturday 14:00 – 15:30 – Mane Stage
Law and order remain a detectives focus. However everyone can appreciate this cosplay contest. A captivating blend of creativity and fandom, this contest invites participants to immerse themselves in the roles of their beloved characters. Come one, come all!
Dutch Fun Panel
Saturday 16:00 – 17:30 – Mane Stage
As a detective it is very important to immerse yourself into the culture. The Dutch Fun Panel will teach you many important traditions and habits. Our wonderful Guests of Honour will be our guinea pigs. Firstly, we have made a selection of Dutch delicacies which they can taste. Then they will try to guess what some Dutch sayings mean, which we translated into English for them. And at last, we will show them some very fun Dutch games.
Festival Night
Saturday 20:00 – Sunday 02:00 – Mane Stage
Party until you can barely feel your legs. If you’ve been at PonyCon Holland before, you know the drill. Incredible, extroardinary! Come see the amazing MC-Arch, followed by Sam Quak Brony. Newcomers this year are Velvet R. Wings together with Mane in Green. Don’t miss the metal vibes of Blackened Blue, followed by none other than PrinceWhateverer. Iggie BlackIceMusic (not Lice) will blow up the roof afterwards. Last but definately not least, the night will conclude with our very own DJ Sleepy Pony! You don’t wanna miss a second of this!
Costume Care – By Olivier
Saturday 12:00 – 13:00 – Workshop Room
You are absolutely proud of your costume, finally finished after hours of work, airbrushed detailing, expensive fabric, LEDs, the whole deal. And your outside photoshoot resulted in a muddy mess. The basics of cleaning and caring for your costume can be scary, this is why in this panel I’ll be going from head to toe on all types of costumes and props I can think of (and you remind me of) and how to clean and store said items.
Plushie Workshop – By MePlushYou
Saturday 13:30 – 15:30 – Workshop Room
Want to sew your own plush Stroopwafel? Come join the Stroopwafel sewing workshop! Plush maker Meplushyou (Marlou) will be giving you some handy tips and tricks on (plush) sewing, before you get into sewing your own tasty Dutch treat. All info and materials will be provided.
This workshop required pre-registration and has sadly been fully booked.
Signing Session – Nicole Oliver, AJ Bridel & G.M. Berrow
Saturday 14:00 – 15:15 – Fun Room
Get ‘yer autographs here! Pictures are extra of course! What, do you think this circus works for free? Get your autographs from all of our Guests of Honour.
Get vouchers at the signing session itself.
Prices:
Nicole Oliver
Signature €25
Photo: €25
Photo + Signature: €40
MP3: €54
AJ Bridel
Signature: €20
Photo: €20
Photo + Signature: €30
G.M. Berrow
Signature: €20
Photo: €20
Photo + Signature: €30
Quite Interesting Quiz – by Jerros
Saturday 13:00 – 14:00 – Panel Room
Join us for an engaging and entertaining journey into the G4 lore that you might’ve missed out on! In this interactive and light-hearted quiz format, we’ll traverse the extended canon lore from the G4 world introduced by the comics, design and movie books and more. But don’t worry, it’s not about getting the answers right; it’s about exploring all kinds of fun-facts and stories introduced to the world from outside the TV- show!
Crackpot Theories – by Fiaura the Tankgirl
Saturday 14:15 – 15:45 – Panel Room
Ever wonder about theories that didn’t make it? Pieces of science panels that were too out there, lacked more than slivers of evidence or were just plain too off the wall to present? Come on in, Fiaura’s got the mad scientist perspective for you.
Viking ponies – by Flitterkriz
Saturday 16:00 – 17:30 – Panel Room
The Pillars of Equestria introduced a lot of new history to the world of Friendship is Magic. Join Flitterkriz as she takes a look at how Viking and Celtic culture is represented within Rockhoof and the mighty Helm’s village.
Haunted House – by Yaijah
Saturday 18:30 – 21:00 – Workshop Room
Blind folded, you must find your way through the Haunted House. On your way you might encounter dangers, scary sounds and much more. Maybe even a clue for the mystery. It’s time to get spooky!
Special Carnival extravaganza – by Director
Saturday 18:30 – 21:00 – Panel Room
Win prizes, experience mysteries. Step right up and prove your worth. We’ve got games a plenty. Too bad you missed, one more try ought to do it! We’ve got String Pulling, Duck angling and knocking over Cans. NO REFUNDS!
Sunday Events
Script to Screen – by G.M. Berrow
Sunday 10:15 – 11:45 – Mane Stage
Join G.M. Berrow in her panel, “Script to Screen.” Discover the magic behind My Little Pony as she takes you from script to screen, sharing insights and showcasing the transformation process for G4 and G5 episodes and movies. Engage in a lively Q&A session with the talented writer. Don’t miss this chance to peek behind the scenes of Equestria!
Musicians panel – by the musical talent
Sunday 12:00 – 13:30 – Mane Stage
Its a mystery. How can folks go from dreaming up a musical idea to performing on a live stage in front of lots of fans? Find out today, as some of our musical talent lift the veil. Maybe a secret special guest will join. Come to the panel to find out!
Charity Auction
Sunday 14:30 – 16:30 – Mane Stage
Unraveling Hope: A Detective’s Pursuit of Childhood Magic
Picture a young life abruptly reshaped by a powerful shock, a trauma too big for its tender years. Lingering sadness casting its shadow on a child’s every day. Concerned parents, burdened by worries. Children navigating emotional agony. Unlike physically unwell children, the scars of trauma often remain unseen, complicating the fabric of daily existence.
In the midst of this, the Dream4Kids FoundationDream4Kids Foundation emerges as a guiding light. Tailoring bespoke Dream Days, where a child’s most cherished dreams materialize into reality.
Months and even years after the Dream Day, the caretakers and aid organizations bear witness to its profound impact. The echoes of a Dream Day resonate far beyond the confines of a single day. It ignites a spark of optimism in these children, offering them a new lens through which to glimpse their future. They grasp the notion that their dreams can indeed be realized. Through these efforts, we restore a sense of anticipation for the future in children scarred by trauma.
Their loftiest aspiration is to craft a unique Dream Day for every child aged 6 to 12 who carries the weight of trauma. This aspiration drives us, propelling us to etch a significant mark on their lives, and rekindling their belief in what lies ahead.
And we are going to help them by Auctioning off the items you donate. All proceeds of the auction will go to dream for kids to help them organise these dream days! So be sure to have a lot of bits to bid with you!
Honses and Simplicity – by Julunis
Sunday 10:15 – 11:45 – Workshop Room
Let’s talk simplicity today! Join Julunis14, creator of My Little Honses series, and let’s find out why simple stuff makes us laugh and gets so popular! Besides some theory stuff and watching prime examples like Sarah Scribbles, Foxes in Love, MLP in a nutshell and Honses, you’ll be able to get into Jul’s mind to see how Honses came to be and participate in a contest AND live drawing of the comics! And maybe even more, who knows, Jul certainly doesn’t… honse…
Tails of Equestria workshop – by Victorymon
Sunday 12:15 – 13:45 – Workshop Room
Hey you! Yes you! Come here. Can you feel it? There is mystery in the air. And you look like the mane character to solve it! Join the Tails of Equestria (ToE) panel to be part of *gasp* A Detective Story! The collective flock mind has to find out the where, the why and the who. Because sometimes, some crimes…
Signing Session – AJ Bridel & G.M. Berrow
Sunday 14:00 – 15:15 – Fun Room
Did you miss your chance to get the ink on object of your desire? You have a second chance to let G.M. Berrow and/or AJ Bridel sign your earthly possessions.
Get vouchers at the signing session itself.
Prices:
AJ Bridel
Signature: €20
Photo: €20
Photo + Signature: €30
G.M. Berrow
Signature: €20
Photo: €20
Photo + Signature: €30
World of Pony Plushies – by Hypnohooves
Sunday 10:15 – 11:15 – Panel Room
Take a journey through the world of pony plushies. We’ll explore why bronies love plushies so much, where they come from and how to collect them. There will also be some tips and tricks for if you want to order a custom plushie. Because in the end we all like our plushies, don’t we?
Derpibooru Metadata – by Chase
Sunday 11:30 – 12:30 – Panel Room
Over 10 years of history are found on the fandoms biggest image sharing platform. Join Chase on a journey to explore the data underbelly of Derpibooru. Discover the weird oddities and knowledge hidden in plain sight, and learn about new ways to bring your computer to its processing limits.
MLP Comics – By DocAnubis
Sunday 12:45 – 13:45 – Panel Room
The MLP Comics are an often overlooked treasure trove of amazing stories, lore and character. Join me and embark on a journey through pony lore you’ve never heard of across generations 4 and 5. And who knows, you might find a new favourite character, new favourite story, or even inspiration to read those books yourself.
Closing Ceremony
Sunday 17:00 – Sunday 18:00 – Mane Stage
One last hour till it’s time to say goodbye to this year’s PonyCon Holland. The Mystery witnessed during the Opening Ceremony will unravel, and we will probably have some things to say before we send you off on your merry way.
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