Tasmanian Pop-culture Society

Event Calendar

⤷ Geek Markets fall on a Saturday.
⤷ Conventions often cover Saturday-Sunday with lead up events on the prior Friday.⤷ All upcoming events are highlighted on our Facebook page!

Event List

A complete list of all TasPop-run events.

Vaulted Events

Vaulted events are effectively in retirement, often being run by those who have left TasPop.
These events are open to being reborn if there is increased interest and willing organisers.

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Sell At TasPop Events

We're always excited to welcome new vendors to our roster! Vendors can apply for events such as Geek Markets and big events such as TasPop North, South & TasFaire.Our events focus on creative, unique and quality offerings. In protection of our artistic community we have a strong no-AI policy and take measures against bootleg and dropshipped items.

• Vendor Application Form - Geek Market 2025

Please ensure the photos you provide are an Instagram-friendly aspect ratio/resolution: 1080x1350px (4:5 aspect ratio), portrait orientation.You can expect a response approx. 3 weeks prior to the scheduled market date.If you have a particular query related to vending feel free to reach out via email too: vendors@taspop.org.au

TasPop Vendor Terms and Conditions

Upon Payment of the rendered invoice, All Vendors, Exhibitors or members of the public Tabelling at a TasPop event will be held to the below Terms & Conditions, Violation of the Below terms and conditions may affect future applications, restrict and/or ban a Vendor or Exhibitor from entering future Markets, Festivals & Events including but not limited to Geek Markets, TasPop South, TasPop North & TasFaire.Violations deemed fixable at the TasPop committee’s discretion may be brought forward in writing to the Vendor or Exhibitor in an attempt to reconcile the issue, however in serious circumstances at the TasPop Committees discretion the vendor may be Blacklisted and recorded within the Committee.TasPop may disclose Ban reports and/or Blacklists to any legal entities where required, or other Conventions, Festivals or events in collaboration with TasPop.Agreement to the below during the application process does not Guarantee tables at an event.
Vendor or Exhibitor is defined by any Business, hobbyist, society, company or member of the public that purchases a table at a TasPop event, regardless of the products, services or purposes of their attendance.

Behavior & Invoicing

1. Successful Vendors will be sent an invoice to the email provided, Payment of this invoice will serve as an agreement of these terms and conditions, a copy of the Terms and conditions will be linked to the invoice.

1a. A date of payment will be supplied as per the acceptance email. Payment of at least 50% needs to be made by this date, The remaining balance will need to be paid prior to set up on the day unless other agreements have been made with the Vendors co-ord or the TasPop Exec

2. Any cancellations made within 7 days will be ineligible for a Refund. Exceptions may be made for extreme circumstances, at TasPop’s discretion.

3. All Vendors are to act in the interest of TasPop and their events and therefore take no action that will detract from or draw attendees away from the venue.

3a. Photography of a vendor's own table/s is permitted, however if other vendors, committee, volunteers or attendees are in frame and identifiable, permission must be obtained before publishing the photo to social media and/or other online websites.

3b. Video/audio recording and/or live streaming by a vendor is only permitted if a vendor has obtained written permission from TasPop via email prior to an event. If permission is obtained, the following clauses apply:

i. Vendors can only video/audio record and/or live stream their own table/s. The recording of other areas within an event venue is prohibited. This includes walkways near the vendor's table/s where attendees would be passing through.

ii. If a vendor is recording their own table/s, clear signage needs to be on display at their table/s stating that the vendor is recording. This sign must be clearly visible, have 25mm text at the minimum and have readable font colours (e.g. black text on white paper).

iii. If other vendors, committee, volunteers or attendees are within frame, they should not be recorded without their verbal or written permission. If permission is denied, the recording device must be either turned off or pointed in a direction in
which they cannot be seen and/or heard.

4. Tables will be allocated in the order that they are sold, while TasPop will attempt to accommodate all Vendors we are unable to guarantee any specific space or layout required, Vendors who have Medical requirements, or Disabilities will be prioritised where possible.

Products & Vendors

1. Any items being sold by a Vendor that have been tampered with (i.e. special/hologram cards removed from TCG packs, only 2 figures from a 3 figure set, or pre opened blind-boxes) MUST be made clear to potential buyers before the purchase is finalised.

2. Items or artworks considered to be explicit or containing ‘Not Safe For Work’ (NSFW) content including nudity, sexual content, and/or excessive gore/violence, may be sold at TasPop Events. However, these items cannot be publicly displayed during the Market. These items must be kept in a closed container or display book out of plain view of general attendees until requested by a potential buyer for view.

2a. Mild NSFW content may be displayed with appropriate censoring, this includes all gendered nipples/genitalia, any items deemed too explicit for sale must be taken down at the request of TasPop committee.

2b. Signage advertising NSFW products can be erected within a Vendors space, and cannot itself contain descriptive/images considered NSFW.

2c. At all events (unless specified to be 18+) Carding of buyers before purchases are the responsibility of Vendors, and TasPop will not be held accountable for sale of this content to underage buyers.

3. All Vendors must ensure that their displays do not obstruct the flow of traffic around or through their table, Displays must be removed or relocated upon request by TasPop or the venue staff. Equipment such as display boards or clothing racks may be brought in by the Vendor but are restricted to the purchased space.

3a. Additional equipment, tables, clothing racks etc must not extend into the space behind or between tables that could impact the accessibility of vendors around them, even with permission of the other vendor as this equipment could become a hazard in case of an emergency.

3b. Vendors are to not encourage General attendees to enter the space behind Vendor tables, as stock/product boxes, personal items, cash boxes etc belonging to Vendors could become at risk of theft, injury or become damaged.
In the instance a Vendor offers services that would require ‘seating’ space for a client/attendee we ask that you let us know in advance so appropriate measures are taken.

4. The display and sale of any Prohibited and/or Restricted material must comply with the relevant Tasmanian legislation, and in extreme circumstances Authorities may be contacted The following items are not permitted within the venue for either display or sale purposes:

4a. As per Australian law TasPop does not condone or allow the sale of Provocative or NSFW work of characters deemed below the age of 18 regardless of the 'Canon' Age (Ex; Characters who appear under 18 years old but are considered 100+ years old in their Lore) This is including but not limited to ‘Loli’ material.

4b. Bootleg items or material violating copyright laws is not permitted
(Fan Art* is allowed at TasPop events, see below for TasPop’s definition).

4c. Items deemed weapons under Tasmanian legislation.

4d. Substances and Devices illegal under either Tasmanian or Commonwealth legislation.

4e. Food or beverages of any kind, unless pre approved by TasPop, Any Vendors selling Food or Beverages need to supply the appropriate licenses in advance.

4f. AI Generated ‘art’ or products in any form.

4g. Drop shipped products, or items sourced from 3rd party suppliers without artwork or design supplied by the seller.

i. e.g Selling Pins bought in bulk from sites like Temu is not permitted.

ii. Pins designed by the Vendor and purchased from an overseas manufacturer is permitted.

5. Any Exhibitor in possession of the above (4a-g) items may be asked to have them removed from the table or the premises.

6. In serious occurrences, TasPop reserves the right to have the exhibitor ejected from the venue and banned from future TasPop events. Any Vendor found selling the above (4a-g) items may be blacklisted from Markets & Festivals.

7. Vendors Failing to supply Product photos/Misrepresenting the items they sell in order to secure a spot at a TasPop may be refused entry to the venue or asked to leave and blacklisted from future events.

7a. This includes using photos taken from the internet, Images that have been edited, blurred or photos taken from a distance in order to hide products may also be considered as Misrepresenting in an application.

8. Vendors ejected or removed by TasPop staff, security or law enforcement from any venue due to violating the above agreements will not be issued a refund.

*Fan Art is defined by TasPop as the following:

Fan art refers to a creation by an artist with inspiration from the official original content, but is not claiming to be officially endorsed by the rights holder or could be mistaken for the original content, (The product depicted in the Artists own personal style)TasPop does not allow the use of licensed logos or other trademarked materials in these creations, including in packaging materials.
Recolouring, Photobashing, partial usage, tracing, editing or AI editing of official art, photos, products, screenshots/screen recordings or stills is not considered Fan Art and cannot be sold at TasPop Events.Any items created via social media the trends referred to as a ‘Redraws’ is permitted but must be disclosed to potential buyers.Vendors found to be selling traced, Stolen, AI generated art or any art violating the above requirements may not be accepted into future events without warning.

Setup & Safety

1. A forklift and/or palette jack will not be available.

2. Any damage caused by the Vendor or their Staff/Helpers, or by items affixed to the venue doors, glass, floors, or walls that will create a removal, cleaning and/or resurfacing cost will be charged to the Vendor.

3. All portable equipment, appliances, chargers, or lighting used at the venue (i.e. anything that is plugged in to the venue power supply) must be tested and tagged in accordance with state Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Australian Standard 3760-2000. All power extension leads and power boards must also hold current tagging.

3a. The use of double adaptors is prohibited.

3b. TasPop will not have a Test & Tagger for this event & arrangements must be made with your nominated electrician.

3c. TasPop cannot guarantee access to a powerpoint at any Venue, if a power outlet is required for your setup please let us know in advance.

To the maximum extent permitted, TasPop does not accept (and will not have) any liability to the Exhibitor for costs, losses or damages which might be suffered by the Vendor or by any other person through participation in the Market and hereby releases TasPop from and against all claims, demands, actions, damages, costs, charges and expenses or other liabilities whatsoever that may be made, brought against, suffered, sustained or incurred by the Vendor arising out of or in connection with the Vendors' participation in the Market in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

Please note that this instance of the Vendor Terms and Conditions is for visibility only and that Applicants should read the linked Terms and Conditions when applying to a TasPop Event.

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Supporting TasPop

As a non-for-profit, TasPop's events are enhanced by our wonderful sponsors.Our next large event is TasFaire 2026 if you're interested in working with us and supporting the Tassie community contact us via email here: sponsors@taspop.org.au. We are happy to supply advertising space and other tailored benefits depending on the level and type of sponsorship being offered.Thanks for your interest and for your support!

Past Sponsors

Our thanks to these past sponsors for getting TasPop to where it is today! ❤︎

Feedback

The two forms below are anonymous (with an option to leave contact info if you would like a response).
Your message will be viewed by TasPop board members who endevour to respond in a timely fashion where requested.

• Geek Market feedback form

Jump in our inbox

Have another thought, suggestion or question? Fill out the form below or join the TasPop Discord and throw it in #suggestions-questions.
Your message will be viewed by TasPop board members who endevour to respond in a timely fashion where requested.

Thank you for taking time to share your feedback with us, we're honored you want to help make TasPop better.

Join TasPop or Volunteer !

TasPop is run entirely by dedicated volunteers in a wide variety of roles from organizers and logistics to artists/designers and AV equipment wranglers to general manpower on event days! One such volunteer is me, writing this webpage right now :] We are spread all across the state, so no matter where you are based there will be a way to contribute to TasPop.TasPop stands for community and inclusivity. We are committed to creating friendly, fun and open spaces both IRL and online that community can feel safe in sharing their passion for anything pop culture! If this aligns with you and you're interested in lending a hand, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits for Joining / Volunteering

For both Volunteers and Team Members ˎˊ˗
⤷ Input on events.
⤷ Free access to events if contributing to them.
⤷ Mandated breaks during events.
⤷ Other tokens of appreciation like organised food/drinks on event days where possible.
⤷ Discord Server role and mention onsite.
⤷ Our immense gratitde.