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SURPRISE Passes!

As though Amaranth couldn’t have enough new things in trail this year, we have another surprise up our sleeves! Purposely left as late as we could, we’re announcing this only now, to make the surprise that much more… SURPRISING!

So what is the surprise?

Amaranth will have Ten Special Amaranth Passes available for purchase on the night. That’s right. Just rock up to the Ball on Thursday, fill out a form, hand over some money, and you’re in! But what’s so special about the passes?

Each Special Amaranth Pass holder will:
-  be seated in close proximity to both our bands, as well as press. Getting “in” the circle will be made easier for you!
-  allowed special early entry to the event; and watch the amazing chaos that is the 30 minutes before registration opening.
-  receive a small surprise gift.
-  be able to feel super special awesome for holding only one of ten passes.

These are the ONLY passes that may be purchased on the night.

If you’re interested in purchasing one of these ten Special Amaranth Passes, rock up to San Remo Ballroom, 356 Nicholson Street, North Carlton at 6.00pm. Once these passes are sold out we cannot accept any more registrations and any extra people will be turned away. Dietary requirements for Special Amaranth Passes cannot be arranged.

The Special Amaranth Pass will be trialled at a price of $75 for 2009.

We look forward to seeing ten very special Amaranth people at Amaranth 2009! ;D

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Tomodachi Sushi-Train - Now With Prizes!

Amaranth is proud to announce that we are offering prizes in conjunction with the Tomodachi Sushi breakfast which is being held the morning after Amaranth. In order for the event to run we need to be able to guarantee that we will have at least a decent array of guests, so now is the time to sign up if you’re interested. The exact prizes are currently being held in an airtight safe in the bottom of an ocean at a mystery location so that noone will know what it is until on the day. Mwahahahahaha!!!!

For those of you not attending Amaranth fear not. Everyone is welcome to attend, however there is mearly a $10 reduction in the registration fee for all Amaranth attendees. To compensate for this though you have the option for MORE PRIZES! Register before Tuesday the 18th and pay for your ticket to enter into the draw to win one of two free Amaranth passes. Note: This does not entitle you to your ten dollars back >_<

The date that we need the lion share of our registrations to be in is Tuesday to guarantee the event will run, so if you are planning on coming please register by then. If the registrations are not enough unfortunately a bomb conveniently placed on the safe with all the prizes will explode sending them to oblivion…so no event = no prizes! However should such a case occur all registrations will be entitled to a full refund. We are confident this should not happen, but we need your support to make it happen so register at the following link to grant you entry to a wonderful event and good chances at some wonderful prizes:

http://www.tomodachi.com.au/amaran…

Please Note: The Amaranth passes are non-refundable and due to short notice cannot be altered to adhere to any dietary or other requirements. You will be notified of your victory on the Wednesday. If you cannot attend it is possible for you to transfer your pass to another however you must let the registration coordinator know in advance who is taking your place. To be allowed in your must arrive at the event on the day with ID as well as all applicable registration forms filled out.

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Amaranth Performances

We are incredibly blessed and very pleased to present two performers at the Amaranth Anime Ball 2009, for your listening pleasure. On the night of the ball you will be treated to a feast of live music, regardless of whether you prefer classical or popular.

One of the performers will be an instrumental quartet, with the group name the Trifource Quartet. here's what they have to say about themselves:

"Hailing from the Principality of Zeon, the Trifource Quartet comprised of classically-trained musicians has arrived at Amaranth to play some Anime/Video Game-derived instrumental music. Expect favourites such as Phoenix Wright, Pokemon, and perhaps even some more “alternative” choices as you eat away at your dinner…"

Sounding good so far? There's more! We also have a band called Rhythm Speaks playing! Here's what they sent us about themselves:

"Rhythm Speaks first formed in 2007 and have performed at several functions, but settled finally in 2008 with a new name and set band members. We are ready to move forward with our music, and the band name captures our belief that our music produces a feeling which we hope will get through to others and beyond. The bands members are Dexter on lead guitar, Jake on drums, Kirk on bass guitar, Michael on rhythm guitar and new vocalist Miki. Each member's unique sense of music adds to the feel and sound of Rhythm Speak; from Dexter's charged melodies, to Kirk's catchy basslines, to Jake's powerful drum beats, Mike's metal and hardcore influences and Miki's talented multi-lingual vocals, you can be sure that you will be engaging with some very unique sounds. Now with Amaranth in our sights, we have the chance to show everyone our passion for anime and Japanese pop culture through songs that have influenced the way we play our music."

Excited yet? If you aren't already, you will be when you finally hear them on the night of the Amaranth Anime Ball 2009! (If you haven't registered yet, then hurry!)
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Amaranth Trivia Competition

Trivia makes a return to the events line up! Attendees of the Amaranth Anime Ball in 2007 may remember the trivia event held that year, and those who then also attended in 2008 may have noted its absence. The reasons for this were various, but the point is that it's back in 2009 with plenty of improvements.

Think you know anime? What about Japanese Culture? How much do you know about Amaranth 2009? If you find fascination in hopping from one Wikipedia page to the next, this could be the event for you. Indulge your brain with seemingly useless knowledge, and study about Amaranth via our website. There will be three rounds of trivia this year on the night of the ball, and you will be required to complete the quizzes in the your table groups. This event is as much an excuse for us to give you prizes, as it is a way for you to get to know the people on your table. (Don't hide away, shy people! Your team needs you too!)

However, don't think that you'll have to wait at your table anxiously all night, guarding your quiz sheets. You will be alerted when a new sheet of questions is sent out at the beginning of each round, and there will be a box in which you can deposit your finished quiz. The box will be emptied for correction at pre-appointed times, so make sure that you submit your quizzes before those times! The scores from each round will be added up and a prize awarded to the table with the highest score. If there is a draw, a sudden death battle of wits shall ensue! So start studying, and look forward to the challenge!
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Amaranth Dance Competition

So you think you can dance? Well it doesn't matter if you think you can't, you'll still have a chance at winning a prize in the Amaranth Anime Ball 2009 Dance Competition. Once again, the not-so-secret event will be secretly judged. We'll have plenty of eyes out watching this year's dancers, so just be yourself and enjoy dancing. The titles (and medals) up for grabs this year are Best Dancer, Most Enthusiastic Dancer, and Best Couple. There will be two medals awarded for Best Couple, one for each person in the couple.
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Registration Extension; possible discounts

Amaranth registration has been extended until Wednesday 12th of August. There are NO exceptions to this.

Syndicates with numbers over 20 may be eligible for a discount. If you are part of an Anime club, you are encouraged to attempt the formation of an Amaranth syndicate.

People registering after Wednesday 5th cannot be guaranteed that their invitation will be sent out timely.

Any questions should be sent to amaranth.ball@manifest.org.au for more prompt replies.
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Last Minute Decisions? Good News!

Indecisive? Disorganised? Poor? Out of the loop?

Did you miss the last date for registration to the Amaranth Anime Ball 2009?

Never fear! Amaranth registration has been extended until Wednesday 5th of August to cater especially for you!

Made a last minute decision and thought it was too late?
Well now you have 5 more days to get that registration in.
Had the intentions to go, but kept putting it off?
Well now you have 4 more days to put off, and one last chance at getting your registration in!
Intended to use that paycheck to pay for Amaranth but saw something shiny and spent all your money?
Let's hope your paycheck comes in early in the week and you have another chance to pay for Amaranth, by the 5th of August.
Didn't see the posters or hear about Amaranth until it was too late?
Well luck's on your side. Send your registration in now and we'll still accept it up until Wednesday 5th.

We hope those of you who fall into these categories or similar enjoy this little extension, and we hope to see you all there!
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Let's Break Australian History!

Amaranth cordially invites everyone to an Australian first: a sushi train breakfast. Yes, that’s right, you’re invited, even if you aren’t coming to the Amaranth Anime Ball!

Be a part of Australian food history, as Amaranth and Tomodachi host the first breakfast sushi train in Australian history. Tomodachi, is one of Amaranth’s sponsors, and has offered to host this as an Amaranth after-party with an interesting twist. For attendees who continually think “There should be something more!”, this could be a solution to your seemingly insatiable Amaranth hunger!

There will be a one-off entry fee for the breakfast party. Once you’re in, that’s it! The food will be placed on the sushi train, and you can take as much of whatever you like. Beverages such as Asian tea, coffee, and soft drinks will be also provided, and the event will run from 8.30am to 10.30am, Friday the 21st of August. Mingle with new friends you may have met at the Amaranth Anime Ball 2009, or make some more from the masses who are going to Manifest 2009. You can also finally have a chance to talk to the Amaranth committee members, at a time when we aren’t madly scrambling around!

We are currently still refining some details of payment methods, but we can announce that the price will be $19.50 for Amaranth invitation holders, and $29.50 for everyone else. Payments will be due before the 18th of August, so think about whether or not you’d like to come, quickly! We also have limited places don’t leave it to last minute!

There is no age-limit for this event, so everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends, club, posse, whatever!

Keep tuned in for more information, and feel free to e-mail us at amaranth.ball@manifest.org.au!

We hope that you are as excited about this as we are. A very big thank you to Tomodachi for proposing the idea and for hosting the event! Tomodachi: Famous for Sushi!

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PANIC!

If you haven't gotten your Amaranth registration in yet, now's the time to panic! There are 6 days left to register for the Am aranth Anime Ball. Registration will be closing on the 31st of July, so if you haven't already registered then please hurry. Unlike Manifest, Amaranth does not accept registration at the door on the night, so registering by this Friday is the ONLY way to attend Amaranth 2009.

Please use our online registration if possible, because it is the quickest and most efficient way of registering. Postal mail can take a long time to get to its destination - especially if it's from interstate, or it gets lost along the way! There are also more payment options available through online registration, such as credit card, paypal, and bank transfer. Of course, money order and check are also available as payment options, but they will need to be sent via postal mail.

If you are submitting syndicate registration (which is not possible through online registration), then please send in your syndicate's registration forms and payment as soon as possible! As long as the mail is postmarked 31st of July or earlier, we will accept it. Having said that though, please don't leave it until the last day, as that creates utter chaos for our registration coordinator!

To register, please visit our website by clicking here. All documents for registration (including a link to the online registration) can be accessed via our home page. We sincerely hope to see you at this year's fabulously exciting Amaranth Anime Ball.

And just as a personal note, Amaranth 2009 is looking to be heaps better than 2010, so you really don't want to miss out! With new events, and heaps of prizes up for grabs, it'd be a real shame to miss out! Please register as soon as possible!