Panels and Events
We have a fun-filled weekend of panels and events planned for this FoF – while we are still finalising our schedule please take a peek at some of the fun things we have in store!
Special Guest Panel: Digtal Ember’s Guide to VTubing
Hosted by:
Digital Ember
Digital Ember’s panel delves into the world of VTubing – how to focus on stream etiquette, keep chat engaged with your stream and also what to do when things go wrong (Which surprisingly, happens a lot!)
Special Guest Panel: Sew-Along with Sewpoke!
Hosted by:
Sewpoke
Our Special Guest Sewpoke will be performing a demonstration on what goes into making a plushie!
Special Guest Panel: Morgane Skye
Hosted by:
Morgane Skye
Join Morgane Skye as she talks about how My Little Pony has inspired her artwork.
Opening Ceremony
Our warm welcome to you to start a weekend of pony fun! Featuring our Opening Animation and information to get the most out of the event!
Charity Auction
Once again we will be asking you to donate your wares and spend your bits to raise money for a fantastic charity!
This years charity is Sophie’s Legacy
Cosplay Contest
Strut your stuff and show off your creative flair in our cosplay contest! All skill levels are welcome and you can cosplay any character too – from Princess Celestia to Spiderman, all cosplays are welcome!
Vendor Hall
Visit our vendor hall for a wide range of original artwork, plushies and merchandise!
Rainbow Rosettes
At Festival of Friendship, we understand that conventions can be overwhelming. Introducing Rainbow Rosettes: safe spaces for relaxing conversations and games. Join us to ease into the convention experience, make friends and have fun.
Games Room
For a bit of competitive fun why nor visit our Games Room – with a variety of consoles available for Free Play throughout the weekend and a few Events taking place as well!
Fishie’s Family Fortunes!
Hosted by:
Fishie Wishes
It’s back! And this time we have an actual buzzer!
A Pony twist on the classic game show, join Fishie as we find out what the “survey says” about various MLP Trivia questions
My Little Karaoke
Fire up your microphone – the Karaoke room is back for another year! Filled with canon songs and a host of fan favourites, sing a solo or grab some friends to perform your favourite pony songs!
Silverwind’s Pony Quiz
Hosted by:
Silverwind
It wouldn’t be FoF without one of Silverwind’s quizzes! Grab a teammate (or two!) and prepare yourselves for another of their deceptively difficult quizzes!
MLP Music Bingo
Hosted by:
Fishie Wishes
B-I-N-G-O! This fun game is a musical version of the classic game of bingo where you need to match songs from the series to fill out your card and win the game!
Please note: This game requires use of an external app called Crafty Quiz
Crafty Quiz on Google Play Store / App Store
DJs and Live Music
Join us for an evening of rocking beats and chill vibes with Fandom DJs and live music. Dance, sing, and celebrate the magic of friendship in a night you won’t forget!
Closing Ceremony
The Final Event – we say our goodbyes and wrap up another fantastic year of FoF!
Panels and Games
Opening Animation: Behind the Scenes
Hosted by:
Fishie Wishes
Our Opening Animation is back for another year and this time, Fishie has collaborated with several other artists to bring a Multi Animator Project to the main stage! Join her as she shows some behind the scenes WIPs and discussion about how a project like this gets made!
Conventions and the MLP Fandom
Hosted by:
Dr Pony
Dr Pony is back with another of his fantastic lectures about the fandom – this time focusing on the importance of in-person events to the MLP fan community.
Con 101: Neurodivergent Edition
Hosted by:
EchoBeam
A fun and informative panel explaining how to enjoy a convention as a Neurodivergent individual!
As Yet: Untitled
Hosted by:
Patrick Rowberry
Join Patrick and a few other faces of the fandom as they discuss what happens behind the scenes organising conventions and events – from total disasters to light-hearted anecdotes this panel gives a glance into what can happen!
The MLP Music and Episode Tier List
Hosted by:
Lightning Pitch & Little Owl
After a successful run at last year’s FoF, join Lightning Pitch & Little Owl as they go over more songs to rank into a tier list. Hmmm how about we add some episodes in to this! That’s right! Episodes and songs!!! Come on down and join us!!! Ever everyone opinions matters so please respect everyone’s. Let’s get to ranking!
What My Little Pony Fans can learn from Doctor Who
Hosted by:
Reskell
As we inhabit a post-friendship is magic world, and move into new generations of My Little Pony. With new actors, new characters, new worlds and new creatives. As well as moving into an uncertain future of our beloved franchise where it may be ‘off the air’. What can the My Little Pony fandom learn from Doctor Who, the universes longest running science fiction program? Join Reskell as they discuss the history of the Dr Who fandom and what My Little Pony fans can learn from it!
Don’t Dub A Cartoon Horse With Your Mouth – Improv!
Hosted by:
Kieran F-B
Two people from the audience get chosen at a time to provide their own dubs to clips featuring animated horses!
Train Pone:
Q&A
Hosted by:
Zenfox
Do you like trains?
Zen is our resident travel expert and has a reputation for helping folks with their rail related queries (which comes in handy when planning con travel!) They will be on board to answer your rail travel queries: anything from why they help conventions out, how to travel for cons, meet and trips out to favourite trains and even non rail questions like their favourite pony, show or cake!
You Can Animate!
Hosted by:
PiratPeter
An animation tutorial and workshop for all those who want to learn how to make their own animated cartoons! Zero experience necessary. You don’t even have to be able to draw too good- we’re just going to throw shapes around on a screen using FREE software, and hopefully a moving pony will come out of it. PiratPeter is an animator with decades of animation experience who is keen to share the basics with you!
Retro Games Console Demo
Hosted by:
ComradeSparkle & Spyro7hedragon
Have you ever seen a 3DO? a CD-I? or even a Gizmondo?
No, we aren’t just making words up! These are some of the rarer and more elusive Retro Gaming Consoles that ComradeSparkle and Spyro7hedragon will be showing in dedicated sessions in our Games Room!
The Bad OC Game
Hosted by:
Patrick Rowberry
The bad OC contest is back, create and show case your bad OC’s with horrible backstories: from red and black edgelords, corporate brands, AI ponies. This light hearted panel is for all creatives as one OC is voted worst OC of the batch!
Friendship Games
Hosted by:
Libraise
A bunch of silly games with a vague pony theme which may or may not include Unicorn Ring Toss, competitive plushie stacking, modern art, and throwing a beachball at people in the name of friendship.