Ara City Radio

Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror are converging once again as LuxCon opens its doors this weekend in Luxembourg. Long-time organiser of the event Gérard shared his excitement and a sneak peek at what attendees can expect from this beloved pop culture celebration. LuxCon, now in its 12th official year, has grown from a passion project into a major annual event. For Gérard, the convention is all about bringing together people to celebrate and share their fandoms. He compares fandom apparel to sports shirts, as a visible badge of shared identity. Whether it’s Star Trek, Star Wars, or Babylon 5, everyone has a place. This year’s convention boasts a packed program: roundtable discussions, board games, an artist alley, and literary presentations. Notable guests include award-winning author and illustrator Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher), podcast creators Alyssa Stewart and Margaret Canner from The Magnus Archives, and RPG designer Jason Durall of Call of Cthulhu and Dune fame. Cosplay remains a maj