What is Taylor-Con and Is Taylor Swift Involved?
Swifties unite! Not only is the Eras Tour resuming this year, but a convention with Taylor Swift-themed events is also happening. The two-day gathering—which the Grammy winner is not affiliated with—was originally titled "Taylor-Con," but is now being billed as the "Celebration and Dance Party." Explaining the name change, the event page noted that "about a month after we got the ball rolling, the name TAYLOR-CON was trademarked by Taylor's team," adding, "That was both VERY exciting for us (we hope she has an official TAYLOR-CON planned, because then we can ALL go to it!) and also very concerning here."
While it's no longer dubbed Taylor-Con, the event, "in an effort to continue the spirit without invoking the trademarks," is keeping the same schedule, but "removing the catchy references."
So, if you're ready for it, here is everything to know about the convention formerly known as Taylor-Con.
When is the convention previously known as Taylor-Con?
The two-day event, now called the Celebration and Dance Party, is happening March 15 and March 16.
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Where is the convention previously known as Taylor-Con?
The convention is being held at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre in Dallas.
What is the convention previously known as Taylor-Con?
The convention was originally described as a "2-day event and dance party in a convention setting for fans of our one and only Lady of the Eras, Taylor Swift!" Following the name change, the event is said to be a "gathering of fans to come together in a friendly environment with family and friend building activities."
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What will happen at the convention previously known as Taylor-Con?
According to the event page, there will be "many Taylor themed events, next-to-none of them are family or community building, which is what we're going for." The activities will include dance parties, a costume catwalk, trivia, coloring contests, scavenger hunts, a lip sync contest, swap meet, bracelet exchanges and more!
How much are tickets for the convention previously known as Taylor-Con?
Unfortunately, ticket sales have ended on Eventbrite.
What is Taylor-Con?
TMZ reported on Feb. 1 that TAS Rights Management, LLC had filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark "TAYLOR-CON." Guitar picks, fan club services and "arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting social entertainment events" are among the goods and services that the "applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services."
That prompted some fans to assume that perhaps Taylor Swift herself was behind the so-called Taylor-Con event being planned in Dallas. However, that was not the case. That event is now known as the Celebration and Dance Party and tickets are no longer available.
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