Melbourne/Vic Melbourne Mini 2025: July 5th-6th

[BluePat]

paid and sorted!! cheers all

 

[thewanderingpine]

It was probably sold out within hours/minutes of going on sale I suspect.

Glad you're able to make it @BluePat -- looking forward to catching up again

 

[thewanderingpine]

The mini is getting closer – don’t forget to RSVP and send a payment through to the link above.

RSVP’s close June 27th.

FREE SHIPPING TO THE MINI

You might have seen that Hanson Electronics is offering free shipping to the mini here

I’m happy to add that so is Concept Designs. In addition to that – Bernie has graciously offered to cut a custom ACL name badge for anyone who places an order for the Melbourne Mini.
Orders for mini pickup will close on June 27th as well.
The badges will look something like this (Add your name, and a Show Name). Or your name and your ACL nickname. or whatever you choose.

 

[Johnno]

All paid up and flights booked, see you all there

I also have a few new singing trees which ill bring down

 

[thewanderingpine]

Reminder to all that RSVPs are due tomorrow. Because we organise the catering ourselves (thanks so much @cdjazman and @mccar) - we need to actually go purchase the food/drinks/etc.

 

[cdjazman]

Hello all. I have managed to get hold of some Dell mini PC's with the following specs.

Intel Core i5-8400T processor
8GB of DD4 RAM
256GB NVME Hard Drive
2 x display port 1 x HDMI
Windows 11
Empty Sata 2.5" tray
65w power supply

They are capable of running xlights or even use as a show computer. They come with power supply only. No Keyboard and No Mouse.

I will have them with me at the mini and if interested they are $100 each.

 

[AAH]

Tomorrow mid afternoon is the last chance to get stuff ordered for free shipping to the mini. The EOFY code at checkout will give to 10% off of a huge range of things.
Instead of heading to the mini I get to look after a mother who is currently a week out from having a shoulder replacement and a father who my mother is the carer for.

 

[battle79]

Car is packed with all sorts of bits and bobs to hopefully rehome. Can't wait to spend an entire day immersed in XMAS lights.

Rowan

 

[thewanderingpine]

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

 

[djgra79]

Car is packed with all sorts of bits and bobs to hopefully rehome. Can't wait to spend an entire day immersed in XMAS lights.

Rowan

Makes 2 of us!!

 

[djgra79]

Thanks to everyone who attended the melbourne Mini this year! We hope you enjoyed meeting up with like-minded blinky nerds to discuss all things Christmas lighting and beyond.
Special shout outs to @thewanderingpine / Rob for helping to wrangle all the pieces of the puzzle together and hosting majority of both days, @cdjazman / Craig & @mccar / Simon for keeping us fed and hydrated, @Jaali / Mark for organising some awesome prizes & @mikey / Mikey for once again opening the doors and providing an awesome space to present over the weekend.

 

[Johnno]

Thanks everyone for your time over the weekend it was a great catchup

 

[thewanderingpine]

Thanks to everyone who came along - especially those travelling a long way (@Johnno, @Spud Fratantaro, @Jasonhawkins).

Was great to see you all (and meet some of you for the first time) and looking forward to seeing a bunch of new and upgraded displays this December.

 

[Jase]

Pics from this years Melbourne Mini are up.

Mini Christmas Expos

A place to upload and share photos taken at the various Minis around Australia

auschristmaslighting.com