Colophon is a biennial symposium for magazine makers, experts, advertisers, readers and all creatives involved in the world of the independent magazine.

This international event celebrates excellence and innovation, and promotes exchanges between key players within independent magazine industry.

Only six weeks to go! Don’s miss it, register now

“A weekend devoted to the independent magazine scene, filled with encounters, exhibitions, talks, workshops, movies and networking events”

50 hours of talks, panel discussions, presentations. 15 exhbitions in 14 venues. Pre-Programme here.

In three one-hour-sessions, twenty-one creatives will broadcast their ideas thoughts on the themes: « What is a Magazine ? », « The perfect magazine » and « My Colophon 2009 ».

Each presentation will show 20 images during for exactly 20 seconds each, after which they must stop talking. Hosted by Philippe Schlesser, the Luxembourg Ambassador for Pecha Kucha Nights.

Why not join in? - CALL FOR ENTRIES

How does a Pecha Kucha Session work ?

1. Choose one or more of the three themes (see above)
    
2. For all but « My Colophon2009 ». You send us an e-mail with following information: - the selected your chosen theme, - a name / title for your show, - if possible:  two lines about your basic idea of your show. For all themes, send us - your details (firstname name, profession, company/organisation, city and country as well as URL, e-mail, mobile nr).
    
3. Wait to receive a confirmation of your registration (after selection).
    
4. Create a Powerpoint-compatible file with 20 visuals. (Keynote and other formats are NOT accepted), or a folder with your name as the title, containing 20 JPGs  (max file size 450kb) numbered with your initials in the following format : PK-001.jpg, PK-002.jpg, etc.
    
5. For all but « My Colophon2009 » send your 20 visuals to pechakucha@colophon2009.com asap, first in, first served.. For “My Colophon2009”. email the slides to us by 12pm on Sunday.
    
6. Show up at the venue min. 20 minutes before the show starts (see timetable)
    
7. Present! Each person shows 20 images. You have 20 seconds to show each image. You have no control over this. It will be programmed on a computer, so you should be fast and we recommend you practice your presentation. The presenstation should be in English.
   For hints on how to present at Pecha Kucha, read this article :
   http://www.aqworks.com/2007/07/03/pecha-kucha-nights-and-beer-a-sober-guide-to-better-presentation-skills/

In three one-hour-sessions, one on each day of Colophon2009, twelve magazine-lovers will talk about «their favourite magazine » for 12 minutes each.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

1. Select your favourite magazine! It can be a single issue of a magazine, or your favourite magazine brand.
    
2. Tell us briefly who you are, what your favourite magazine is and (very briefly) why. Send a mail to favmag@colophon2009.com and let us know on which day(s) you would be available (see timetable, there’s a show on everyone of the 3 days)
    
3. If chosen, you’ll receive confirmation and info in which session you’ll be in.
    
4. You travel to Luxembourg, bring one or more copies of your favourite magazine, and show up min. 20 minutes before the show starts (see timetable)
    
5. You’ll get introduced and then invited to speak (in English) for 12 min. about your favourite magazine. We won’t be using Powerpoint for these sessions – instead we’ll have a live camera filming down onto you flipping through the pages while talking, and the images will be shown live behind you on the big screen.

In seven themed one-hour-sessions, approx. 100 photographers, illustrators and designers, professionals and students, will be invited to display their work and be available for face-to-face discussions.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

1. Select 5-10 works and send them to portfolio@colophon2009.com before February 12th. Write in the subject of the mail the name of the session (example: photography / professsional; illustration / student)
    
2. Tell us briefly who you are (first name name, company/organisation/school, city and country, URL, email and mobile number). And don’t forget to let us know on which day(s) you would be available (see timetable, there’s a marketplace on everyone of the three days).
    
3. If chosen, you’ll receive confirmation and info on which session you’ll be in.
    
4. You travel to Luxembourg, bring your portfolio (print or laptop) and show up min. 20 minutes before the marketplace begins to be assigned your table.
    
5. You’ll have one hour to show your work, make contacts and get new work!

In just three days, the visitors of Colophon 2009 will make a 100-page magazine. There will be an initial briefing by the curators and the editor, a flatplan and a call for entries for writers, photographers, illustrators and designers. About 55 hours later, a magazine will be published online and sent to print. In the « We Make a Magazine »  room, all editors and designers, writers and visual artists at Colophon2009 will be invited to produce the magazine. Seven « Editor’s Briefings » will be given, each containing missions for those in attendance and the Colophon Team,along with internationally acclaimed art directors and editors, will help make it happen.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Register now to be a part of the team!

1. Write us a quick mail and tell us who you are and what you do : makingamagazine@colophon2009.com
    
2. You’ll get a mission statement and a listing of missions, deadlines, etc.
    
3. Show up on Friday March 13th at 11am at the «Making a Magazine»-Room at Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain. There will be several «Editors’ Briefing»-Session and «Collecting and selecting the work»-sessions over the weekend (see timetable).

Buy independent magazines from around the world at our special temporary magazine store, created in collaboration with Fellner Art Books (www.fellnerbooks.com). Magazine publishers can get their publications in the store by registering here: www.colophon2009.com/store

While chatting, grabbing a sandwich, and browsing magazines, listen to music selected specially selected by 30 different magazines from around the world.

> CALL FOR ENTRIES : Create the soundtrack to Colophon2009!

1. Select 60 minutes of music that both represents your magazine and is suitable for the relaxing atmosphere of a magazine lounge (where people read and talk)
    
2. Send a CD of the music, including a track listing, to : Colophon2009, Playlist, PO Box 728, L-2017 Luxembourg (Europe) before Feb 20th.
    
3. Send a mail to playlist@colophon2009.com with a) a listing of the tracks of your playlist (name of songs, interprets), and b) the latest cover of the magazine, c) firstname, name, function of the person who did the selection
    
4. Come to Colophon2009 and enjoy the music!

Challenged? Read this!

GOERES GROUP

Parc Belair**** (Worldhotels)

One of the distinctive features of the Hotel Parc Belair is the enviable location within the residential area of Belair, facing the Parc of Merl. The hotel with a very cosy bar, a restaurant with patio and tastefully furnished rooms as well as conference and banquet facilities for any type of event which can host up to 350 guests. It’s the discrete and elegant ambience
that makes the hotel to a first-rate address in Luxembourg.
Single: 139,00 €
Double: 161,00 €
including breakfast
Download the registration form to book your room
Find it on the map

Parc Beaux-Arts****

In the close proximity of the Museum of Art and History, situated in the heart of the Old Town, the hotel composed
of 10 luxury stylish suites, each inviting you to discover another renowned painter. Besides the latest technological amenities, the suites are spacious and luminous, offering you every comfort, thus evoking the wish to come back on every occasion.
Single: 169,00 €
Double: 191,00 €
including breakfast
Download the registration form to book your room
Find it on the map

BUSINESS

Parc Plaza***SUP (Worldhotels)

Nearby the “Parc de la Ville”, surrounded by green areas, the restaurant of the hotel offers spectacular panoramic views over the valley of «la Pétrusse». This hotel quietly situated but yet within the reach of the main commercial areas will convince you by its contemporary architecture, its functional and sober design as well as the convivial welcome of its staff.
Single: 99,00 €
Double: 117,00 €
including breakfast
Download the registration form to book your room
Find it on the map

ECONOMIC

Parc Belle-Vue

Profiting from a magnificent view over the centre of the town, surrounded by green areas, situated in a quiet environment, this hotel features 58 spacious and comfortable rooms,
one lounge bar and two bowling alleys: It is a real oasis of calm where the guests will enjoy their stay and spent a pleasant time.
Single: 79,00 €
Double: 97,00 €
including breakfast
Download the registration form to book your room
Find it on the map

Find other Partner Hotels here!

Download hotel list (pdf, 1.14MB)

Under the Patronage of Mr Paul Helminger, Mayor of Luxembourg-City

Under the Patronage of Mr Jean-Louis Schiltz, Luxembourg’s Minister for Communications

With the kind support of the Ministry of the Economy & Foreign Trade

And the Minister of Tourism

National Office of Tourism

Luxembourg City Tourist Office

Thank you to all our Media Partners, as we have crossed 100 partners!

But Colophon wants another 30! Help us to promote the culture and industry of the independent magazine and be one of 150 international magazines supporting Colophon. To join Colophon, say « We want to become a Media Partner! » here.