Ongoing

Common Room Performances
The Common Room will be open 24 hours a day. Wizard rockers will have scheduled performances, but will also be able to play at other times. Sets are also not restricted to acoustic performances.

Hugs
You know you want ’em.

Scavenger Hunt
Please find a Wizrocklopedia staff member for your “Treasure Map.” Each map will have a list of things you will have to find and/or information to gather. Each item will be worth a certain number of points. The top three people who earn the most points will receive autographed photos that will be mailed to them once the points have been tallied. We’ll be collecting finished maps until Sunday. See below for a list of Wizrocklopedia staff members in attendance!

FREE CANDY!!!
Want some candy? Find a Wizrocklopedia staff member wearing a hat and ask them, “Are you the Secret Keeper?” If they are, you’ll be rewarded with a treat. The Secret Keeper will change after being found, and there will occasionally be one or more fake Secret Keepers.

Thursday, August 2nd

5:30 – 7PM The Anti-Feast
Those without tickets to the opening feast are welcome to congregate with Wizrocklopedians and wizard rock fans at Traders in the Sheraton for food and drink. Wear your Prophecy badge or let us know who you are in some other fashion and we might quiz or ask you about wizard rock for our collection of video footage.

7:30 – 10PM All-Star Wizard Rock Concert
The Whomping Willows, The Remus Lupins, Draco and the Malfoys, and Harry and the Potters will perform. Details can be found at the symposium’s Informal Programming guide.

10PM – 12AM Scheduled Common Room Performances
Thursday night features Catchlove, Celestial Warmbottom, and Marked As His Equal!

Friday, August 3rd

12 (noon) – 1:30 PM Wizard Rock Pool Party 2
Join Wizrocklopedia staff members, wizard rockers, and wrock fans as we invade the pool at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. Bring snacks. This is an unofficial gathering. Just come and have fun. Note: This item was rescheduled from Saturday!

2 – 2:50PM Defying Educational Decree #24: Building Harry Potter Communities
Workshop
Including how to organize wizard rock shows. Details can be found on the symposium’s Formal Programming guide.

4 – 4:50PM Wizard Rock Phenomenon
Presentation
“Wizard rock has become a phenomenon, boasting its own article in Wikipedia, countless web sites, blogs, podcasts, a ‘wizard rockumentary,’ and even being featured in mainstream media sources such as Forbes and MTV. The music of “wizard rock” is not only an expression of appreciation for an award-winning literary series, but has produced a new musical genre that appeals to a vast audience of Harry Potter fans, new and old, worldwide. However, will it last beyond the 7th book? In 50 years when readers pick up the Harry Potter books will the music still be relevant? Through interviews and research we will investigate the motives behind ‘wizard rock’, its impact on the Harry Potter fandom, and what future the musicians themselves think it holds. Ultimately, while celebrating the unique success of our beloved ‘wizard rock,’ we’ll examine the questionable longevity of a musical genre based on a pop culture trend.” Details can be found on the symposium’s Formal Programming guide.

6 – 8PM The Young Wizard’s Songbook: Music and Fandom
Poster Session
“Fans have been using music to express their love for, and opinions on, canon and fandom for as long as organized fandom has existed (and probably longer!). The Harry Potter fandom is no exception. This poster session will discuss the history and uses of fannish music in the Harry Potter fandom (including, but not limited to, the Wizard Rock phenomenon) and also feature samples for participants to enjoy.” Details can be found on the symposium’s Formal Programming guide.

8 – 10PM Wizard Talent Show
Various never before seen acts will be performing a multitude of talents. Wizard rockers will be performing as well, including a number by Marked As His Equal and The Cruciatus Curse. Hosted by Steve Vander Ark, Draco and the Malfoys and The Remus Lupins will judge! Details can be found at the symposium’s Informal Programming guide.

10PM – 11:30PM Scheduled Common Room Performances
Remus and the Lupins, Oliver Boyd & the Rememberalls

Saturday, August 4th

12 – 1:30PM Fandom: Its Future and Fascination
Keynote Luncheon. Paul DeGeorge (Harry and the Potters) is a panel member. More information can be found here. A short description:
“The focus of this luncheon will be on the unique experience of being an HP fan: the fun, fantasy, and fanaticism of the community that has brought each and every one of us to Prophecy. Our guests on this panel span the range of fan activities, and their combined love of Potter will certainly make for an unforgettable discussion.”

2 – 2:50 PM Vocal Techniques for the Filk Singer
Workshop
“This session is designed to provide amateur, untrained singers some basic fundamentals of singing technique. Topics covered will include, breathing, pitch recognition and matching, proper resonance,belting and diction. Activities with include, how to warm-ups, vocal exercises, group and individual singing demonstrations and interaction. Come prepared to sing and leave singing a bit better! As filks often range from country, Rock, Broadway and filk music, discussion will also include how to apply techniques covered in a variety of musical styles.” Details can be found on the symposium’s Formal Programming guide.

5 PM Harry and the Potters and Draco and the Malfoys Toronto Show
A non-symposium event! The bands will be playing at Whippersnapper Gallery, less than two miles from the Sheraton. Check their websites for details.

6PM – 8PM Scheduled Common Room Performances
Nagini, The Quaffle Kids, and Oliver Boyd & the Remembralls.

9 – 12 PM The Anti-Ball
Anyone with or without tickets to the Decade of Enchantment Ball is encouraged (by us) to hang out in ball attire in the Common Room. There could very well be some wizard rock and dancing. We’ll be organizing a wizard rock themed duel. Champions will be awarded with buttons!

Sunday, August 5th

9:00 – 11:00 AM The Anti-Feast 2
Wizrocklopedia staffers and various others are welcome to join us at the Lobby Cafe for breakfast! This would be a great time to hand in your Treasure Maps.

Wizrocklopedians In Attendance

Lizz, Dani, Haley, Rachel, Camie, Rory, Chris (also from AlleyCast). Check the Meet the Staff page for photos. If you’re having trouble finding one of us, ask around. Try wizard rockers and other wizard rock fans.