Dreamhack Melbourne 2024 & Confusion Around Event Identity

Dylan and Ciaran discuss their time at Dreamhack Melbourne 2024, what they liked and didn't, and attempt to make sense of the audience.

Show Dot Points

• DreamHack Melbourne 2024 combined esports, content creation, and convention elements.
• Some attendees enjoyed the cosplay, content creator meetups, and non-esports activities.
• Others were disappointed that esports was not the main focus of the event.
• The confusion around the event's identity and the lack of a prominent esports presence were major concerns.
• The organizers may need to prioritize the esports aspect to create a more cohesive and satisfying experience for attendees. DreamHack Melbourne 2022 had a strong focus on content creation and lacked emphasis on esports.
• The scheduling of non-esports marquee events on the main stage disappointed attendees.
• The main stage area was poorly set up, with overlapping sound from other activities.
• The event could benefit from better promotion and organization to attract a larger audience and create a more engaging experience.

Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

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• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Thumbnail Image: ESL - Sarah Cooper
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