Its a massive family of geeks, freaks and weirdos. Satanic rituals, burlesque and cowbell what it was like at Ghost Con, the UKs only dedicated Ghost fan convention
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News Summary
- Ghost Con is the world's only fan convention dedicated entirely to the devilish, masked party metallers, Ghost.
- Now in its third year, it has moved from its previous home in Sheffield to Salt Box in Nottingham.
- Around a dozen stalls are set up around the convention's two floors showing off everything from custom Papa Emeritus plushies and figures to fan art, jewellery and post cards.
- There's also a live Satanic ritual, a cosplay contest that ends up being more of a catwalk (that's where Papa Trump comes in) and an over-18s afterparty that includes a drag performance and a burlesque set from Ghost Con's main host, Vita DeVoid.
- There are even on-stage appearances from two genuine Ghost alumni: the band's former studio drummer, Ludvig Kennberg, and beloved 'Cowbell Ghoul' Niels Nielsen.
On stage are three different Papa Emerituses Papas II, III and V, to be precise standing alongside an amused looking Sister Imperator, as yet another Papa Emeritus, this one dressed in Donald Tru [+4017 chars]
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