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Revision is a super cool event called a demoparty. It happens every year during the Easter holiday in a city called Saarbrücken, which is in Germany. Think of it like a big festival where creative people show off their amazing computer art!

Revision started in 2011. It took over from another popular demoparty called Breakpoint, which ended in 2010. Many of the same people who organized Breakpoint now help run Revision, making sure it's just as awesome.

Each year, about 800 people from all over the world come to Revision. It's currently the biggest event of its kind for the "demoscene" community. The demoscene is a group of artists, programmers, and musicians who create short, mind-blowing computer programs called "demos." These demos often have amazing graphics and music, all packed into tiny files. Since 2022, Revision has also had "satellite events." These are smaller gatherings in other parts of the world where people can join in the fun remotely, connecting with the main party online.

When Does Revision Happen?

Revision always takes place during the Easter weekend. This means the exact dates change each year, because Easter itself moves around on the calendar. The way Easter's date is figured out is called "Computus," which is a fancy word for calculating the date of Easter.

Here are the dates for past Revision events:

  • Revision 2011: April 22–25
  • Revision 2012: April 6–9
  • Revision 2013: March 29 – April 1
  • Revision 2014: April 18–21
  • Revision 2015: April 3–6
  • Revision 2016: March 25–28
  • Revision 2017: April 14–17
  • Revision 2018: March 30 – April 2
  • Revision 2019: April 19–22
  • Revision 2020: April 10–13 — This event was held completely online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Revision 2021: April 2–5 — This event was also held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Revision 2022: April 15–18
  • Revision 2023: April 7–10
  • Revision 2024: March 29 – April 1
  • Revision 2025: April 18–21

Find Out More About Revision

  • Revision official website: http://www.revision-party.net/
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