Having run filk programming for Boskone for four years and assisted at Arisia on one occasion, I've decided to set down some of my accumulated experience for others who might try to run a filk program at a con. General guidelines Some cons have a reputation for being friendly to filk, and others are seen as hostile.
Attitudes can change, though.
If the people in charge see that filk can be a beneficial part of the program, they may give up old hostilities. On the other hand, a badly run filk program will annoy even the friendliest concomm. Whatever current attitudes are, aim at making the filk program add to the overall experience of the con, and you'll have a good shot at success. If some people on the committee are just unreasonable, try to work with the ones who are more helpful. You'll usually be working closely with the head of programming.