The form for the Virtual Dealers Room is now available!
Artists and merchants, the time has finally come: the form for the Dealers Room is on our website! But, before you head there, here are a few tidbits of info we think are important considering the different format:
- “Spaces” in the Virtual Dealers Room are free
- Those same “spaces” are also unlimited (well, within the limits of what’s humanly possible)
- However, due to this unlimited nature, we will only accept submissions from artists and merchants in the province of Québec; you know, to at least restrict the scope somewhat
- The Virtual Dealers Room will be public and freely accessible for all to visit on our website
Now that you’ve read all that, we no longer have any reason to stop you from filling the form.
In case you’re curious about what this “Virtual Dealers Room” may end up looking like, feel free to take a look at last year’s.
Lastly, we want to bring a bit of attention to another alternative for buying and selling geek and otaku goods- this fantastic Facebook group (not ours).
See you there!
The drawing contest for the festival poster is on!
An online event may be limited to the virtual, but art is universal! Okay, that rhyme was pretty bad, but the point is that, despite being online, Nadeshicon 2021 needs your skills. However, due to the nature of the event this year, we are unable to offer physical tables in our Dealers Room (more on that soon!), so the prizes are as follows:
- 1st place – Two hundred canadian dollars ($200)
- 2nd place – One hundred canadian dollars ($100)
This year’s theme is spring, often used as a synonym for various ideas and ripe with symbology. Let your imagination guide your hand and lead you to fertile… canvases? Poetry might not be our strong suit.
Head over to the contest’s page for the full details, including the criteria and terms of the contest. The deadline is February 10, inclusive!
Nadeshicon 2021 – Online!
Nadeshiko and co. have been transported to a digital world! Tune in on March 27-28 and bring a bit of Japanese culture into your home!
More information to come~
Nadeshicon Idol 2020 was not held
Unfortunately, the recording of the Nadeshicon Idol 2020 competition that was due today won’t be published, as the Idol itself was not held due to a lack of contenders.
Don’t let that get you down though; there are big news coming in the next few days!
Registration for Nadeshicon Idol 2020 ends in 2 days!
All your time and energy were spent practicing for your song and would-you-look-at-the-time the deadline is in 2 days! Fear not, it’s not too late to fill the form and send it our way. Head on over to the Idol page before your vocal chords take over again.
Participate in the online version of Nadeshicon idol!
Nadeshicon 2020 might not have seen the light of day, but that won’t stop its Idol from reaching for the stars. Say hi to Nadeshicon Idol: Online edition!
In this new format, auditions will be held online on December 6, with recordings of the performances being uploaded on December 13. Make sure to take care of those vocal chords in the cold!
Already know the perfect japanese song to pour your passion into? Read the rules and submit the form by November 29!
Virtual cosplay contest!
Nadeshicon may have been cancelled, but the efforts you put in creating your cosplay remain. As part of the Virtual Cosplay Parade, GeeKawaii nation is hosting a virtual cosplay contest in which you can show the world the result of all your work!
Given the virtual nature of the contest, your craftsmanship will not be evaluated. The contest instead focuses on how you present your cosplay and your character, whether it’s an original character or a character from a published work! Let it inhabit you, and take to the stage (at home of course)!
Several prizes will be offered, some of which simply for participating. Head over to the Virtual Cosplay Parade Facebook group to find the form and details of the contest!
T-shirts to commemorate Nadeshicon 2020!
You have until April 9 to buy your own Nadeshicon 2020 shirt and remember the convention that never was! Given the circumstances, however, you will need to collect your items in one of two ways:
- At our table at Otakuthon. Please let us know so that we know to bring your shirt, and don’t forget to bring your proof of purchase!
- At Club Anime Québec or in downtown Quebec City. Please book an appointment to that effect by contacting us at [email protected] once social distancing measures are lifted!
Of course, please only order a t-shirt if you are comfortable financially. To order yours, visit the Tickets page.
If you have the means to, we also encourage you to support the artists and merchants who are normally present at conventions. A Facebook group was created for that very purpose, and we put together a page on our website listing the exhibitors who would have been at Nadeshicon 2020:
Thank you very much, and stay safe!
Crunchyroll Contest!
Isolation doesn’t have to be boring! With Crunchyroll, you get to explore countless worlds and live many experiences you otherwise wouldn’t be able to, all while not leaving the comfort of your home!
As luck would have it, Crunchyroll is currently offering a free 30 days trial period, no contest or code needed!
What’s that? 30 days is not nearly enough? Fear not, we got you covered! We have 8 codes to give out across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, some granting you 30 days of free premium, some others 90 days, and you can use those even if you already have a Crunchyroll subscription! Here’s how you participate: recommend an anime series in the comments on those platforms. Yes, that’s all!
The contest ends on Monday, March 23 at 8pm. Winners will then be drawn randomly amongst participants and notified in the comments. Limit of one entry per person per platform.
Good luck, and enjoy that free trial period!
Introducing the virtual dealers room!
The cancellation of Nadeshicon 2020 and other similar events has had several repercussions across the community. Amongst them, artists and merchants whose livelihood depends heavily on such events were, without a doubt, hit the hardest. That is why we decided to join forces with Illustration Pinkviviz and built the Nadeshicon 2020 virtual dealers room!
This dealers room has two wings. The first one, which represents our contribution to the cause, is a page on our website listing the artists, merchants and guests who were meant to have a booth in the dealers room at Nadeshicon 2020 along with a link to their respective shop or online store.
The second wing is a Facebook group created by Pinkviviz allowing for a more direct exchange between you and the dealers from various events including ours!
Fair warning: you will fall in love with several items, and we claim no responsibility for it 😉