Tortuga back at Nadeshicon!
The Montreal-based rock-metal band is back to set the festival ablaze with their music a second time! Remixing video game classics and adding a new dimension to them, they’re here to prove that nostalgia can turn into energy!
You may read Tortuga’s bio in the Guests section.
Registration form for the masquerade!
The rules and registration form for the masquerade are now available, so you can print the registration form and fill it out before the festival! That being said, just filling it does not guarantee you an entry into the masquerade; you must present yourself at registration, starting at 6pm on Friday or 9am on Saturday, and hand in your form there. Blank forms will also be available on site if, for one reason or another, you can’t fill it ahead of time.
No forms sent to the management, electronically or not, will be accepted.
Registrations are limited to 20 teams per registration session, for a total of 40 entries, no exceptions.
Meeting for volunteers!
For those of you who are going to give us some of your time during the con, as well as for those who may still be on the fence about it, we will be holding a meeting to give you all the information you may need so that you’re ready for the event! Here’s when and where the meeting will be held:
- Date: April 4th
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Room 3105, Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins, Université Laval, Quebec City
See you there!
Stephanie “missharvey” Harvey at Nadeshicon!
Five-time world champion in competitive Counter-Strike and game designer, missharvey lives and breathes video games. Born in Beauport, she travels the world to compete in eSports tournaments against other professionals, and was just in Haikou, China, where she and her team won 3rd place. Coming back to her homeland, she will be at Nadeshicon on Sunday, April 8th, to meet you and share her experience in the pro-gaming world.
Head over to our website to read missharvey’s in the Guests section.
Reminder for the flea market!
You were looking through your stuff for that old Dragon Ball manga collection of yours when you stumbled upon your Sailor Moon one instead and, reliving your childhood memories, you completely forgot about the flea market? Fear not, we’re here to remind you!
Here’s what you need to know about the flea market:
- You deposit the items you wish to sell at the market’s counter while the market is open during the festival, and specify the price at which you wish to sell them
- We sell them for you
- You come get your money and unsold items later during the festival, again while the market is open
- We take a 20% cut on the specified price on sold items; unsold items are given back to you free of charge
- You’re thinking of selling a lot of stuff? Fill out this document and bring it with you when depositing your items to accelerate things!
You have nothing to lose by trying to sell your geek and japanese items, and it may even allow you to get that beautiful print your eye has been glued to in the dealers room!
Komachi Montreal to brighten up the weekend!
We know conventions can be exhausting, so why not fill those batteries back up with some Japanese folk dance! The troupe will be performing dances from across all of Japan, and even teach you some so that you too can join in on the fun! It’s time to spread some joy!
Head over to the Guests section to find Komachi Montreal’s bio.
Benyamin Nuss to join Arnie Roth!
Fabulous pianist, Nuss has dedicated his life to music since he was but 6 and has, to this day, won several prizes and grants. On top of his own tours, his love for video games and their soundtrack led him to become a featured soloist for Symphonic Fantasies and Distant Worlds, both tribute concerts to Square Enix and Final Fantasy, respectively. Come meet him alongside Arnie Roth the day before their concert at Palais Montcalm, A New World: Quebec City!
You may find Benyamin’s bio in the Guests section.
Marie-Claude Bourbonnais at Nadeshicon!
Renowned costumer who needs no introduction, Marie-Claude Bourbonnais is one of the most notable figures of cosplay in North America and beyond. Proud owner of her very own workshop, she has learned to work with many a material throughout the years, and has even tackled specialised crafts such as shoemaking. Still burning with the same passion after 19 years of making costumes, she will be dropping by Nadeshicon to meet you all and talk cosplay!
Head over to the Guests section to find Marie-Claude Bourbonnais’s bio.
Age-restricted activites!
We know it’s not always easy to carry a wallet while in cosplay. Still, we suggest keeping a proof of ID on hand in case an activity you want to take part in is age-restricted. Don’t get caught off-guard at the door!
Sébastien Mineau back again to breathe life into the event!
MC for 12 years, costumer for over 20, Sébastien Mineau hosts shows like no one else does. Kind and respectful, he knows the work that goes into creating cosplays first-hand, and is thus a perfect fit when it comes to being the voice of the masquerade. All are to have fun under his watch, be they under the spotlights or in the audience!
You may find Sébastien Mineau’s bio in the Guests section.