Cyprus Comic Con
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| Cyprus Comic Con | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Multigenre |
| Venue | Cyprus State Fair |
| Location(s) | Nicosia |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Inaugurated | September 13, 2014 |
| Most recent | April 20, 2019 |
| Next event | October 7, 2023 |
| Attendance | >15,000 |
| Organized by | Cyprus Comic Con |
| Filing status | Nonprofit |
| Website | Official Website |
Cyprus Comic Con (CCC) is a non-profit multi-genre fan convention held in Nicosia, Cyprus since 2014.[1][2] It focuses on movies, television series, video games, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, Hallyu and collectables.
The first Cyprus Comic Con was held in 2014, and it has since grown to become one of the country's largest two-day celebration of pop culture.
The convention includes a variety of activities, such as panel discussions, workshops, cosplay contests, and celebrity and artist appearances. Visitors can also peruse exhibitor booths selling comic books, merchandise, and other pop culture-related items. Cyprus Comic Con also hosts smaller events throughout the year, such as movie screenings and gaming tournaments, in addition to the main convention.
History and organization[edit]
Cyprus Comic Con is a non-profit organisation composed of five main organisers, nine coordinators, and a team of volunteers.[3]
The first Cyprus Comic Con was held in September 2014 at the European University Cyprus with an unexpectedly high attendance of 4000, which caused overcrowding.[4] Cyprus Comic Con was then moved to the Filoxenia Cultural Centre, where in August 2015 it doubled its attendance numbers. In September 2016 the convention was expanded to a 2-day event held in the same venue as the year before.[5] Attendance numbers increased yet again, where a change of venue was necessary resulting in Cyprus Comic Con September 2017 being held at the Cyprus State Fair grounds.
In January 2018, the Cyprus Comic Con team announced a change in the annual date of the convention, from September to April, which caused the necessary skipping of Cyprus Comic Con 2018, in order to prepare for 2019. Cyprus Comic Con 2019 took place in April 2019 at the Cyprus State Fair grounds in Nicosia.[6]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event was put on hiatus for several years, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its return. The organisers have recently announced that the next Cyprus Comic Con event will be held on October 7–8, 2023, at the Cyprus State Fair Grounds.[7]
Exhibits and Features[edit]
Cosplay[edit]
At Cyprus Comic Con, the cosplay competitions and parade are popular attractions. Cosplayers demonstrate their creativity and passion for comic book, anime, film, or video game characters. The winners of CCC's EuroCosplay Qualifiers represent Cyprus in MCM London Comic Con's EuroCosplay championships.[8] Craftsmanship awards highlight the creativity of local cosplayers and popular culture trends. The Cosplay Parade is a colourful and vibrant stage where every cosplayer can showcase their costumes.
Artists' Alley[edit]
The Artists' Alley is a designated area for professional and semi-professional artists to showcase their work, network with other creative minds and art enthusiasts, create commissioned sketches, and sell prints and other merchandise related to their work.[9]
Special Guests[edit]
The Cyprus Comic Con event features a diverse lineup of celebrity special guests from various fields of pop culture, including film and television actors, comic book artists, professional cosplayers, and musicians. Convention attendees have the opportunity to meet and interact with these guests, obtain autographs and personalized photos, and take selfies with their favorite stars.
In addition, throughout both days of the convention, there will be a variety of panels, workshops, and exclusive interviews with the special guests. Attendees should check the comic con schedule ahead of time to ensure they don't miss out on any of these exciting opportunities. The lineup of special guests for each event is listed later in the article.
Gaming[edit]
Every year, the Cyprus Comic Con hosts several thrilling gaming tournaments in collaboration with local communities to hold esports involving games such as Hearthstone, League of Legends and Super Smash Bros.[10] The organisers take great pride in providing a platform for these community-centered events. Their aim is to promote the local gaming communities and facilitate connections between organizers, media, and fans.
Film Festival[edit]
The festival offers a variety of screenings to suit the tastes of filmgoers. The films chosen represent various popular culture genres, ensuring a diverse selection for the audience. The festival also includes a Film Festival room where attendees can take part in lively panel discussions and interviews with Special Guests, filmmakers, and other creative individuals. The Cyprus Comic Con Film Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers and animators whose works they believe will appeal to festival attendees.[11]
Locations and dates[edit]
| No. | Dates | Location | Attendance | Special Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 2014[12] | European University Cyprus [4] | 4,000 | Neil Gibson, Mangatellers |
| 2 | August 29, 2015[13] | Filoxenia Conference Centre[5][14] | 7,000 | Neil Gibson, Miltos Yerolemou, Yannis ‘Rubus’ Rumbulias, Erik Maell, Mangatellers, Michael Dialynas, Ilias Kyriazis[15] |
| 3 | September 03-04, 2016[16] | 13,800[17] | 2J, Cat Von K, Manos Lagouvardos, Gilbert Simon, Luca Pizzari, George Georgiou, Kairi, Julian Glover, Stephen B. Scott, Dani, Michael Dialynas, Ilias Kyriazis, Yannis ‘Rubus’ Rubulias, Shirobon[18] | |
| 4 | September 02-03, 2017[19] | Cyprus State Fair[6][20] | 15,000 | Miltos Yerolemou, Alex Reiss, NightCold Créations, Calypsen Cosplay, Rumen Petkov, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Gerald Home, Liam Shalloo, Lee Townsend, Chris Achilleos, Simon Furman[21] |
| 5 | April 20-21, 2019[22] | 15,000+ | DJ Elliot, Level Up Leroy, Aneke, William Simpson, Eugene Simon, Ketrin Cosplay, Guillermo Ortego, Ali Cosplay & Props, Ross Mullan, Germia, Anthony Daniels, Maul Cosplay[23] | |
| 6 | October 07-08,2023[24] | N/A | TBA |
Other Events Hosted by Cyprus Comic Con[edit]
| No. | Date | Name | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 28, 2017 | The NecroComicCon | Halloween |
| 2 | December 23, 2017 | Season's Geekings | Christmas |
| 3 | April 30, 2018 | K-POP & K-Hiphop Party | Korean Culture |
| 4 | August 4, 2018 | Pirate (Ninja) Viking | Pirates, Ninjas & Vikings |
| 5 | October 27, 2018 | NecroComicCon II | Halloween |
| 6 | November 30, 2018 | Pirate Ninja Viking II | Pirates, Ninjas & Vikings |
| 7 | December 21, 2018 | Merry Geekmas | Christmas |
| 8 | March 23, 2019 | Pirate Ninja Viking III | Pirates, Ninjas & Vikings |
| 9 | June 6, 2019 | Retro and Synth Pool Party | Retro & Synth |
| 10 | October 29, 2022 | Halloween Get Together | Halloween |
| 11 | February 18, 2023 | Roll For Romance | Valentine's Day |
| 12 | March 18, 2023 | Shamrock Shindig | St. Patrick's Day |
See also[edit]
- Comic book convention
- Comic Art Convention
- Fandom
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Science fiction convention
- MCM London Comic Con
References[edit]
- ↑ "Cyprus Comic Con". Cyprus Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus Comic Con 2019". in-cyprus.philenews.com. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Meet the Team". Cyprus Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cyprus Comic Con διοργανώνει το Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου". European University Cyprus. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The wait is finally over!". Cyprus Comic Con. 2016-04-15. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Cyprus Comic Con will be back in April 2019". Cyprus Comic Con. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ Georgiou, Stephani (2023-01-31). "Cyprus Comic Con: Το αγαπημένο event επιστρέφει επιτέλους μετά από 4 χρόνια!". StudentLife. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cosplay Contest Winners 2019". Cyprus Comic Con. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Τρεις διαστάσεις στο Artists Alley στο Cyprus Comic Con". ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "The Gaming Tournaments at CCC16!". Cyprus Comic Con. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus Comic Con Film Festival". FilmFreeway. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus : 1st Cyprus Comic Con". www.cyprusevents.net. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus : Cyprus Comic Con 2015". www.cyprusevents.net. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ ""Filoxenia" welcomes Cyprus Comic Con 2015!". Cyprus Comic Con. 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "[:en]Special Guests[:][:el]Ειδικοί Προσκεκλημένοι[:]". Cyprus Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus Comic Con 2016 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "New visitors record for Cyprus Comic Con!". Cyprus Comic Con. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "[:en]Special Guests[:][:el]Ειδικοί Προσκεκλημένοι[:]". Cyprus Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus : Cyprus Comic Con 2017". www.cyprusevents.net. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus' Largest 2-Day Celebration of Pop Culture is Back!". Cyprus Comic Con. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Special Guests". Cyprus Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Cyprus Comic Con 2019 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Special Guests". Cyprus Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ Philippou, Eleni (February 3, 2023). "Cyprus Comic Con set to return later this year - Cyprus Mail". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
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