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Tickets are limited but you still have time to book. We highly recommend booking in advance as you save money on entry and your guaranteed to get in. Book your tickets here!. Also after you have put your tickets into your shopping basket nd either signed into or created a new account on Sheffield Arenas website you will see 3 Delivery options:

• Posted First Class(This is only available until Wednesday 8th June)
• Print at Home
• Collect at Box Office(These can be picked up at anytime from the Box Office at Sheffield Arena)

We have been super busy with the event preperation and we not really had the time to update you guys on what is happening over the weekend. So here is just a re-cap on what is on during Yorkshire Cosplay Con 2016 at Sheffield Arena.

Activities

• Over 150+ Stalls (Traders, Artists and Novelists) Can be found here
• Live Shows both days - Time tables can be found here
• FREE Face Painting
• Arcade cabs provided by Revival Retro Events
• Video Gaming Consoles provided by Serenity Bay
• Card and Role-play Gaming by Patriot Games
• Games Workshop with Last Bastion
• Gamma Gaming Area
• Contests and Prizes to be won
• Zombie Shooting Range
• World Record attempt (1pm on Saturday only)
• Balloon Modeller
LEGO Display and Building Area
• Panels
• Workshops: Cosplay Making, Arts & Crafts.
• TV & Film props: Tardis, Daleks and such.
• Photo opportunities
• Ironman Movie Replica Stand
• Professional Costume Characters: TV, Film, Comics and Princesses.

Exclusive Over-Seas Guests

• Kerrigan Mahan (Goldar and Magna Dedender from Power Rangers)
• Jeff Parazzo (The White Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
• Kevin Duhaney (The Blue Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
• Alyson Kiperman-Sullivan (Yellow Eagle Wild Force Ranger)
• Lauren Landa (Anime and Video Gaming Voice Over)

You can book your professional photo shoots at Real Time Events - Click Here

Local Guests

• Paul Redfern - As seen in HUGO Film and Harry Potter
• Michael Gibbitas – As seen in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and La corrispondenza (2016)
• Craig Hallam (Steampunk inspired Author)
• Nathan Robinson- Author (Horror inspired Author)
• Natalie Gosney ( Author of Wold Born Saga)
• Martyn Crofts (Britain's Got Talent Semi Finalist)
• Elesha Paul Moses (XFactors and the Voice)
• Mini Matt Smith (Mine Cart Mayhem productions)

Social Media Guests

• TheSlowSniper (Pro gamer / Youtuber)
• SuperSorrell (Toy Reviewer / Youtuber)
• Sapphire Cosplay (Pro Cosplayer)
• Ryun Stark (Pro Cosplayer)
• Rathalely Cosplay (Pro Cosplayer)
• Kelsey Ellison (Singer / Dancer / Youtuber)
• Mashashy (Niche Magazine & E4’s Geeks)

Actors / Cosplayers / Costume Groups

• The Super Heroes Cosplay
• Sentinel Squad UK (Star Wars Group)
• Autobot's entertainment
• GP Princess Appearances
• Action Hero Parties
• KayCee Entertainments
• Fireteam Prime
• EAST MIDLANDS GARRISON
• The Dancing Derps
• Richard Ashton (Dr Who Impersonator)
• Hand of Korriban (Star Wars Group)
• Web-Head Cosplay
• Francesca Gilbank - Amy Pond Cosplayer
• North East Avengers
• God of Thunder UK
• Only Human Hero and Team Arrow UK
• The Daywalker

Please note that due to personal reasons Jackocalypse and Fetsu will no longer be attending Yorkshire Cosplay Con and we wish them all the best and hope to see them at future YCC events.

IMPORTANT NOTE: TRADERS, ARTISTS, WORKSHOPS, VOLUNTEERS, GUESTS, COSTUMERS AND SUCH. PLEASE BRING YOUR EMAIL PASS TO ARENA ON THE DAY. WITHOUT THIS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE BUILDING! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS EMAIL US ASAP!! WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ISSUE YOUR E-PASS OUT AFTER THE 9TH JUNE AS WE WILL NOT BE ONLINE.

Event Q&A

We are getting asked many questions about the event so we will answer some of them here

Can I trade at your event?
Sadly we have been booked out months in advance but feel free to send us a message anyway as we can put you in our database for future events.

What's your policy on weapons / props?

Information can be found here

What time does your event start?
Weekend / Early Access ticket holders: 11am till 6pm
General or on the door ticket holders get in at: 12noon - 6pm

What day is your event on?
Saturday 11th June 2016
Sunday 12th June 2016

Where can we park? How much is it?
We recommend booking Sheffield Arena's car parking as on the day as you can save money, plus guarantee a parking space. You can book here

Do you need to wear a cosplay / costume?
We encourage as it's lots of fun but feel free to come in what makes you feel comfortable.

I have a 14 year old daughter, can I leave her at the Arena?
We cannot look after people individually but if your happy to leave your child at the event that's fine with us. Please make sure you both have an agreed area to meet such as 'reception' afterwards and make sure your child has a mobile phone incase of emergency.

Where can I eat and drink?
There is several food and drink outlets around the venue on the days with a variety of options to choose from such as pizza, chips, burgers, chicken and such. However, across the road is Centertainment and there is several 'familiar' resturants to chose from i.e Burger King, McDonalds, KFC, Frankie and Bennies and more. However, if you guy food or drink outside the Arena, you will not be able to bring it into the building. If you have spercific dietary needs such as 'Diabetic Friendly Food,' we would suggest you contact the area before bringing your own food in. Thank you.

Can I upgrade my ticket on the day to a weekend one?
Yes If you visit the Box Office on the day they can upgrade your ticket for you.

Is there changing facilities available?
Sadly due to security reasons we are unable to offer anyone outside our own team changing facilities.

Can I enter the Handmade, Bought Cosplay Contest or the Talent Contest?
Due to high demand we have had to restrict numbers and our attendees had to enrol their entry before a particular date so sadly we are full now.

More information about the Fan Art Contest
Can I enter on the day? What time is the winners announced and where?
Saturday (subject is: Comic Book characters and / or Sci-Fi) Under 12's and Over 12's category.
Sunday (subject is: Anime and / or Video Game Characters) Under 12's and Over 12's category.

Do I need to book guest autographs in advance?
No but you will need to book professional photo shoots in advance with Realtime events

I have never been before what should I bring?
We would suggest the following from experience

• Pre-booking Tickets: You don't have to queue as much and your guaranteed entry in.
• Pre-booking Travel / Parking: Will work out cheaper than on the day and your more organised.
• Bottled Water (keep hydrated as it may be very warm in Cosplay at times).
• Moblie phone there will be thousands attending so it's good to have if you split up from your friend/family groups
• Money: There is plenty to buy from the stalls or get involved in. Most traders DO NOT have card machines, so having cash ready is always good. We do have a cash machine up-stairs but it will be very busy on the day.
• Camera / Camcorder: Take photos with friends and fellow cosplayers on the day as memories but it won't drain your battery down on your phone as much.
• Change of clothes: Incase you are in need of a break.
• Pick up a convention Map / Timetable from the help desk to re-fresh your memory.

And finally 'be yourself' and I'm sure you will make many many new friends.

Hope you all have a great time over the up-coming weekend. As for now, YCC staff will be working very hard to get thelast parts of the event ready and as their will be delays in responding to messages. Thank you Blog Published on 6th June 2016 by Yorkshire Cosplay Con Tweet