Ochiba~Con - Sept 29-30, 2012!

Mekou · 02-07-2012, 12:38 PM

After months of waiting the time has finally arrived! OChiba~Con (formerly Northern Anime Festival) has a date and location to share!

Mark your calenders! Ochiba~Con is coming September 29-30, 2012 at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre in Oshawa, ON!

Website is still currently in the works, but there's still a bunch of places that you can follow to check for updates!

Website: http://www.ochibacon.ca/

FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ochibacon/

FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/Ochibacon

FB Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/165930676853948/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Ochiba_Con

Rainbowgasm · 02-07-2012, 07:26 PM

sweet... of course we wont need a hotel because we're from the region, but is there any guesses on how much entry will be and if like the former NAF, we can do panels to reduce the cost?

We probably wont pick our costumes until much later in the year but I look forward to it regardless!

Mekou · 02-07-2012, 08:13 PM

Pricewise it should be about the same as it was before ($25-30) but could be a $5+ increase because this venue is almost double what we paid to use the college and we're trying to be realisic with the number of attendees we expect to get.

We definitely will do our best to keep the cost low and affordable to our attendees, and we will do MORE than our best to make sure that any cost increase is justified and worthwhile.

And yes, things like volunteering and running panels will provide compensation/admission discounts. Full price of admission will most likely need to be paid up front though, and money will be returned after volunteer hours/panels are completed. All of those details will be coming as soon as we can get them.

Pasiphilo · 02-09-2012, 04:22 PM

Looking forward to it!

zeekayart · 02-13-2012, 04:58 PM

Hope I can make it out! It's really close to my birthday so maybe I can get my ticket to the con as a present

!!

DireKitty · 02-20-2012, 09:12 AM

I love the logo.

Otaking97 · 02-25-2012, 01:20 PM

Yikes! $25 to possible $35 for a one day? (Only interested in Sat). That's alittle extreme. Not sure if I can get behind that.

Rainbowgasm · 02-26-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otaking97

Yikes! $25 to possible $35 for a one day? (Only interested in Sat). That's alittle extreme. Not sure if I can get behind that.

that's probably weekend rate as it was a response to my question, which was about weekend passes, there will most likely be a lower rate for single day passes as there is for most cons...

Mekou · 02-27-2012, 01:57 PM

Yes, there will be weekend (two days) passes as well as single day passes.

Actually, we'll be annoucing prices soon! But I'll be transparant and say that the prices may seem a little high, and that will be for a number of reasons. Mainly because JUST the venue is about double what we had been paying for at the college, and there's still all the additiona costs to have programming and all that. There's also that we're trying to be realistic with our numbers, and unforunately a lower attendance means that the cost of reg will be a bit higher per person in order for us to break even.

We are definitely doing everything that we can to cut costs and make registration as low as possible. One of the things is that we're going to have an early bird pre-reg with the cheapest price we can afford to have it, and possibly group registration as well. And there is always volunteering and running events/panels for reimbursement.

N_H_Sakura5 · 03-07-2012, 02:43 PM

Seeing as I live in Oshawa I'll likely try and make it out to the Con. If there is a Artist Alley I wouldn't mind trying my hand at selling stuff there for my first time. C:

Mekou · 04-16-2012, 10:49 PM

Good news, everyone!

Registration will officially open up by the end of the week, but RIGHT NOW we can tell you that initial pre-reg for the con will be only $25!! (This will increase to $30 mid June). Full details on prices will be available when pre-reg officially opens.

Mekou · 04-24-2012, 11:50 AM

Pre-registration is now officially open! http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/3412919133

Mekou · 05-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Artist and Vendor registration is now open too! Please see our FB page for the details. http://www.facebook.com/Ochibacon

Mekou · 05-14-2012, 03:32 PM

A few things:

1. Our website is finally up! http://www.ochibacon.ca
2. We've got two confirmed guests to announce. Voice actor and directior John Stocker, and local band Hoshi*Furu!
3. We'll have a table at Anime North 2012 where you can pre-reg for only $25! Come swing by and check us out.

MelMuff · 05-24-2012, 10:44 AM

Kool. Maybe a new convention for me to check out. I live near Ottawa so I will see if I can make travel plans.

02-07-2012, 12:38 PM	#1
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	Ochiba~Con - Sept 29-30, 2012! After months of waiting the time has finally arrived! OChiba~Con (formerly Northern Anime Festival) has a date and location to share! Mark your calenders! Ochiba~Con is coming September 29-30, 2012 at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre in Oshawa, ON! Website is still currently in the works, but there's still a bunch of places that you can follow to check for updates! Website: http://www.ochibacon.ca/ FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ochibacon/ FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/Ochibacon FB Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/165930676853948/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Ochiba_Con __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr Last edited by Mekou : 05-14-2012 at 03:32 PM.

02-07-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
Rainbowgasm fruity goodness! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,965	sweet... of course we wont need a hotel because we're from the region, but is there any guesses on how much entry will be and if like the former NAF, we can do panels to reduce the cost? We probably wont pick our costumes until much later in the year but I look forward to it regardless! __________________ Next Con & Cosplays: Anime North 2013 as Alucard from Hellsing Zelos Wilder from Tales of Symphonia Mami Tomoe from Pulla Magi Madoka Magica

02-07-2012, 08:13 PM	#3
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	Pricewise it should be about the same as it was before ($25-30) but could be a $5+ increase because this venue is almost double what we paid to use the college and we're trying to be realisic with the number of attendees we expect to get. We definitely will do our best to keep the cost low and affordable to our attendees, and we will do MORE than our best to make sure that any cost increase is justified and worthwhile. And yes, things like volunteering and running panels will provide compensation/admission discounts. Full price of admission will most likely need to be paid up front though, and money will be returned after volunteer hours/panels are completed. All of those details will be coming as soon as we can get them. __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr

02-09-2012, 04:22 PM	#4
Pasiphilo Life Imitating Art Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 117	Looking forward to it! __________________ Pasiphilo.deviantart.com \| #Toronto Deviants

02-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#5
zeekayart derp Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 112	Hope I can make it out! It's really close to my birthday so maybe I can get my ticket to the con as a present !! __________________ Conventions 2013 ✓ Frostcon ✓ Con-G ✓ Toronto Comicon ☐ Anime North ☐ ConBravo! ☐ Atomic Lollipop ☐ Anime North Halloween Dance Anime North Costume Plans Friday: Cybersix Saturday: Nanalan' and Joe Kido Sunday: Red Panda Kigurumi zeekayart.tumblr.com

02-20-2012, 09:12 AM	#6
DireKitty Captain Kittens Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,017	I love the logo. __________________ Anime North Cosplay Photoshoots Staff Lux - League of Legends Official Anime North Forums Anime North Reddit Community

02-25-2012, 01:20 PM	#7
Otaking97 Terrible Great King Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,495	Yikes! $25 to possible $35 for a one day? (Only interested in Sat). That's alittle extreme. Not sure if I can get behind that. __________________ Xbox Live - add me - Otaking Live My HUGE ASS Anime/Manga/Figure collection: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/f...=352110&page=7

02-27-2012, 01:57 PM	#9
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	Yes, there will be weekend (two days) passes as well as single day passes. Actually, we'll be annoucing prices soon! But I'll be transparant and say that the prices may seem a little high, and that will be for a number of reasons. Mainly because JUST the venue is about double what we had been paying for at the college, and there's still all the additiona costs to have programming and all that. There's also that we're trying to be realistic with our numbers, and unforunately a lower attendance means that the cost of reg will be a bit higher per person in order for us to break even. We are definitely doing everything that we can to cut costs and make registration as low as possible. One of the things is that we're going to have an early bird pre-reg with the cheapest price we can afford to have it, and possibly group registration as well. And there is always volunteering and running events/panels for reimbursement. __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr Last edited by Mekou : 02-28-2012 at 01:42 AM.

03-07-2012, 02:43 PM	#10
N_H_Sakura5 DigiDestined Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 310	Seeing as I live in Oshawa I'll likely try and make it out to the Con. If there is a Artist Alley I wouldn't mind trying my hand at selling stuff there for my first time. C: __________________ Ochiba~Con -Lucy (Elfen Lied) -Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter) Anime North 2013 - Izzy Izumi (Digimon Adventure) - Nagisa (Clannad) My DeviantArt

04-16-2012, 10:49 PM	#11
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	Good news, everyone! Registration will officially open up by the end of the week, but RIGHT NOW we can tell you that initial pre-reg for the con will be only $25!! (This will increase to $30 mid June). Full details on prices will be available when pre-reg officially opens. __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr

04-24-2012, 11:50 AM	#12
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	Pre-registration is now officially open! http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/3412919133 __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr

05-02-2012, 07:35 PM	#13
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	Artist and Vendor registration is now open too! Please see our FB page for the details. http://www.facebook.com/Ochibacon __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr

05-14-2012, 03:32 PM	#14
Mekou Meow~ Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,016	A few things: 1. Our website is finally up! http://www.ochibacon.ca 2. We've got two confirmed guests to announce. Voice actor and directior John Stocker, and local band Hoshi*Furu! 3. We'll have a table at Anime North 2012 where you can pre-reg for only $25! Come swing by and check us out. __________________ Anime North 2013 - Fionna (Adventure Time) - GT Jade (Homestuck) -- Con/Event Photos / CosplayLab / DeviantArt / Tumblr

05-24-2012, 10:44 AM	#15
MelMuff Hopeless Romantic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 44	Kool. Maybe a new convention for me to check out. I live near Ottawa so I will see if I can make travel plans. __________________ *~~ AC Cubed 2007 ~~* Kikyo (InuYasha)

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