Q-Con in the Media
Q-Con 2024
“The annual Q-Con convention has attracted gaming, anime and cosplay fans from far and wide to Queen’s University, Belfast.”
Valerie Martin (Northern Ireland World)
“it continues to have a finger firmly on the pulse of the gaming world, and that’s what has driven Q-Con’s remarkable growth, says former Dragonslayers President Ben Harrison (Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2004; PhD, 2010). ‘All we did was give the community what it wanted,’ he says.”
Lucy Jolin (Lanyon Magazine)
“Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has once again hosted a vibrant celebration of geek culture with Q-Con.”
Matt Fox (BBC News NI)
“Q Con or Queen’s Convention is our very own annual gaming and anime convention, hosted by the Dragonslayers Gaming & Anime Society at Queen’s University, Belfast and the first ever fully-fledged games convention in Northern Ireland. On the scene since 1994, Q Con boasts a traders’ hall and artists’ alley as well as lots of events for cosplayers in the Mandela Hall each year. As this convention was founded by a gaming society, visitors can be sure to enjoy the full range; board games, retro gaming, role playing, video games and more.”
Hannah McCormack (northernirelandworld.com)
Q-Con 2023
“From furries to Furbies, Queen’s University Belfast is awash with colour as thousands gather for its annual Q-Con.”
Matt Fox (BBC News NI)
Q-Con XXVI (2019)
“The colourful world of ‘cosplay’ is taking centre stage at Ireland’s leading gaming and anime convention.”
Irish News
“Designed by gaming and anime fans Q-Con attracts people from across the UK and Ireland and further afield, with last year seeing a five percent increase in attendees from other countries. People from all ages are present throughout the weekend…”
Tina Calder (Love Belfast)
“Before I knew it the weekend was over far to quickly and it was time to head back home! I would like to thank all of the hard-working volunteers at Dragonslayers who give up their time to help run this well organised event…”
Marc Farrimond (Marc’s Comicbook Page)
Q-Con Christmas Market (2021)
“Visitors will be met with a range of activities to get their gaming senses tingling including console stations, gaming tournaments, traders showing off the latest releases, cosplay artists, board games and much more more.”
Sarah Scott (Belfast Live)
Q-Con XXII (2015)
“Finally… I finally made it to the illustrious Q-Con! After hearing nothing but good things about it I had to check it out for myself… I was very very impressed with the con as a whole… Very laid back atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and just an overall enjoyable experience.”
Adam Waugh (Akroview)
Q-Con XXI (2014)
“Imagine the 21st birthday party of something you’ve built up and hold dear - then imagine something glitzier swooping in and stealing the show.”
Nalina Eggert (BBC News NI)