After a successful debut event last year, IW Heroes Con is back for 2023.
Join the team on Sunday 16th April 2023, between 10am-5pm for a fun-packed day at Quay Arts in Newport.
The suggested entry donation is £1 for this non-ticketed event.
£1,600 raised last year
The non-profit charity event will be once again raising funds for the YMCA, Isle of Wight, Young Carers Charity.
Last year and amazing £1,600 was raised.
What to expect
Organised by Nicola Symmonds and Rob Mead, a full day of fun has been planned.
- Meet and greet with Life size and working Replica Johnny 5 from the film Short Circuit
- Exclusive launch of local comic artist Dan Digby’s comic book, Hardcore Hare
- Exclusive launch of the Hardcore Hare collectable figures produced by Silver Fox Collectables IOW
- Comic artists Glenn Fabry and Andy Sawyer will be attending and doing a Q&A panel
- Arcade Gaming Contest
- Cosplay contest
- Magic Pre-release Tournament
- You tube Creators Tantrums and tabletops will be doing tabletop gaming and live Warhammer painting challenges
- Local traders and Artists
- Photo ops with the Tardis and street performer Pirate
- Huxley Magic
- Huge raffle
There are also donations from all the local traders attending the event, including the team at Heroes Comics, Gaming and Collectibles, and from local businesses across the Island including Ryde Superbowl, Comic Coffee, Skates, Island Recon, Town choice, Cineworld and The Works.
“The atmosphere was energetic and positive”
Nicky and Rob said,
“Last year was such a huge success for a first time event. The atmosphere was energetic and positive. We had incredible feedback from all who attended.
“We wanted to bring that same vibe back to this year’s event. We are so excited by all the awesome things happening and hope that everyone has a wonderful time.
“Everyone involved is like a huge family and we love what we do. It’s all for such a worthy cause helping our young, Island Heroes.
“We can’t wait to see you there!”
Supporting the event
Sponsors for IW Heroes Con 2 include:
- Teemill – They have provided all our event staff T-shirts for free
- Red Funnel – They played an event advert on all their terminal screens on the ferries and in the waiting rooms for the last few months at no charge.
- The Media House – They are attending the event and filming all day for free.
Quay Arts have also donated the venue free of charge and every person involved in the event is giving up their time for free, including all of the Heroes team and outside volunteers.
Show your support on 16th April by heading to IW Heroes Con 2 in Newport.
