“I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was…” Chances are you’ve belted out that line at some point in your life, whether at Comic Con, with friends, or maybe quietly under your breath.
That unforgettable voice belongs to Jason Paige, the original singer of the Pokémon theme song. And this October, he’s bringing that anthem to life at Cyprus Comic Con 2025, happening October 4–5 at the State Fairgrounds in Nicosia, with festivities officially kicking off at the Opening Ceremony on Friday, October 3.
A live Pokémon anthem in Cyprus
Fans will get the rare chance to hear Paige perform the song live on Saturday, October 4, at the convention’s Music Stage. Alongside the performance, he’ll have exclusive merchandise available, and maybe even a few surprises.
Beyond Pokémon: a career of collaborations
Paige’s career spans far beyond the Pokémon universe. He has shared stages and studios with icons like Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Kiss, Enrique Iglesias, Foreigner, The Scorpions, Smokey Robinson, Meat Loaf, Frankie Valli, Liza Minnelli, and Roger Daltrey. From beat-boxing with Aerosmith to rapping alongside Michael Jackson at Madison Square Garden, his résumé speaks for itself.
Where to find him
Hall 6 – Jason Paige Official Merch Booth
Signed Pokémon TCG cards, collectibles, exclusive certificates of authenticity, and with each purchase, a free Jason Paige Promo Card. Proceeds will also support the charities Hope For Children and P.A.W.S.
Live Music Stage – Saturday, October 4
Paige’s performance takes place in the afternoon, with merch available at the booth beside the stage immediately afterward.
Cyprus Comic Con 2025 highlights
This year’s Comic Con promises to be one of the biggest yet, with activities and attractions across every corner of pop culture:
- Artists’ Alley & Creative Corridor – showcasing creators from Cyprus and abroad.
- Retail Booths – comics, collectibles, merch, and more.
- STEM & Kids’ Zone – fun and learning for all ages.
- Outdoor Festival – music, food, and activities.
- Nomnomnomicon (Food Festival) – flavors from around the world.
- Medieval Quarter – knights, archers, and live battle reenactments.
- Pro Wrestling – performances from Pro Wrestling Cyprus.
- Tableflip – board games, TCGs, and tabletop adventures.
- Film Festival – screenings and competitions.
- Gaming – esports, consoles, and retro classics.
- Cosplay Competitions – including the Masquerade and Mediterranean Cosplay Championship.
Special guests on the line-up
Alongside Jason Paige, Comic Con will welcome:
Craig Fairbrass (One Piece – Netflix, Rise of the Footsoldier, Call of Duty)
- ЯeaL (Japanese all-girl rock band)
- Feefal (artist)
- Luis Coelho (illustrator)
- Cosplayers Pilerud, Anaelic, Insoriel, Micke Askernas
Opening night party – Friday, October 3
The convention launches with a massive outdoor party starting at 18:00. Highlights include:
- ЯeaL, making their Cyprus and regional debut.
- FUSE, keeping the energy high into the night.
- DJ Manimal and Anime Rapper JFX, closing out the evening.
The evening will also feature the official Opening Ceremony, with appearances from:
- Mr. Charalambos Prountzos, Mayor of Nicosia
- Ms. Vassiliki Kassianidou, Deputy Minister of Culture
- Mr. Yoshio Yamawaki, Japanese Ambassado
- Mr. Konstantinos Yiorkadjis, President of the District Self-Government Organization
Tickets now available
Tickets can be purchased at www.cypruscomiccon.org:
- VIP: €100 (Early Access Ticket, Special Edition T-shirt, 3 Meet & Greet Tokens, VIP Lanyard)
- Early Access Bundle: €50 (Early Access Ticket + collectible T-shirt)
- Early Access Ticket: €35
- Three-Day Ticket: €20
- Single-Day Ticket: €12
- Opening Event Ticket (Friday): €5 (includes ЯeaL & FUSE concert)
- Acknowledgements
Cyprus Comic Con 2025 is presented by ECOMMBX with sponsors including 3CX, ABL Films, Bolt, Cablenet, Carlsberg, Coffee Island, Constant Media, Cyherbia, Funko, Kemanes, KFC, Lays, Pizza Hut, Red Bull, Scorewarrior, Spartan Gear, Taco Bell, ToyNBee, and Turtle Beach.
The event is supported by the Municipality of Nicosia and the Deputy Ministry of Culture.