About this Event
Comic Con-versation is back! Come join us at Ashfield Library for our first-ever Cosplay Competition.
The Cosplay Competition is a great way to showcase the talent of our local cosplayers. Dress up in your most impressive costumes to show off your skills. We welcome anyone of any skill level to compete.
Youth Competition (13 - 17 years old): 2PM – 3PM. Register here.
Adult Competition (18+ years old): 3PM – 4PM. Register here.
Stuck on your next cosplay idea? Come check out our collection, which has a wide range of cosplay and sewing resources – just what you need to start your next project!
Itching for a new fandom to cosplay in? Have a look at our graphic novel collection!
About our Judges:
Sydney University Anime Society (SUAnime for short!) is USYD’s number one society for all your Japanese animation needs. They aim to provide a fun and enjoyable space for all fans to share their passion for not only anime, but all of its related subcultures – such as manga/manhua/manhwa, cosplay, art, Vocaloid, gatcha games, and much more!
Find out more about SUAnime on their website.
Rules
- Entrants must provide a written description that the MC will read during their appearance. This can include details about their costume or provide a story about the character being portrayed. You can offer details about the construction process, materials, number of work hours, or anything else that might impress the judges and fans. This description is limited to 100 words and must include the name of the character being portrayed, as well as their media origin (e.g., Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen).
- Contestants must arrive in costumes and are responsible for their own belongings. We do not have a dressing area.
- No profanity is allowed on stage. This includes messages on signs or clothing.
- Everything brought onto the walk-on must be removed at the end of the time limit – substances such as confetti, glitter, flower petals, and water are not permitted.
- Entrants may not throw anything into the crowd.
- All weapons will be subject to inspection before entry and at any point during the event.
ASHFIELD LIBRARY is accessible by lift from the ground level.
If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
We may take photos and video of the speakers and audience. See details here
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ashfield Library, 260 Liverpool Street, Ashfield, Australia
AUD 0.00