We know being on stage isn’t for everyone, so, as we’ve developed our programming for MegaCon Live London, we’ve made sure there’s plenty for cosplayers who aren’t interested in competing. So, what else is there for cosplayers to look forward to at MegaCon Live?...
Pre-judging can sound scary, but it's actually an incredibly positive environment: you made this costume, and no one else knows it or can talk about it like you. You're literally the best person for the job!...
‘Behind the Curtain’ is an advice column written by masquerade judges answering anonymous questions from the community. These columns are written with the perspective of how Guild run competitions are, and may not apply to non-Guild run contests. Our column is built on your questions, there is a form to submit your question anonymously...
The UK is a small country- it makes sense that the UK cosplay community is relatively small in size. As such, you might find yourself entering a competition that someone you know is judging (or judging someone you know). What do you do in this situation? Here’s some helpful tips for having fun and...
With the MegaCon Live Masquerades, we’re incredibly proud to be able to have a show that takes performance into account at 30% for Best in Show and Best Adventurer. With that, audio and video are both components we’re excited to be able to offer at some of the shows. If you’re new to tech...
With the new restructure of the MegaCon Live Masquerades, you’ve probably seen that progress books are now required and might be wondering what exactly is a progress book? Progress books, more frequently called a build book, are a way for you to show the judges that you’ve made your cosplay. But how do you...
Even though the idea of recording and editing an audio track for your performance can be daunting, it allows you to push the boundaries of your stage performance. Read on for some tips to help you take your first steps in creating a custom track for your skit....
With the introduction of experience classes to the MegaCon Live competitions, you may be dreaming of entering the Artificer class, a class for cosplayers who consider themselves more experienced, have been creating cosplays for some time now, or have lots of competition experience. While you may dream of entering this class, self-doubt and questioning...
Performing is a big part of cosplay for many people, and often especially for those with bought, thrifted or commissioned cosplays. Thanks to community feedback, and the support of the MegaCon Live team, we’ve been able to secure extra time on the MegaStage and add in a third experience class: the Bard! As the...
We are so excited for the first MegaCon Cosplay Masquerade of 2024! We hope you’ll join us in London January 13th and 14th as a competitor or audience member. With Applications and Registration opening for the London Masquerade on November 15th, we wanted to spotlight our judges for the show. The judges this year...
