Cosplay at GamerFest
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Cosplay Competition
Join us both days for an epic cosplay competition! Happening at 3:00 pm at the GamerFest Live Stage both days, come enter the contest to show off your cosplay or join the audience and cheer on those on stage.
The contest is fashion show style, with contestants walking across the stage as our host introduces them. Contestants are encouraged to be creative during their time on stage. Action poses or catch phrases will be viewed favourably.
Contestants who have made 60% or more of their cosplay are able to participate in pre-judging. To qualify for Best in Show you must have made 60% or more of your cosplay, and participated in pre-judging. Please be sure to register by 12pm on the day if you’d like to be pre-judged.
Bought cosplays can still enter, but won’t qualify for Best in Show. U16’s are encouraged to enter the competition as there is a category specifically for under 16’s.
Rules
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Made or Bought?
Both made and bought cosplays can be entered. To qualify for Best in Show the contestant must have made 60% or more of their cosplay and participated in pre-judging. Cosplayers who plan to do pre-judging must register by 12 pm on the day of the competition.
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Registration
Registration is open from 11am to 1pm at the Cosplay Zone. If you have made 60% or more of your cosplay and would like to do pre-judging please register by 12pm on the day.
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Categories
Registration is open from 11am to 1pm at the Cosplay Zone. If you have made 60% or more of your cosplay and would like to do pre-judging please register by 12pm on the day.
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Restrictions
Cosplays and performances must be family friendly as this is a family event. No nudity, profanity or unruly behavior is allowed. This includes any activity that could compromise the safety of yourself or spectators.
The use of fire, glitter, liquides or any other objects that may create litter or cause a mess are prohibited. You may not throw anything off the stage.
No weapons such as knives, cap guns, airsoft or paintball weapons.
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Good Sportsmanship
Contestants must treat the judges, other contestants, show directors, volunteers and audience with respect and kindness.
Cosplay Competitions are celebrations of the cosplay community! Lets keep a spirit of friendship and support throughout the competition.
Bullying of other contestants will not be tolerated, both at the contest and after the contest including online.