We know there's been a lot of new information recently about the Cosplay Masquerade and Showcase at the MegaCon Live events. If you only read one blog about the update, this should be the one!...
Let's explore how judges assess the 'made' percentage and some easy (math-light) ways to calculate if your cosplay meets the necessary criteria. Determining the percentage of your cosplay that you've made is a crucial aspect of entering competitions, especially those emphasizing craftsmanship....
We know the introduction of experience classes is brand new to the MegaCon masquerade, and we're keen to ensure that everyone who wants to enter themselves and their costume is able to. If you're curious about which class you should enter, work your way through these lists of questions....
We're thrilled to announce the 2024 season of MegaCon Live cosplay shows! We've loved meeting the community and running the Cosplay Village this year, and we can't wait to do it all over again!...
You’ve probably heard the joke: if you want to get news out fast, tell a cosplayer to keep it private. So it makes sense that the community’s worst kept secret in recent years has been Secretcon – no one can stop talking about it!...
While the spotlight is on the cosplayers, they're not always the only ones on stage. In some competitions, cosplayers are allowed to bring friends onstage to help their performance run smoothly. These extra hands are often called 'stage ninjas', and are similar to theatrical stagehands in assisting a performance to run exactly as planned!...
If you've ever been to a cosplay Masquerade, you know the atmosphere is fun and supportive. But what happens Behind the Curtain? Let's take a look backstage at what the experience can be like!...
This is such an important question! I'm not going to answer it! Read on to find out why......
Performing on stage is really nerve-wracking! It doesn’t matter if you’ve done it once, twice, 100 times, or never- the feeling of stepping out on stage in front of a lot of people and doing something is a big act of courage. When cosplayers go on stage, they will prepare something to do. It...
Cosplay Repairs are an inevitable part of cosplay, and there’s nothing wrong with seeking help when it comes to on-the-day repairs- that’s what our repair table at events is for after all! But what are some tricks to help avoid the dreaded misfortune of a cosplay breakdown at the convention? I spoke with our...
