We’re so excited to be running the Cosplay Masquerades at MegaCon Live Manchester in just a few weeks! Now all of the entrants have submitted their applications, it’s time to announce the judges for the weekend. Now it’s time to announce our Bard judges! You can meet all of the event judges right here.
Announcing our first performance judge for the Saturday Cosplay Masquerade: Xavio.

Xavio is a multidisciplinary performer who uses cosplay as an outlet for characterisation research for his acting. Cosplay is so relevant to his career, and in his 8 years of performing arts training, cosplaying in the last 3 1/2 years has become one of his favourite ways to get into character!
We asked Xavio: If you could give one piece of advice to the entrants you’re about to judge, what would it be?
“It’s okay to be nervous; we have all been there. As judges, we are here to make you feel that your work has earned you the place to compete. Have fun showing off your work – especially your performance! It deserves to be celebrated!”