The Book Fair Australia Cosplay Competition is low-stress and fun for cosplayers of all ages and experience levels – especially for beginners wanting to build their confidence! Dress up as a character or element from pop culture, including comics, books, movies, TV, video games or anime/manga. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

 

The contest will be held at 12:30PM - 1:00PM at the Book Addiction Stage on both Saturday and Sunday.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• Handmade and store-bought costumes are acceptable, but may be judged separately.

• Cosplay must not violate Book Fair Australia’s Cosplay Guidelines.

• Entrants 16 years or under will require consent to participate from a parent or guardian, who must be present with you during the registration on the event day. If the contestant is under the age of 12 on the day of the event, their parent or guardian must accompany them at all times including on stage.

 

SIGN UP

• Sign-up for each day's contest will be available on the day of the contest at the BFA Merch stall (175) and must be completed by 12:15PM.

• There will be a limited amount of signups accepted each day.

 

MARSHALLING

• Contestants must arrive at marshalling at the Book Addiction Stage at 12:15PM on the day they have signed up and remain available until 1:00PM when the contest finishes.

 

ON STAGE

• Contestants will be lined up in order of appearance. The MC will announce each contestant and welcome them on stage.

• Contestants will have the opportunity to show off their cosplay on stage for a maximum of 30 seconds before leaving the stage.

• The Book Fair Australia Code of Conduct applies while on stage.

• Anything taken on stage must leave with individuals/groups when they exit.

• By attending the event, you consent to be filmed or photographed by Book Fair Australia or their nominees during the event without compensation to you. There is also no guarantee that photos or videos of the event will be provided to entrants. For more information on filming and photography, please refer to the Book Fair Australia Code of Conduct.

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JUDGING AND AWARDS

• The cosplay competition will be judged by Captain Patch-It.

• The MC will invite contestants back on stage and announce the winner.

• The award is a book prize pack.