2025 Schedule
Adelaide Showgrounds
Main Stage
| 10:30AM | LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS – WRITER & DIRECTOR Q&GAY |
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| – Join the award winning writers and directors of Lesbian Space Princess, Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese, as they take you on the journey from concept to completion of their award winning directorial debut! | |
| 11:30AM | GENSHIN IMPACT Q&A PANEL WITH LAILA BERZINS & RATANA |
| 12:30PM | BRANDON ROGERS Q&A PANEL |
| 1:45PM | GIANCARLO ESPOSITO Q&A PANEL |
| 2:45PM | CATHERINE TATE Q&A PANEL |
| 3:45PM | OZ COMIC-CON COZPLAY COMPETITION |
| – Are you a step above the Cosplay Parade, not quite ready for the Championships of Cosplay, but still looking to compete against your fellow cosplayers? The Oz Comic-Con Cozplay Competition is perfect for you to showcase your crafting, needlework, or armour build talents! | |
| 4:15PM | OZ COMIC-CON COSPLAY PARADE |
| – The Cosplay Parade is a great event showcasing the talent of cosplayers at Oz Comic-Con. It gives everyone the chance to get up on stage and strut their stuff. You can enter this as either an individual or as a group and both handmade and store bought costumes are eligible to participate. | |
| ALL PANELS, INCLUDING GUEST Q&A PANELS, ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT! | |
| 10:30AM | ESCAPE FROM REALITY: BLENDING FANTASY AND SCI-FI INTO REAL WORLD SETTINGS |
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| – Have you ever wished to suddenly discover you had telekinesis? Or that you could talk to your cat? What about that deep-seated fear that one day all the technology will take over? These are things authors think of all the time. The real struggle comes from working out how to seamlessly blend these things into our fiction. Should the story be set in the current day or the near future? Does everybody know about magic or only the users? How do these decisions affect our worlds? Join Kylie Chan, Katie Fraser and Stefanie Dawn as they talk about adding unreal elements to real-world settings. | |
| 11:30AM | GENSHIN IMPACT Q&A PANEL WITH LAILA BERZINS & RATANA |
| 12:30PM | CATHERINE TATE Q&A PANEL |
| 1:45PM | BRANDON ROGERS Q&A PANEL |
| 2:45PM | GIANCARLO ESPOSITO Q&A PANEL |
| 3:45PM | CHAMPIONSHIP OF COSPLAY |
| – The Oz Comic-Con Championships of Cosplay is the largest cosplay contest in Australia! Taking place from West Coast to East Coast as the top cosplayers from six states battle it out to be named their states Champion of Cosplay! The State winners of the Championships of Cosplay will receive a cash prize of $1500, amongst other things! Join us for what is sure to be a fun-filled competition celebrating the talent, skill and determination of the best Cosplayers in Australia! | |
| 4:15PM | OZ COMIC-CON COSPLAY PARADE |
| – The Cosplay Parade is a great event showcasing the talent of cosplayers at Oz Comic-Con. It gives everyone the chance to get up on stage and strut their stuff. You can enter this as either an individual or as a group and both handmade and store bought costumes are eligible to participate. | |
| ALL PANELS, INCLUDING GUEST Q&A PANELS, ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT! | |
WORKSHOP & ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
| 10:30AM | FOAM ARMOUR TIPS AND TRICKS |
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| – Ready to level up your foam game? Join Cheshrae for a crash course in foam armour tips and tricks! From cutting and shaping to detailing and finishing, this session is packed with practical advice for creating impressive, wearable armour. | |
| 11:30AM | CREATIVELY DETAILING YOUR SEWING BASED COSPLAYS WITH THEDINGOATEMYCOSPLAY |
| – Take your sewing-based cosplays to the next level with creative detailing techniques! Join The Dingo Ate My Cosplay for tips and tricks on adding texture, dimension, and flair to your costumes – because it’s all in the details. | |
| 12:30PM | FROM FLEECE TO FASHION: FABRICS 101 Q&A |
| – Join us for a deep dive into the world of cosplay fabrics! Discover the best materials and care tips with our expert panelists. Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer or just starting out, learn how to choose, care for, and elevate your costumes with the perfect fabrics. | |
| 1:30PM | COSPLAY ETIQUETTE: A FRIENDLY REFRESHER FOR A FUN & RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY WITH JUSZ COSPLAY |
| – Cosplay is for everyone, and a little etiquette goes a long way! Join JusZ Cosplay for a friendly refresher on how to foster a fun, welcoming, and respectful community. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned con-goer, this panel covers the do’s and don’ts of cosplay interactions, from photo etiquette to consent and inclusivity. | |
| 2:30PM | ALEX TRPCEVSKI & BEN BRADI – BREAKING INTO TRADING CARD ART: TIPS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS |
| – Learn how to break into the world of trading card art with industry artists Ben Bradi and Alex Trpcevski. This panel offers aspiring artists insider tips on building a portfolio, navigating the industry, and getting noticed by top trading card companies. Whether you’re just starting or looking to take your art career to the next level, this session will provide valuable guidance on making your mark in this competitive field. | |
| 3:45PM | LIP SYNC BATTLE |
| – It’s time to LIP SYNC FOR YOUR….eternal bragging rights! 🎤👨🎤👩🎤 Can’t sing but can absolutely nail the silent solo? Watched every season of Ru Paul and want to live out your lip-syncing fantasies live on stage? Do you miss Dubsmash? Then this is the competition for you! | |
ALL PANELS, INCLUDING GUEST Q&A PANELS, ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT!
| 10:30AM | THE VIDEO GAME MUSIC JUKEBOX TRIVIA SHOWDOWN |
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| – Many of you have already met him at previous conventions, now Quizmaster Tom Diamond returns with his newest game. Get ready to show your video game music expertise! Prizes to be won courtesy of Galactic DVD, Adelaide’s last movie rental store, celebrating 30 years this June! Max 5 people per team. Registration and equipment set up from 10:10am. | |
| 11:20AM | FROM CLOSET TO CONTEST: LEVELING UP YOUR COSPLAY GAME |
| – Want to take your cosplay from casual to competition-ready? Join Bryza Cosplay and Average Cos Slayer as they share tips on improving your builds, refining your skills, and stepping up your cosplay game – whether you’re hitting the stage or just looking to grow as a maker. | |
| 12:20PM | CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: BEHIND THE SCENES |
| – Go behind the scenes with Cyanide & Happiness! From webcomics to animation, get an inside look at how the team creates their signature blend of dark humor, unforgettable characters, and viral content. | |
| 1:30PM | HOLOGRAPHIC CHARIZARD |
| – A musical comedy show about the greatest Pokemon and Pokemon card ever made. Every song is about Charizard, interspersed with stories that take you on a journey of love, betrayal, hardship and humour. Holographic Charizard started as a purely musical project that everyone kept finding too funny not to enjoy. After not performing in Australia for 10 years, he is back, bringing his evolved showmanship and stories to new audiences around Australia. You will hear all the cult classics including ‘A song about Charizard’, ‘I choose you Charizard’ and ‘Why did you have to leave me Charizard’. Along with new works about Charizard adventures in far off lands including ‘Everywhere you go is Charizard’ and a song written entirely in Indonesian, ‘lagu lagu Charizard harus dangdut la’. Many people have asked for it, now it’s here, a new Holographic Charizard experience. The show mixes comedy, acoustic guitar, slapstick comedy and spectacle alongside positive and uplifting crowd interactions (unless they are squirtle fans). Holographic Charizard often draws in pop culture fans, is suitable for a late night audience, but can also be performed as a family friendly matinee show. Come celebrate the greatest ever Pokémon with us! | |
| 2:05PM | KIDS COSPLAY PARADE |
| – The kids cosplay parade is a great way for our littlest cosplayers to get into the cosplay spirit! Once the parade begins, kids can go on stage either on their own, in a group or for those who are either too little or too shy, with a guardian. Come and see the tiniest and cutest cosplayers all at the one event! To enter this event just head to the cosplay registration desk located at Cosplay Central before 12:30PM on Sunday and secure your spot. | |
| 2:40PM | ECLIPSE IDOL: MYSTIC |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 3:00PM | HART & SOL AUDIOBOOK |
| – From local indie sci-fi novel, to audiobook, to feature film …and it all started at Adelaide Oz Comic-Con! To celebrate the launch of the epic, and locally produced, Hart & Sol audiobook, co-author Matt J PIke and producer John deCaux will take you through the retelling of the totally inappropriate comedy adventure, narrated by Adelaide actress Micha Thomas. Hear how the sky is no longer the limit for a story that’s now being adapted for film, and how it could be just the tip of the iceberg for local genre content. A great look behind some of the talented storytellers carving their own way in Adelaide and a must see for all aspiring local creators and storytellers. | |
| 3:45PM | SO YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST DANCE |
| – So you think you can Just Dance? This is your chance to show us and be the stars of so you think you can just dance! Join us for a Just Dance competition live on stage! Play Just Dance at the Just Dance area through the day to get picked for entry! | |
ALL PANELS, INCLUDING GUEST Q&A PANELS, ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT!
The district Cosplay meetups
community space meetups
| 10:30AM | SPEED FRIENDING |
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| 11:30AM | MUSICAL THEATRE |
| 12:30PM | HOLDING SPACE FOR (A WICKED MEET UP) |
| 1:30PM | QUEERS DIG TIME LORDS |
| 2:30PM | I SHIP IT – AN OTP DISCUSSION |
| 3:30PM | ARCANE YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT? |
| 10:30AM | SPEED FRIENDING |
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| 11:30AM | BOOKTOK HOT TAKES & HEARTACHES |
| 12:30PM | FANFICTION ADDICTS |
| 1:30PM | CRITS, CHAOS & FOUND FAMILY |
| 2:30PM | LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORDYCEPS – A LAST OF US CHAT |
| 3:30PM | SHIP HAPPENS: A WEBTOONS TRIBUTE |
Trading Post
| 10:30AM | FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS |
| 11:30AM | POKEMON (CARDS, GO, POCKET) |
| 12:30PM | TCG’S AND OTHER CARDS |
| 1:30PM | DISNEY AND OTHER PINS |
| 2:30PM | LORCANA |
| 3:30PM | KEYRINGS |
| 10:30AM | LORCANA |
| 11:30AM | KEYRINGS |
| 12:30PM | DISNEY AND OTHER PINS |
| 1:30PM | POKEMON (CARDS, GO, POCKET) |
| 2:30PM | TCG’S AND OTHER CARDS |
| 3:30PM | FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS |
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11:00 AM PHOTO BOOTH A
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12:30 PM Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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2:15 PM MEET AND GREET
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12:30 PM Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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11:00 AM MEET AND GREET
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1:45 PM Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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12:15 PM MEET AND GREET
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2:45 PM Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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11:30 AM GENSHIN IMPACT Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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11:30 AM GENSHIN IMPACT Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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11:30 AM GENSHIN IMPACT Q&A PANEL – MAIN STAGE
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