Oz Comic-Con Melbourne xmas
edition 2024 Schedule
edition 2024 Schedule
December 7 & 8 | mcec
Doors Open 9:00am - 4:00pm both days
Main Stage
| 9:45AM | CHRISTMAS TRIVIA WITH MC (S)ANDI CLAUS |
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| – If you think you know the most about Christmas, join MC (S)Andi Claus on the Main Stage for some Christmas Trivia fun! Prizes to be won! | |
| 10:45AM | WHO ARE YOU AND WHY ARE YOU ON THE TRAM DRESSED LIKE CATWOMAN – COSPLAY Q&A WITH JUSZ COSPLAY |
| 11:45AM | TARA SANDS Q&A PANEL |
| 1:00PM | MATT RYAN Q&A PANEL |
| 2:00PM | CAPTAIN PATCH-IT’S FRANTIC LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS PREP! |
| – ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house… Four cosplayers are frantically trying to get all their pre-Christmas preparations finished. Will they finish in time? Will they get audience help? Or will this, like most of my panels, end up in absolute chaos? (very likely) | |
| 3:00PM | OZ COMIC-CON CHRISTMAS 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! | |
| 3:40PM | 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. | |
| Q&A PANELS ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT! | |
| 10:00AM | COPING THROUGH COSPLAY |
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| – A guided discussion panel featuring cosplayers talking about how they got into cosplay, their relationship with it and discussing the concept of using cosplay as a coping skill, and how they found strength during tough times during cosplay or how cosplay helped them gain personal confidence (ie with social anxiety, during a personal struggle, etc.) | |
| 11:00AM | GROUP FIRESIDE CHAT: COSPLAYER SPOTLIGHT Q&A |
| – Got a burning question you want to ask our seasoned cosplayers? Or maybe you want to enjoy some banter, laughs and shared cosplay experiences—like what it’s like having a cosplay pet ‘helper’ to run zoomies through your fabric! Our Cosplay Spotlighters are here to share their experiences and provide the answers you seek during our Q&A fireside panel. | |
| 12:00PM | CHRISTMAS TRIVIA WITH MC (S)ANDI CLAUS |
| – If you think you know the most about Christmas, join MC (S)Andi Claus on the Main Stage for some Christmas Trivia fun! Prizes to be won! | |
| 12:50PM | 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 11:30AM on Sunday and secure your spot. | |
| 1:30PM | TARA SANDS Q&A PANEL |
| 2:30PM | MATT RYAN Q&A PANEL |
| 3:30PM | 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. | |
| Q&A PANELS ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT! | |
SHEIN STAGE
| 10:00AM | CAN WE FIX IT? THE GAMESHOW! |
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| – Can We Fix It? Yes We Can!….. sort of… ‘Can We Fix It?’ (inspired by cards against humanity, and the infamous snatch game’s from Rupauls drag race) shows four Cosplay ICONS go head to head on a quest to “fix” (in their own humorous way) everyday cosplay issues that we’ve all experienced! While we can’t promise you’ll walk away with a fixed cosplay, we can promise you’ll walk away smiling! | |
| 11:00AM | THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MOVIE DEBATE: ROUND 2 |
| – Meg and Caleb are back again! After the smashing success of our superhero movie debate, we’re diving into the holiday spirit with Round 2 of our Christmas Movie Debate! Join us as we argue, laugh, and try to convince you which Christmas movie truly deserves the crown. This time, we’re bringing a whole new set of festive classics and hidden gems. Will Caleb’s picks jingle all the way to the top, or will Meg finally prove she can make a list of non-90 minute movies? It’s going to be a holly jolly showdown you won’t want to miss. Come cast your vote and help us decide the greatest Christmas movie of all time! | |
| 12:00PM | HERE’S AN IDEA!: CONCEPTUALISING COSPLAY GROUPS AND PHOTOSHOOTS |
| – Join Madeup.and.Marauding and Brie Kaye as they deep dive into the topic that every cosplayer wants and needs to know: how to conceptualise cosplay groups and photoshoots outside of a convention. With 8+ years of experience behind both cosplayers, they will lead you down the path of brainstorming to costume creation to final results in the conceptual development of groups and photoshoots. | |
| 1:00PM | MAKE UP ARTISTRY WITH SARAH FRITZ |
| 2:00PM | SPICY QUESTIONS |
| – Ever wanted to know what it would be like if a bunch of cosplayers went on the show Hot ones? This is that. Except it’s called spicy questions and I, Maya.Ex, have roped my friends into doing it. 3 cosplayers will be in the hot seat, and get a chance to share their knowledge with the people- we’re talking cool and insightful discussion about all things cosplay and crafting while we all experience spice related debuffs. Who knows what they’ll come up with? We’re here to talk, learn and feel the burn of both the con crunch and these wicked wings! | |
| 3:00PM | BEST BAD ARTIST |
| – Join our panel as our guests try to draw Christmas pop culture characters without actually knowing who they’re drawing, based on vague and terrible descriptions by our fabulous hosts. What to expect: chaos, bad drawings, and lots of laughter as our players compete for the ultimate title Best Bad Artist! | |
| Q&A PANELS ARE FREE TO ATTEND. SIMPLY HEAD TO THE STAGE PRIOR TO THE LISTED START TIME TO SECURE YOUR SEAT! | |
| 10:00AM | OLD SCHOOL VS NEW AGE COSPLAY: THE GREAT DEBATE |
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| – What is the best era of cosplay? Is the polish and perfection of new age cosplay better or will the old way of throwing things together reign supreme! In this panel we will have a fun and nostalgic reflection on the different eras of cosplay, from shiny flat wigs to the emergence of custom supplies and social media. The old school vs new age cosplayers will engage in a debate style interactive panel, where the audience will submit arguments and vote on whether different eras were a great success, or a big mess. So which side are you on?!?! | |
| 11:00AM | FROM CONCEPT TO COSTUME; ADAPTING ORIGINAL DESIGNS IN COSPLAY |
| – Have you ever looked at a character and thought ‘how would I cosplay that?’, or saw an original design from an artist and wondered ‘where do I start?’ Host Meggles will discuss with TheVelvetarium, Heidzdee and Miss Twisted about how to create and/ or choose original design and then how to bring that design to life through cosplay. | |
| 12:00PM | CAPTAIN PATCH-IT’S COSPLAY REPAIR WHEEL OF CHAOS! |
| – Join Captain Patch-It as he pits cosplayers against each other, to see who comes out victorious in a chaotic, head-to-head repair challenge! (Also, did I mention there’s a spinny prize wheel?) | |
| 1:00PM | READY, STEADY, COSPLAY: CHRISTMAS CRAFTS EDITION |
| – Ready, steady, CHRISTMAS! Two teams of seasoned cosplayers will battle it out to see who can create the most Christmassy creation, while being helped or hindered by our fabulous host (and audience). Teams will be quizzed on their Christmas knowledge, with those not fully embracing the spirit of the season forced to suffer the consequences. Join us for some Christmas cheer, hot glue, chaos and somewhat acceptable crafts. | |
| 2:00PM | COLIN MAGAZINE LIVE |
| – Colin Magazine presents Colin Magazine LIVE a panel filled with interviews, tips tricks and breakdowns. Essentially if you were to think of a magazine on stage. Colin Magazine is a pop culture and cosplay magazine based out of Melbourne Australia. Our panel will incorporate 4 key segments, An interview with a special guest, a break down of a cosplay technique, an exploration of a fashion trend and segment on a dnd. | |
| 3:00PM | CAN YOU WRAP IT? |
| – This is a new game show panel where panelists will have a certain amount of time wrapping various items with various wrapping materials. Their fate in the hands of a wheel that will be spun to decide what they use. Audience members will decide on who has wrapped their item the best. This is a great way to also introduce ways we can reuse items or thrift items when packing presents and promote a recycling environment. | |
| 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
| 10:00AM | STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL |
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| 11:00AM | HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS |
| 12:00PM | YIPPIE KAYAK OTHER BUCKETS (DIE HARD & OTHER CHRISTMAS MOVIES) |
| 1:00PM | ANIME-RRY CHRISTMAS |
| 2:00PM | THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS |
| 3:00PM | JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS & CHRISTMAS IN THE DC UNIVERSE |
| 10:00AM | CHRISTMAS ACROSS THE MULTIVERSE |
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| 11:00AM | YULETIDE ONE-SHOT: THE FESTIVE DUNGEON |
| 12:00PM | WOOIMBOUTTAMAKEANAMEFORMYSELFERE |
| 1:00PM | HAZBIN HOTEL/HELLUVA BOSS |
| 2:00PM | VIOLENT NIGHTS (VIDEO GAMES & HORROR) |
| 3:00PM | (UGLY) CHRISTMAS SWEATERS |
community space meetups
| 10:30AM | SPEED FRIENDING |
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| 11:30AM | ANIME-RRY CHRISTMAS |
| 12:30PM | MUSICAL THEATRE |
| 1:30PM | HEAR ME OUT |
| – We’ll bring the cake. you bring your picks! | |
| 2:30PM | SHREK THE HALLS |
| 3:30PM | THE 12 GAYS OF CHRISTMAS |
| 10:30AM | SPEED FRIENDING |
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| 11:30AM | GAYS OF STREAMING |
| 12:30PM | HO HO HOMOSEXUAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL |
| 1:30PM | WHITE ELEPHANT (AKA DIRTY SANTA) GIFT EXCHANGE |
| – Bring a small, nerdy gift if you would like to participate! | |
| 2:30PM | ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY OTP |
| 3:30PM | THE NAUGHTY LIST |
COSPLAY SING-A-LONGS
👩🏼🎤Join us for a good ol' Sing-A-Long (sometimes speak along) of some of your favourites! Cosplays encourages, but not mandatory! We'll have subtitles on, but we know you don't need them. 👀
👩🏼🎤Join us for a good ol' Sing-A-Long (sometimes speak along) of some of your favourites! Cosplays encourages, but not mandatory! We'll have subtitles on, but we know you don't need them. 👀
| 9:30AM | BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER – AMENDS (PG) |
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| 10:15AM | THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) (G) |
| 11:40AM | NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (G) |
| 1:00PM | COMMUNITY – ABED’S UNCONTROLLABLE CHRISTMAS (PG) |
| 1:20PM | DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) (PG) |
| 3:00PM | DOCTOR WHO: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (PG) |
| 10:00AM | DOCTOR WHO: THE RUNAWAY BRIDE (PG) |
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| 11:00AM | BEAUTY & THE BEAST: ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS (G) |
| 12:15PM | OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE (G) |
| 12:40PM | SUPERNATURAL – A VERY SUPERNATURAL CHRISTMAS (PG) |
| 1:15PM | THE DISNEY HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG (G) |
| 2:00PM | ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS (PG) |
Trading Post
If you're a part of a collectible community, and trading is a part of that, welcome to the Oz Comic-Con Trading Post. A space where collectors can meet and trade with each other, or even just talk common interests and show off collections!
If you're a part of a collectible community, and trading is a part of that, welcome to the Oz Comic-Con Trading Post. A space where collectors can meet and trade with each other, or even just talk common interests and show off collections!
COSPLAY CENTRAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
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music & Entertainment Stage
| 9:30AM | ICHIGOSPARK |
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| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 10:00AM | DARLINGDREAMMI |
| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 10:30AM | PENUMBRAL COLLECTIVITY |
| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 11:00AM | FAIRIEDOG DANCES |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 11:20AM | F(X): IDOLS |
| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 11:40AM | PEIYI FROM HOKA NO TEA TIME |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 12:10PM | GAMER GIRL BOSS ANTHEMS W/ PENTHEA |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 12:30PM | TEAM CHROMA DANCE |
| – KPOP DANCE GROUP | |
| 12:50PM | DAV!NE! |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 1:00PM | LIP SYNC BATTLE |
| – Sashay you SLEIGH! 🎤👨🎤👩🎤 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! | |
| 2:20PM | CORKI |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 2:40PM | AMANDA |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 3:00PM | NIGHTLIGHT NIX |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 3:15PM | DNB: SIX (MINUS 4) |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 9:30AM | SAGE MARIE |
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| – LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE | |
| 10:00AM | DAV!NE! |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 10:20AM | KPOP RANDOM DANCE: LETS PLAY! |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 10:40AM | UNDEAD ONLINE |
| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 11:00AM | S✩LAR IDOL |
| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 11:20AM | JELLYFISH CORDI!! |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 11:40AM | MELLO! |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 12:00PM | MILKY STAR |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 12:20PM | JINXIEK / JIN |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 12:40PM | HEARTBEATZ |
| – IDOL DANCE GROUP | |
| 1:00PM | SAGO |
| – LIVE SINGING PERFORMANCE | |
| 1:15PM | KPOP IN COSPLAY W/ SILLYBLONDE_SEAMSTRESS |
| – KPOP DANCE GROUP | |
| 1:30PM | DAV!NE! |
| – IDOL DANCE PERFORMANCE | |
| 1:45PM | LIP SYNC BATTLE |
| – Sashay you SLEIGH! 🎤👨🎤👩🎤 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! | |
| 3:00PM | 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! | |
fILM & tv gUEST sCHEDULES - coming soon
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