I have been cosplaying for 17 years and have had the honour of being the final South Australian rep for the Madman nationals. I have well over 250 cosplays spanning my journey, particularly from Nintendo, Bandori, Love Live and more recently vtubers. I also have had the pleasure of judging competitions throughout my journey. I was recently a judge, turned MC, to upgrading to cosplay coordinator for one of Perth’s indie cons! As a veteran I am delving into vtubing to become a cosplay vtuber; where I will be showing techniques on a cosplayer level for anyone who wants to try making their cosplays or wanting to try something and are not sure how to start.
If you’re dressed for the occasion (or even if you’re not!) be sure to head on over to The District area and meet some likeminded fans in awesome cosplay! Take a group cosplay picture in front of our awesome photo wall to immortalise the occasion!
Cosplay Meetup schedules will be posted in the lead up to the event. Have your say in which cosplay meetups will take place in your city, cast your vote below!
Local cosplay photographers will be present, ready to take your photo in Cosplay Central.
The best part? All photo sessions are complimentary! Make sure you stop by to see them and get your photo taken to immortalise your cosplay!
Specific photographer schedule posted in the lead up to the show. Check out the gallery below of past cosplay photos taken at the show!
Interested in being a Cosplay Photographer at an Oz Comic-Con event? Drop us an email with a link to some of your previous photography work! info@ozcomiccon.com
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 no matter your skill level. The parade is for cosplayers who just want to show off their cosplay and have fun!
You can enter this as either an individual or as a group and both handmade and store bought costumes are eligible to participate. This event is a great way to build confidence for those wishing to enter competitions in the future!
The kids cosplay parade is a great way for our littlest cosplayers to get into the cosplay spirit! 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!
Kids can enter this as either an individual or as a group and both handmade and store bought costumes are eligible to participate. The Kids Cosplay Parade is open to all participants ages 0 – 12 years old inclusive!
To enter this event just head to the cosplay registration desk located at Cosplay Central before 1:00PM Saturday and/or Sunday and secure your spot. A limited number of spots are available per day. Sign ups will be taken until spots are filled. The Cosplay Parade is open to all participants of any skill level aged 12 years or older.
To enter this event just head to the cosplay registration desk located at Cosplay Central before 12:00PM on Saturday morning and secure your spot. Once you have registered you will be required for marshaling at the Stage 10 minutes prior to the event.
Captain Patch-It – A Character Guide
1. Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
2. Background: Green Screen (primary), Restoration Artisan, Charlatan (former)
3. Ability Scores: Googly Eyes – Over 100, Hot Glue Gun – Over 90 degrees, Stealth – 17
4. Equipment: Hot glue gun, Cotton Bandolier, Moustache
5. Attacks and Spellcasting: Cast Googly Eyes of Varying Sizes, Cast Quick Cosplay Repair, Stealth Attacks
6. Natural Enemies: General Wear and Tear, Googly Eyes of Unvarying Sizes, Occasionally Lemons
7. Often Mistaken For: Captain Feathersword
Captain Patch-It is a repairman roaming conventions in an never-ending crusade against cosplay malfunctions and breakages.
Sometimes your cosplay goes awry. That’s why we have a cosplay change room featuring a cosplay repair station and a team and supplies on hand to help you with your cosplay repairs.
If you’re dressed for the occasion be sure to check out the Cosplay Meetup schedule in The District & meet some likeminded fans in awesome cosplay! Take a group cosplay picture in front of our awesome photo wall to immortalise the occasion!
Do you love Christmas? Do you have a Christmas sweater you wish you could wear more often than just Christmas Day and Christmas in July? Well, here’s your chance! Break out the Christmas sweaters (even if it’s just for a minute, this is still Australia in December), and join us on the Sunday at the Oz Comic-Con Melbourne Xmas Edition as we hold the second annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition! The nerdier or uglier the better!
Prizes will be awarded to the following catagories: Ugliest Sweater, Best Handmade Sweater, Most Interactive Sweater, Best Ensemble and Funniest Sweater.
To enter, head to Cosplay Central when you arrive at the show! Sign ups will be open from doors open Sunday morning until all spots have been filled.
If you love Christmas Cosplay, or even just Cosplay at Christmas time, join us at the Xmas Edition for a Cosplay Parade both Saturday and Sunday! Sign up each day in Cosplay Central until all spots are full.
For the Christmas Cosplay Competition, join us Saturday for some festive fun as we get into the holiday spirit with prizes for:
Best Christmas Themed Cosplay, Best Overall Cosplay, Best Group Cosplay, Best Needlework & Judges Wildcard Award.
Competition Applications are open now until all available spots are filled. The competition takes place on the Main Stage from 3:15pm Saturday afternoon. Marshalling and pre-judging for the competition will commence at 2:45pm.
The Kids Cosplay parade is a great way for our littlest cosplayers to get into the cosplay spirit! 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!
Kids can enter this as either an individual or as a group and both handmade and store bought costumes are eligible to participate. The Kids Cosplay Parade is open to all participants ages 0 – 12 years old inclusive!
To register for Kids Cosplay just head to the cosplay registration desk located at Cosplay Central before 11:30AM on Sunday morning and secure your spot. Once you have registered you will be required for marshaling at the Stage 10 minutes prior to the event.
