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COSPLAY at gamerfest: UNLEASH YOUR INNER HERO
Are you ready to step into the shoes of your favourite gaming and movie characters?
At GamerFest, we’re about to transform your cosplay dreams into reality. It’s time to don your most epic costumes and join us for TWO unforgettable Cosplay Competitions in partnership with the Guild of Nerds that will leave you yelling UwU.
Register for our GamerFest Cosplay Competition on the day.
Competition Overview and Rules:
Mandatory Registration: Registration is on the day.
Contest: GamerFest Live Stage, 3.00pm on both days.
There Is No Cost: Cosplay competition entry is free with GamerFest admission
Registration
All contestants must have a valid GamerFest ticket to enter the venue. The contest is open to all attendees. Contestants must register for the Cosplay competition on the day between 11.00am and 1.00pm.
Judging
The contest will be a mix of fashion show style and performance entries. Contestants will have between 30 seconds to 3 minutes on stage to show off their costumes and talent. Contestants are encouraged to be creative during their time on stage and may include their own choice of backing music and pre planned performance.
Prize category scoring is as follows:
Best in Show: 40% Crafting, 40% Accuracy/Creativity, 20% Stage Performance. For those looking to show off their full range of cosplay talents.
Best performance: 100% performance based scoring. High scores for backing music and choreographed performances.
Under 16: 100% stage based scoring. Wow us with your best action poses and character catchphrases. Parents may accompany their kids on stage if needed.
Restrictions
All actual weapons that could be considered dangerous are prohibited at the event. Visitors to the event carrying potentially dangerous weapons will be refused entry and/or asked to leave the event. Such weapons include knives, cap guns, paintball guns and martial arts weaponry. Any airsoft weapons must be unloaded and are subject to inspection.
All costumes and activity must be in good taste. GamerFest is a family friendly show so no nudity, profanity or unruly behaviour is allowed. This includes any activity that could compromise the safety of spectators. This is a family event!
The use of fire, glitter, liquids or any other objects that will cause a mess are prohibited. We ask that all contestants display good sportsmanship to each other and the judges.
Prizes
Best in Show – €100
Best Performance – Various Prizes
Best U16 Entries – Various Prizes
Additional categories and prizes may be added.