Cosplay Contest 2024!
Updated: Apr 2
Showcasing the best of the best Kelowna Comicon is proud to bring you our Annual Cosplay contest!
Competitive cosplayers strive to hone their craft and what better way to show off their talents by entering our annual cosplay contest! This contest will be open to ages 13 and up and will aim to show off some amazing craftsmanship! So join up or come support your favorite cosplayer by watching the show!
Just watching the show?
Date: June 22nd
Time: 4pm
Location : Main stage
See our schedule for more details
Looking to Take Part?
Ages: 13 and up
Prizes :
Best in Show
Best Individual, Masters
Best Individual, Journeyman
Best Individual, Novice
3 Judges Choice
Novice level cosplays must be at least 60% handmade by either the entry or group, Journeyman level cosplays must be at least 70% handmade, and Masters level cosplays must be at least 80% handmade.
If entering as a group each participant must have contributed to the group cosplay unless specifically noted. If you are the crafts person and not modeling your own creation please note that in your application, models are accepted but only the entrant will be judged unless entering as a group.
If you wish to enter a heavily altered store bought cosplay you MUST provide explanations and examples of how you altered it.
Commissioned and bought costumes or costumes mostly made up of bought general clothing are not accepted for cosplay contest entries barring the exceptions above.
If you would like to enter the cosplay contest with no judging, just to go on stage and show off your cosplay, please apply the normal way with the application form but state walk on only in your application.
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Categories:
NOVICE
Equivalent to Beginner.
All contestants are eligible to compete in the Novice category unless they have competed and won a major award in a Novice/Beginner category or higher at a previous craftsmanship competition at any major convention.
JOURNEYMAN
Equivalent to Intermediate
Contestants who have competed but never placed in a Journeyman category, and contestants who have won a major award in Novice at a previous competitions are eligible to compete at this level.
MASTERS
Equivalent to Advanced or Professional.
Contestants who have competed and won major awards in Journeyman or higher categories at previous competitions are eligible to compete at this level.
If you believe your cosplay does not fit into any of these categories easily(such as you believe you belong in Masters when you have not won any prior awards), please contact us at cosplay@kelownacomicon.com and we can place you in the best category for you.
Contest applications will be closed end of day June 18th, 2024 to give us time to address all concerns and time limits. With all applications we will need:
A full description of your cosplay with examples of your work(if possible), and if possible work in progress photos for our judges(if you would like to send more than 3 photos please send them to cosplay@kelownacomicon.com ). Please include the name of your character and the series they are from if applicable.
A 30 second sound bite that you would like us to play while you strut the stage. The strut will consist of whatever you would like to do within that time frame, as long as it falls under the safety guidelines. Your stage performance will in no way effect the outcome of the contest. Just have fun. If you would like to apply for more time(ie, you would like to perform a skit on stage for fun) please contact us at cosplay@kelownacomicon.com and we can discuss those options.
The name you would like to use on stage
Which category and level you are entering(ie. Novice, Journeyman, Masters)
Due to time restrictions and other concerns not all applicants may be accepted. Please make sure to apply in a timely manner so your entry can be reviewed. Again the deadline for entry is June 18th, 2024.
Costume, Weapons & Props Rules
Due to the fact it is a family-friendly event and we want to be safe there will be restrictions for the contest. Note in particular that metal blades (sharp or blunt), working projectile weapons, and wooden or metal bats & paddles are all forbidden, as well as any outfits deemed unfit for a family-friendly environment( ie: nudity, exposed costume or prosthetic genitalia. Adult fetish attire such as extreme BDSM gear is also unsuitable.) If you are unsure if your costume is acceptable email cosplay@kelownacomicon.com)
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