Application for the Oz Comic-Con Cozplay Competition. If you have any questions about the application please send them to
info@ozcomiccon.com. Applications close at midnight on the Sunday two (2) weeks before the show. All successful applicants will receive an acceptance e-mail at least one week prior to the show.
Prize categories: Best overall cosplay, best craftsmanship, best group, wildcard award (given at the judges discretion, not guaranteed to be awarded).
On the Saturday of Oz Comic-Con you will be required to sign in at the cosplay registration desk (Located at Cosplay Central) before 1:00PM to confirm your attendance in the competition.
You will also be specified of times closer to the day and will be required at marshalling and pre-judging 45 minutes prior to the event. By clicking "Submit" you agree to all of the rules for the event outlined by Oz Comic-Con should your application for the competition be successful.
No entries will be accepted on the day of the event. If you have any further questions please email
info@ozcomiccon.comTHE RULES
These include:
- Bought Costumes are not permitted for entry into Cozplay Competition.
- No individualization of music is allowed as pre-selected music will play throughout the Competition. The time limit per participant on stage is approximately one minute.
- Pre-fabricated, store-bought costumes cannot compete in the Competition. All costumes must be made by the Competitor. A portion of the costume (such as leotard, tights and shoes) may be from purchased, finished goods, but at least 60% of the costume must have been constructed by the Competitor. If Competitor has made heavy alterations to a store-bought garment and wish to enter it into the Competition, Competitor must be able to explain how Competitor has altered it and the processes that such an endeavour entailed. Unaltered, store-bought assemblies of clothing to represent a character or “costume” are NOT allowed.
- The MC may ask you question about your costume on stage. Keep your cosplay and answers PG – we are a family event
- No acrobatics on stage – no matter how amazing
- No water, sparkles, rose petals or other materials that could be considered a slipping/clean-up hazard – what you take on stage needs to come off stage at the end of your showing your cosplay.
- Any special effects or props you wish to use on stage must be pre-approved by Oz Comic-Con staff prior to your showing your cosplay (include this in your ‘cosplay description’)
- No profanity, slander, swearing or any language/comments that could be deemed inappropriate by Oz Comic-Con Staff. This includes messages on signs or clothes. No political or religious statements are allowed on stage or during judging.
- Costumes cannot promote alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing), any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous or any particular political agenda or message;
- Costumes cannot be obscene or offensive, endorse any form of hate or hate group;
- Costume cannot defame, misrepresent or contain disparaging remarks about Oz Comic-Con or its products, or other people, exhibitors or companies
- No nudity. All costumes should provide enough coverage to be worn in public and should be in good taste and appropriate for a family-friendly show. Gore, graphic violence or other objectionable elements may be grounds for disqualification as determined by the judges or Oz Comic-Con Staff
- Any costumes you have worn that have
won awards at any prior events will not be eligible for any prizes.
- Prizes will be awarded based on judge rankings in each of the following categories: Best overall cosplay, best craftsmanship, best group, wildcard award (given at the judges discretion). Please note: these are the categories currently planned, but Oz Comic-Con reserves the right to adjust the categories at any time in its sole discretion based on entries received.
- Wings, large props or large costumes are approved, but if Competitor’s costume is over 8 feet tall, or 3 feet wide Competitor may not fit through the doors or up the stage stairs. If possible, make wings and other parts associated with your costume detachable. Oz Comic-Con has no limit on the size of costumes or props, but asks that Competitors be safe and aware while on stage. Oz Comic-Con staff may, at its sole discretion, require Competitor to not take the stage during the Competition and will make best efforts to provide you with space close to the front of the stage to showcase Competitor’s costume during the Competition. Competitor will be responsible for ALL damage to the stage, lighting, technical aspects or any convention property.
Competitor’s costume must allow movement with limited assistance. Competitor’s costume must not impede Competitor’s ability to get on and off stage. Furthermore, Competitor’s costume cannot be built on stage.
