Any questions regarding the competition?
Please contact us at [email protected]
This is the moment…
So many hours of planning and practicing are finally coming to a realization. From writing your own act, planning every movement down to the last detail, to clipping and merging audio and video. Hours upon hours of work and exhaustion, but you finally made it to the day where you can present your performance. Or maybe you havent stressed at all. Everyones experience is different, but we welcome you nonetheless to our Performance Cosplay Competition!
Where: Storsalen/Main Stage | When: Saturday at 15:00
About the competition
In this competition you’ll get to stand on stage and present your performance in 4 minutes. Whether it be solo, or in a group, you will get the chance to show off your skills within acting and performance. This competition is focused on “play” in cosplay, and judged solely on your act. This is your time to shine! Step out there and give everyone a mindblowing show!
Photo by: Gressloek
Rules & Criteria
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1. Participation
Number of participants allowed is 1 to 6. If your dream performance contains more than 6 people, send us an e-mail at [email protected] and we’ll see if we can accommodate you.
2. Costumes
Both costumes from the officially published media and OC’s are allowed.
2. The Performance
- The contestants have to keep both the cosplay and performance PG13.
- The performance shall have a maximum length of 4 minutes.
- If you have video and sound, this has to be provided in .mp4 format, and you can only submit one file per act.
- You will be able to use a microphone for your performance.
- Confetti, fireworks/crackers etc, is not allowed.
- Weapon/Prop rules must be followed at all times.
- All media must be submitted by the end of day on the 23rd of May. Participants unable to do so will be disqualified.
- You are allowed one backstage helper per act.
3. Tech test
- There will be a tech test on the day of the competition (22. June)
- The contestants are responsible for showing up during the tech test at the main stage.
- Maximum length of the test is 5 minutes.
4. It is the contestants responsibility to show up on time for the tech test and performance.
All media must be submitted by the end of day on the 23rd of May. Participants unable to do so will be disqualified. Check out our Audio & Video guide here ›
Criteria for judge
| Classification | Details | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Total points | 100 | |
| Performance | Engaging, understandable, use of lighting, sound quality | 50 |
| Acting (performance) | Acting, usage of costumes and props, utilisation of the stage, stage presence | 50 |
*Competition is full*
The Judges
Effymia & Therese Lan
Effymia
Effymia is a highly skilled cosplayer with nearly 10 years experience, where her specialities are sewing and wig making, and crafting intricately designed costumes with meticulous attention to detail. She has proudly represented Estonia in various international competitions, including notable events like NCC and GICOF.
Beyond her impressive cosplay skills, Effymia is known for her sociability and supportive nature. She actively engages with her followers on social media, answering questions, sharing knowledge and providing valuable tips on costume creation.
Being a full-time cosplayer she spends her days sewing, crafting, photoshooting big and small cosplays, to share with everyone of her followers. She also sells different patterns and prints on her Ko-Fi.
Therese Lan
Therese Lan has cosplayed for more than a decade. During that time she has competed in and judged a number of cosplay contests, both nationally and internationally. Among other things, she has represented Norway in the Nordic Cosplay Championship, where she took home 3rd place. She is a jack of all trades, but especially enjoys sewing and the little details. She is also a huge fan of the “play” part of cosplay, and is looking forward to see what the contestants bring to the table in the performance competition!
Photo by: Gressloek
