animayhem cosplay competition

Are you ready to take your cosplay beyond the parade but not quite aiming for the big championships? The AniMayhem Cosplay Competition is the perfect stage to showcase your costume crafting, prop-making, or performance skills, and compete against fellow cosplayers in a fun and supportive environment!

The contest is open to solo or group entries. Spots are limited, and applications close 17/04/2026 or earlier if all spaces are filled. Please note: no on-the-day entries will be accepted.

Prize Categories

Best Overall Cosplay

Best Craftsmanship

Best Group

Wildcard Award (awarded at the judges’ discretion)

What Could You Win?

Prizes to be announced soon!

Overall Winner:

Winner’s sash & certificate

$[Insert Amount] prize voucher from [Insert Sponsor Name]

[Insert number]-day AniMayhem pass for the next event

Sponsor prizes (if applicable)

Other Category Winners:

Certificate for the category

[Insert number]-day AniMayhem pass for the next event* Subject to change or prize to a OCC event instead

Additional sponsor prizes (if applicable)