Cosplay Contest
Enter the Armageddon Cosplay Contest for a chance to win $$$ and more prizes!!
Be sure to check out the updated rules for any minor changes below.
2018 Cosplay JudgeS
For almost 50 years, Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School has been the country’s leading trainer of professional actors and now also offers international quality degree qualifications in Performing Arts Management, Design for Stage and Screen (the only course of its kind in New Zealand) and a two-year – highly practical and hands-on – diploma in costume construction. Graduates of the costume diploma have gone on to work at places like Weta Workshop, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and on big budget films like Ghost in the Shell as well as WoW. In 2018, Toi Whakaari is introducing a new two-year diploma course in set and prop construction.
Kaarin Slevin
After completing a BA in Communications-Theatre/Media at Charles Sturt University in Australia, Kaarin embarked on a freelance career as a costumier which saw her working across Australia for resident theatre companies, big-budget musicals (including Beauty and the Beast and Sunset Boulevard) and small project-based groups. In 1997 Kaarin accepted a full-time position with Opera Australia, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with local and international designers, creating costumes for the vast repertoire of Australia’s national opera company.
In 2005 she moved to New Zealand and set up the Diploma of Costume Construction at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School which recently celebrated its 10th year of graduating students. Kaarin continues to practise her profession and has been involved in creating costumes for Weta Workshop, Capital E, the Amici Trust (Phantom of the Opera) and The Hobbit trilogy.
Francis Gallop
My career spans many media and production roles. I have worked predominantly in theatre but also for film and television. Up until 2017 I’ve been based in the UK, primarily working in Scotland.
As a designer I’ve worked for most of the major producing theatres there, including the National Theatre of Scotland. My primary interests in live theatre are site-specific work and new writing. I’ve also designed large scale public and corporate events for major clients like England’s National Trust.
As a set and props fabricator, I often construct my own designs, whilst also working for other media and commercial clients. As a scenic artist I’ve painted international touring shows for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre, as well as work at Pinewood, Elstree and Shepperton film studios.
In my parallel career in higher education, I was formerly course leader for the MA in Stage and Screen Practice at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
2018 Awards and Prizes
At each regional event the following awards are presented:
Junior (5-12 year olds only)
Best - Certificate + $50
Novice
Best Solo - Certificate + $100
Best Group - Certificate + $200
Open
Best Solo - Certificate + $100
Best Group - Certificate + $200
Judge's Awards
Technical Award (up to 4) - Certificate
2x Judge’s Award will be given at each event - Certificate + $50
Best In Show
Regional Winner - Certificate + $300 + Auckland Armageddon Weekend passes (up to 5 passes) + $50 Spotlight Gift Voucher
All regional Best in Shows are invited to represent themselves on stage in Auckland at the completion of the Auckland judging when the NZ Cosplay Cup winner is announced. Regional Best in Shows may also re-perform their winning regional skit.
NZ Cosplay Cup Winner
National Winner - Certificate + $2000
All entrants will recieve a "Certificate of Participation"
Important Dates
Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm on the Sunday two weeks prior to the competition date. Please remember - Your costume/s do not need to be completed to submit your registration form!
Registration Closing Dates
- Wellington - Sunday 18th March
- Tauranga - Sunday 13th May
- Christchurch - Sunday 20th May
- Auckland - Sunday 7th October
Judging and Presentation Dates
Wellington
Judging - Friday 30th/Saturday 31st March (this may be changed closer to the event)
Main Stage Presentation - Sunday 1st April
Tauranga
Judging - Saturday 26th May
Main Stage Main Stage Presentation - Sunday 27th May
Christchurch
Judging - Sunday 3rd June
Presentation - Monday 4th June
Auckland
Judging - Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st October
Main Stage Presentation - Monday 22nd October
Armageddon Cosplay Contest Champion chosen
Auckland - Monday 22nd October
Rules, Forms and Guides
2018 COSPLAY CONTEST REGISTRATION
Please message the Armageddon Facebook Page if you have any questions.
Check out previous years winners below!!
