ANIMATION SUPERCON'S
COSPLAY ROCKSTAR!

A GROUP COSPLAY CONTEST
UNLIKE ANY OTHER

It's easy... you and your friends can enter in cosplay as a band.

You can choose a pre-existing anime or animated band (such as Josie and the Pussycats, The Archies, Dethklok, Beck and Nana) or come up with  your own idea for a band using your favorite anime or cartoon (imagine Naruto on lead vocals, Sasuke on bass, Gaara on guitar and Temari on drums... or Master Shake on lead vocals, Frylock on bass, Carl on guitar and Meatwad on drums... get the idea?). You can enter as a single vocalist if you wish.

We'll provide the gear, you bring a cd with a song that your band can lip sync and rock out to. The contest will be based on stage performance and costumes.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COSPLAY ROCKSTAR!
REGISTRATION FORM
When complete, email to mike@floridasupercon.com

AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AS FOLLOWS

BEST IN SHOW

BEST GROUP

BEST SINGLE

In addition, the competition judges reserve the right to present additional awards based on their own discretion for supurb achievement in a specific area or for special recognition.

These are the rules and guidelines for Cosplay Rockstar!

Contestants must be in cosplay as a band and perform to a song.
The lead singer will lip sync the song, and the rest of the band will assume the role of guitar, bass, drums etc...
We will have play gear on the stage to use, or you can bring your own.

Contestants will be given up to 8 minutes to perform their song and rock out!

You will be judged on the following criteria
(1) Your performance as a mock band
(2) Your cosplay costumes

After all cosplayers have performed, the judges will take a brief recess to decide on the winners and will then hand out awards.

For the cosplay rockstar competition there is only one costume allowed per person. Each entrant may enter as a single, in a group or both - However you may only enter in one group - so the max amount of times you can be on stage is twice. Do not enter the same song twice.

A group consists of at least 2 people and may have up to 10 members. Entry as a single means just that... 1 person.

RULES FOR COSPLAYERS

1. All performances must be under 8 minutes in length. If your song runs over 8 minutes, the sound technician may pull the plug on your performance. If your song is longer than 8 minutes and you need more time, please note this on your application for approval... the average length of a song is 3 minutes and 20 seconds... so 8 minutes should cover most songs

2. No Nudity. This is a family show and will contain young contestants. Keep it PG-13

3. All costumes must come from an established anime, cartoon, video game, manga, comic book, movie or jrock/jpop artist.

4. All contestants must fill out the cosplay rockstar registration form. When you come to the convention, you will need to check in with the Cosplay desk, located right next to the registration desk. You will get all the information you need at the Cosplay desk.

5. No bad behavior. You know what that means. No trash talking, sabotage or poor sportsmanship. Improper behavior will get you removed from the competition and possibly the convention. Remember, we’re all here to have fun.

6. No harmful or potential harmful materials will be allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: water, cigarettes, flames, fireworks, silly string and any other substance that can be fired, launched or dripped.

7. F.S.C. WEAPONS POLICY: You're a rockstar... you don't need to have any weapons... just your instruments. No waving of weapons around so that there can be an accident. It’s never planned for someone to get hurt… that’s why they call them accidents. ALL WEAPONS MUST BE PEACE BONDED. NO EXCEPTIONS! This includes all swords, guns etc….anything that looks like a weapon, is a weapon. In addition no dangerous props are allowed on the convention floor. If it’s a prop that can hurt someone if you accidently touch them with it… it’s not allowed.

8. If participants are seen using a weapon inappropriately
(play fighting, waving it around, etc.) they will be automatically
disqualified and might potentially be removed from the con.

9. The number of entries will be capped at 35

10. Music CDs are accepted.  Be sure to include the track number on your application. MP3s are not allowed.

What to expect at the contest:

When you first arrive at the show, there will be a cosplay desk
located next to the registration area. This is where all questions regarding the completion can be answered and where you will need to sign up and/or check in.

Who can enter?

All attendees who have purchased a ticket for F.S.C. can enter this contest. Participants can enter as individuals or in groups
(up to 10 per group)

How do I sign up for the contest?

There are two ways to register for the competition

(1) Register Online. This is the most preferred method. The registration form is posted below – When you register online you will receive an email confirmation with your contestant #. When you get to the show you will need to sign in at the cosplay registration desk and will be given further
instructions.

(2) Register at the convention – Participants will be able to sign up for the contest at the cosplay registration table. Fill
out and return the entry form to the registration table. You will be given a contestant #.

Everyone must be signed in and all forms must be handed in by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, OCT. 3, 2008.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COSPLAY ROCKSTAR! REGISTRATION FORM

When complete, email to mike@floridasupercon.com