DreamHack Melbourne 2023 Cosplay

**Cosplay** is one of the activities featured at DreamHack Melbourne 2023.

DreamHack is calling all cosplayers to Melbourne! Step into the cosplay world and experience a schedule full of activities. Looking to learn more about cosplay? Come meet new people, take pictures together, and be a part of the community!

Looking to get involved? All fandoms are welcome to compete in our $16,000 competition, show off your hard work at the cosplay showcase, relax at our cosplay lounge, and attend the cosplay panel to learn more about the world of cosplay.

Looking to get involved? All fandoms are welcome to compete!

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## DreamHack Melbourne Cosplay Competition

$16,000 IN CASH PRIZING

Welcome to our first-ever Cosplay Competition at DreamHack Melbourne! The Main Competition will take place on Saturday, with an Open Cosplay Showcase on Sunday. Full rules for the competition can be found here. Stay tuned for more information regarding schedules.

### Saturday, April 29

**Main Competition**\*

* Total Prizepool: $15,000
* 1st place: $7,500
* 2nd place: $5,000
* 3rd place: $2,500

### Sunday, April 30

**Cosplay Showcase**

* $1,000 in cash spot prizes

\*Any costumes that haven’t won a major cosplay competition before are eligible to be entered.

The main competition is for made costumes only. Due to the time frame, a portfolio detailing the creation of your costume is not a requirement, but judges will get time with all competitors to ensure the integrity of the competition. A portfolio can be submitted along with your application to provide the judges with additional information prior to the pre-judging stage.

## Watch cosplay

There’s something special about seeing your favourite video game character brought to life by a talented cosplayer – seeing the level of detail that is put in to cosplays, with some taking months, or even years, to put together. If you’ve never experienced cosplay before, DreamHack Melbourne is the perfect place to do so!

## Our Cosplay Amenities

### Cosplay Lounge

Take some time away from the action to recharge in our cosplay lounge – exclusive to cosplayers. All are welcome to relax, take photos and connect with the community! There will be dressing rooms available for use. Plus, you’ll also have access to various supplies and a handler to help repair anything needed.

### Security

We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment and have taken time to train our staff and security personnel to make sure you have a safe and fun convention experience. Cosplay is not consent and we support everyone to say something if seen. Please feel free to report any issues to our staff, crew, or security.

### Repair Station

We have Captain Patch-It ready to help fix things! The cosplay repair station has all the necessities like tape, paint and glue guns galore, providing a quick and easy way to touch up your cosplay and repair anything on the go! Stop by the cosplay lounge any time during convention hours and Captain Patch-It will do his best to help.

### Cosplay Panel

Come attend our Cosplay Panel “Cosplay 101 – Making Your First Costume”. This panel will cover tips and tricks for beginners while also covering some techniques even experts may not have heard of before. Stay tuned for more info.