Cosplay Terms & Conditions
Cosplay should be fun for everyone: attendees, guests, volunteers and the organisers included! So to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable con we have a few rules to do with cosplay at the convention. These rules apply to ALL attendees at Okamicon. These rules must be followed or the convention staff or venue security have the right to remove you from the convention or refuse you entry.
Costume and Props:
Your costume and props MUST be able to fit through the convention door unassisted and you must be able to walk around the convention safely without fear of hurting yourself or others. If your costume obstructs your vision, you must have assistance from a friend when walking around the venue.
All props must be safe i.e. NO real weapons. Your prop cannot be heavy or sharp enough to be used as a weapon. If security or volunteers believe your prop can cause harm it will not be allowed into the convention and it will be confiscated. All weapons will be checked by our staff prior to entry and marked with a tag if approved. Staff have permission to re-inspect props at any time.
Your costume must be decent. This is a family friendly event! This means all costumes must at least cover the same amount as a modest swimsuit.
Suitable footwear is mandatory for safety reasons.
Slingshot, liquids that can be thrown or cause slippage, laser pointers, projectiles or any pyrotechnics(including smoke bombs etc) are not allowed.
Weapons prohibited by the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2009 or Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 are prohibited from the event. Possession of any prop listed as prohibited will result in the prop being confiscated, with the potential of Gardai being notified in extreme cases.
Airsoft/ paintball weapons must be degassed and no ammo present.
All realistic looking firearms must have a orange indicator on muzzle.
Bows must not have Taut bow strings.
Conduct:
COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT. You MUST ask before taking pictures of attendees and you MUST have their consent before touching any part of their costume, prop or them. Please respect the cosplayers and their costumes.
No excess swearing, remember there will be children at the event.
No indecent gestures or signs of any kind.
If someone doesn't want you to take their picture DO NOT continue to ask them. It is their decision to have their photo taken and everyone must respect that.
Breaking of any of these rules will result in you being barred from the cosplay masquerade or removed from the con.
T&Cs for Cosplay Masquerade
This is an extension of the cosplay terms & conditions with added considerations for entrants to the cosplay masquerade.
You must have a valid ticket for the day of the competition for Okamicon 2024 in order to participate.
Applications for our cosplay competition will be strictly online application only for all categories except under 16s.
Under 16s may apply online and will have limited space for on-the-day sign ups. If the competition has hit maximum registrations we will not be able to offer additional sign ups. If you are under the age of 13, you must have your parent/guardian’s permission to enter and also be accompanied by your parent/guardian during judging and the contest.
Entrants must arrive 30 minutes before the start of the masquerade. Late entrants may be refused for safety reasons.
We want the cosplay masquerade to be fun and easy for everyone! So please avoid messing or being obnoxiously loud when waiting to go on or when you are off stage waiting for the masquerade to finish. Everyone should be treated with respect and get the same chance to perform without being interrupted.
Entrants must be able to enter and exit the stage unassisted and in a timely manner. A handler is allowed if required but will not be provided by the event or staff.
Entrants with disabilities are welcome to ask for additional assistance from our cosplay staff during the competition. If you think you will require additional assistance, please contact us prior to the event for further organisation.
All elements of your costume must be able to leave the stage once your performance is completed.
Breaking of any of these rules will result in you being barred from the cosplay masquerade or removed from the con.
T&Cs for Professional Competition
This is an extension of the cosplay and cosplay masquerade terms & conditions with added considerations for entrants to the professional cosplay competition.
You must have a valid ticket for the day of the competition for Okamicon 2024 in order to participate.
75% of the costume must be constructed or altered by the entrant. If you are modeling a costume made by someone else, they must be in attendance during pre-judging in order to be eligible for awards.
Costume must have an official reference. Fanart and personal creations are not allowed for this contest.
Entrants are expected to be available for prejudging 1 hour prior to the professional competition start time. Non-attendance may affect your final scoring.
Entrants are required to complete an online application to outline the construction of their costume. This will strictly be an online application and no applications will be accepted after the deadline has passed.
Our professional competition will only be available for individual applications.
A 30-90 second performance is required for the professional competition. A penalty may be inflicted if performance exceeds this time.
Please include your chosen music and outline the details of the performance in your application. No microphones will be allowed, all voices must be included in the sound file.
Entrants must be able to enter and exit the stage unassisted and in a timely manner. A handler is allowed if required but will not be provided by the event or staff.
Entrants with disabilities are welcome to ask for additional assistance from our cosplay staff during the competition. If you think you will require additional assistance, please contact us prior to the event for further organisation.
All elements of your costume must be able to leave the stage once your performance is completed.