About us
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WHO ARE WE?
Cosplay Market Convention is a small, locally grown convention, we are run by cosplayers for cosplayers thanks to our volunteers and our coordinators. The forefront of our event is our market, small local businesses, larger businesses, cosplayers or artists can set up shop in the Market section where they can sell 2nd hand goods or unique items any cosplayer/crafter would treasure!
Our mission is to create a unique and exciting cosplay convention for the local community. However, anyone who is passionate about crafting, performing or just has a cool special interest is welcome to share their passion as a vendor or an attendee.
Our goal is to become a fully fledged convention, with a venue capacity of over 10,000. While maintaining our principles of community, creativity, charity and sustainability.
FOUR CORE PRINCIPLES
Community
Our mission is to grow the cosplay community and provide an opportunity to meet like minded people and a safe space to learn, have fun and make friends.
At CMC we support various communities, including: Cosplayers, Craftspeople, J-fashion and Lolita enthusiasts, Jpop Idol fans and many more.
Sustainability
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for people to learn and contribute to efforts of decreasing the environmental impacts of fast fashion cosplay, by giving a space to sell and buy cosplays second hand.
At CMC we provide primarily our second hand market, as a way to reduce the impact of fast fashion cosplay. As well as our Fabric Scrap Initiative and Cosplay Op Shop
Creativity
Our mission is to support and uplift creativity and passion in the crafting and cosplay communities, by platforming artists, providing education, and providing a space where all creatives are accepted.
At CMC we platform many types of creatives, giving opportunities to speak directly to their audience on our stage, compete in competitions to win many awesome prizes and collaborate with artists and small businesses to creative unique products for the convention.
Charity
Our mission is to support charities and causes that directly impact members of the cosplay community, by increasing visibility, education and financial support for our elected charity.
At CMC we partner with an elected charity based in Australia that tackle an issue facing our attendees.
We donate a portion of our profits to an elected charity, run a sponsored raffle for our attendees and bring awareness to an issue facing the community and how the charity is helping to improve or solve it.
Meet the CMC Crew
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Nix Cosplay (Nix)
CO-FOUNDER — COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS
Nix has been an active member of the Cosplay community for many years now, ranging in her work from creating unique handmade cosplay commissions to working with companies such as Fortnite and Hai Festival.
Nix is on a mission to create a great community space, to promote sustainability and rehoming cosplays and materials that would otherwise go on to contribute to environmental damage. As well as supporting and uplifting the charities she works with.
Photo by @valiant.cos
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Pipachuuuuu (Pip)
CO-FOUNDER — COORDINATOR OF CONVENTION
Pip has been a member of the cosplay community for over 6 years, she has been a cosplayer, idol and photographer by trade. Travelling to internationally to represent Australia in France for the Art to Play Before Christmas Competition 2023. And being a part of the disbanded, kaigai idol group, Melody Parade.
Pip is on a mission to turn Cosplay Market into an awesome convention experience unlike any other in Australia. She is hoping to build up the community by implementing the core principles of Cosplay Market and turning the con scene on its head.
Photo by @axelclergeau
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P_club_pics666 (Terry)
FOOD AND BEVERAGE COORDINATOR
Terry is photographer with 8 years of experience. He is passionate about organizing and hyping up events in the Brisbane cosplay community, snapping tons of cool shots of cosplayers and spreading the love of it across Queensland. Through his camera he aims to capture the unique vibe and style of each cosplayer and share it with a wider crowd.
As part of the Cosplay Market organizing team, Terry would love to help people in the community have better ways to connect, so our community can grow bigger, stronger and provide a friendly environment.
Photo by himself
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Gaming_Goddess_ (Ria)
COSPLAY BALL COORDINATOR
Ria began their cosplay journey in the UK almost two decades ago. They have enjoyed watching the community grow and evolve with time. Their passion is embroidery, goldwork and sewing. Their favourite aspect of cosplay is meeting others, sharing their skills and performing skits.
As part of the CMC team they want to give back to the community that has given them so much over the years. They want to create a safe space for everyone to feel welcome and included. They hope to build new and exciting events for the community they call home.
Photo by @robpho
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Meekxthree (Monique)
STAGE COORDINATOR
Meek has been attending conventions and cosplaying for over a decade in both NSW and QLD. Nowadays she mostly focuses on streaming and podcasting, but continues to attend conventions across the country due to her love of pop culture, gaming and meeting like-minded individuals.
Meek wants Cosplay Market to represent putting the community back into conventions, allowing people a space for friendship, sustainability, learning, crafting, and sharing and honing talents.
Photo by@vessmess.photography
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Aya Dreemer (Danah)
COSPLAY DISPLAY COORDINATOR
Aya, a self-taught sewist and dedicated cosplayer for over 8 years, has actively participated in cosplay competitions for the past 2 years. With an unyielding passion for pop culture, spanning from video games to anime and J-fashion, Aya constantly seeks to push the boundaries of her skills and take on new challenges.
Her journey in the world of cosplay is not merely about showcasing her talent but also about embodying inclusivity and warmth. Aya aspires to be a welcoming presence for all, striving to demonstrate to the diverse community with CMC that anyone can achieve greatness, regardless of their background or identity.
Photo by @shutter_light_photography
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ThePaleGurkin (Teagan)
COSPLAY COMPETITION COORDINTOR
Teagan has been in the community for 15 years and has worked through many genres and styles of cosplay over these years. Working from screen accurate to original designs she loves to learn new techniques to enhance her cosplays.
Teagan wants to help people find that elusive fabric, out of print pattern or hard to find notion that someone just might have hiding in their stash. As well as meet new friends and talk shop with the community.
Photo by @ira.cosu
Previous Events
COSPLAY MARKET 2023
The first cosplay market ran for two, two hour sessions with a 30 person capacity for both.
The event sold out in 3 weeks, with overwhelming public interest of over 20,000 people from our various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok and Facebook)
The market received extremely positive feedback, only critiquing that there should have been more tickets, a larger venue and more to do.
The elected charity for Cosplay Market 2024 was Transcend Australia. Through the sponsored raffle and a portion of the entry tickets, the final donated amount was $860.
Donation of $860 made on 01/12/23
CMC 2023
Future Events
COSPLAY MARKET CONVENTION 2024
22.06.24 - Details TBA