by Jennifer Drewett
There are many different aspects to conventions that make it appealing for people from all walks of life whether it's a chance for a family day out, an opportunity to buy unique merchandise or a chance to meet someone from a film or tv show long adored. For a lot of cosplayers, the simple prospect of going somewhere to cosplay is enticing enough but some like to take it one step further by entering competitions and community masquerade contests. Community masquerades are an open house show for any cosplayer wishing to show off their costume to an audience and judges who'll judge on the basis of the costume and performance. The more competitive championship contests are usually for those who construct their own outfits and their craftmanship can be shown and judged. I took a look at some of the performances at Collectormania 23 but also had a chat with Sharon of I Cosplay, an anti-bullying cosplay charity.
There are many different aspects to conventions that make it appealing for people from all walks of life whether it's a chance for a family day out, an opportunity to buy unique merchandise or a chance to meet someone from a film or tv show long adored. For a lot of cosplayers, the simple prospect of going somewhere to cosplay is enticing enough but some like to take it one step further by entering competitions and community masquerade contests. Community masquerades are an open house show for any cosplayer wishing to show off their costume to an audience and judges who'll judge on the basis of the costume and performance. The more competitive championship contests are usually for those who construct their own outfits and their craftmanship can be shown and judged. I took a look at some of the performances at Collectormania 23 but also had a chat with Sharon of I Cosplay, an anti-bullying cosplay charity.
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