Alex Russell Renowned Australian actor, filmmaker, writer, director, and producer Alex Russell takes the main stage with a super special guest session exploring his career that has taken him from Australian stages to some of Hollywood's biggest productions.
Breathless_Ness Breathless_ness aka Jill is a self taught seamstress that has been cosplaying for over 20 years, with more than 200 costumes under her belt. Her range includes anime, tv and movie cosplay from the extremes of screen accuracy right down to closet cosplay. She now emcees at local and interstate pop culture events and is part of The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast.
Jusz Cosplay JusZ Cosplay is a Canadian-born award-winning cosplayer, host and published model. She has been cosplaying for 17 years and hosting cosplay across the country for more than ten years. JusZ loves showing her love for her favourite fandoms by creating cosplays from movies, musical theatre, WWE and more.
Ben Sorensen Armed with a quick wit, love of banter, and an aptitude for crowd work, Ben Sorensen endlessly weaves stories and content in around and through your program creating a tapestry of laughs and warmth bringing everyone together.
Kylie Chan Best-selling Australian fantasy and speculative fiction author Kylie Chan has captivated readers with imaginative storytelling, compelling characters, and intricately crafted worlds that linger long after the final page. Her work is celebrated for combining mythology, adventure, and high-stakes drama with a distinctive Australian voice.
Luvkii X Ellenorton Luvkii and Ellenorton bring more than a decade of combined cosplay crafting, performance, and competition experience to the stage. In 2025, they represented Australia at the prestigious World Cosplay Summit Championship in Nagoya, Japan, showcasing their skills on one of the world's biggest cosplay stages.
Memoirs of a Bearded Cosplayer Creating inclusive spaces is one of my biggest passions. I strongly believe cosplay should be a hobby where everyone feels safe, respected, and encouraged to express themselves, regardless of their background or experience. Whether I'm organising cosplay activities, mentoring new cosplayers, or simply chatting with someone at a convention, my goal is always the same to help make the community more
Deveck Cosplay DevEck’s cosplay journey started back in 2014, sparked by a simple invitation from friends to check out a local event. That moment turned out to be one of the best decisions of his life, launching a creative adventure that’s still going strong.First CosplayHis debut character? Ned Kelly—Australia’s infamous outlaw, reimagined with a sci-fi twist.
Knight Light Effects With more than a decade of cosplay experience and five years as a full-time special effects artist in the film industry, Riley Clare brings professional filmmaking techniques into every build. From props and armour to creatures, puppets, and set design, Riley has worked on over 20 film and television productions, including Anaconda, Mortal Kombat 2, and the Halo fan film Pious Dawn.
Dazzle Me Bree Dazzlemebree is a Brisbane-based cosplayer with nearly a decade of experience, having started in 2016. Their passion for pop culture and crafting has driven them to bring a wide range of beloved characters to life constantly refining their skills and embracing new challenges.
Crows Collection 3D Printing As specialists in design and creation of unique 3D printed products including sensory toys, custom cosplay props and artistic statuettes will give you the insider tips and tricks to printing limitless possibilities. Crow's Collection is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly bioplastics derived from corn starch and sugarcane.
Stuart Blair Stuart A Blair is a Language Education Specialist, Creative Linguist, author, and masterclass presenter known for bringing languages to life through innovative teaching and storytelling. Creator of the Language in Action pedagogy, Stuart combines language learning with sequential art, improvisation, drama, and meditation to create immersive educational experiences. He has designed programs in cons
Bexylum Art Bexylum Art is an artist who creates illustrations inspired by the Japanese comic style "manga".
Sue-Ellen Pashley Sue-Ellen Pashley is an author with a love of writing quirky characters, who always get a happy ending.
Kelsella Kelsella is a seasoned cosplayer and creative from Regional Queensland. A master of transformation, she's portrayed fan favourites across genres, including Classic Fizzarolli from Helluva Boss, her show-stoping fusion BeetleFizz/FizzyJuice, Wednesday Addams and Doctor Who (11th and 13th).
Chaotic Nerd Cosplay Known online as @chaoticnerd.cos, Piper has been cosplaying since 2019 and has built a reputation for her striking body paint work and creative character transformations. Her cosplay portfolio includes characters such as Marceline the Vampire Queen, Corpse Bride, Eda Clawthorne, Mitsuri Kanroji, and Rochelle Goyle. As a disabled, tall, and curvy cosplayer, Piper is passionate about helping others
Mighty_J Embarking on a cosplay journey in 2019, mighty_jcosplay found himself unexpectedly immersed in a world of creativity and connection that he now considers one of the best decisions of his life. His repertoire predominantly features Marvel heroes, interspersed with beloved anime characters, as he delights in portraying figures recognizable to children, relishing the joyous interactions that ensue.
Lumina Lumina or Lumi is known for incorporating a deep sense of storytelling within her cosplays. Her work on social media has helped her connect with a wonderfully wide and diverse community of cosplayers, inspiring collaborative creativity across ages, backgrounds, and fandoms. Lumi is deeply community‑focused, frequently joining global fundraisers and group cosplay initiatives that uplift and support
Sorensourus Kaitlyn, known as Sorensourus on social media has been making, wearing and immersing herself in the world of Cosplay since 2013. Kaitlyn loves every aspect of Cosplay from creating new costumes to wearing them at events and sharing her passion with others.She is also the owner and Creative Director of CQ Party Princess, a local Princess Entertainment and Performance business which encourages c
Cassie Laelyn Borderline obsessed with the paranormal world, Cassie has a passion for crafting stories involving strong, otherworldly characters in need of redemption. She's a self-confessed book-a-holic and a sucker for a gut wrenching happily ever after.
Shelley Russell Nolan A member of Romance Writers of Australia, Australian Romance Readers Association and Queensland Writers Centre, Shelley regularly attends workshops and writers festivals to meet other writers and readers.
DL Gallie Shortly after her son was born, DL began reading again. With encouragement from her husband, she picked up the pen and started writing, and now the voices in her head won't shut up.
Philliip Bovey Known for his practical, hands-on approach, Phillip enjoys exploring the strengths of different crafting materials and selecting the best solution for each project. His creations include the Wilbur Wabbit mask, a large-scale jet ski prop for theatre productions, costume prosthetics, buckles, hats, and numerous cosplay props and accessories.