MCM London Comic Con May 2025 - Cosplay Masquerade Registration

Registration opens 4th April

The Cosplay Masquerade gives cosplayers an opportunity to showcase their handmade costumes on the Main Stage. Junior entries (11-15 years old) and Families are also welcome to take part just for fun with any costume. PLEASE NOTE - the masquerade is currently full and operating a waiting list for both days.

Looking to perform? (Sing, dance, act etc) Please see the information and separate application for the Sunday Variety Show.

Are you a solo or duo interested in taking your cosplay to the next level and the chance of competing internationally? Apply now for the ICL Team UK Qualifier via the separate application. Please help us manage registration numbers by not submitting for both ICL and Masquerade.

Have you hand made (crafted) your own costumes and not worn in a previous MCM Cosplay Masquerade? Required
If you are 16 or over: All significant parts of the costume must have been constructed (or greatly modified from generic clothing) by the person wearing it, or by one of the group on stage for group entries

Your Full Name Required
Legal name or name of parent or guardian if entry is under 16- their name can be added to the 'Chosen name' field as this is what we will use on the day. This is only for administration purposes and will not be shared.

Email Address Required

Your Chosen Name Required
The name you use day to day

Please share your pronouns with us - Select all that apply - Required

Prefer not to disclose

Ze/hir/hirs

They/them/Theirs

She/her/hers

He/him/his

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NOTE Saturday is currently full and operating a wait list, if you submit a registration for Saturday we may not be able to offer you space - the team will reach out in order of application if space opens up.

Day Required
Only one entry is permitted per person per event - if you submit multiple registrations only the first will be considered.

Number of Cosplayers Required

Age of entrants Required
This is only for administration purposes and will not be shared

Cosplay name, nicknames or chosen names for all entry members (including group leader) Required
These are the names the host will use on stage. e.g. SCARLET as Black Widow from the Avengers

Character Name/s Required
e.g. Scarlet as BLACK WIDOW from the Avengers

Where is the character from? Required
i.e. Name of series, movie, book, game, etc. e.g. Scarlet as Black Widow from THE AVENGERS

Phonetic pronunciation of any unusual names
Ex. Sailor Jupiter > SAY-ler JOO-pih-ter

Optional: Script for announcement to be read by MC/host
If nothing is provided we will create a simple introduction from stage name and character details

If over 16 - Please let us know a little bit about your cosplay experience level?
e.g. I'm just starting out, I've made hundreds of costumes or I've competed a lot. All skill levels are welcome in the Cosplay Masquerade

Is your costume particularly large or does your costume(s) restrict your field of vision or mobility in any significant way?
If yes please give details below

Any important notes for the cosplay team?

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