Cosplay Lip Sync Battle

Competition Rules

1. You must have purchased an entry into the convention in order to enter/present on stage for the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle.
   
2. The Cosplay Lip Sync Battle is a family-oriented event. Please keep all costumes and performances to a “PG-13″ rating i.e. no nudity or overly revealing attire.
3. The competition is open to all ages. However, contestants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or guardian with them at all times during the competition process.
4. All songs must be appropriate and should be submitted in their “public radio edited” versions without vulgarity or obscene, indecent, and profane content.
5. Songs must be provided on a USB in MP3 format. Staff will not be able to convert, decrypt, or rip songs for you, so please test it before bringing it to the competition.
6. Songs must be no longer than three (3) minutes. Songs must be edited to your performance times, requests for specific start/stop times during the provided song cannot be accommodated.
7. This event is limited to fifteen (15) entries, accepted in the order their applications are received. Five (5) additional stand-by applications will be accepted, but are not guaranteed to participate.
8. Only one entry is permitted for this event. Group performances are not accepted at this time.
9. Weapons and props must conform with convention policies, hotel/conference center rules and local laws concerning carrying a weapon. If there is a question of doubt, don’t bring it. You can read our event rules, including our Props Policy, online at https://nola.wasabicon.com/policies/
10. For the safety of our performers, footwear of some sort must be worn at all times while participating in the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle. Even if the character you are performing as does not typically wear shoes, this is a requirement and will not be allowed on stage.
11. For the safety of performers and audience members, stunts are not allowed as part of the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle and can include (but are not limited to) jumps on/off stage, front flips, back flips, throw based stunts, etc.
12. Additionally stagecraft that you are unable to quickly set and remove yourself between performances are not permitted. Props are allowed so long as they similarly fit in those parameters, however our staff may not be able to assist you with this so plan accordingly! (For example, you would be allowed to bring something like a chair onstage for your act but not an entire backdrop.)
13. Special effects including but not limited to fog machines, pyrotechnics, lasers, water effects, confetti, glitter, or throwing items of any type into the audience are not permitted.
14. Lighting requests cannot be accepted at this time for the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle. Please note that the Main Events room will be fully lit throughout this event and cannot be turned off, dimmed, or coordinated to specific cues as part of your act in any capacity.
15. Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. reserves the right to modify, update, or amend these rules at any time.

Categories

• Best in Show
• Runner Up
• Judges Award #1
• Judges Award #2
• Judges Award #3