Event – SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show https://smash.org.au July 14 - 15, ICC Sydney Sun, 27 May 2018 22:55:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.2 Art ‘Themed’ Competition is back with a new theme https://smash.org.au/2018/05/art-themed-competition/ Tue, 22 May 2018 23:51:34 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1833 Continue reading "Art ‘Themed’ Competition is back with a new theme"

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Attention SMASH! Artists! We are happy to announce that our Art “themed” Comp is back again this year. Listening to the rain? Wind breeze over a hill? With Senpai? 🌧
Bring your imagination to life on paper or digitally – combine them with our Mascots Cyrus and Skadi. Submit your masterpiece today via our new online forms 😛

 

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Art Themed Competition https://smash.org.au/explore/events/art/themed-comp/ Mon, 14 May 2018 09:49:25 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?page_id=1505 Continue reading "Art Themed Competition"

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Proudly bringing back to everyone the most SMASH!ing event of the year: our Art ‘Themed’ Competition! Held annually for more than a decade, SMASH! would not be the same without our Art ‘Themed’ Competitions.

This year however, we’re changing our Submission Policy for these competitions: all submissions will now be submitted via an online form! So, look up into the skies with your eyes full of inspiration and creativity and keep your imaginations running wild in those clouds, for this year’s theme is:

 

Rainy Days!

 

Ever wake up one morning to find your new day dark and pouring with rain? What thought goes through your mind during a wet weather event? Is it that of staying indoors, having a warm-hearted feast with the ones you love? Or of dark evenings eating cup ramen in your bed, with anime on your laptop and the lights dimmed? Or maybe… sharing an umbrella with your crush after school? Whether it’s a sunshower or a downpour, rainy days can bring out either the most heartbreaking moments for our characters, or the most heartwarming scenes in all of anime history.

Do it traditionally with pencil and paper or digitally with tablet and stylus, and amaze us with your creativity! Combine our SMASH! mascots: Cyrus and Skadi with the “Rainy Day” theme and your unique imagination!

 

Submissions open until: 12:00 pm Sunday, 15th July, 2018.

 

Judging Criteria

  • Execution: technical expertise and mastery of the medium you are using.
  • Concept: originality of your concept in adherence to the given theme.
  • Aesthetics: how well your skill is applied to illustrate your concept and the overall visual appeal of your work.
  • Specifics:
    • Includes SMASH!’s Skadi and Cyrus within art medium.
    • Has visual reference to the art theme: Rainy Days
    • Involves artist’s creativity and imagination based around the theme
    • Adheres to general terms and conditions with specifics to PG rating policy

 

Examples

[See image gallery at smash.org.au]

Submission Guidelines

When submitting your artwork online with your details, you are agreeing to our all of our Policies. Keep in mind that your entries will be on display and that SMASH! is a PG event. Therefore, do not enter artworks that feature non-PG rated content (specifically pornographic, sexually explicit or suggestive material, full-frontal or tasteless nudity, extreme violence or gore).

Please take a clear picture, screenshot or scan your Artwork and ensure your image is uploadable. Ensure that the image file for upload is no more than 5 MB large. When you have your artwork ready for submission to our Art ‘Themed’ Competitions please click on the submission link and follow these steps in submitting:

  1. Please fill-out all details such as your name, email address and postal address within the form where required. These details are necessary in the event we need to address you in regards to your potential winning prizes. The Title of Artwork is optional.
  2. On the second page of the form there will be a link to our ‘SMASH! Art Themed Competition Submissions’ Dropbox. Please fill-in the same name and email address as you have in the google form when submitting your artwork to our Dropbox. You may also rename the image file to your artwork title.
  3. When uploading your image of submission please only submit ONE image file for this Art ‘Themed’ competition. As we cannot accept two or more submissions from the same entrant, should there be two or more submissions, we will only accept the first upload. If you have any inquiries regarding submissions, please send an email to our Art Competitions Assistant: andre.kew@smash.org.au
  4. Once you have uploaded and submitted your artwork to our dropbox you will receive an automated notification from ‘Dropbox’ of your recent submission.
  5. Once you have finished filling-in your details and uploading your submissions, you must also submit the Google Form.

Announcements regarding the winners of this competition will be made after the SMASH! Event via our social medias. Winners of the competitions will be contacted via their designated emails.

Bear in mind that Art ‘Themed’ Competitions will close by 12pm Sunday, 15th July, 2018. If you have any questions or queries please send an email to us at: art@smash.org.au

Happy Drawing!

 

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Art Doodling Competition https://smash.org.au/explore/events/art/doodling-comp/ Mon, 14 May 2018 01:42:41 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?page_id=1503 Continue reading "Art Doodling Competition"

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It’s here for those all those who are looking to express their inner artistic sides, SMASH! On the day Doodling Art Competition! Every year we are looking for two senior (+16) and two junior (-15) artists who possess hidden creativity, imagination and mastery their skill in drawing. It does not matter if you are a professional, an amateur or a beginner, the Doodling Art Competition accepts all! (PG rated only). So make a note in your SMASH! schedule to visit our art area and doodle to your heart’s content!

All entries must be original artwork created by you from scratch. Collaborations are allowed but are not eligible for prizes. Do not plagiarise, copy or trace existing artworks. Fan art is acceptable and sequential artworks (comics) are allowed. This is a PG-rated competition and is also subject to our Art Competitions General Terms and Conditions. Please do not forget to write your email address on the doodling submission sheet before submitting.

 

Submissions open until: 3:00 pm Sunday, 15th July, 2018.

 

Judging Criteria

  • Execution: technical expertise and mastery of the medium you are using.
  • Concept: originality of your content and extent of creativity.
  • Aesthetics: how well your skill is applied to illustrate your creativity and the overall visual appeal of your work.

 

Artwork Collection Policy

If you have physically submitted your art and you wish it to be returned, please be present at the designated competition’s registration table after 3pm Sunday, 15th July. We will find and gladly return your artwork. We can also give you your prizes on the day.

In the event that you are unable to pick up your artwork at the end of the day, we will ONLY send them back to you via mail if a mailing address, your email and explicit instructions has been provided to us. If a mailing address and email have not been provided, your artwork will be collected and held onto by SMASH!

Alternatively, you may provide us with a self-addressed envelope or postal tube when you hand in your work so that we immediately know not to expect you at the end of the day and to send your work back to you. Just remember to indicate which artwork it is on the envelope or tube.

NOTE: Please collect your artwork in person.

 

We encourage all entrants to try their best and to take part in friendly competition.

 

Have fun!

 

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Oceanic Artathon – calling all League of Legends fans! https://smash.org.au/2018/04/oceanic-artathon-calling-all-league-of-legends-fans/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:00:39 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1338 Continue reading "Oceanic Artathon – calling all League of Legends fans!"

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Are you a LOL fan with artistic talents? We challenge you to participate in the Oceanic Artathon- a series of 3 art contests with a winning prize for an Artist Alley booth or two tickets to SMASH!2018. This art contest is themed around the League of Legends and will get your imagination running.

 

In the first round of the art contest series, it is based on champion Irelia and Ionia, her homeland. You’ve been invited to explore the landscapes and people of Ionia. Go wild with your ideas and surprise us with your artwork! For more information on the competition, click the link below.

 

Competition Information

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AMV Competition now open! https://smash.org.au/2018/04/amv-competition-now-open/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 09:00:43 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1344 Continue reading "AMV Competition now open!"

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The 12th edition of the SMASH! Anime Music Video (AMV) Competition is NOW OPEN! đŸ€©
Your favourite AMV competition is back in action and ready to start accepting all of your amazing entries! In addition, we are introducing a new and exciting feature this year – the SMASH! AMV Showcase! 😘

If you think you have what it takes this year then follow the link to find out more information and submit your applications by June 17, 2018!

 

AMV Page

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Madman Cosplay Masquerade https://smash.org.au/explore/events/cosplay/madman-cosplay-masquerade/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 22:30:22 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?page_id=1094 Continue reading "Madman Cosplay Masquerade"

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Love cosplay? Want to show off your costume and/or skit? Join the competition and win prizes!

MAIN CATEGORIES OPEN FOR COMPETITION

  • Best of Show: Best of Show is the the award of all awards. Placing in this category means that Senpai has definitely noticed you! Handmade* costumes only.
  • Best Prop: At SMASH!, we recognise the awesomeness of not only costumes, but props as well. This category is for a prop that really knocked our socks off! Handmade* props only.
  • Aspiring Cosplayer: Open to contestants who have never entered a cosplay competition before or who have never won a main category (globally, not just at SMASH!). Please be honest with your registration, this is a chance to encourage up and coming cosplayers! Handmade* costumes only.
  • Best Duo: Cosplay goes hand in hand with dynamic duos and we’re here to crown the One True Pair! Open to entries with two participants. Handmade* costumes only.
  • Best Group: The group with the best construction, finish, and accuracy to characters, as a whole. A group is defined as 3 or more participants. All costumes and props must be made by at least one member of the group to qualify. Handmade* costumes only.
  • Best Skit: The best presented skit. Judges will be considering the clarity of the performance and how entertaining it is for the crowd. Purchased, rented, borrowed or commissioned costume sets are only eligible for this category. Skit contestants with handmade* costumes are still eligible for other categories.
  • Judges’ Choice Award: This is a special award presented to the Cosplayer who leaves the greatest impression on the Judges. This could be any entrant in the Masquerade and could be awarded for any part of your costume or performance.

*SMASH! defines handmade costumes where store purchased accessories and components are allowed in so far as they represent 20% or less of the finished look.

Runner-up sub-categories will be presented at the judges’ discretion.

 

How the competition is run

  • Fill out the application form below to participate on the day.
  • During the convention, arrive at the Cosplay Desk to confirm your registration.
  • Upon arrival at the Cosplay Desk, contestants will be given a time slot for their pre-judging (if applicable). Location for pre-judging will be confirmed at a later date. All entrants will need to show up in costume and be ready for pre-judging as soon as they confirm their registration. All pre-judged entries are strongly encouraged to bring reference material for their costume(s).
  • Participants will also be informed when to arrive back of stage for event marshalling.
    • Participants who are late to marshalling may be disqualified from the masquerade.
    • Participants must be prepared to stay the entire length of the competition.
  • During marshalling, participants will be lined up in show order. It is in this order that every individual/group will be led up onto the stage.
  • The MC will announce each individual/group and welcome them onto the stage.
    If the individual/group has prepared a skit, it will start according to the description in their entry form.
    • We recommend that participants do not wear costumes that restrict them from entering and exiting the stage (this includes going up steps).
    • SMASH! staff and crew will make their best efforts to assist cosplayers, however assistance is not 100% guaranteed, or to the expectation that may be required. Please let us know in advance so we can advise.
  • After each skit or entry onto the stage, the MC will engage participants in some questions about their costumes and characters. Once finished, they will invite participants to move to the front of the stage to pose for photos.
  • When participants are ready or when directed, they will exit the stage.

 

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AMV Competition & Showcase https://smash.org.au/explore/events/amv/amv-competition/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 06:56:15 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?page_id=1116 Continue reading "AMV Competition & Showcase"

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Welcome to the 2018 SMASH! Anime Music Video (AMV) Competition & AMV Showcase!

AMVs are short, artistic, fan-made videos that involve the combination of an audio track with video footage from Japanese animation. These AMVs can vary from being emotional, heart-racing, humourous or fun! The SMASH! AMV Competition involves individuals from around the world, competing against each other to win the top prize, as well as showcasing a variety of AMVs to other AMV enthusiasts!

 

AMV Competition!

When you submit your AMV, you will be up against other competitors where we will judge your AMV based on the concept, creativity, originality, and technical ability. We will then choose our finalists, which will be screened and announced at the SMASH! Convention.

 

Categories

The categories we have this year that you can win in include:

  • Action – From gunfights to battles on the basketball court, from warriors clashing with each other to high-paced races of any kind, AMVs such as these are surely to make the viewer go on an adrenaline rush or be part of the action!
  • Comedy/Parody – Fights and swipes in action may break our bones, but turning them into jokes and gags can make the audience laugh! Use your skills to make the funniest AMV out there that is guaranteed to make people laugh!
  • Drama/Romance/Serious – Sometimes, we have to show the serious side of things and there are many animes out there that makes us think, appreciate or question about life, as well as getting in the moment when we see a couple in a series confess to each other. The best AMV is the one that creatively makes us, but pulls us in emotionally (to the point where we may get caught up in the moment).
  • Dance/Upbeat/Fun – Love the idols? Or love mixing music and using to make an epic Dance AMV? How about showing about the great things in life in an upbeat way? Or how about just showing how to have fun? This is your ideal category where you can use your skills to make the viewer feel like having a great time and be a part of the upbeat mood.
  • Horror/Psychological/Thriller – Do what it takes to make an AMV that can either scare the viewer, show the scary side of life, or show how really strange and intense the mind is, whether it is in the anime, or you deliver the psychological treatment to the viewer. Make that AMV to the point it thrills people and chills people!

Special Awards

Additionally you can also have the chance to win our Special Awards:

  • People’s Choice Award – This award will be voted for online on a predetermined date. You got the touch, you got the power (so you can vote your favourite AMV), yeah?
  • Judges’ Choice Award – The people have the say, but the judges’ also have their personal say too. This is given to the AMV that the judges like without being bounded by the judging criteria.
  • True Blue Award – Award given to the best AMV made by an Aussie editor. This comp be like when a dropbear and a roo met at Maccas and started a fight. So don’t chuck any sickies and be a hard yakka and win to be a fully sick
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 editor… yeah nah? Nah yeah?
  • Best Technical Award – Given to the AMV that has shown outstanding technical editing using a variety of effects while keeping a ‘flow’ in the AMV.

 

AMV Showcase!

Along with your favourite AMV Competition, we’re going to premiere a new feature this year – the SMASH! AMV Showcase! The AMV Showcase is strictly not competitive (that is, if you submit your AMV to the showcase, it will be not eligible to compete for any of the AMV Competition awards). Not a competitive type? First AMV? But proud of your awesome AMV and want to show it off? Then this might be for you!

By introducing the showcase, we want to allow individuals to submit AMVs that they are proud of and willing to give exposure to, without feeling the pressure of the competition. If you choose to submit your AMV to the showcase, we will go through a small selection process. And if your AMV made the cut, we will then screen your AMV(s) at our AMV Showcase screenings, where hundreds of AMV fans will get the chance to see your amazing work!  Please read and follow the rules and guidelines below for more information!

 

 

So, if you think you have what it takes to enter this year’s Competition, or show off your work in the Showcase then why wait?

 

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World Cosplay Summit Competition https://smash.org.au/explore/events/cosplay/wcs/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:10:48 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?page_id=858 Continue reading "World Cosplay Summit Competition"

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Are you ready to take your Cosplay to the next level?

 

SMASH! & WCS Australia brings you the World Cosplay Summit Competition, giving you and a close friend the chance to compete in cosplay together. Win yourselves a trip to Nagoya, Japan & the opportunity to participate in the World Cosplay Summit Japan 2019.

 

What is the World Cosplay Summit Japan?

The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) is a competition focused around costuming and performance of a cosplay pair. The competition takes place annually in Nagoya, Japan during summer. There are currently 37 participating country, each represented by their best cosplay duo in the nation.  

Numerous prizes are to be won at this competition, and the winner will be crowned the coveted title of World Cosplay Summit Grand Champion.

The event typically spans over 10 days with multiple tourist location sights visits, Japanese cultural experiences. You will also get the rare opportunity to meet celebrities & Japanese Government officials.

Become part of a once in a life time experience like no other!

 

About the World Cosplay Summit Australia

WCS Australia organises events to promote cosplay within the Australian community.  Each year, SMASH! holds a preliminary competition, where WCS Australia selects the best cosplay duo to represent Australia in Japan.

The winners of the SMASH! preliminaries will be gifted with 2 tickets to Nagoya, sponsored by Japan Airlines (JAL). WCS will also subsidise other travel related expenses.

Please read the rules and procedures document for more details.

Rules have been changed since last year, so be sure to read them thoroughly.

 

For inquiries, please email: wcs@smash.org.au

 

Important Dates

Expression of interest due

11:59pm, 15th April 2018

Portfolio due

11:59pm, 1st July 2018

 

Preliminary Competition date and location

SMASH! – ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, July 14th-15th 2018

 

Expression of Interest

Expressions of Interest are due at 11:59pm, 15th April 2018.

Although this is an optional part of your WCS entry, submitting an Expression of Interest means you get priority over last minute entries.

Additionally, you get sent reminders for important deadlines, notifications if rules change, and other important competition related updates.

You will also get notifications for Rehearsal & Pre-judging times.

To submit your Expression of Interest, fill out the form and submit to wcs@smash.org.au.

 

Portfolio

Portfolios are due at 11:59pm, 1st July 2018.

This is a compulsory part of Participating in the World Cosplay Summit Competition.

Entries without portfolio submissions delivered by the due date will not be allowed to compete.

To submit your portfolio, fill out this template (here) and submit to wcs@smash.org.au.

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