Australian fighting game event runners and community. Hosts of BAM: Battle Arena Melbourne, Australia's largest fighting game/open entry esports event.
The fine folk at Sugoi Co, the local anime company who bring theatrical releases, collectibles, merch and more to Australian shores are supporting BAM15!
Over $6,000 worth of prizes are going out as Door Prizes for anyone at the event, and we’ve got a treat for both Cosplayand Super Smash Bros participants.
What’s more, this week look out on CouchWarriors social media for a ticket giveaway to see the theatrical release of Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, in cinemas June 6th. We have x3 double passes to give away. 2 for social, one lucky draw if you’ve entered BAM by May 24th. Register now
Watch the trailer and then scroll down to see the full list of awesome prizes below!
BAM Door Prizes
30x Anime Tees worth $35 each
15x Anime Hoodies worth $60 each
30 x Anime Funko Pop!
Random giveaways by Lucky Dip
Cosplay Prizes
Four Prize packs for 1st to 4th
Tshirt prizes for the first 30 entrants!
Prizes include Oodie Naruto Jutsu $109 Funko Loungefly NYCC 2023 Naruto Shippuden Might Guy Cosplay Mini Backpack & Pop! Bundle Anime Tees Jerseys, Hoodies, Headwear and Socks!
Four Prize packs for Smash Ultimate Singles 1st to 4th
$500 Anime pack for Saturday Special Event Winners
Prizes include Funko Pop! Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series Funko Pop! Super Naruto Baryon Mode Funko Pop! Tee Orochimaru Set Anime Tees Jerseys, Hoodies, Headwear and Socks!
Prizes in addition to Switch controllers from Turtle Beach
We are super excited to announce that BAM15 will have an official cosplay competition! Be sure to show up in your best fighting game cosplays for a chance to win some incredible prizes from our partners, and to share your love of fighting game characters and cosplay with the BAM audience!
As Australia’s biggest fighting game festival we encourage as many attendees to turn up in fighting game costumes as possible!
Join our cosplay guestsEmjaine Cosplay andThe Gem Cosplay on SUNDAY JUNE 1 at BAM, held at Moonee Valley Racecourse. All you need to register is a Spectator Pass ($25) athttps://start.gg/bam15
INFO
There’s over $250 in cash and prizes for the Cosplay, Including, TOP 4 – Anime Merch packs from Sugoi co
EVERY ENTRANT up to first 30 entries: Free Anime Tshirt from Sugoi Co. Provided onsite by Sugoi Co rep at Registration area.
Photography: On the floor of BAM, we will have a photo wall and photographer onsite, so there’ll be great shots to come from the event. We also welcome photographers to join the event!
Cosplay Changerooms: There will be a dedicated space off-floor for Cosplayers to change.
Bio: Hi! I’m Emily, and I’m a cosplayer and content creator. I’m a self taught costumer who enjoys making cosplays whether it comes to sewing, 3d printing or anything inbetween! I’ve been proud to represent a range of conventions and companies over the past years including Twitch and Wizards of the Coast. I’m super enthusiastic about (and have cosplayed from!) a wide range of live play TTRPGs, musical theatre and video games.
Bio: Hi! I’m Gem, I’m a Cosplayer, Creator and esports Commentator from Melbourne. I’ve been cosplaying since 2009, and am known in the cosplay community for my heavily stylised wigs and impressive makeup. I’m really focused on characterisation, posing, and storytelling through cosplay. I love embodying the characters I cosplay. https://x.com/TheGemCosplay
You must purchase a BAM spectator pass to compete.
Please register for the cosplay competition at the registration desk at the entrance
Your costume must be a character that has appeared in a fighting game.
Handmade and bought costumes are both acceptable, however handmade costumes will be rated higher in judging.
Any costumes you have worn that have won awards at any prior competitions will not be eligible for prizes.
Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
Cosplayers with large costume pieces such as props, wings or utilising stilts may be asked to move away from crowded areas or restricted from certain areas.
Effects such as Smoke, Bubbles, etc, are not to be used inside the venue.
Do not use flashing lights, etc, around other attendees.
When you’re on stage – embody the character! Memorise some of your favourite poses of your character and get ready for a small chat on stage.
We will award based on craftsmanship, overall looks and attitude on stage! We can’t wait to see you share your life of Fighting Game characters on the stage with us, so have fun!!
The following items are not allowed to be brought to BAM:
Any prop that can fire any type of projectile. If the prop is a bow, it must be unstrung or string with low-tensile thread.
Any kind of replica firearm or airsoft weapon (including any that have been decommissioned)
Any prop constructed out of metal such as swords, knives & spears. Any prop that is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce with moderate pressure is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, real swords, daggers, knives, ceramic blades, needles, syringes.
We are pleased to announce BAM12’s official cosplay competition! Join us in your best fighting game costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes and your very own BAM Trophy! Not only is BAM Australia’s biggest fighting game event, it’s a gaming festival, so we would like to invite everyone to appear in character!
There’s over $250 in cash and prizes for the Cosplay, Plus, TOP 4 – Passes to CrunchyRoll Expo!
Photography: On the floor of BAM, we will have a photo wall and photographer onsite, so there’ll be great shots to come from the event. We also welcome photographers to join the event!
Cosplay Changerooms: There will be a dedicated space off-floor for Cosplayers to change.
When: May 15 (Cosplay welcome all three days of event)
Cosplay registration: Just register in person at the Registration Desk. You can also pre-fill some info for our judges by entering details on this form
Event Entry: Only a spectator pass ($25 for weekend) is required.
TIMES:
Registration Ends 12:30PM Sunday
Pre-Judging 1pm to 2pm (Marshall at Photo wall 12:45)
Parade: 2:30PM Sunday (Marshall at Photo wall 2:15)
Theme: Fighting Game characters (Has appeared in a fighting game)
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Bays 23 & 24
This year at BAM10, there’s more than ever for you to do, even if you only enter the event with a Spectator pass! It’s only $20 for the whole weekend available online or at the door. While only Competitor Passes can play in our hosted tournaments and casual areas, here is the list of fantastic activity on offer at BAM10.
1. See incredible matches first hand as competitors duke it out in the pools and on stage.
We are pleased to announce Battle Arena Melbourne 10’s official cosplay competition! Join us in your best fighting game costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes and your very own BAM10 Trophy! Not only is BAM Australia’s biggest fighting game event, it’s a gaming and esports festival, so we would like to invite everyone to appear in character!
We are pleased to announce Battle Arena Melbourne 9’s official cosplay competition! Join us in your best fighting game costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Not only is BAM Australia’s biggest fighting game event, it’s a gaming and esports festival, so we would like to invite everyone to appear in character!
There’s over $500 in cash and prizes for the Cosplay alone! Plus, TOP 3 – Priority Pass to OzComicCon Melbourne
Photography: On the floor of BAM9, we will have a special photo wall and photographer onsite, so there’ll be great shots to come from the event.
Cosplay Changerooms: There will be a dedicated space off-floor for Cosplayers to change.
We are pleased to announce Battle Arena Melbourne’s official cosplay competition! Come down in your best fighting game costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes, including an amazing opportunity to get a professional shoot at DCF Studios. There’s over $1,000 in cash and prizes for the Cosplay alone!
Plus, on the floor BAM7, we will have a special photo wall and photographer onsite, so there’ll be great shots to come from the event.
Battle Arena Melbourne 7 Cosplay Competition
When: May 22-24 Cosplay Sunday May 24 (Arrive by 2:30pm 5pm Presentation) Theme: Fighting Game characters
CouchWarriors and New Game Plus are happy to announce Battle Arena Melbourne’s official cosplay competition! Come down in your best fighting game costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes, thanks to Madman Entertainment, Plantronics Gaming, CouchWarriors and New Game Plus.
HOW TO ENTER
Simply come along to Battle Arena Melbourne on the Sunday 11th of May! The cosplay parade will begin at 2:30pm, which will be streamed live to thousands of viewers around the world. Your costume will be judged by a panel of cosplay judges with many years of experience between them, and the winner will be announced then and there!
Prizes will be awarded to First Place, Runner Up and Audience Favourite.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. There are bathrooms at the venue that can be used as change rooms.
RULES OF ENTRY
Must be a character from a fighting game. This includes games not played at Battle Arena Melbourne.
Can be a hand-made, assembled or bought costume. As long as you rock it!
No real weapons, please. Only wooden or plastic weapons allowed.
