The Anime Night Before Christmas - Akron

The Anime Night Before Christmas takes place Friday, December 12th at Musica. Thank you for your interest in being part of our event as an exhibitor. After filling out this form, you will receive an email regarding your approval status.

General Info:

1. Vendor Load In is set two hours before doors, I.E, if doors are at 6PM and the show starts at 7PM, vendors load in is set for 4PM.

2. Each vendor will receive two complementary event vendor badges that grant private venue access. These badges don't include any private backstage or AAA access, and do not include the ability to escort. Additional exhibitor badges are available for purchase.

3. Tables and black tablecovers are provided by Anime Night at all events, while seating is provided by the venue. In the event you require additional seating beyond two chairs, you're encouraged to bring your own.

Contest Rules:

1. All contestants must have purchased a GA ticket to enter.

2. All costumes entered must be based on an anime, or anime character.
(I.E. No original characters, and no characters not featured in an anime. Ex: Woody from Toy Story wouldn't be acceptable as there is no Toy Story anime, but 2B for Nier Automata would be, because although is was a video game first, there is also an anime featuring the character).

3. Costume must be worn by applicant.

4. No group cosplay.
(If you and a friend(s) are doing a group cosplay, you are still welome to enter the contest, but you will be judged individually. If you would like to instead show off your work as a group, please come find us at our merch table the day of to sign up for our masquerade!)

5. No hate speech, racist, sexist, or prejudice cosplay of any kind.

6. No nudity or performance of sexual acts.

7. No weapons. Any weapon like props must be approved in advance.

8. No bullying of any kind to the other contestants, panelists, staff, or concert attendees.

9. No industry professionals.
(For real, if you're that good, you don't need to enter this contest. If you'd like to collaborate with us at an event, please just reach out! Let's allow this contest to be something accessible by cosplayers of all skill levels!)

10. Have fun.

Guest Rules:

1. All guest cosplays must be based on an anime  character. (I.E. No original characters, and no characters not featured in an anime such as video games, non-anime movies, etc)  

2. Costume must be worn by the cosplay guest.   

3. No hate speech, racist, sexist, or prejudice in cosplay of any kind.  

4. No nudity or performance of sexual acts.

5. No excessive drinking or drug use permitted during the day of show. All guests must arrive and remain sober and coherent while present for the event.  

6. No weapons. Any weapon like props must be approved in advance.  

7. No bullying of any kind to the other contestants, panelists, staff, or concert attendees.

8. All guest spots include 2x comped tickets to their respective Anime Night event. Any additional spots must be purchased at retail.  

9. Cosplay guests should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to doors when possible to pick up badges and get to know the venue space.

10. Cosplay guests are not required to stay for the whole event, but we request that guests engage in the full event. We want you to stick around and have fun!get to know the venue space.