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Tekko 2026 - Masquerade Performance

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Deadline: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 pm - Jul 26, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

Tekko is Pennsylvania's largest anime convention, attracting nearly 12,000 unique and diverse fans from across the country (and world!) to the region. We aren't just any old anime convention, though. We offer so much more by featuring Japanese arcade games, J-rock, J-fashion, Japanese pop culture, and education in our programming. Additionally, we choose a unique theme every year to explore new content, such as wrestling, mecha, sports, and more. This makes us one of the most diverse anime and Japanese culture conventions in the country, and we aren't done expanding yet! Tekko is presented by a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society (PittJCS) . We've been bringing fans together for more than 20 years at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Japanese Cultural Society
Pittsburgh Japanese Cultural Society
Pittsburgh Japanese Cultural Society
Pittsburgh Japanese Cultural Society

About the application

This application is for performance at Tekko 2026. In the Performance Contest, cosplayers present a skit/musical performance/etc, on the main stage in front of a live audience. Judging takes place during the performance. 

 

Hand-made costumes are encouraged but not required for the Performance Contest and competitors are scored for presentation only. For craftsmanship, please fill out the separate craftsmanship application. 


Please submit only ONE form per group. The person submitting will be responsible for sharing the necessary information to the other group members.  

 

Rehearsal is mandatory for all competitors, and will be held Saturday July 25th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. 

 

The run time for all performances may not exceed 2 minutes.

 

Please review the competition rules at https://tekko.us/cosplay

 

If you have any questions, please email libby.wentz@pittjcs.org or cosplay@teamtekko.us 

Terms & Conditions

I agree to abide by all contest rules.

 

To the best of my knowledge, the performance I am entering is eligible to compete.

 

If I decide not to compete and withdraw my application, I will notify the organizer (libby.wentz@pittjcs.org) as soon as possible. This is a courtesy to waitlisted applicants. Failure to do so may affect my eligibility to compete in future performance contests.

 

Communication will be done via email. Phone numbers or social media handles will be used only for emergencies or last minute contact. The code for the form is 1337.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • Primary Social Media
  • Group Size
  • Group Name
  • Group Information
  • Competition Division
  • Most Recent Award
  • Performance Title
  • Performance Description
  • Accessibility/Mobility Needs
  • Any other info Staff needs to know?
  • I have read the Terms and Conditions
Tekko 2026 - Masquerade Performance
Tekko 2026 - Masquerade Performance
Tekko 2026
Application is in draft mode by event organizer