Cosplay Central Crown Championships PAX Aus hosts the Australian leg of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, part of ReedPop's global event combining EuroCosplay and Crown Championships.

At the heart of it all is a passion for community and the connections they’ve made along the way.

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Cosplaying since 2009, Gem has built a career defined by versatility, from strong women to androgynous characters and cutesy favourites, all brought to life in their own unique style.

Returning as our Cosplay Central Championships host for 2026, please welcome The Gem Cosplay!

A Melbourne-based professional cosplayer, esports caster, panelist, and content creator, Gem is known for their creative wig work, bold makeup and standout characterisation in photoshoots.

Cosplay Central Crown Championships PAX Aus hosts the Australian leg of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, part of ReedPop's global event combining EuroCosplay and Crown Championships.

A familiar face on the convention circuit, she’s also judged competitions across the country.

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She’s known for standout collaborations including Liara T’Soni for Mass Effect Legendary Edition and the Australian Lilith for Diablo IV, alongside work with studios like BioWare, Ubisoft, Blizzard ANZ, PlayStation ANZ, Epic Games, miHoYo, and Zynga.

Based in Sydney, Soylent is a professional cosplayer and SFX makeup artist with over 15 years of experience, known for creating full-body transformations through intricate body paint and detailed character work across fantasy and sci-fi.

Meet our third judge for Cosplay Central Crown Championships, Soylent Cosplay.

Cosplay Central Crown Championships PAX Aus hosts the Australian leg of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, part of ReedPop's global event combining EuroCosplay and Crown Championships.

Passionate about sharing his craft, Sanit now focuses on inspiring the next generation through hands-on creativity, including teaching families the joy of cardboard crafting.

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Since 2013, Sanit has worked at Wētā Workshop in Wellington as part of the Costume Specialty Props team, specialising in foam prototyping. His film credits include Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar: The Way of Water, and more.

Joining the Cosplay Central Championships judging panel, please welcome SpicythaiDesign

Sanit Klamchanuan is an internationally recognised cosplayer who has travelled the world attending conventions and judging competitions, known for weaving Thai cultural influences into his original designs.

A multi-award-winning cosplayer, her accolades include Fan Favourite at TwitchCon and top honours at BlizzCon.

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Her work has seen her collaborate with major studios including Blizzard, Capcom, Larian Studios, Bungie, 2K, EA and Konami, alongside judging and guesting at conventions worldwide.

A professional cosplayer and concept/3D artist from Paris, Cinderys has been bringing badass characters to life since 2014.

Say hello to our first judge for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, @Cinderys.

PAX Aus is home to the Australian qualifier for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships, bringing together cosplayers who have refined their craftsmanship to compete on an international stage on the Sunday of PAX Aus.

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PAX Rising provides a platform for the best of the indie development scene locally and internationally, highlighting a selection of exciting independent tabletop and video games for your enjoyment.

PAX Rising - SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

Are you an independent game developer looking to share your creations with the world? Why not submit to exhibit as part of PAX Rising?

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GASP! 3 Day Badge has SOLD OUT! Keen beans!
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Midnight tonight. Curtains. Gone. Finished.
Early Bird Badges will cease to exist. This is your LAST CHANCE!
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FYI - 3 Day Badge is about to sell out too! Only a handful are left!

Early Bird Badges END TOMORROW! As in… after tonight's sleep - if you sleep? You know what to do. Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-...

FYI - a very limited number of 3 Day Badges are still available, but they are about to become a memory!

We checked the warehouse. Then we checked again.
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100 days.

100 days until the doors open.
100 days til the games get played
100 days til the first dice gets rolled.

This is not* a drill.
This is not* a test.
Get ready.

PAX Aus | 9 - 11 Oct 2026

*This is a drill. Did we scare you?

Next week. That’s it. That’s the warning. Early Bird Badges vanish soon and we legally can’t stop time (we asked). Buy now or explain yourself to October-you.

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3-Day Badge is 80% gone!
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🚨 SOLD OUT ALERT 🚨
The Key Caps are no more. Absolutely backspaced out of existence.

Fear not - our exclusive to pre-order Reversible Bucket Hat, and official 2026 PAX Land Show Lanyard are still available when you book your badge.

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3-Day Badges are now 60% SOLD OUT.
That’s not a drill. That’s maths. And the maths is getting concerning.
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3-Day Badges are 50% SOLD OUT.
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Beyond Blue will be on the event floor at PAX Aus as the official charity partner.

For anyone going through a hard time, the Beyond Blue Support Service is free and available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or online beyondblue.org.au/getsupport – it’s never too early to reach out for support.

PAX is about games. But more importantly, it’s about people.

That’s why we’re proud to announce a partnership with Beyond Blue, whose essential work provides earlier support for all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health.