Stage Events & Panels

Our Stage Events are a massive part of the convention, where you can watch performances, engage in competitions, show off your cosplay in the cosplay masquerade competitions, enter quizes sing your heart out at karaoke and so much more!

Here's just a small sample of what you can typically expect -

Lip Sync Battle - Lip-sync your heart out in this high-energy performance competition. There's a £30 events gift voucher for the winner!
Big Geek Quiz - With rounds on anime, gaming and other general geeky subjects, this is the geekiest quiz you'll ever see! Get some friends together in a team, and join in the fun! Did we mention there's a £50 cash prize for the winning team?
Cosplay Masquerade - Show off your amazing cosplays at this event for a chance to win cash prizes and tickets to the next event and the Cosplay Masquerade Trophy! Sunday's masquerade has a £100 cash prize!
Weebs Parliament - Debate topics within animes, gaming and the cosplay community. Topics such as "Is My Hero Academia Overrated?", "What counts as cosplay", "Who would win Goku or Naruto?" or "Xbox or Playstation?"
Talent Show - Can you sing or dance? Perhaps you have a more unique talent. Whatever it is, enter and show it off! You could be the next big thing, with previous winners now regular performers at the convention. There is a £50 events gift voucher for the winner!
Dub That Anime - The aim of this event for those who have never seen it before is to dub a 30 second clip of our choice live on stage. The funnier the better. Prizes are up for grabs, so grab a partner to team up!
Big Geek Raffle - For just £1 for a ticket you can compete in a raffle with a selection of prizes up for grabs! Raffle tickets are sold at the Merchandise desk up to an hour before the raffle.
Anime Bingo - Need something to get you excited in the morning? Let's play a game of bingo! The twist is, instead of numbers - we're calling out popular anime!
Guest Q&As - Depending on the guests attending, there will often be guest Q&As .

Additionally, many of our cons also include a seperate Talks and panels room, where you’ll find the more informative and interactive side of the con.

This area is not available at every city’s event, so check the timetable to confirm if panels are running for your date and location. When they are available, you can typically expect a mix of fun and fascinating sessions such as:

- The history of anime and how it evolved
- Japanese culture basics (and common myths)
- Cosplay skills and build tips
- Art and creative workshops
- Voice acting and performance tips
- Community discussions and themed debates

If you enjoy learning something new, hearing different perspectives, or getting inspired to start a new hobby, this is absolutely worth making time for.