Guests
AVCon is proud to host international and local guests every year, whether voice actors, game developers or cosplayers. Previous guests have included voice actors, TV personalities, cosplay stars, and gaming developers.
This year, AVCon 2024 is excited to present a versatile mix of guests, debuting some amazing talent for the first time in Australia! Check out this page to learn more about our guest lineup and the content they’ll be running at AVCon 2024!
All Guest panel, workshop and meet and greet schedules are now live on our website here and on our App here!
Guest Lineup
BABYBEARD ✦ Japanese Idol Group
Babybeard is coming to Adelaide! AVCon 2024 will bring their electrifying performances and infectious energy in the Adelaide leg of their Adorable Assault on Australia tour. Made up of Adelaide icon Ladybeard and talented performers Suzu and Mahri. Babybeard’s sound is the perfect mix of pop and metal…and the raw power of the beard!
Get ready to headbang as they bring their pop-metal blend of music and mischief to the AVCon stage with their full live show!
Check out Babybeard’s Youtube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
Babybeard Sessions
Babybeard Adorable Assault on Australia Tour Adelaide Concert – Saturday, June 29th, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Babybeard is coming to Adelaide! AVCon 2024 will bring their electrifying performances and infectious energy in the Adelaide leg of their Adorable Assault on Australia tour. Made up of Adelaide icon Ladybeard and talented performers Suzu and Mahri. Babybeard’s sound is the perfect mix of pop and metal…and the raw power of the beard! Get ready to headbang as they bring their pop-metal blend of music and mischief to the AVCon stage with their full live show! There is no additional fee to see Babybeard’s live performance!! It’s all included in your AVCon ticket.
Q and Adybeard (Babybeard Q and A) – Sunday, June 30th, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
An in-depth discussion with Babybeard, the Japanese Pop and Metal infusion band made up of Adelaide’s own Ladybeard and Mahri and Suzu. Learn about their trip to international pop fame and what was involved in getting there.
Audience Q and A included, so get your questions ready!
Babybeard Meet and Greet – Saturday, June 29th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm and Sunday, June 30th, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
AVCon does not run a token system. When Babybeard is in the guest area, you need only line up to meet them for free! Babybeard will accept gifts as long as they are not hazardous but will only accept food gifts if bought and sealed.
Babybeard Merchandise Pricing
$25 Babybeard photo + Autograph card
$23 Poster set + Autograph
$15 Random photo set + Autograph
$23 Button badge set + Autograph
$50 White T-shirt + Autograph
$50 Blue T-shirt + Autograph
$25 Cheki (polaroid of you and Babybeard and then signed)
Bryce Papenbrook ✦ Voice Actor
Bryce is an internationally renowned voice actor who has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows. Notable roles include Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer, Kirito in Sword Art Online and Adrien, aka Cat Noir, in Miraculous Ladybug, among many, many others!
Bryce is a native of California, USA, and has been a professional voice-over artist since the age of eight. He was introduced to the voice acting scene by his father, Bob Papenbrook, and has continued the trade in his footsteps.
Check out Bryce’s Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Bryce Papenbrook Sessions
The Life and Times of One Bryce Papenbrook – Saturday, June 29th, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
A sit-down chat with American voice actor Bryce Papenbrook. About the voice acting industry, his experiences, how he got into it and where he is going. Audience Q and A session included, so get your questions ready!
Bryce Papenbrook – Efforts and Reactions – Sunday, June 30th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Bryce Papenbrook will take us on a fun, interactive stage show sure to receive a lot of laughs. Fans are let “into the booth” to see how all of those funny efforts, reactions, fight noises, and excitable exclamations happen for dubbing and video games.
Bryce Papenbrook Meet and Greets
AVCon does not run a token system, so all you need to do is line up. Between Bryce’s panels, he will be in the guest area meeting and signing for fans! Bryce will meet fans for free!
Bryce Papenbrook Merchandise Pricing
$60 Autograph – standard fan-provided items/flats, 8×10 flats/prints (Bryce’s)
$75 Autograph – metallic 8×10 prints or standard 11×17 posters (Bryce’s posters)
$90 Autograph – Funko Pop, prop swords, statues/bases, action figures, trading cards
$105 Autograph – 3-D lenticular art poster 11×17
$30 Add-on character quote or doodle to autograph
$45 Selfie
$105 Personal video or voice recording
Dokibird ✦ Vtuber
Hailing from Canada, Dokibird shot to prominence as an independent vtuber and is known for playing first-person shooters, her tournament performances around the world, the iconic laugh and winning personality.
Check out Dokibird’s Twitter | YouTube | Twitch
Dokibird Meet and Greet – Saturday, June 29th, 2:30pm – 3:30pm and Sunday, June 30th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
AVCon does not run a token system, so all you need to do is line up! Dokibird, as a vtuber, will be meeting and chatting with attendees via microphone and webcam.
Please take note of the following rules:
- Controversial topics are not allowed during the Meet & Greet, including, but not limited to: politics, religion, foreign relations, private topics, other vTuber agencies, etc.
- The Meet & Greet will last approximately 3 minutes and includes a commemorative photo with Dokibird (bring your own phone/camera)
- Any gifts for Dokibird must be non-perishable (no food/drink/consumables), no electronics, and unwrapped/available for staff inspection
On Stage with Dokibird – Sunday, June 30th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
This is a sit-down interview with indie vtuber Dokibird about how she got her start, the trials and tribulations of building your own identity, where she is going, and general information about vtubering. Audience Q and A are included, so get your questions ready!
Dokibird Karaoke – Sunday, June 30th, 1:40pm – 2:00pm
Join Dokibird on stage as she puts on a vocal performance to finish up her panel!
PAiDA ✦ Pop Idol
From beyond the stars, AVCon welcomes as part of the Babybeard Adorable Assault on Australia Tour – Galaxy Girl PAiDA!
“Space City Idol” PAiDA is a Dystopian Pop artist with a J-pop flair from Houston, Texas. In a few short years, she has grown from covering J-pop songs online at home to performing her own original songs all around the world (check out Secret Moon here). PAiDA mixes her bubbly lyrics with high-energy tracks, all the while proving that the path to becoming a J-pop idol isn’t limited to anyone or anything!
PAiDA will perform live at AVCon on Saturday and host a panel on Sunday about her journey to becoming a Kaigai (overseas) idol and how you can become one yourself!
Check out PAiDA’s Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | TikTok
Galaxy Girl PAiDA Performance – Adorable Assault on Australia Tour – Saturday, June 29th, 12:00PM – 12:20PM
Check out PAiDA as she performs as part of the Adorable Assault on Australia Tour!
PAiDA Idol Panel – Sunday, June 30th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Whether it’s anime like Oshi no Ko or groups like FRUiTS ZIPPER that introduced you to the world of idols, know that the path to cute, sparkly costumes with bubbly music isn’t limited to people in Japan!
Come learn about PAiDA’s journey as a Kaigai (overseas) idol, and ask all you can about becoming one yourself!
Let’s Roll For Dragons ✦ Chaotic D&D Twitch Stream
Let’s Roll for Dragons is an exciting and chaotic RPG Twitch stream based in Melbourne, featuring adventurers from across the continent. We specialise in thrilling D&D sessions where a dragon encounter is just a roll of the dice away. We bring our characters to life through immersive cosplay, fully engaging with the fantastical worlds we inhabit during our games. Join us for epic quests and dragon-slaying adventures!
Stay tuned for schedule details for Let’s Roll For Dragons panels and RPG sessions!
SFX by Nikolaos Floros.
Check out Let’s Roll For Dragons’ Twitch | Instagram
WhereisDanielle ✦ Cosplayer
Whereisdanielle (she/they) was initially drawn into cosplay by a love of Sci-Fi and fantasy and a general love of creating things.
“I began with no prior trained skills in crafting or sewing, and learned through trial and error, with a side of stubbornness. I’ve now been cosplaying for 10 years, and have been lucky enough to travel the country to appear at events, judge competitions, and teach people how to get started in cosplay, as well as working with big gaming companies like Bungie, Blizzard, Ubisoft and Epic Games to promote their games with my cosplays. When I’m not actually in cosplay you can find me drowning under a pile of EVA foam scraps and half finished costumes planning my next project.”
You can find Whereisdanielle in the AVCon Cosplay Corner all weekend in between cosplay events!
Check out Whereisdanielle’s Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Twitch
Rowenberry ✦ Cosplayer
Rowenberry Cosplay is a self-taught costumer originally from Melbourne, but currently based in Sydney. She has been cosplaying for over 8 years, and loves competing in cosplay competitions.
Her passion is historical costuming and corsetry, so you’ll often find her incorporating corsets or historical elements in her costumes. Also to note: she strongly believes that there is no such thing as too many rhinestones. She believes that cosplay is for everyone and encourages those who are on the fence about competing to just give it a go and have fun.
Rowenberry is thrilled to be coming to AVCon this year. They can’t wait to see everyone’s incredible cosplays, and look forward to judging a fabulous cosplay competition.
You can find Rowenberry in the AVCon Cosplay Corner all weekend in between cosplay events!
Photo by Castleforge Photography.
Check out Rowenberry’s Instagram | Tiktok
Zaphy Cosplay ✦ Cosplayer
Zaphy is reaching ancient eldritch being status in the cosplay community, having been creating and dressing up in the Australian scene for over 15 years.
She remembers the dark ages when party satin was the only available material, was present at the rise and fall of Worbla, and has mastered the mystical arts of 3D printing.
She has created pieces for companies such as Riot Games and Wizards of the Coast for both local and international events and is passionate about making impossible things. Day to day she works as an additive manufacturing technician and plays with some very big industrial 3D printers for work.
Cosplay wise, she is known for big swords, wings, glowing weapons and regrets. When she’s not 3D modelling or making things, Zaphy plays a LOT of TTPRGS, creates D&D-themed candles and hangs out with her 3 cats.
You can find Zaphy Cosplay in the AVCon Cosplay Corner all weekend in between cosplay events!
Photo by Charlotte Nicholson Photography.
Check out Zaphy Cosplay’s Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
GrizzlyGhoul ✦ Cosplayer
GrizzlyGhoul is a self-taught cosmaker and artist based in Melbourne. Their love of cosplay started all the way back in 2013. However, about 5 years ago, they started to seriously hone in their skills.
She is passionate about speccing out her cosplay skill tree and sees a new material or technique as a challenge to conquer. On a whim, they gave leather working a go, and now you’ll be hard pressed to find one of their builds without it. She loves to participate in cosplay competitions and feels she learns so much from her very talented peers!
You can find GrizzlyGhoul in the AVCon Cosplay Corner all weekend in between cosplay events!
Photo by Jarod Burns.
Check out GrizzlyGhoul’s Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok
Shadinski ✦ Cosplayer
Shadinski is a Melbourne-based cosplayer with 9 years of experience in armour building and prop making. Being a specialist in all things EVA foam his prop work is intricate, functional and all around impressive. He loves the handcrafted aspect of cosplay making while challenging himself and always has a bigger build up his sleeve. Don’t miss his exclusive debut cosplay for AVCon this year!
You can find Shadinski in the AVCon Cosplay Corner all weekend in between cosplay events!
Photo by Castleforge Photography.
Check out Shadinski’s Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
CozyRozyCosplay ✦ Cosplayer
Rosie is relatively new to the cosplay scene, only diving into the hobby in her late 20s as a creative reprieve from her day-to-day job as a medical researcher.
Rosie enjoys taking her time to make each piece of a cosplay as robustly as possible and as close to something that could hold up to being worn day-to-day.
She has the most experience as a self-taught sewist but has delved into 3D printing and foam smithing. She especially enjoys the technical challenge of pattern-making and has recently become obsessed with beading and Tambour embroidery.
You can find CozyRozyCosplay in the AVCon Cosplay Corner all weekend in between cosplay events!
Photo by MarkMadeVisuals.
Check out CozyRozyCosplay’s Instagram
Previous Guests
AVCon first started hosting guests in 2011 – since then, every AVCon has featured a wide array of international and local guests, from cosplayers, game designers, voice actors, and even TV hosts! Check them out below!
| 2023 | Lisle Wilkerson, Hiroshi Nagahama, Toshio Furukawa (digital only), Shogo Sakata (digital only) |
| 2019 | Paul St. Peter, D.C. Douglas, SFX Images, Steamkittens |
| 2018 | Major Sam Cosplay, Beke Cosplay, Vera Chimera, Knitemaya, Spike Spencer, Neil Kaplan |
| 2017 | Jen Taylor, Steve Downes, Quinton Flynn, Chris Pope |
| 2016 | Good Game, Caitlin Glass |
| 2015 | Jennifer Hale, Yaya Han, Eve Beauregard |
| 2014 | Jon St. John, Cherami Leigh, Chris Avellone |
| 2013 | Jessica Nigri, Chris Cason, Spike Spencer |
| 2012 | Cassandra Lee, Crispin Freeman |
| 2011 | Little Kuriboh, Ryan Lappin (Cheese TV), Jade Gatt (Cheese TV) |
Guest Suggestions
We’re always keen to hear your anime, video game and Japanese culture guest suggestions – let us know below who would like to see at a future AVCon!