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.
Guest Lineup
AVCon 2025 guest announcements are coming soon!
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)
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!
| 2024 | Babybeard, Bryce Papenbrook, Dokibird, PaiDA, Let’s Roll for Dragons, WhereisDanielle, Rowenberry, Zaphy Cosplay, GrizzlyGhoul, Shadinski Cosplay |
| 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!