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What is AVCon?
AVCon is Australia’s premier anime and gaming festival and one of the largest events of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Held annually, AVCon celebrates Japanese animation, video gaming, tabletop gaming, game development, artists, technology, and cosplay.
Organised by Team AVCon Incorporated, a not-for-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization, AVCon is dedicated to enriching the community through anime- and gaming-focused events. Alongside AVCon, Team AVCon Incorporated hosts various other events throughout the year for professionals, hobbyists, and the general public, ensuring accessibility and enjoyment for all skill levels.
As a not-for-profit, all proceeds are reinvested into improving AVCon year after year. We focus on promoting local talent, growing the creative community, and offering South Australia a world-class pop culture experience that is their own.
AVCon is held at the Adelaide Showground, which is a large and modern venue and one of the largest under-cover exhibition spaces in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2025, AVCon will utilise both the Jubilee and Wayville Pavilions providing over 16,000 m2 of event space.
With a legacy spanning 23 years, AVCon has established itself as a cornerstone of Australian pop culture, earning respect nationwide across multiple industries and communities.
Do you have a special skill? Are you an up-and-coming superstar? Are you looking for an audience to get your first big break or boost your career? Then apply to perform at AVCon 2025 today!
AVCon is looking for talented individuals and groups to perform on our stage in 2025. We welcome:
- Musicians or bands
- Solo or group idols and dance crews
- Comedians or magicians
- Demonstrations of unique skills or talents
In 2025, AVCon will be taking place in South Australia at the Adelaide Showground on:
- Saturday, July 5th & Sunday, July 6th, 2025
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)
- AVCon After Dark, an 18+ event on Saturday, July 5th, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
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- Performance time slots will be offered based on availability. While we’ll try to be flexible, specific time requests cannot be guaranteed. If you’re unable to attend any of the offered slots, your performance may not be able to run.
- AVCon will provide up to 6 weekend badges per application, based on your group’s needs. Additional badges must be purchased.
- Deadline: Applications close on June 20th, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
- The application will require details about you, your performance, and availability.
- All performance applications will be vetted and reviewed.
- If accepted, the applicant will be contacted and offered a time slot. If the offered time cannot be accepted, we’ll try to accommodate other options, but this is not guaranteed.
- Accepted applicants will receive a free weekend badge to AVCon 2025 for each performer.
- All applicants must read, understand and agree to the AVCon Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions, or if you need to update an already submitted application, please email stage@avcon.org.au rather than submitting a new application.