Masquerade

The Masquerade was a costuming and talent show held on the Saturday night, and is traditionally a highlight of the convention. Costumes could be any kind of science fiction or fantasy outfit - an entirely original design of your own, your interpretation of a literary character, or replicas of designs from TV, film, comics, anime, etc. You could elect to be judged on costume, performance, or both; costume was the primary consideration for the main prize, but performance was taken into account. You could also enter SF/F themed skits, songs, or other performances. The theme for Au Contraire 2013 was "regeneration"; entries that related to that theme in some way were particularly welcome, but it wasn't essential.

Rules

• To be judged on costume, your costume must be primarily your own work, and must not have been entered in any previous costume competition.
• Your costume can be modelled by someone else, but both costume-maker and model must be Au Contraire members.
• Team entries are also welcome.
• If a team or costume-maker/model pair win a prize, how you divide it amongst yourselves is up to you.
• You may enter both as an individual and as part of a team, but be aware that you'll have limited time for a costume change!
• If you're only entering the performance category, bought costumes are acceptable.
• If you have previously won a significant prize in any other costume competition (eg Armageddon) or have entered previous costume competitions more than five times, you are not eligible for the Novice category; anyone may enter in the Open category.
• Entries must be received by 7 July 2013.

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