Kelly Kirstein is a cosplayer whose experience spans several genres of performance. From representing the United States and placing as a semifinalist at Miss Supranational 2015, working as an internationally published model and appearing in film and television work.

Viviviolet is a cosplayer from Orlando with no attachment to accuracy whatsoever! Vi seeks to create costumes and props at a low cost by using their experience as a former painter and sculptor.

Washu is a cosplayer of over 10 years who originates from the Midwest. She's evolved from Heat n Bond Queen to full fledged seamstress over the years, and loves to share her passion and skills with anyone willing to learn.

Dei CosArt is a FL based cosplayer since 2007, and has made a multitude of cosplays ranging from sewing, armor, prop work and even Wig styling. She has opened up her own website and loves to create tutorials and host panels free to the public for anyone to learn how to make cosplay. Please feel free to come and talk with her during the con. She loves meeting new faces and getting to know others in the cosplay community.

Nadine is a mom and 6-year cosplay veteran living out of Tampa, FL. She enjoys bringing iconic characters to life between herself and her son.

Native to Florida and cosplaying since 2011. PixelDoll Cosplay is a completely self taugh seamstress and costume designer. She performs as a burlesque dancer, actress, event MC and more.

From fabric to foam, Jenn has created a multitude of cosplays since 2014. Her passion and attention to detail brings each character to life in their own unique way.

For the Love of Clod is reinventing the “play” in cosplay by producing professional, in-character shows just for anime and pop culture conventions.

Mahou Kiss is a Florida-based idol group focused on making every performance magical! They cover dances and songs from a variety of sources, such as Love Live! and Sailor Moon!

TheWalleh is a DJ, Producer, and Curator located in Chicago, IL. Originally residing in the Tampa Bay area, TheWalleh has played at Florida clubs and events like The Geek Easy, Holiday Matsuri, Jackson’s Bristro, The Kennedy, ZenTrip Radio 88.5FM, and more. Currently he is a resident DJ at the Virgin Hotel in Downtown Chicago, and is focusing his efforts on remix projects and his first album.

Known for his fast mixing and heavy basslines, TheWalleh will guide you on a wild musical rollercoaster spanning multiple EDM genres. Bring your energy, drink some water, and we’ll see you on the dance floor.

Joseph Feliciano, also known as dj-Jo, is a DJ and Music Producer who got his start in 2012 in the electronic music scene. Jo has been most known for his anime & video game remixes and arrangements to popular animes & video games such as The Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, My Hero Academia, Sword Art Online, No Game No Life, and many more.

Ben Briggs is a full-time musician, entertainer, and DJ with over a decade of experience; widely known for remixing video game music. As the co-owner of Tiny Waves and a veteran contributor to the chiptune & video game music scene, he has quickly become a key influencer in the industry with countless successful events and music releases. He has performed at numerous conventions worldwide including Otakon, MAGFest, ConBravo in Canada and Minami Convention in Chile, South America. Beloved for his electronic dance music with strong chiptune influence, he delivers a high-energy performance full of positive energy and LOTS of dancing. Dedicated to "making the fun happen", Ben believes it is his purpose to remove people from the stress of their daily lives with music.

Bruce Carr aka No Ordinary Balloon Man is a professional balloon artist living in Kissimmee, FL serving the Central Florida area. He has had a life long love of all things in the realm of what he calls “nerd swag” and there is nothing that he enjoys more than making people smile. This professional balloon artist has made balloons since the age of twelve.

Bruce combines balloon art, acting, singing and puppetry to build beautiful lightweight costumes to delight attendees of any large event. Bruce uses his entertainment to bring awareness to charities such as Children’s Miracle Network. Bruce looks forward to entertaining and serving many more people in the future.

While a growing number of people are experiencing a reawakening of their Star Wars fandom, new generations are seeking ways to celebrate their passion for George Lucas's modern mythology. The 501st Legion brings these fans together, reinforcing the enduring longevity of the Star Wars saga.

The Rebel Legion is a Star Wars based costuming fan club. The Rebel Legion’s members create and wear costumes of the hero characters from the Star Wars saga, which includes but is not limited to the films, comics, books, games, and television shows based on the Star Wars saga.

Although started in the United States, the Legion is now an international club that encompasses multiple nations worldwide and has become the premier Rebel costuming group in the Star Wars community. Since the Legion’s inception it has been a volunteer club of costume enthusiasts who can enjoy, express, and share their interest of costuming with others in the fan community.