Midnight Tea

• Updates
• Entry Requirements
• Contestant Rules
• Costume Rules
• Awards

General Info

Do you enjoy tea parties? Do you partake in the fashion culture known as EGL? Are you an Aristocrat?
If you responded yes to any of these questions, then read on! Anime Expo® 2009 invites you to participate in Midnight Tea!
This is a competitive event for enthusiasts of the Lolita/Aristocrat culture. Imagine a life size diorama & costume contest! This event gives the contestants a chance to create and design a themed tea party by decorating tea sets, tables, cushions and most importantly, show craftsmanship at creating a Lolita or Aristocratic themed tea party for exhibition only. No Food or Drink will be served.

Each entry will need to have their own theme, matching costumes, accessories and tea set. For example, an entry can pick a Pokemon theme. That entry will have members wearing Pokemon Lolita costumes and have a Pokemon themed tea set.

This event will be held in the LACC. The exact location and time will be announced. While this event is open to all Anime Expo® 2009 attendees, due to the limited space available, priority will be granted to contestants and their fellow Lolitas/EGL/Aristocrats/EGA costumers.

Updates

2/xx/09 – Rules updated
For Cosplay Inquiries, please contact

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Midnight Tea Entry Requirements

1. The Online Registration form must be filled out by the contact person of the group or individual entering Midnight Tea.
2. Online Registration will close when all available primary and standby entries are filled or by May 15th, 2009.
3. All contestants must fill out and sign the General Release & Waiver Form.
4. Any contestant under 18 years of age at the time of the Midnight Tea, must have their parent or legal guardian sign the appropriate section of the General Release & Waiver Form paperwork
5. At least one contestant from the entry MUST check into the Cosplay Events Info Desk for final updates, information and submission of updated by 5PM JULY 2ND, 2009.
6. Due to space limitations, Midnight Tea will have 9 primary entries.
7. There will be up to 5 stand-by entries.
8. Each entry will have 7 feet by 7 feet area to decorate. One table and four chairs will be provided.
9. At-Con Registration will be available at the Cosplay Events Info Desk as space permits.

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Midnight Tea Contestant Rules

1. Contestants must adhere to the Anime Expo® Code of Conduct. This applies to their costumes and performance. If it is not allowed in a PG-13 rated film, then it is not allowed in this event.
2. Each entry is limited to a maximum of 4 members.
3. All contestants must be respectful and careful of each other, their costumes and props at all times. Willful damage of costumes and/or props as well as inappropriate manners toward other contestants or staff will result in disqualification.
4. The use of Flash Powder, Fireworks, Lasers, Electrical Flashes or Smoke Machines are prohibited.
5. All contestants may participate in a single entry only.

Please check with the Midnight Tea Coordinator if there are questions about certain aspects of your costume. Do not risk disqualification and possible expulsion from the convention by wearing or behaving inappropriately.

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Midnight Tea Costume Rules

1. All costumes being presented for costume judging must be accompanied by a reference book or album with the following information:
   • Information of the costume being presented:
     Name of inspiration source
     Name of character(s)
     Pictures of original character(s) if applicable (front, back, side & any important details)
     Clear images showing construction progress (minimum of 6 pictures)
     Place captions for all photos. Please make it as clear and neat as possible
   • All images and photos are required to be placed in a binder or album. Place them in order of character information followed by construction photos.
2. Costumes entered into Midnight Tea must be Lolita/Aristocratic based.
3. All costumes in the entry must match the entry’s theme.
4. Each entry are required to have the following for their setting:
   • Theme matching Tea set that includes:
     – Tea pot
     – Tea cup(s) & saucer(s)
     – Spoon(s) & related utensil(s)
     – Sugar bowl or sweetener caddy
   • Theme matching center piece.
5. PLEASE NOTE: Hot water service will NOT be provided
6. Costumes should not be constructed with messy substances or materials. Paint or make up should not come off during casual contact with others.
7. Costumes must be self-contained. Connections to electrical sockets will not be available.
8. Purchased or Rental costumes are prohibited.
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   Midnight Tea Awards and Prizes

   The awards for Midnight tea are described as:

   A panel of judges will select the winners for all Awards. All aspects of the costumes, tea set and display of set up will be judged. Themed items beyond the requirements will be taken into consideration. Home made items can possibly score higher than store bought items

   1. Top 3 Awards: This category of awards are presented to the entries that have shown the best overall use of themed costume(s) and tea set display.
      
      The Awards are:
      1st Place
      2nd Place
      3rd Place
   2. Judges Awards: This category of awards are selected by the Judges for entries they deem worthy of award but did not place in the Top 3 Awards. Each Judge may present one award based on their personal selection.

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