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22 January 2025

🍃 Our Mascots - 'Fantasy Camping: Tale of the Forest'

🍃 Our Mascots - 'Fantasy Camping: Tale of the Forest' 🌿 We are super excited about our theme this ...

14 January 2025

🎉 Calling All Creators, Exhibitors and Vendors! 🎉

🎉 Calling All Creators, Exhibitors and Vendors! 🎉 SMASH! is back, and we’re inviting YOU to be par...

13 January 2025

SMASH! 2025 - Fantasy Camping: Tales of the Forest

SMASH! 2025 - Fantasy Camping: Tales of the Forest Fantasy Camping: Tales of the Forest - The crackl...

01 January 2025

Happy New Year 🎊 Happy New Year to all our amazing fans and communities nationwide who continue to ...

15 November 2024

Registrations Open for Cosplay Catwalk co-presented by SMASH! and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Registrations Open for Cosplay Catwalk co-presented by SMASH! and the Art Gallery of New South Wales...

09 November 2024

SMASH! X AGNSW Cosplay Catwalk Registrations are Open!

SMASH! X AGNSW Cosplay Catwalk Registrations are Open! Registrations are open for the Cosplay Catwal...

04 November 2024

Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Premiere with Sugoi Co

Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Premiere with Sugoi Co The English dub premiere of “Dragon Ball DAIMA”...

23 October 2024

Godzilla's 70th Anniversary with Sugoi Co

Godzilla's 70th Anniversary with Sugoi Co The King of Monsters returns to the big screen to celebrat...

Final Grind! 😪 Whether you're entering our fitness challenge, gaming competitions or finishing off ...

Accessibility Access - Find our team!

Accessibility Access - Find our team! Let’s take a moment to talk about Accessibility! 🌟 The Sunflo...

7 days until SMASH! 2024

7 days until SMASH! 2024 Only 7 days until SMASH! 2024! 🚀 ❤️Get ready for an epic weekend filled wi...

Prop Policy reminder

Prop Policy reminder 🍋Just a friendly reminder if you plan to Cosplay and bring a prop! SMASH Inc r...

Cosplay Policy Update

Cosplay Policy Update Our team has reviewed the feedback on the previous Cosplay Policy and understa...

Elite Four Trivia

Elite Four Trivia 🚀 Do you have what it takes to rise to the top? Are you up to the challenge, with...

Kimono experience

Kimono experience Unsure on what to wear at SMASH!? Do you also love Kiminos and traditional Japanes...

What to pack for SMASH! (local vs interstate/national)

What to pack for SMASH! (local vs interstate/national) With less than two weeks until con weekend, h...

Cosplay Stamp Rally is just around the corner!

Cosplay Stamp Rally is just around the corner! 🥳 Cosplay Stamp Rally 🥳 💌Check out the cosplay are...

Doodling Competition - enter OTD

Doodling Competition - enter OTD Pick up your pencils at SMASH! 2024 and transform the page into a w...

SMASH! App event schedule!

SMASH! App event schedule! ⏰Our Event Schedule is available on our SMASH! app and web version! Start...

Cosplay Con crunch

Cosplay Con crunch How is all the cosplay-crunching coming along!? 😫 We hope your outfits will be S...

Photography & Videpgraphy Policy Reminder!

Photography & Videpgraphy Policy Reminder! 📸A friendly reminder to review our Photography and Video...

14 days until SMASH! 2024

14 days until SMASH! 2024 14 DAYS UNTIL SMASH! 2024 🗣️🗣️🗣️ Is your cosplay ready to rock the conv...

Tokyo x Sydney Party with TOKYO x SYDNEY after SMASH! Sat July 20th | Cafe Del Mar | Cockle Bay Roof...

Ticket updates & changes!

Ticket updates & changes! Heads up Flow stands! 🌊 We’ve optimised the venue layout to enhance the v...

Nostalgia Hour Trivia

Nostalgia Hour Trivia Come along and join us for Nostalgia Hour Trivia! 🕰 where no questions about ...

Map is now avaliable!

Map is now avaliable! The official map for SMASH! 2024 is now available!!! 🗺️ Navigate the conventi...

Free Singing Karaoke

Free Singing Karaoke This year we will have a Karaoke Themed Hour session where the room will be all...

OTD Longest Plank Held Challenge

OTD Longest Plank Held Challenge 🔥You got the power of Saitama? Or recently had a workout?🔥 Join u...

OTD Fitness Challenge Returns

OTD Fitness Challenge Returns 🔥 NEWS FLASH: The OTD Fitness Challenge is BACK! 🔥 Join us for the u...

QR Scavenger Hunt

QR Scavenger Hunt 😉Bringing back an oldie but a goodie! Our QR scavenger hunt is back for another y...

OTD Photo Challenge

OTD Photo Challenge 📸Snap to win: Introducing our photo challenge📸 This is your day to capture you...

OTD Guess the Jar Challenge

OTD Guess the Jar Challenge Don't forget to participate in our Guessing Jar Challenge, especially if...

OTD Luck Challenge Returns

OTD Luck Challenge Returns 🐉 Our Luck Challenge will be returning to SMASH! 2024 ! 🐉 Do you think ...

OTD Bingo Challenge Returns

OTD Bingo Challenge Returns Get ready for the ultimate game of bingo that spans through all corners ...

Grand Trivia 👀Only 19 days until SMASH! 2024. 🚨It's time to bring your friends and join us at our ...

Have you downloaded the SMASH! App?!

Have you downloaded the SMASH! App?! Are you ready for SMASH! 2024 next month?✨ With 3 weeks to go, ...

POPMART AU Giveaway

POPMART AU Giveaway 🎉 WIN! We've partnered up with POP MART (@popmart_au) for a chance to win yours...

Far East Alchemy

Far East Alchemy 💪 Have you got what it takes to complete our SMASH! the Fitness Challenge once mor...

Hoshicon Pre-Party coming soon!

Hoshicon Pre-Party coming soon! 🚨 Reminder, AniRave fans! 🚨Don't miss out on the @hoshievents Pre ...

FLOW Merch! 🎷Jam out with us at SMASH! Presents FLOW in Sydney 2024 concert with their latest drop ...

Uchida Shu Guest tokens going live soon

Uchida Shu Guest tokens going live soon 🍬Don't forget signing tokens for Uchida Shu will open tonig...

Trivia Registrations are required!

Trivia Registrations are required! Ready to test your anime, manga and gaming skills? 🧠 Don't forge...

Noriyaro Guest Tokens going live tonight!

Noriyaro Guest Tokens going live tonight! This is your chance to get @noriyaro autograph on the SMAS...

Art Activities - Crafts, Origami, Paper Crafts

Art Activities - Crafts, Origami, Paper Crafts 🎨🖌🖍✍️ Be sure to explore the SMASH! Arts and Craft...

Majime Life x SMASH! 2024

Majime Life x SMASH! 2024 🎉 Attention SMASH! Attendees! Get ready to add some Japanese flair to you...

WCS Preliminary Entries Closing 30/6

WCS Preliminary Entries Closing 30/6 📣 FINAL REMINDER: World Cosplay Summit Preliminary Entries clo...

Guests Signing Tokens go live tomorrow!

Guests Signing Tokens go live tomorrow! Wait no more!! Hayashi Yuu, Kimitoshi Yamane, and Kore Yamaz...

FULLY SOLD OUT FOR 2024!

FULLY SOLD OUT FOR 2024! That's it guys! 👀 We are completely sold out of all SMASH! 2024 tickets! �...

Calling all Gacha Lovers!

Calling all Gacha Lovers! 🗳️ Enjoy the experiences of gachas? Or feeling FOMO watching your friends...

Learn to Play Pokemon TCG

Learn to Play Pokemon TCG Who's that NEW Pokémon player? It's you! 😮 We're hosting a learn to play ...

Patches Paradise is back for 2024!

Patches Paradise is back for 2024! 📣 This is not a drill! @patches_paradise is returning for SMASH!...

Cosplay Props policy reminder!

Cosplay Props policy reminder! ⚔️ Cosplay props must be tagged on entry! ⚔️ To ensure we are having ...

Gaming Competitions - Arcade

Gaming Competitions - Arcade There's a tournament for every gamer to showcase their skills at SMASH!...

Swallowtail lottery goes live tomorrow!

Swallowtail lottery goes live tomorrow! Want to experience the Maid Cafe Swallowtail Tea Salon Servi...

Join the Cosplay Catwalk OTD

Join the Cosplay Catwalk OTD Want to gain some cosplay runway experience in a stress-free setting? O...

Danmei BJD Spotlight Catwalk

Danmei BJD Spotlight Catwalk 🌠 Curious about what Danmei is and wondering what all the buzz is abou...

FLOW in Sydney! - Have you got your tickets?!

FLOW in Sydney! - Have you got your tickets?! Are you ready!? 🤩 For SMASH! Presents FLOW in Sydney ...

Otaku X Gang Come visit our booth, @otakuxgang, at #519 and sign up with your email to go into the d...

Come see Uchida Shu's panel!

Come see Uchida Shu's panel! We are incredibly excited about Uchida Shu joining us for the weekend a...

Extra tickets on sale! 500 extra for Saturday!!!!

Extra tickets on sale! 500 extra for Saturday!!!! 🕰 Skadi and Cyrus heard a strange buzzing and cra...

Download the SMASH! App!

Download the SMASH! App! 🤩 If you haven't heard already, our Exhibitor and Happy Cap Artist Market ...

Pre-order SMASH! 2024 merch

Pre-order SMASH! 2024 merch Gear up with the latest SMASH! style with our exclusive merch drop! 💥Pr...

Shu Uchida's coming home!

Shu Uchida's coming home! Uchida Shu can't wait to meet fans at SMASH! 2024!💖 We are super excited ...

Cosplayer Signing Tokens go live tomorrow!

Cosplayer Signing Tokens go live tomorrow! This is your chance to meet our Cosplay guests face-to-fa...

1 month until SMASH! 2024!

1 month until SMASH! 2024! 🎆ONE MONTH UNTIL SMASH! 2024 🎆 Are you ready SMASH!ees? We only have 1 ...

Animestock Oz at SMASH! 2024

Animestock Oz at SMASH! 2024 Do you enjoy trying your luck with mystery bags and blind boxes? Want t...

90% sold Sunday only!

90% sold Sunday only! 🌟Skadi and Cyrus have been exploring the past, and have noticed that our Sund...

Animeworks is coming to SMASH! 2024

Animeworks is coming to SMASH! 2024 Animeworks is coming to SMASH! 🚀✨ Join them for an unforgettabl...

Kore Yamazaki tokens going live soon reminder!

Kore Yamazaki tokens going live soon reminder! 🥊TIME IS TICKING! Signing Tokens for Kore Yamazaki a...

Gaming Competitions

Gaming Competitions 🎮Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience with our thrilling lineup of ga...

2024 Karaoke Judges Reveal!

2024 Karaoke Judges Reveal! Please welcome Giovanna Napoli-Torkaman and Sarah Jarvis, who will be ju...

Happy Cap Studio is at SMASH! 2024

Happy Cap Studio is at SMASH! 2024 ₍ᐢ•(ܫ)•ᐢ₎ We’re thrilled to announce that Happy Cap Studio will b...

Tokens & Lottery - How To

Tokens & Lottery - How To With our Guest lotteries and tokens coming out soon, here is how you can c...

Hayashii Yuu Tokens going live soon!

Hayashii Yuu Tokens going live soon! ⏰ ALERT! Signing Tokens for Hayashi Yuu is going live at 28th J...

KINGS COMICS GIVEAWAY REMINDER!

KINGS COMICS GIVEAWAY REMINDER! 📚 Dive into the world of @vizmedia 🌟 Join us at SMASH for a chance...

Shu Uchida is coming to SMASH!

Shu Uchida is coming to SMASH! We're bringing her home! Uchida Shu is our last and final guest for 2...

SMASH! Sensory spaces

SMASH! Sensory spaces 🌻Exciting News for SMASH! Attendees! 🌻 Thanks to our amazing friends at @bat...

AVCON story challenges

AVCON story challenges Thanks for playing along, we’ll come back stronger next year. Make sure you g...

JAL 🍙Looking for some special deals? JAL IS COMING TO SMASH!🍙 We are delighted to announce that @J...

Get Ready to Play! Pokémon TCG at Pokémon League

Get Ready to Play! Pokémon TCG at Pokémon League Welcome trainers and lover of Pokémon! Let’s play P...

Fuwawa & Mococo Tokens going live soon!

Fuwawa & Mococo Tokens going live soon! BAU BAU! 🐶🐶 How about we get you all nice and fluffy~ 🐾🩵...

Maid Cafe Regulations

Maid Cafe Regulations Only 36 days until SMASH! 2024, and we want to remind you of the SMASH! Maid C...

Noriyaro Tokens going live soon!

Noriyaro Tokens going live soon! Returning home, all the way from Japan @noriyarojapan will be joini...

illustris Models and Printing

illustris Models and Printing After a cosplay prop or accessory but can't find one anywhere? Looking...

Culture Workshops

Culture Workshops Want to experience Japanese culture in Sydney? Then come visit the Cultural Booth ...

SMASH! merch shop open!

SMASH! merch shop open! 🪐Our SMASH! Merchandise Shop is OPEN! 🪐 😍Come and check out our latest sw...

Kimitoshi Yamane Tokens going live soon!

Kimitoshi Yamane Tokens going live soon! GET READY! Signing Tokens for Kimitoshi Yamane will be goin...

Check out the istasha display!

Check out the istasha display! 🔊Anime fans and car enthusiasts!! Are you ready to step into our won...

Swallowtail is back for 2024!

Swallowtail is back for 2024! 🌟 We’ve got an exciting announcement! 🌟 ☕Returning to the Maid Cafe ...

Participate in our trivia activities!

Participate in our trivia activities! ❗Who wears round glasses in Jujutsu Kaisen?! Haha! now I've go...

WCS Preliminary Entries Close 30/6

WCS Preliminary Entries Close 30/6 🙋‍♀️ Attention cosplay enthusiasts! A friendly reminder that the...

Cosplay Maqeruade Judge Reveal #2

Cosplay Maqeruade Judge Reveal #2 🌷@_.valerious._ will also be joining us this year as the local ju...

Artist Market Spotlight!

Artist Market Spotlight! @elsuart is an Australian 2D FX animator and illustrator residing in Vancou...

Cosplay Maqeruade Judge Reveal!

Cosplay Maqeruade Judge Reveal! 😆 @twerkingherkin will be joining us this year as the local judge f...

KINGS COMICS is coming to SMASH!

KINGS COMICS is coming to SMASH! 🎉 Exciting News for all our manga enthusiasts! We're thrilled to a...

Happy Cap Artist Market list is live!!!

Happy Cap Artist Market list is live!!! The wait is finally over! We’re thrilled to announce that ou...

Join our TCG Tournaments

Join our TCG Tournaments 🌟 Ready to prove your strategic and tactical mastery? 🃏 Join us as we gat...

Kore Yamazaki Tokens going live soon!

Kore Yamazaki Tokens going live soon! Kore Yamazaki will be joining us for the SMASH! 2024 weekend f...

Join the Free Sing karaoke

Join the Free Sing karaoke Our Karaoke Free Sing will be open for everyone to sing their hearts out ...

70% sold Sunday only!

70% sold Sunday only! 🌟Sunday only tickets are 70% sold out, and if you haven't gotten your tickets...

Is that An Adorable Assault on the Senses

Is that An Adorable Assault on the Senses 🎉 WIN! Is that An Adorable Assault on the Senses💚🩷🩵 @B...

Kiyo Tokens going live soon!

Kiyo Tokens going live soon! Here it is! Signing Tokens for Kiyo will be available at 8pm (AEST) on ...

2D + 3D Arts Competition

2D + 3D Arts Competition 🎨 Calling All Artists! 🎨 🌟 Just a friendly reminder about our 2D + 3D Ar...

Gale Tokens going live soon!

Gale Tokens going live soon! Here it is! Signing Tokens for Gale will be available at 8pm (AEST) on ...

Cosplay Stamp Rally

Cosplay Stamp Rally 🔖 The SMASH! Cosplay Stamp Rally is a new event taking place around the cosplay...

DJ Haru Tokens going live soon!

DJ Haru Tokens going live soon! ⏰ Attention! Coriander Club! IT'S COMING! Signing Tokens for DJ Haru...

Watch performers on stage!

Watch performers on stage! 🎤 Get Ready to Be Blown Away! 🎤 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the incr...

Hayashii Yuu (VA) Signings!

Hayashii Yuu (VA) Signings! Who else is excited for Hayashi Yuu? 🤩 Hayashi Yuu will be joining us f...

Hoshicon Pre-Party

Hoshicon Pre-Party 🚨 Get ready, Sydney! 🚨 Hoshi Events is back with Australia's biggest AniRave, t...

Enter Gaming Tournaments/ Competitions

Enter Gaming Tournaments/ Competitions 🎮Are you ready for a challenge? 🎮 Enter our Gaming Tourname...

How to enter a lottery or add a guest signing token!

How to enter a lottery or add a guest signing token! NOTE: You must have a SMASH! Account with a tic...

TCG Free Play You Activated My Trap Card 🃏 Did you know that SMASH! offers an area for you to play ...

Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 💖 SMASH! is an event for everyone, SMASH! aspires to b...

Karaoke Comp app & song suggestions close tonight at 11pm

Karaoke Comp app & song suggestions close tonight at 11pm 🎤🎶 We hope you are craving a chance to u...

Join the doodling competitions & demon slayer doodling competitions!

Join the doodling competitions & demon slayer doodling competitions! 🎨Get your doodle on! We are be...

Join the new Itasha Pitstop challenge!

Join the new Itasha Pitstop challenge! Rev up your engines and get ready to join us for a new Itasha...

50% SOLD SUNDAY!

50% SOLD SUNDAY! 😎 Only 53 days until SMASH! 2024 and we've have sold 50% of our Sunday tickets! 😐...

FLOW in Sydney, Tickets on Sale now!

FLOW in Sydney, Tickets on Sale now! VIP Tickets are now on sale! Get ready for an unforgettable nig...

Maid Cafe Rules

Maid Cafe Rules 🧋 A kind reminder from the SMASH! Maid Café team🧋 🎈 Bookings are made on the week...

Limited Break Collection

Limited Break Collection 🎉 Exciting news! Join @limitbreakcollectables as they celebrate their 4th ...

Join for our Panels & Workshops

Join for our Panels & Workshops 🌟 Attention Anime, Manga & Japanese Pop Culture Enthusiasts! 🌟 Get...

Brush up on your trivia today!

Brush up on your trivia today! This year our Trivia will have a wide selection of categories, so mak...

Visit the Cosplay Studio

Visit the Cosplay Studio You’ve got the cosplay talent, we’ve got the photo studio! 📸 Returning for...

Visit the Exhibitors Hall

Visit the Exhibitors Hall 📢Don’t miss our incredible lineup of exhibitors and prepare to immerse yo...

BABYBEARD's Australia Tour

BABYBEARD's Australia Tour 🎶🔥Prepare to rock and roll with BABYBEARD🔥🎶 It’s Hai Festival Brisban...

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Giveaway

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Giveaway 🎉WIN! Celebrating Haikyu!!'s 10th Anniversary with a movie in...

2 months until SMASH! 2024

2 months until SMASH! 2024 Can you believe it? 😲 It's officially 2 months away until SMASH! 2024, S...

Ask VIP Guests Your Questions!

Ask VIP Guests Your Questions! With all our VIP Guests announced for SMASH! 2024, it is time to subm...

Anime At Abbotsford

Anime At Abbotsford 🌟 Only 62 days until SMASH! 2024, with sponsors like Anime At Abbotsford joinin...

Arts & Crafts Explore our Arts and Craft area which welcomes everyone of all ages! Whether you're a ...

Indie Gaming Our Indie Gaming area bring just the right kind of ‘new’ to the gaming community, and t...

Free Play Area!

Free Play Area! 🕹️Did you know we have a free gaming section? 🕹️ Have a go at our PC, console and ...

Mahjong Free Play

Mahjong Free Play Embark on an immersive mahjong experience at SMASH!.🀄 Step into our free play zon...

Download the SMASH! 2024 App now!

Download the SMASH! 2024 App now! ✨Download the SMASH! App to navigate your way around the SMASH! we...

Karaoke Comp applications closes soon!

Karaoke Comp applications closes soon! 📢Karaoke competition applications closing on the 31st of May...

Guest 6 Announcement!

Guest 6 Announcement! 🎭Introducing our next Guest of 2024, we welcome KORE YAMAZAKI🎭 Writer and il...

Guests 7 + 8 Announcement!

Guests 7 + 8 Announcement! 💖 As announced by @bofospodcast, our final guests of 2024, FuwaMoco, oth...

2D + 3D Arts Competition Reminder!

2D + 3D Arts Competition Reminder! 📢 Haven't entered our SMASH! 2D or 3D art competition yet?! Well...

Media Pass Application Closes Tonight

Media Pass Application Closes Tonight 🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR JOURNALISTS & CONTENT CREATORS ALIKE! 🚨Med...

Guest 5 Announcement!

Guest 5 Announcement! We’re super excited to bring Hayashi Yuu to SMASH! 2024 🎙 He is the voice act...

Exhibitor Applications Close

Exhibitor Applications Close 📢 This is it! The moment we've been waiting for! 📢 Exhibitor applicat...

Ticket Status 70% of our Saturday only tickets have sold!!! 🎟 If you haven't gotten your tickets al...

Karaoke Competition

Karaoke Competition If you haven’t heard the news…we are bringing back Karaoke competitions this yea...

Applications are closing!

Applications are closing! The flag is coming down and applications for Itasha Display, Cosplay Displ...

Guest 4 Announcement!

Guest 4 Announcement! 🌟 Welcome, Kimitoshi Yamane! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the arrival of the...

Kinokuniya Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) + May the Forth (Be With You)

Kinokuniya Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) + May the Forth (Be With You) 📚Join us at Kinokuniya Free Com...

Ticket Status! SMASH! 2024 Weekend Tickets have officially sold out! 🤯 🤩 📢Saturday Only and Sunda...

Guest 3 Announcement!

Guest 3 Announcement! As announced by JustBeCos, we are thrilled to share that our third guest is Ki...

DANMEI 4EVA BJD CRAFT COMPETITION

DANMEI 4EVA BJD CRAFT COMPETITION Our newest Ball-Jointed Doll (BJD) Craft competition is brought to...

FLOW WORLD TOUR!

FLOW WORLD TOUR! We are excited to announce FLOW in Sydney 2024 Presented by SMASH! FLOW is a Japane...

Guest 2 Announcement!

Guest 2 Announcement! We’re welcoming Gale, better known as @allthepotsandpans, as a special guest a...

Guest 1 Announcement!

Guest 1 Announcement! 💖Introducing our first guest of 2024, welcoming the one and only, DJ Haru 遙 �...

Arts Competitions!

Arts Competitions! 📢 Have you entered our SMASH! Arts Competition?!?! 🎨Here's your chance to showc...

Generation Games

Generation Games 😎 Happening close to home here in Sydney this weekend at ICC Sydney we have @gener...

3 months until SMASH! 2024

3 months until SMASH! 2024 🚀 It is 3 months until SMASH D-DAY🚀 🗓️ARE YOU READY? 🗓️ 🤯We are back...

Overload X SMASH! Visit our Booth!

Overload X SMASH! Visit our Booth! 🤓Come find us at Overload! 🤓 We have a booth over at Overload N...

Ticket Status Update: 80% Weekend Sold!

Ticket Status Update: 80% Weekend Sold! Dear SMASH! fans, you have blown our expectations once again...

The Roundup : Punishment - Movie giveaway!

The Roundup : Punishment - Movie giveaway! 🎉WIN! Watch the latest Korean crime fighting film, The R...

Cosplay Masquerade Applications closes soon!

Cosplay Masquerade Applications closes soon! Attention!📢 Our Cosplay Masquerade Applications will b...

Get your tickets today!

Get your tickets today! Are you a big fan of Anime, Manga and Japanese pop-culture? Why not join us ...

World Cosplay Summit Preliminary Expressions of Interest open now!

World Cosplay Summit Preliminary Expressions of Interest open now! Are you the next Team Australia? ...

50% SOLD WEEKEND

50% SOLD WEEKEND ⏰🚀In less than 24 hours we have already sold 50% of our Weekend passes for SMASH! ...

Book your cheaper rate hotels now!

Book your cheaper rate hotels now! 🕋 Traveling to Sydney for the SMASH! weekend and need accommodat...

Ticket Sales are open TOMORROW!

Ticket Sales are open TOMORROW! 🎫 SMASH! 2024 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 1 DAY! 🚀🎫 🗓️Mark your...

Panels & Workshop and Performance Applications are closing today!

Panels & Workshop and Performance Applications are closing today! 📦Both our Panels & Workshop and P...

Itasha Display Applications are still open!

Itasha Display Applications are still open! 🌟 Calling all otaku and itasha lovers! 🤩 If you have a...

Cosplay Display Applications closes soon!

Cosplay Display Applications closes soon! A final reminder that our Cosplay Display Application will...

Rithe Interview video

Rithe Interview video Rithe joined us last year all the way from Singapore! 🤩 As a prestige cosplay...

Media Pass Application Open

Media Pass Application Open 🛂ALL ABOARD! 🚢- MEDIA PASS APPLICATIONS are now OPEN! 🛂 📣Attention, ...

All Arts Competition Applications are OPEN!

All Arts Competition Applications are OPEN! Every year we are amazed by the artistic talents of our ...

SAVE THE DATE! TICKET SALES ON THE 14TH!

SAVE THE DATE! TICKET SALES ON THE 14TH! ⏰Set an alarm on your phones NOW!📱 Tickets for SMASH! 2024...

Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie Applications Closing soon!

Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie Applications Closing soon! CREATIVES PANIC! 🎨Application...

Gacha Cafe April Promo!

Gacha Cafe April Promo! For the month of April @gachacafe.au will be giving the first 100 customers ...

17K followers on Instagram!

17K followers on Instagram! We've hit another milestone, reaching 17,000+ fans on Instagram across A...

Easter Monday! Happy Easter Monday! We hope you enjoying the last day of the long weekend with your ...

April Foolz Need a cure for all your pre-con insomnia and sleepless nights? Introducing the brand ne...

How to upgrade your SMASH! ticket

How to upgrade your SMASH! ticket Bought a Saturday only ticket and now wish to go both days? Bought...

We're hiring for more Creatives!

We're hiring for more Creatives! Are you looking to showcase your creative skills, gain valuable exp...

Karaoke Survey Karaoke has returned to SMASH! louder than ever! 🎤 Ready to promote your favourite s...

Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie Applications are closing soon!

Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie Applications are closing soon! 🎨🌟 Last Call for Creativ...

Good Friday Good Friday? 🐤Let's be honest, it's GREAT FRIDAY! 🐰 The long weekend is finally here a...

Karaoke Competition Registrations are now open!

Karaoke Competition Registrations are now open! 俺・あたしの歌を聴け！(Ore/Atashi no uta wo kike!) Our Karaoke ...

World Cinematic Cosplay Summit Preliminary Applications are open!

World Cinematic Cosplay Summit Preliminary Applications are open! Calling all cosplayers with a pass...

Fan Favourites Survey last chance!

Fan Favourites Survey last chance! Sending a final reminder to all our fans, your chance to win our ...

Ladybeard Interview!

Ladybeard Interview! Last year we welcomed Ladybeard back home to Australia. 💖 While he was in Japa...

Performance applications are closing soon!

Performance applications are closing soon! 🚀🎭 Don't Miss Your Stage Call! 🎶🎬 🎨Attention all per...

OMU Booking Closes tonight!

OMU Booking Closes tonight! 🌉OMU X Maid Cafe Closes tonight! 🌉 A final call to get your tickets to...

Cosplay Maquerade Applications Now Open!

Cosplay Maquerade Applications Now Open! The Cosplay Masquerade Application is officially OPEN! 🌟 S...

We're looking for a new Social Media Assistant!

We're looking for a new Social Media Assistant! 🚀 Are you passionate about social media? 💡 Do you ...

Crew Applications Close TONIGHT!

Crew Applications Close TONIGHT! 😶‍🌫️APPLICATIONS FOR CREW 2024 IS CLOSING TONIGHT 😶‍🌫️ Thank yo...

We're looking for an Accounting & Analystics Director!

We're looking for an Accounting & Analystics Director! Do you like being organised?🥇 Love numbers a...

Exhuma Movie Giveaway

Exhuma Movie Giveaway Watch the latest Korean horror film, Exhuma, written and directed by Jang Jae-...

Fan Favourites Survey #4

Fan Favourites Survey #4 🎉 Our final Trivia Fan Fav survey (#4) is now LIVE! 🎉 Complete it to unlo...

4 months until SMASH! 2024

4 months until SMASH! 2024 🌟 Attention all anime lovers! We're officially 4️⃣MONTHS away from the e...

OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Bookings Form Open!

OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Bookings Form Open! 🔖OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Bookings are now open🪟 🔅Head o...

Maid cafe closes tonight!

Maid cafe closes tonight! Our Maid Cafe Crew 2024 applications will close tonight, so if you want to...

OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Coming to you!

OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Coming to you! Coming to you soon, a collaboration like no other!🍳🍛 Enjoy a...

Overload X SMASH! 2024

Overload X SMASH! 2024 🗺️Get excited for the Overload NZ X SMASH! crossover! 🐑 Attention to all ou...

Crew Applications for 2024 has extended!

Crew Applications for 2024 has extended! ⏰ Due to high demands, we have decided to extend our close ...

Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie 2024 Applications are open!

Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie 2024 Applications are open! 📢 THIS IS THE ANNOUNCEMENT Y...

Fan Favourites Survey #3

Fan Favourites Survey #3 📜Trivia Fan Favourites Survey #3 is up! Our Trivia team would love to hear...

ProZD Interview!

ProZD Interview! With less than 5 months until SMASH! 2024, here's our interview video with ProZD wh...

5 Days until Crew Applications Close!

5 Days until Crew Applications Close! 📣5 DAY COUNTDOWN until crew applications close ⚠ ⚠ To all our...

Akira Toriyama We are deeply saddened as we bid farewell to an incredible manga creator, Akira Toriy...

Cosplay Display Application are open, don't forget to apply!

Cosplay Display Application are open, don't forget to apply! 💁Friendly reminder that our Cosplay Di...

Itasha Applications are Open for 2024!

Itasha Applications are Open for 2024! 🚗 Get ready to rev up your engines and show off your otaku p...

Dimension Nova Anime Concert Giveaway!

Dimension Nova Anime Concert Giveaway! Attention all Sydney-siders, immerse yourself in the captivat...

We're looking for an OTD Photographer & Videographer!

We're looking for an OTD Photographer & Videographer! Friendly reminder to all photography and video...

Fan Favourites Survey #2 is now available!

Fan Favourites Survey #2 is now available! We want your anime opinions! 📥From best drama anime to b...

10 days until Crew Applications Close!!

10 days until Crew Applications Close!! Only 10 days left until our Crew 2024 applications close! ⏰ ...

We're hiring Programming Staff!

We're hiring Programming Staff! 🗣 Calling on people with a passion for planning and coordinating ex...

Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri)

Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri) 🎎✨ Happy Hinamatsuri! 🎎✨ Today, we celebrate Hinamatsuri, also known...

Performance Applications for 2024 are still open!

Performance Applications for 2024 are still open! Sending a reminder to all the talented musicians, ...

Artist Market 2024 Applications opening soon!

Artist Market 2024 Applications opening soon! Get excited for our Artist Market applications opening...

28 February 2024

Fan Favourites: Survey #1

Fan Favourites: Survey #1 Our first Trivia Fan Favourites online survey is now live, where your vote...

26 February 2024

Gundam Freedom Giveaway!

Gundam Freedom Giveaway! The legendary Gundam franchise, beloved throughout the world, has been arou...

26 February 2024

What you need to know about Cosplay Masqeruade 2024!

What you need to know about Cosplay Masqeruade 2024! Curious about how to join the famous Cosplay Ma...

26 February 2024

Cosplay Display Applications are now open!

Cosplay Display Applications are now open! 🎉 Attention all Cosplayers, we have exciting news for yo...

23 February 2024

We're hiring Production Staff!

We're hiring Production Staff! Join our newly formed Production team and be part of the magic behind...

23 February 2024

Don't forget, we're hiring Crew now for 2024!

Don't forget, we're hiring Crew now for 2024! At SMASH! we’re always looking for more hands on deck ...

21 February 2024

We're hiring for Attendee Experience Staff!

We're hiring for Attendee Experience Staff! Do you enjoy helping people and have excellent customer ...

20 February 2024

5 months until SMASH! 2024

5 months until SMASH! 2024 We cannot believe we're almost at the end of February already! 🤩😅 Only ...

20 February 2024

Palentines Giveaway

Palentines Giveaway Pals of SMASH!, it's our turn to share the love for Palentines where we'll be gi...

20 February 2024

We're hiring for Photography & Videography!

We're hiring for Photography & Videography! Join our SMASH! photography & videography team! 📸🎥 We'...

17 February 2024

Performance Applications are open!

Performance Applications are open! Applications for our EPIC Performance Stage are now OPEN! ✨ 🚀 Ti...

14 February 2024

Valentines Day Hey SMASH! fans…will you be my Valentine? 👉👈 From our hearts to yours, we hope you ...

12 February 2024

Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Valentine's Day Giveaway! We joined hands with @maruyu.syd to provide an extra 'sweeter' reason to b...

11 February 2024

Panels and Workshop applications are open!

Panels and Workshop applications are open! Get ready to showcase your expertise and passion at SMASH...

11 February 2024

Maid Cafe Crew applications are open!

Maid Cafe Crew applications are open! Join our popular Maid Cafe Crew team as we're looking for enth...

10 February 2024

Happy Lunar New Year 2024!

Happy Lunar New Year 2024! HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR! This year is the sign of the Wood Dragon and we wis...

07 February 2024

16k on Instagram!

16k on Instagram! We've hit another milestone so early into the new year! Thank you to all 16,000+ I...

05 February 2024

Why join as Crew?

Why join as Crew? 🤔Wondering why you should join our crew?🔈 Here are our top reasons! ⭐️You are go...

04 February 2024

WCS Expressions of Interest Apps are now open!

WCS Expressions of Interest Apps are now open! Are you ready for this year's World Cosplay Summit! I...

31 January 2024

Knitecoser Introducing @knitecoser - cosplayer, model, SMASH! 2022 Cosplay Masquerade competition ju...

31 January 2024

2024 Crew Volunteer Applications are open!

2024 Crew Volunteer Applications are open! 📣ATTENTION!📣 Crew Volunteer Application is now- open!🙌...

26 January 2024

Exhibitor Applications Open for 2024!

Exhibitor Applications Open for 2024! EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! ✨ Apply today to join us to c...

26 January 2024

Australia Day It is that time of year to kick back and relax with another day off so soon into 2024....

23 January 2024

6 months until SMASH! 2024

6 months until SMASH! 2024 If you haven't heard already, SMASH! 2024 - Nostalgia, A Moment in Time w...

21 January 2024

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time Somewhere in space - 2024 Under the glimmering shooting comets above them, Cyrus an...

19 January 2024

Join the SMASH! Family!

Join the SMASH! Family! 🌟 Calling all anime-lovers, manga readers and gamers! 🌟 Our hiring season ...

17 January 2024

360 Degreee Camera!

360 Degreee Camera! Last year we were incredibly lucky to have ART.N.B bring their 360 Camera set up...

15 January 2024

Staff Hiring! STOP scrolling and join us as a staff for SMASH! 2024. This is another reminder that w...

15 January 2024

Chainsaw Man Giveaway Appreciation

Chainsaw Man Giveaway Appreciation Big thank everyone for joining the competition and making the UNI...

15 January 2024

Gacha Gacha! Our friends at Gacha Cafe have released a brand new summer treat, Honeydew Milky Snow🍈...

15 January 2024

Staff Hiring Hey SMASH! Are you guys still hiring?! YES! We are still looking for Staff to join our ...

15 January 2024

Uniqlo X Crunchyroll x SMASH! – Chainsaw Man Giveaway!

Uniqlo X Crunchyroll x SMASH! – Chainsaw Man Giveaway! 🐶 Pochita is excited to announce the launch ...

15 January 2024

New Years Giveaway!

New Years Giveaway! 🎉 WIN! Looking back on 2023, our teams at SMASH! would like to wish you all a H...

15 January 2024

Deodorant Keychains post (Now available on SMASH! store)

Deodorant Keychains post (Now available on SMASH! store) ✨ Deodorant Keychains are now available! ✨ ...

15 January 2024

Ichigo no Hi (Strawberry Day)

Ichigo no Hi (Strawberry Day) Time to enjoy some sweet strawberries 🍓 January 5th is Strawberry Day...

15 January 2024

Uniqlo X Crunchyroll x SMASH! – Chainsaw Man Collection

Uniqlo X Crunchyroll x SMASH! – Chainsaw Man Collection 📢 CHAINSAW MAN FANS, GET READY TO REV UP! T...

10 January 2024

New Years Day 🎇HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆 Here at SMASH! we wish you, our amazing fans, all a refreshing st...