News
15 November 2024
Registrations Open for Cosplay Catwalk co-presented by SMASH! and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Registrations are open for the Cosplay Catwalk, co-presented by SMASH! and the Art Gallery of New So...Read More
09 November 2024
SMASH! X AGNSW Cosplay Catwalk Registrations are Open!
Registrations are open for the Cosplay Catwalk, co-presented by SMASH! and the Art Gallery of New So...Read More
04 November 2024
Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Premiere with Sugoi Co
The English dub premiere of “Dragon Ball DAIMA”, the newest series in the Dragon Ball universe, will...Read More
23 October 2024
Godzilla's 70th Anniversary with Sugoi Co
The King of Monsters returns to the big screen to celebrate his 70th anniversary! Experience a brand...Read More
14 July 2024
Final Grind!
😪 Whether you're entering our fitness challenge, gaming competitions or finishing off your cosplay ...Read More
14 July 2024
Accessibility Access - Find our team!
Let’s take a moment to talk about Accessibility! 🌟 The Sunflower Initiative🌻 is all about supporti...Read More
14 July 2024
7 days until SMASH! 2024
Only 7 days until SMASH! 2024! 🚀 ❤️Get ready for an epic weekend filled with anime, cosplay, gaming...Read More
14 July 2024
Prop Policy reminder
🍋Just a friendly reminder if you plan to Cosplay and bring a prop! SMASH Inc reserves the right to ...Read More
14 July 2024
Cosplay Policy Update
Our team has reviewed the feedback on the previous Cosplay Policy and understand that it was poorly ...Read More
14 July 2024
Elite Four Trivia
🚀 Do you have what it takes to rise to the top? Are you up to the challenge, with knowledge across ...Read More
14 July 2024
Kimono experience
Unsure on what to wear at SMASH!? Do you also love Kiminos and traditional Japanese clothing👘🍡🎎? ...Read More
14 July 2024
What to pack for SMASH! (local vs interstate/national)
With less than two weeks until con weekend, here’s a list of essentials you should bring to make you...Read More
14 July 2024
Cosplay Stamp Rally is just around the corner!
🥳 Cosplay Stamp Rally 🥳 💌Check out the cosplay area to collect stamp rally sheets, both Saturday ...Read More
14 July 2024
Doodling Competition - enter OTD
Pick up your pencils at SMASH! 2024 and transform the page into a world of your own ✏ Our Doodling ...Read More
14 July 2024
SMASH! App event schedule!
⏰Our Event Schedule is available on our SMASH! app and web version! Start planning your day ahead n...Read More
14 July 2024
Cosplay Con crunch
How is all the cosplay-crunching coming along!? 😫 We hope your outfits will be SMASH! ready and we ...Read More
14 July 2024
Photography & Videpgraphy Policy Reminder!
📸A friendly reminder to review our Photography and Videography rules:
You can take photos and video...Read More
14 July 2024
14 days until SMASH! 2024
14 DAYS UNTIL SMASH! 2024 🗣️🗣️🗣️ Is your cosplay ready to rock the convention? Have you made a pl...Read More
14 July 2024
Tokyo x Sydney
Party with TOKYO x SYDNEY after SMASH! Sat July 20th | Cafe Del Mar | Cockle Bay Rooftop Terrace, Da...Read More
14 July 2024
Ticket updates & changes!
Heads up Flow stands! 🌊 We’ve optimised the venue layout to enhance the viewing experience for all ...Read More
14 July 2024
Nostalgia Hour Trivia
Come along and join us for Nostalgia Hour Trivia! 🕰 where no questions about anything released post...Read More
14 July 2024
Map is now avaliable!
The official map for SMASH! 2024 is now available!!! 🗺️ Navigate the convention with ease and find ...Read More
14 July 2024
Free Singing Karaoke
This year we will have a Karaoke Themed Hour session where the room will be allocated for a special ...Read More
14 July 2024
OTD Longest Plank Held Challenge
🔥You got the power of Saitama? Or recently had a workout?🔥 Join us for the Longest Plank Held Chal...Read More
14 July 2024
OTD Fitness Challenge Returns
🔥 NEWS FLASH: The OTD Fitness Challenge is BACK! 🔥 Join us for the ultimate fitness showdown onsit...Read More
13 July 2024
QR Scavenger Hunt
😉Bringing back an oldie but a goodie! Our QR scavenger hunt is back for another year of fun~ 😎 ⌚️A...Read More
13 July 2024
OTD Photo Challenge
📸Snap to win: Introducing our photo challenge📸 This is your day to capture your favourite memories...Read More
13 July 2024
OTD Guess the Jar Challenge
Don't forget to participate in our Guessing Jar Challenge, especially if you're great with numbers o...Read More
13 July 2024
OTD Luck Challenge Returns
🐉 Our Luck Challenge will be returning to SMASH! 2024 ! 🐉 Do you think you have what it takes to c...Read More
13 July 2024
OTD Bingo Challenge Returns
Get ready for the ultimate game of bingo that spans through all corners of SMASH! 2024 🌟 That’s rig...Read More
13 July 2024
Grand Trivia
👀Only 19 days until SMASH! 2024. 🚨It's time to bring your friends and join us at our SMASH! Grand...Read More
13 July 2024
Have you downloaded the SMASH! App?!
Are you ready for SMASH! 2024 next month?✨ With 3 weeks to go, be sure to get your con preparations ...Read More
13 July 2024
POPMART AU Giveaway
🎉 WIN! We've partnered up with POP MART (@popmart_au) for a chance to win yourself one of the 12 TH...Read More
13 July 2024
Far East Alchemy
💪 Have you got what it takes to complete our SMASH! the Fitness Challenge once more! 👀 This year ...Read More
13 July 2024
Hoshicon Pre-Party coming soon!
🚨 Reminder, AniRave fans! 🚨Don't miss out on the @hoshievents Pre Party, Australia's biggest AniRa...Read More
13 July 2024
FLOW Merch!
🎷Jam out with us at SMASH! Presents FLOW in Sydney 2024 concert with their latest drop available fo...Read More
13 July 2024
Uchida Shu Guest tokens going live soon
🍬Don't forget signing tokens for Uchida Shu will open tonight at 8pm (AEST) via our website! They w...Read More
13 July 2024
Trivia Registrations are required!
Ready to test your anime, manga and gaming skills? 🧠 Don't forget to sign up on-the-day to the tri...Read More
13 July 2024
Noriyaro Guest Tokens going live tonight!
This is your chance to get @noriyaro autograph on the SMASH! weekend! Signings go live tonight ~ Gra...Read More
13 July 2024
Art Activities - Crafts, Origami, Paper Crafts
🎨🖌🖍✍️ Be sure to explore the SMASH! Arts and Craft area which welcomes everyone of all ages! Come...Read More
13 July 2024
Majime Life x SMASH! 2024
🎉 Attention SMASH! Attendees! Get ready to add some Japanese flair to your lunch time routine with ...Read More
13 July 2024
WCS Preliminary Entries Closing 30/6
📣 FINAL REMINDER: World Cosplay Summit Preliminary Entries close 30th June 11:59pm AEST! Hosted by ...Read More
13 July 2024
Guests Signing Tokens go live tomorrow!
Wait no more!! Hayashi Yuu, Kimitoshi Yamane, and Kore Yamazaki signing tokens will be available tom...Read More
13 July 2024
FULLY SOLD OUT FOR 2024!
That's it guys! 👀 We are completely sold out of all SMASH! 2024 tickets! 💗We cannot wait to see y...Read More
13 July 2024
Calling all Gacha Lovers!
🗳️ Enjoy the experiences of gachas? Or feeling FOMO watching your friends in Japan participate in f...Read More
13 July 2024
Learn to Play Pokemon TCG
Who's that NEW Pokémon player? It's you! 😮 We're hosting a learn to play event at this year's SMASH...Read More
13 July 2024
Patches Paradise is back for 2024!
📣 This is not a drill! @patches_paradise is returning for SMASH! 2024 📣 Since 2016 they have been ...Read More
13 July 2024
Cosplay Props policy reminder!
⚔️ Cosplay props must be tagged on entry! ⚔️ To ensure we are having a fun and safe environment, we ...Read More
13 July 2024
Gaming Competitions - Arcade
There's a tournament for every gamer to showcase their skills at SMASH! 2024 🔥 🔥 We’ve got a huge ...Read More
13 July 2024
Swallowtail lottery goes live tomorrow!
Want to experience the Maid Cafe Swallowtail Tea Salon Service? 🍵 This unique and memorable experi...Read More
13 July 2024
Join the Cosplay Catwalk OTD
Want to gain some cosplay runway experience in a stress-free setting? Our Cosplay Catwalk is the per...Read More
13 July 2024
Danmei BJD Spotlight Catwalk
🌠 Curious about what Danmei is and wondering what all the buzz is about? The Danmei 4eva team, our ...Read More
13 July 2024
FLOW in Sydney! - Have you got your tickets?!
Are you ready!? 🤩 For SMASH! Presents FLOW in Sydney 2024 concert!
Have you got your tickets yet t...Read More
13 July 2024
Otaku X Gang
Come visit our booth, @otakuxgang, at #519 and sign up with your email to go into the draw to win a ...Read More
13 July 2024
Come see Uchida Shu's panel!
We are incredibly excited about Uchida Shu joining us for the weekend at SMASH! 2024. 🌸 She will ha...Read More
13 July 2024
Extra tickets on sale! 500 extra for Saturday!!!!
🕰 Skadi and Cyrus heard a strange buzzing and cracking noises only to find out they have broken the...Read More
13 July 2024
Download the SMASH! App!
🤩 If you haven't heard already, our Exhibitor and Happy Cap Artist Market list is available via our...Read More
13 July 2024
Pre-order SMASH! 2024 merch
Gear up with the latest SMASH! style with our exclusive merch drop! 💥Pre-order now to secure your ...Read More
13 July 2024
Shu Uchida's coming home!
Uchida Shu can't wait to meet fans at SMASH! 2024!💖 We are super excited to bring Shu home! You may...Read More
13 July 2024
Cosplayer Signing Tokens go live tomorrow!
This is your chance to meet our Cosplay guests face-to-face! Signing Tokens for DJ Haru, Gale, and K...Read More
13 July 2024
1 month until SMASH! 2024!
🎆ONE MONTH UNTIL SMASH! 2024 🎆 Are you ready SMASH!ees? We only have 1 month left to D-Day! If you...Read More
13 July 2024
Animestock Oz at SMASH! 2024
Do you enjoy trying your luck with mystery bags and blind boxes? Want to see what Ichiban Kuji is al...Read More
13 July 2024
90% sold Sunday only!
🌟Skadi and Cyrus have been exploring the past, and have noticed that our Sunday only tickets are no...Read More
13 July 2024
Animeworks is coming to SMASH! 2024
Animeworks is coming to SMASH! 🚀✨ Join them for an unforgettable experience filled with exclusive m...Read More
13 July 2024
Kore Yamazaki tokens going live soon reminder!
🥊TIME IS TICKING! Signing Tokens for Kore Yamazaki are going live 28th June 2024 at 8pm (AEST) via ...Read More
13 July 2024
Gaming Competitions
🎮Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience with our thrilling lineup of gaming competitions at...Read More
13 July 2024
2024 Karaoke Judges Reveal!
Please welcome Giovanna Napoli-Torkaman and Sarah Jarvis, who will be judging the Karaoke Competitio...Read More
13 July 2024
Happy Cap Studio is at SMASH! 2024
₍ᐢ•(ܫ)•ᐢ₎ We’re thrilled to announce that Happy Cap Studio will be an exhibitor at SMASH! 2024. 😍 H...Read More
13 July 2024
Tokens & Lottery - How To
With our Guest lotteries and tokens coming out soon, here is how you can claim a token or enter the ...Read More
13 July 2024
Hayashii Yuu Tokens going live soon!
⏰ ALERT! Signing Tokens for Hayashi Yuu is going live at 28th June 2024 at 8pm (AEST)! It will be av...Read More
13 July 2024
KINGS COMICS GIVEAWAY REMINDER!
📚 Dive into the world of @vizmedia 🌟 Join us at SMASH for a chance to snag Volume 1s of your favo...Read More
13 July 2024
Shu Uchida is coming to SMASH!
We're bringing her home! Uchida Shu is our last and final guest for 2024! The voice of Warspite (Kan...Read More
13 July 2024
SMASH! Sensory spaces
🌻Exciting News for SMASH! Attendees! 🌻
Thanks to our amazing friends at @batyraus, SMASH! this yea...Read More
16 June 2024
AVCON story challenges
Thanks for playing along, we’ll come back stronger next year. Make sure you get your tickets to @tea...Read More
16 June 2024
JAL
🍙Looking for some special deals? JAL IS COMING TO SMASH!🍙 We are delighted to announce that @Japan...Read More
16 June 2024
Get Ready to Play! Pokémon TCG at Pokémon League
Welcome trainers and lover of Pokémon! Let’s play Pokémon TCG! 🐣Join us at SMASH! For a fun-filled ...Read More
16 June 2024
Fuwawa & Mococo Tokens going live soon!
BAU BAU! 🐶🐶 How about we get you all nice and fluffy~ 🐾🩵 Mococo & Fuwawa Lottery for their Meet-...Read More
16 June 2024
Maid Cafe Regulations
Only 36 days until SMASH! 2024, and we want to remind you of the SMASH! Maid Cafe rules: 🛎️ SMASH! ...Read More
16 June 2024
Noriyaro Tokens going live soon!
Returning home, all the way from Japan @noriyarojapan will be joining us to judge the new Dopa Itash...Read More
16 June 2024
illustris Models and Printing
After a cosplay prop or accessory but can't find one anywhere? Looking to spruce up a pre-purchased ...Read More
16 June 2024
Culture Workshops
Want to experience Japanese culture in Sydney? Then come visit the Cultural Booth at SMASH! 2024 🎊 ...Read More
16 June 2024
SMASH! merch shop open!
🪐Our SMASH! Merchandise Shop is OPEN! 🪐 😍Come and check out our latest swag! There is something f...Read More
16 June 2024
Kimitoshi Yamane Tokens going live soon!
GET READY! Signing Tokens for Kimitoshi Yamane will be going live on 27 June 2024 at 8pm (AEST) via ...Read More
15 June 2024
Check out the istasha display!
🔊Anime fans and car enthusiasts!! Are you ready to step into our wonderful Itasha display? 😊 Featu...Read More
15 June 2024
Swallowtail is back for 2024!
🌟 We’ve got an exciting announcement! 🌟 ☕Returning to the Maid Cafe again this year are Swallowtai...Read More
15 June 2024
Participate in our trivia activities!
❗Who wears round glasses in Jujutsu Kaisen?! Haha! now I've gotten your attention❗ If you know that ...Read More
15 June 2024
WCS Preliminary Entries Close 30/6
🙋♀️ Attention cosplay enthusiasts! A friendly reminder that the World Cosplay Summit Preliminary E...Read More
15 June 2024
Cosplay Maqeruade Judge Reveal #2
🌷@_.valerious._ will also be joining us this year as the local judge for the SMASH! Cosplay Masquer...Read More
15 June 2024
Artist Market Spotlight!
@elsuart is an Australian 2D FX animator and illustrator residing in Vancouver, Canada. Currently wo...Read More
15 June 2024
Cosplay Maqeruade Judge Reveal!
😆 @twerkingherkin will be joining us this year as the local judge for the SMASH! Cosplay Masquerade...Read More
15 June 2024
KINGS COMICS is coming to SMASH!
🎉 Exciting News for all our manga enthusiasts! We're thrilled to announce that @kingscomics will be...Read More
15 June 2024
Happy Cap Artist Market list is live!!!
The wait is finally over! We’re thrilled to announce that our Happy Cap Artist Market list is NOW LI...Read More
15 June 2024
Join our TCG Tournaments
🌟 Ready to prove your strategic and tactical mastery? 🃏
Join us as we gather the mightiest decks,...Read More
15 June 2024
Kore Yamazaki Tokens going live soon!
Kore Yamazaki will be joining us for the SMASH! 2024 weekend for both days of signings and panels. W...Read More
15 June 2024
Join the Free Sing karaoke
Our Karaoke Free Sing will be open for everyone to sing their hearts out 🎤 Featuring Romaji lyrics ...Read More
15 June 2024
70% sold Sunday only!
🌟Sunday only tickets are 70% sold out, and if you haven't gotten your tickets yet? Not sure what yo...Read More
15 June 2024
Is that An Adorable Assault on the Senses
🎉 WIN! Is that An Adorable Assault on the Senses💚🩷🩵 @BABYBEARD fans!! Are you ready?!?!?!
We’ve ...Read More
15 June 2024
Kiyo Tokens going live soon!
Here it is! Signing Tokens for Kiyo will be available at 8pm (AEST) on 21 June 2024 via our website ...Read More
15 June 2024
2D + 3D Arts Competition
🎨 Calling All Artists! 🎨 🌟 Just a friendly reminder about our 2D + 3D Arts Competition happening ...Read More
15 June 2024
Gale Tokens going live soon!
Here it is! Signing Tokens for Gale will be available at 8pm (AEST) on 21 June 2024 AEST via our web...Read More
15 June 2024
Cosplay Stamp Rally
🔖 The SMASH! Cosplay Stamp Rally is a new event taking place around the cosplay department area. Be...Read More
15 June 2024
DJ Haru Tokens going live soon!
⏰ Attention! Coriander Club! IT'S COMING! Signing Tokens for DJ Haru are going live at 8pm (AEST) on...Read More
15 June 2024
Watch performers on stage!
🎤 Get Ready to Be Blown Away! 🎤 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the incredible line up of performan...Read More
15 June 2024
Hayashii Yuu (VA) Signings!
Who else is excited for Hayashi Yuu? 🤩 Hayashi Yuu will be joining us for the weekend with his full...Read More
15 June 2024
Hoshicon Pre-Party
🚨 Get ready, Sydney! 🚨 Hoshi Events is back with Australia's biggest AniRave, the Hoshi Pre Party!...Read More
15 June 2024
Enter Gaming Tournaments/ Competitions
🎮Are you ready for a challenge? 🎮 Enter our Gaming Tournaments on the day! There will be grand pri...Read More
12 June 2024
How to enter a lottery or add a guest signing token!
NOTE: You must have a SMASH! Account with a ticket linked to it in order to enter a lottery. If you ...Read More
01 June 2024
TCG Free Play
You Activated My Trap Card 🃏 Did you know that SMASH! offers an area for you to play all your favou...Read More
01 June 2024
Pride Month
🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 💖 SMASH! is an event for everyone, SMASH! aspires to be a fun, inc...Read More
01 June 2024
Karaoke Comp app & song suggestions close tonight at 11pm
🎤🎶 We hope you are craving a chance to use those vocal chords at SMASH! 2024 this year! Applicatio...Read More
01 June 2024
Join the doodling competitions & demon slayer doodling competitions!
🎨Get your doodle on! We are be running two Doodling Competitions on the SMASH! weekend, so be sure ...Read More
01 June 2024
Join the new Itasha Pitstop challenge!
Rev up your engines and get ready to join us for a new Itasha Pit-stop Challenge! 🚗💨 SMASH! will b...Read More
01 June 2024
50% SOLD SUNDAY!
😎 Only 53 days until SMASH! 2024 and we've have sold 50% of our Sunday tickets! 😐 Do note, there w...Read More
01 June 2024
FLOW in Sydney, Tickets on Sale now!
VIP Tickets are now on sale! Get ready for an unforgettable night of anime music with FLOW in Sydney...Read More
01 June 2024
Maid Cafe Rules
🧋 A kind reminder from the SMASH! Maid Café team🧋
🎈 Bookings are made on the weekend of SMASH! 20...Read More
01 June 2024
Limited Break Collection
🎉 Exciting news! Join @limitbreakcollectables as they celebrate their 4th anniversary with a BIG GI...Read More
01 June 2024
Join for our Panels & Workshops
🌟 Attention Anime, Manga & Japanese Pop Culture Enthusiasts! 🌟
Get ready to immerse yourself in a ...Read More
01 June 2024
Brush up on your trivia today!
This year our Trivia will have a wide selection of categories, so make sure you brush up on all your...Read More
01 June 2024
Visit the Cosplay Studio
You’ve got the cosplay talent, we’ve got the photo studio! 📸 Returning for its second year, the Cos...Read More
01 June 2024
Visit the Exhibitors Hall
📢Don’t miss our incredible lineup of exhibitors and prepare to immerse yourself into the world of a...Read More
01 June 2024
BABYBEARD's Australia Tour
🎶🔥Prepare to rock and roll with BABYBEARD🔥🎶 It’s Hai Festival Brisbane’s first birthday🥳 We wou...Read More
20 May 2024
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Giveaway
🎉WIN! Celebrating Haikyu!!'s 10th Anniversary with a movie installment! After seeing a championship...Read More
20 May 2024
2 months until SMASH! 2024
Can you believe it? 😲 It's officially 2 months away until SMASH! 2024, Sydney's biggest manga and a...Read More
20 May 2024
Ask VIP Guests Your Questions!
With all our VIP Guests announced for SMASH! 2024, it is time to submit all the questions you want a...Read More
20 May 2024
Anime At Abbotsford
🌟 Only 62 days until SMASH! 2024, with sponsors like Anime At Abbotsford joining us again for anoth...Read More
20 May 2024
Arts & Crafts
Explore our Arts and Craft area which welcomes everyone of all ages! Whether you're a beginner origa...Read More
20 May 2024
Indie Gaming
Our Indie Gaming area bring just the right kind of ‘new’ to the gaming community, and they want you ...Read More
20 May 2024
Free Play Area!
🕹️Did you know we have a free gaming section? 🕹️ Have a go at our PC, console and arcade area at S...Read More
20 May 2024
Mahjong Free Play
Embark on an immersive mahjong experience at SMASH!.🀄 Step into our free play zone and discover the...Read More
20 May 2024
Download the SMASH! 2024 App now!
✨Download the SMASH! App to navigate your way around the SMASH! weekend! ✨ With our app you are able...Read More
20 May 2024
Karaoke Comp applications closes soon!
📢Karaoke competition applications closing on the 31st of May ⏰ If you love anime, Vocaloid, Jpop an...Read More
20 May 2024
Guest 6 Announcement!
🎭Introducing our next Guest of 2024, we welcome KORE YAMAZAKI🎭 Writer and illustrator of the popul...Read More
20 May 2024
Guests 7 + 8 Announcement!
💖 As announced by @bofospodcast, our final guests of 2024, FuwaMoco, otherwise known as the ’Twin D...Read More
20 May 2024
2D + 3D Arts Competition Reminder!
📢 Haven't entered our SMASH! 2D or 3D art competition yet?! Well what are you waiting for?! 🎨 Now ...Read More
07 May 2024
Media Pass Application Closes Tonight
🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR JOURNALISTS & CONTENT CREATORS ALIKE! 🚨Media Pass Application for SMASH! 2024 cl...Read More
07 May 2024
Guest 5 Announcement!
We’re super excited to bring Hayashi Yuu to SMASH! 2024 🎙 He is the voice actor behind memorable ch...Read More
07 May 2024
Exhibitor Applications Close
📢 This is it! The moment we've been waiting for! 📢 Exhibitor applications are now officially CLOS...Read More
07 May 2024
Ticket Status
70% of our Saturday only tickets have sold!!! 🎟 If you haven't gotten your tickets already, you be...Read More
07 May 2024
Karaoke Competition
If you haven’t heard the news…we are bringing back Karaoke competitions this year 🥳 Open to everyon...Read More
07 May 2024
Applications are closing!
The flag is coming down and applications for Itasha Display, Cosplay Display and Cosplay Masquerade ...Read More
07 May 2024
Guest 4 Announcement!
🌟 Welcome, Kimitoshi Yamane! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the arrival of the legendary Mechanical ...Read More
07 May 2024
Kinokuniya Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) + May the Forth (Be With You)
📚Join us at Kinokuniya Free Comic Book Day on 4th May 2024! Come visit our booth and chat with the ...Read More
07 May 2024
Ticket Status!
SMASH! 2024 Weekend Tickets have officially sold out! 🤯 🤩 📢Saturday Only and Sunday Only tickets ...Read More
07 May 2024
Guest 3 Announcement!
As announced by JustBeCos, we are thrilled to share that our third guest is Kiyo 키어 🌟 Kiyo is a ful...Read More
07 May 2024
DANMEI 4EVA BJD CRAFT COMPETITION
Our newest Ball-Jointed Doll (BJD) Craft competition is brought to you by our sponsor Danmei 4eva.😎...Read More
27 April 2024
FLOW WORLD TOUR!
We are excited to announce FLOW in Sydney 2024 Presented by SMASH! FLOW is a Japanese rock band with...Read More
27 April 2024
Guest 2 Announcement!
We’re welcoming Gale, better known as @allthepotsandpans, as a special guest at SMASH! 2024 🎉 Haili...Read More
22 April 2024
Guest 1 Announcement!
💖Introducing our first guest of 2024, welcoming the one and only, DJ Haru 遙 💝 Coriander Company as...Read More
22 April 2024
Arts Competitions!
📢 Have you entered our SMASH! Arts Competition?!?! 🎨Here's your chance to showcase your artistic s...Read More
22 April 2024
Generation Games
😎 Happening close to home here in Sydney this weekend at ICC Sydney we have @generationgamesaus, a ...Read More
22 April 2024
3 months until SMASH! 2024
🚀 It is 3 months until SMASH D-DAY🚀 🗓️ARE YOU READY? 🗓️ 🤯We are back bigger, better and definit...Read More
22 April 2024
Overload X SMASH! Visit our Booth!
🤓Come find us at Overload! 🤓 We have a booth over at Overload NZ so come visit us and Check out ou...Read More
22 April 2024
Ticket Status Update: 80% Weekend Sold!
Dear SMASH! fans, you have blown our expectations once again !🤯🤯 It hasn't even been a week and we...Read More
22 April 2024
The Roundup : Punishment - Movie giveaway!
🎉WIN! Watch the latest Korean crime fighting film, The Roundup: Punishment. While pursuing the dev...Read More
22 April 2024
Cosplay Masquerade Applications closes soon!
Attention!📢 Our Cosplay Masquerade Applications will be closing soon, on the 3rd of May 11pm (AEST...Read More
22 April 2024
Get your tickets today!
Are you a big fan of Anime, Manga and Japanese pop-culture? Why not join us at SMASH! Sydney Manga ...Read More
22 April 2024
World Cosplay Summit Preliminary Expressions of Interest open now!
Are you the next Team Australia? 🇦🇺 Expressions of Interest for the World Cosplay Summit Prelimin...Read More
22 April 2024
50% SOLD WEEKEND
⏰🚀In less than 24 hours we have already sold 50% of our Weekend passes for SMASH! 2024. 😎 A whole...Read More
22 April 2024
Book your cheaper rate hotels now!
🕋 Traveling to Sydney for the SMASH! weekend and need accommodation? We got chu! 🏢 If you’re look...Read More
13 April 2024
Ticket Sales are open TOMORROW!
🎫 SMASH! 2024 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 1 DAY! 🚀🎫 🗓️Mark your calendar and set your alarms to...Read More
13 April 2024
Panels & Workshop and Performance Applications are closing today!
📦Both our Panels & Workshop and Performance Applications will be closing tonight at 11pm (AEDT) 📦 ...Read More
13 April 2024
Itasha Display Applications are still open!
🌟 Calling all otaku and itasha lovers! 🤩 If you have any JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicles w...Read More
13 April 2024
Cosplay Display Applications closes soon!
A final reminder that our Cosplay Display Application will be closing on 3rd May 2024, 11pm (AEST)! ...Read More
13 April 2024
Rithe Interview video
Rithe joined us last year all the way from Singapore! 🤩 As a prestige cosplayer, she started her jo...Read More
13 April 2024
Media Pass Application Open
🛂ALL ABOARD! 🚢- MEDIA PASS APPLICATIONS are now OPEN! 🛂 📣Attention, to those who are media perso...Read More
13 April 2024
All Arts Competition Applications are OPEN!
Every year we are amazed by the artistic talents of our SMASH!ees 😍 and we want to see what you got...Read More
05 April 2024
SAVE THE DATE! TICKET SALES ON THE 14TH!
⏰Set an alarm on your phones NOW!📱 Tickets for SMASH! 2024 will officially launch on Sunday 14th A...Read More
05 April 2024
Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie Applications Closing soon!
CREATIVES PANIC! 🎨Applications Closing Tonight at 11 PM! ⏰ This is your final FINAL call! Applicati...Read More
05 April 2024
Gacha Cafe April Promo!
For the month of April @gachacafe.au will be giving the first 100 customers who purchase their Taro ...Read More
05 April 2024
17K followers on Instagram!
We've hit another milestone, reaching 17,000+ fans on Instagram across Australia and the world!🤩 W...Read More
02 April 2024
Easter Monday!
Happy Easter Monday! We hope you enjoying the last day of the long weekend with your friends, family...Read More
02 April 2024
April Foolz
Need a cure for all your pre-con insomnia and sleepless nights? Introducing the brand new SMASH! Snu...Read More
31 March 2024
How to upgrade your SMASH! ticket
Bought a Saturday only ticket and now wish to go both days?
Bought a Sunday ticket and now wish to g...Read More
31 March 2024
We're hiring for more Creatives!
Are you looking to showcase your creative skills, gain valuable experience and meet like-minded peop...Read More
31 March 2024
Karaoke Survey
Karaoke has returned to SMASH! louder than ever! 🎤 Ready to promote your favourite songs to others...Read More
31 March 2024
Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie Applications are closing soon!
🎨🌟 Last Call for Creatives! our applications are closing soon! 📅🚨 Attention all artists, communi...Read More
31 March 2024
Good Friday
Good Friday? 🐤Let's be honest, it's GREAT FRIDAY! 🐰 The long weekend is finally here as we get to...Read More
31 March 2024
Karaoke Competition Registrations are now open!
俺・あたしの歌を聴け!(Ore/Atashi no uta wo kike!) Our Karaoke activities are BACK! 😎 Registration for our ann...Read More
31 March 2024
World Cinematic Cosplay Summit Preliminary Applications are open!
Calling all cosplayers with a passion for storytelling in video form 🎬
Applications for the Austral...Read More
31 March 2024
Fan Favourites Survey last chance!
Sending a final reminder to all our fans, your chance to win our Trivia Fan Favourites survey prize ...Read More
31 March 2024
Ladybeard Interview!
Last year we welcomed Ladybeard back home to Australia. 💖 While he was in Japan purusing his dreams...Read More
26 March 2024
Performance applications are closing soon!
🚀🎭 Don't Miss Your Stage Call! 🎶🎬 🎨Attention all performers and artists! 📅Time is running out ...Read More
26 March 2024
OMU Booking Closes tonight!
🌉OMU X Maid Cafe Closes tonight! 🌉
A final call to get your tickets to OMU X Maid Cafe pop-up as ...Read More
26 March 2024
Cosplay Maquerade Applications Now Open!
The Cosplay Masquerade Application is officially OPEN! 🌟 Showcase your creativity, talent, and pas...Read More
26 March 2024
We're looking for a new Social Media Assistant!
🚀 Are you passionate about social media? 💡 Do you love creating engaging content and connecting wi...Read More
26 March 2024
Crew Applications Close TONIGHT!
😶🌫️APPLICATIONS FOR CREW 2024 IS CLOSING TONIGHT 😶🌫️ Thank you to those who have already appli...Read More
26 March 2024
We're looking for an Accounting & Analystics Director!
Do you like being organised?🥇 Love numbers and graphs? 🔢📊 Come join our incredible Accounting & A...Read More
26 March 2024
Exhuma Movie Giveaway
Watch the latest Korean horror film, Exhuma, written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun. Follow a wealthy...Read More
26 March 2024
Fan Favourites Survey #4
🎉 Our final Trivia Fan Fav survey (#4) is now LIVE! 🎉 Complete it to unlock your favorite trivia c...Read More
26 March 2024
4 months until SMASH! 2024
🌟 Attention all anime lovers! We're officially 4️⃣MONTHS away from the epic celebration of all thin...Read More
26 March 2024
OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Bookings Form Open!
🔖OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Bookings are now open🪟
🔅Head over to our online store to book your spot ...Read More
26 March 2024
Maid cafe closes tonight!
Our Maid Cafe Crew 2024 applications will close tonight, so if you want to join all the moe magical ...Read More
26 March 2024
OMU X SMASH! Maid Cafe Coming to you!
Coming to you soon, a collaboration like no other!🍳🍛 Enjoy a moe moe magical experience with SMAS...Read More
17 March 2024
Overload X SMASH! 2024
🗺️Get excited for the Overload NZ X SMASH! crossover! 🐑 Attention to all our Aussie and Kiwi fans,...Read More
17 March 2024
Crew Applications for 2024 has extended!
⏰ Due to high demands, we have decided to extend our close dates for 2024 Crew Applications until 23...Read More
17 March 2024
Artist Market, Community & Clubs and Indie 2024 Applications are open!
📢 THIS IS THE ANNOUNCEMENT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! 📢
Artist Market, and Community Clubs and Indi...Read More
17 March 2024
Fan Favourites Survey #3
📜Trivia Fan Favourites Survey #3 is up! Our Trivia team would love to hear from you! Click here to...Read More
17 March 2024
ProZD Interview!
With less than 5 months until SMASH! 2024, here's our interview video with ProZD who attended our ev...Read More
11 March 2024
5 Days until Crew Applications Close!
📣5 DAY COUNTDOWN until crew applications close ⚠ ⚠ To all our fellow procrastinators, this is your ...Read More
11 March 2024
Akira Toriyama
We are deeply saddened as we bid farewell to an incredible manga creator, Akira Toriyama, who passed...Read More
11 March 2024
Cosplay Display Application are open, don't forget to apply!
💁Friendly reminder that our Cosplay Display Application are OPEN 🪟 Apply now so you don’t miss out...Read More
11 March 2024
Itasha Applications are Open for 2024!
🚗 Get ready to rev up your engines and show off your otaku pride because our Itasha Display applica...Read More
11 March 2024
Dimension Nova Anime Concert Giveaway!
Attention all Sydney-siders, immerse yourself in the captivating world of anime music as talented ar...Read More
11 March 2024
We're looking for an OTD Photographer & Videographer!
Friendly reminder to all photography and videography enthusiasts! 📸🎥 Don't miss out on the chance ...Read More
06 March 2024
Fan Favourites Survey #2 is now available!
We want your anime opinions! 📥From best drama anime to best animated movies - give us your take on ...Read More
06 March 2024
10 days until Crew Applications Close!!
Only 10 days left until our Crew 2024 applications close! ⏰ If you're over the age of 16 years, joi...Read More
06 March 2024
We're hiring Programming Staff!
🗣 Calling on people with a passion for planning and coordinating exciting events! Be part of our st...Read More
06 March 2024
Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri)
🎎✨ Happy Hinamatsuri! 🎎✨ Today, we celebrate Hinamatsuri, also known as the Dolls Festival or Girl...Read More
02 March 2024
Performance Applications for 2024 are still open!
Sending a reminder to all the talented musicians, dancers, idols and performers out there! 🔈 As you...Read More
02 March 2024
Artist Market 2024 Applications opening soon!
Get excited for our Artist Market applications opening soon! 📬
Our Artist Market applications will...Read More
28 February 2024
Fan Favourites: Survey #1
Our first Trivia Fan Favourites online survey is now live, where your vote can make the difference t...Read More
26 February 2024
Gundam Freedom Giveaway!
The legendary Gundam franchise, beloved throughout the world, has been around for over 40 years and ...Read More
26 February 2024
What you need to know about Cosplay Masqeruade 2024!
Curious about how to join the famous Cosplay Masquerade event?🔎
Click here for all the information...Read More
26 February 2024
Cosplay Display Applications are now open!
🎉 Attention all Cosplayers, we have exciting news for you 🎉 Our Cosplay Display Applications are n...Read More
23 February 2024
We're hiring Production Staff!
Join our newly formed Production team and be part of the magic behind the scenes! ✨🌟 SMASH! is seek...Read More
23 February 2024
Don't forget, we're hiring Crew now for 2024!
At SMASH! we’re always looking for more hands on deck and more brains to pick! 🌱 Join as crew to he...Read More
21 February 2024
We're hiring for Attendee Experience Staff!
Do you enjoy helping people and have excellent customer service? We want you! 🎉🌟 We are on the hun...Read More
20 February 2024
5 months until SMASH! 2024
We cannot believe we're almost at the end of February already! 🤩😅 Only 5 months left until SMASH!...Read More
20 February 2024
Palentines Giveaway
Pals of SMASH!, it's our turn to share the love for Palentines where we'll be giving out SMASH! t-sh...Read More
20 February 2024
We're hiring for Photography & Videography!
Join our SMASH! photography & videography team! 📸🎥 We're hiring passionate events photographers an...Read More
17 February 2024
Performance Applications are open!
Applications for our EPIC Performance Stage are now OPEN! ✨
🚀 Time to unleash your talent and sha...Read More
14 February 2024
Valentines Day
Hey SMASH! fans…will you be my Valentine? 👉👈 From our hearts to yours, we hope you have an amazing...Read More
12 February 2024
Valentine's Day Giveaway!
We joined hands with @maruyu.syd to provide an extra 'sweeter' reason to be ready to fall in love ag...Read More
11 February 2024
Panels and Workshop applications are open!
Get ready to showcase your expertise and passion at SMASH! 2024! 🎉 We're excited to announce that a...Read More
11 February 2024
Maid Cafe Crew applications are open!
Join our popular Maid Cafe Crew team as we're looking for enthusiastic and fun-loving volunteers. A...Read More
10 February 2024
Happy Lunar New Year 2024!
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR! This year is the sign of the Wood Dragon and we wish you all prosperity, succe...Read More
07 February 2024
16k on Instagram!
We've hit another milestone so early into the new year! Thank you to all 16,000+ Instagram fans for...Read More
05 February 2024
Why join as Crew?
🤔Wondering why you should join our crew?🔈 Here are our top reasons! ⭐️You are going to be part of...Read More
04 February 2024
WCS Expressions of Interest Apps are now open!
Are you ready for this year's World Cosplay Summit! It's your time to shine proudly on stage with yo...Read More
31 January 2024
Knitecoser
Introducing @knitecoser - cosplayer, model, SMASH! 2022 Cosplay Masquerade competition judge, and fo...Read More
31 January 2024
2024 Crew Volunteer Applications are open!
📣ATTENTION!📣 Crew Volunteer Application is now- open!🙌🏼 Join the team as a crew volunteer for SM...Read More
26 January 2024
Exhibitor Applications Open for 2024!
EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! ✨ Apply today to join us to connect with thousands of fans and be a...Read More
26 January 2024
Australia Day
It is that time of year to kick back and relax with another day off so soon into 2024. ⛱️ What are ...Read More
23 January 2024
6 months until SMASH! 2024
If you haven't heard already, SMASH! 2024 - Nostalgia, A Moment in Time will be held on 20th & 21st ...Read More
21 January 2024
A Moment in Time
Somewhere in space - 2024 Under the glimmering shooting comets above them, Cyrus and Skadi were cons...Read More
19 January 2024
Join the SMASH! Family!
🌟 Calling all anime-lovers, manga readers and gamers! 🌟 Our hiring season has officially kicked o...Read More
17 January 2024
360 Degreee Camera!
Last year we were incredibly lucky to have ART.N.B bring their 360 Camera set up and capture our ama...Read More
15 January 2024
Staff Hiring!
STOP scrolling and join us as a staff for SMASH! 2024. This is another reminder that we are still op...Read More
15 January 2024
Chainsaw Man Giveaway Appreciation
Big thank everyone for joining the competition and making the
UNIQLO Chainsaw Man UT Collection laun...Read More
15 January 2024
Gacha Gacha!
Our friends at Gacha Cafe have released a brand new summer treat, Honeydew Milky Snow🍈❄️ Made up of...Read More
15 January 2024
Staff Hiring
Hey SMASH! Are you guys still hiring?! YES! We are still looking for Staff to join our super duper c...Read More
15 January 2024
Uniqlo X Crunchyroll x SMASH! – Chainsaw Man Giveaway!
🐶 Pochita is excited to announce the launch of Uniqlo Australia new Chainsaw Man UT collection, now...Read More
15 January 2024
New Years Giveaway!
🎉 WIN! Looking back on 2023, our teams at SMASH! would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! And i...Read More
15 January 2024
Deodorant Keychains post (Now available on SMASH! store)
✨ Deodorant Keychains are now available! ✨ Due to popular demand, our Deodorant Keychains are finall...Read More
15 January 2024
Ichigo no Hi (Strawberry Day)
Time to enjoy some sweet strawberries 🍓 January 5th is Strawberry Day (Ichigo No Hi) in Japan!
The...Read More
15 January 2024
Uniqlo X Crunchyroll x SMASH! – Chainsaw Man Collection
📢 CHAINSAW MAN FANS, GET READY TO REV UP! The new UT collection for Chainsaw Man is launching next ...Read More
10 January 2024
New Years Day
🎇HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆
Here at SMASH! we wish you, our amazing fans, all a refreshing start with plent...Read More