Townsville Pop Fest

06/09/2024

🚨 Can’t make it to Gladstone PopCon? No worries! We’ve got some excitement happening right here in Townsville this weekend! 🚨

Get ready for a night of high-flying action and intense showdowns as the Queensland Wrestling Alliance presents Neon Nights in September! 🌟

The newly appointed commissioner, Ultralove Jet Steele, has already set the stage with a jaw-dropping Fatal 4-Way Main Event, and he's made sure to have plenty more surprises up his sleeve for the big event this Saturday at Northern Beaches State High School.

Remember, buying your tickets early not only secures your spot but also helps support small events and empowers local community groups to plan even bigger and better things! 🎟️💪

Get your tickets now: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/queensland-wrestling-alliance/QWA-NEON-September-2024

06/09/2024

🌟 Shoutout to Gladstone PopCon! 🌟

We wanted to give a huge shoutout to our friends at Gladstone PopCon who are hosting their amazing event this Saturday from 11am to 5pm! 🎊

We wish their entire team the best of luck and can’t wait to see their star-studded lineup! 🌟 Expect an array of entertainment including workshops, guest speakers, a Cosplay Competition, market stalls, food vendors, and much more. It’s going to be an incredible day filled with fun and excitement! 🎭🍔🛍️

If you're in the area, be sure to check it out and support another amazing regional convention. We can't wait to see all the fun unfold! 🙌

04/09/2024

🚨 Important Update: Postponing of 2024 Trivia Nights 🚨

Hey Popstars! We regret to inform you that our Disney/Pixar and Video Game trivia nights, originally scheduled for later this year, will be cancelled.

Due to a recent decision by the Townsville City Council to convert Townsville Stadium into a sports-only venue, we are now in the process of securing a new location for our event in 2025. With this unexpected change, our focus is on finding a new venue, which means we won't have the time to organise our trivia nights as originally planned.

But don’t worry! We love these trivia themes just as much as you do, and we are committed to bringing them back. These trivia nights will be rescheduled to the first half of 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can’t wait to see you at our trivia nights next year!

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31/08/2024

MERRY CAPRICON DAY!!!! 🎉🎉

That's right, its once again time for Rockhampton's fave pop culture convention CapriCon Pop Culture Convention!!!! ✨✨

They have a jammed packed lineup today with superstar guests John Jarrett, Lincoln Lewis, Nathan Jones and Mark Raats. Along with some amazing authors, vendors, displays and of course fabulous cosplayers!!!! 💜💙💚

Make sure you pop your pictures below so we can live vicariously through you while we are stuck in Townsville 😋😋

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers and creators on this amazing day! 🎉

We’re excited to highlight the incredible talents of Ace from Sp.Ace Art & Cosplay! 🌟✨

Ace is a gifted cosplayer and artist whose work is inspired by a childhood love for character and background artists like Shirley Barber and Hayao Miyazaki. Their attention to small, finite details—often unnoticed by many—drives them to create stunning and intricate pieces.

They find the community built around our local convention has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. It’s heartwarming to see so many people come out of their shells, crafting amazing costumes and fostering a positive atmosphere. Ace is truly thankful to be a part of the Pop Fest community and cherishes the connections made at their artist alley stand over the last two years. 💙💚

Let’s celebrate Ace’s artistic journey along with all our incredible LGBTQIA+ artists who inspire us with their creativity and passion. 🌟

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers and creators on this amazing day! 🎉

We’re thrilled to shine a light on the incredibly talented cosplayer, Nemo Box! 🎭✨Nemo has been making waves in the cosplay community, gaining well-deserved recognition over the past few years. After winning the Advanced Cosplay Competition at MackPopCon last year, Nemo was invited to judge this year’s competition in Mackay—a true honor that they are deeply grateful for. Their impressive journey continued with a Judges’ Choice award at Brisbane Supanova.

Looking ahead, Nemo has some exciting plans for next year, including being a guest at Cairns’ new convention, Hive Con! We can’t wait to see what they bring to the table and are beyond excited to support them on this journey.

Let’s celebrate Nemo’s achievements and all our incredible LGBTQIA+ artists who inspire us with their creativity and passion. 🌟

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

We are thrilled to highlight the talented Lotus Flower Photography this Wear It Purple Day! 📸✨

At just 21 years old, Tess from Lotus Flower Photography identifies as genderfluid and has been a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community since childhood. Photography has always been a passion, providing an escape from reality and a way to capture the beauty of things they love.

In addition to photography, they also cosplay for local charity events, bringing joy and creativity to the community. We were so honoured to feature Tess as one of our event photographers at this year's Pop Fest and hope they wish to return in 2025! Make sure you follow Lotus Flower Photography on their socials to see when you can be caught by their lens next!!

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers and creators on this amazing day! 🎉

Meet Izzy, a cosplayer and artist who wields her passion for fandoms far and wide. The beauty and love she captures in her portraits are spellbinding to witness. A self-taught artist with a heart full of fandoms and a pencil that dances across paper, Izzy’s journey began when she could barely hold a pencil. Her lines have evolved into intricate characters, worlds, and magic.

Whether it’s Baldur’s Gate, Critical Role, or Arcane, Izzy’s art captures the essence of imagination and brings it to life. Her dedication to both cosplay and art is truly inspiring.

Let’s celebrate Izzy and all our amazing LGBTQIA+ artists who bring so much creativity and joy to our community. 🌟 Follow Izzy on Instagram to stay updated on her amazing designs.

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers & creators on this amazing day! 🎉

Luminy (he/they) has been a dedicated cosplayer for 8 years, bringing characters to life with passion and creativity. Their personal favorite cosplays are Keith from Voltron and Bakugo from My Hero Academia. When they’re not cosplaying, Luminy spends time creating beautiful art.

Luminy’s message to everyone is powerful: “Don’t be afraid to express yourself for who you truly are, and always stay kind to yourself in the darkest of moments.” 💖

Let’s celebrate Luminy and all our amazing LGBTQIA+ artists who inspire us to be our true selves. 🌟 Follow them on Instagram to keep up to date with their amazing cosplay journey 🌈

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayer & creators on this amazing day! 🎉

Based in Brisbane, Dazzlemebree has been dazzling the cosplay community since late 2016 with their versatility, craftsmanship, and open queerness. They are over the moon to be part of our Wear It Purple Day celebration!

Two of their favorite cosplays are Akechi Goro from Persona 5 and Catra from She-Ra: Princess of Power. These characters are not only over-the-top dramatic but also wonderfully queer-coded, allowing Dazzlemebree to channel their eccentric energy and receive that extra validation we all crave in our day-to-day lives.

Cosplaying characters like Catra and Akechi brings a new dynamic to the wearable arts, offering our community a way to express ourselves and find our “weird crews” to create safe spaces. 🌟

Continue following Dazzlemebree’s cosplay journey with their next appearance at Brisbane Oz Comic Con on the 14th and 15th of September. Don’t miss out!

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers and creators on this amazing day! 🎉

🐸Meet Bathtub Frog, who brings a unique blend of kawaii vibes, nature, and pop culture to their art, creating pieces that are both whimsical and unique. Their mission is to bring Pride to regional Queensland, and because of that they are passionate about attending events like Townsville Pop Fest, where many of you had the chance to meet them this past June. 💚💗💙

Support Bathtub Frog’s work and follow them here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bathtubfrog.png
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bathtub-Frog-100088352198064
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bathtubfrog/?etsrc=sdt

Happy Wear It Purple Day! 💜🌈

30/08/2024

🌈 Celebrating Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Join us in celebrating our incredible LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers and creators starting with the amazing Luke, aka Octopeaux 🎨✨

Luke is the creative genius behind our beloved Cockatoo mascot, Popper, and has been an integral part of the Pop Fest team, bringing Popper to life with his vibrant and imaginative designs. Originally from Magnetic Island, Luke now calls merry old England home, but his heart and art remain deeply connected to our community.

With a passion for art that began at birth, Luke has honed his natural talent over the years, creating incredible mashup designs featuring Overwatch, Animal Crossing, and other pop culture icons as well as his original designs and custom portraits which are a true testament to his versatility and creativity. There’s something for everyone in Luke’s art!

Check out Luke’s amazing work and support him here:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octopeaux
👍 Commissions: https://www.fiverr.com/octopeaux
🛍️ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Octopeaux

Join with is in wearing purple and celebrating the diversity and talent within our community! 💜

29/08/2024

🌈 Happy Wear It Purple Day! 🌈

Today, we are shining a light on the incredible LGBTQIA+ artists, cosplayers, and creators who make Townsville Pop Fest truly magical. Their creativity, passion, and stories are the heart and soul of our event.

Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing their art, their journeys, and the reasons they bring their unique magic to our event. Join us in celebrating their contributions and the vibrant diversity that makes our community so special.

Stay tuned and let’s wear it purple together! 💜✨

29/08/2024

🌈 Wear It Purple Day Tomorrow! 🌈

🌟 Tomorrow, as the sun rises over the pixelated horizon, our universe is about to level up! It's Wear It Purple Day, and we’re joining the celebration! 🌈💜

📣 Spread the word, we would like to spend the day tomorrow celebrating our local and visiting LGBTQIA+ artists, so make sure to tag your favourites below! 🌈💜

👗 Dress in Your Best Purple: Whether it’s a majestic cape, a funky wig, or a subtle accessory, let’s turn Townsville purple! 💜

🔮 This year’s theme is “Your Passion, Your Pride”. It’s all about dreaming of brighter, more inclusive futures and expressing your passion with pride. 🌟

Remember, we are more than just fandom—we are a community that celebrates uniqueness and togetherness. Let’s make tomorrow a vibrant, purple-filled day! 🎈

For more inspired ideas, visit the Wear It Purple website and unlock secret side quests! 📚💜 Stay fantastical! 🌟

26/08/2024

🎉 Exciting News for Townsville Pop Fest! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the generous support of the Townsville City Council, we have secured our venue until 2026! This incredible grant ensures that our beloved community event will continue to bring joy, excitement, and unforgettable experiences to Townsville for years to come.

With this funding, we can now expand our budget for even more amazing activities, special guests, and top-notch entertainment. We are deeply grateful for the Council’s unwavering support and commitment to fostering community spirit and cultural enrichment.

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for the best Townsville Pop Fest yet in 2025! 🌟


and Townsville City Council

15/08/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TOWNSVILLE POP FEST'S UNOFFICIAL POSTER BOY Dean Rankine!!!!! 🎊🎁✨

We missed you in 2024 but hope you have had an amazing year so far! Enjoy your birthday 🎉🎉🎉

13/08/2024

All over Red Rover! Hope you got your tickets early! If not, there is always next year!!

🎉 SOLD OUT! -TOWNSVILLE!!! YOU LEGENDS!! 🎉

Your incredible support has made the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival a roaring success! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that all tickets are officially SOLD OUT for this weekend’s magical event. 🎫✨

To our lucky ticket holders: Get ready for an enchanting Sunday filled with music, epic combat, wonder, and feasts fit for kings and queens! 🎶🗡️🌟

For those who missed out this year, we hope you’ll join us next time. 🙏

Until then, thank you from the bottom of our dragon-slaying hearts! 🐉❤️

Townsville City Council

12/08/2024

🎉 The Winner of Our ‘Name Our Mascot’ Competition! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of our ‘Name Our Mascot’ competition is Gemai with her fantastic suggestion, POPPER!

We loved the name and thought it perfectly suited our energetic mascot. Congratulations, Gemai! You’ve won a family pass to the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival this Sunday! 🎟️✨

But what’s a competition without some runner-up prizes? We were so impressed with some of the other name suggestions that we’d like to introduce the Cockatoo Family! Meet Crackers, Anna-May, and Granny Poppycock! Our whole flock of friends is eager to introduce you to next year’s Pop Fest and all the new and exciting things we have planned!

To say thanks, each of our Cockatoo Family members wants to thank their namer with a double pass to Pop Fest 2025! 🎫🎉 Please DM us to claim your prize!

Thank you again to the AMAZING artist Luke Phillippo for creating this adorable family of Pop Culture Parrots!

10/08/2024

Mack PopCon is on TODAY!!! And we are very jealous, so let us live vicariously through you and SHOW US YOUR PHOTOS!!!!!

Hope the Mack PopCon team are having an awesome day! I’m sure there are well earned knock off drinks coming this evening!! 🥳🥳🥳

08/08/2024

✨ TWO SLEEPS TO GO! ✨

Oh my goodness, we are getting so excited for Mack PopCon THIS WEEKEND!!!
Their lineup is jam packed full of goodies and fun with guests John Jarratt and Dean Rankine, along with cosplayers, authors and vendors of all kinds!

Get a sneak peak at the Mercenaries of Western Europe before they grace the boards next week at the Townsville Medieval & Fantasy Festival! 🐎🏹

Make sure you also go say hi to our Townsville friends AKD Props , Make Every Stitch Count and NQ Cards & Collectables !!!! Wishing you safe travels gang! 💜💙💚

🌟Mack PopCon 2024
🗓️10th August - 9am till 4pm
📍The big shed and 500 pavilion
🎟️Tickets $5!!: https://www.mackpopcon.org.au/buy-tickets

06/08/2024

Hello, awesome Pop Fest attendees! 🌟

We hope you had a blast at the inaugural Townsville Pop Fest in June. 🎪 Whether you rocked your favorite cosplay, geeked out over merchandise, or battled it out in VR arena, we want to hear from you! 🙌

Share your thoughts about the event—what you loved, what could be improved, and any other feedback you’d like to provide. As a token of our appreciation, we’re offering a chance to win $100 cash! 💸

👉 Click here to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/ptWa3BpRo1GJEGdP8

Thank you for being part of our geeky community! Let’s make Pop Fest 2025 even more epic! 🚀

26/07/2024

How cool does this schedule look?? 🤩🤩🤩

21/07/2024

If you haven’t bought your tickets, now is the time! This event is poised to sell out and you don’t want to be the poor lonely knight left at home when you could be out adventuring!!! 🎉🎉

13/07/2024

Name Our Mascot Competition! 🎉

Win a Family Pass to the Townsville Medieval & Fantasy Festival! 🌟

🦜 Calling all fantasy enthusiasts and creative minds! 🦜
Have you ever spotted our nameless Cockatoo mascot at Townsville Pop Fest? Well, now’s your chance to give this feathered friend an identity! 🎨✨

How to Enter:
Comment your most imaginative and magical name suggestions for our mascot below! 📝
Vote for your favorite name by liking the comments that resonate with you! 👍
The winning name will be chosen through a combination of popular vote and jury selection. 🏆

🗓️ Deadline: Friday, August 9th
Let the naming adventure begin! 🌟🔮✨

11/07/2024

🎉 OMG! Nearly time for FraserPop Pop Culture Festival 🎉

✨Thats right convention fans, we may be done and dusted for 2024 here in Townsville but the Regional convention scene is just starting to gear up! Next on the agenda is the AMAZING Fraser Pop held at Maryborough State High School THIS WEEKEND!

🎭These guys have a star studded line up for fans of all things comics, movies, tv, games and more! Guests like John Jarratt, Neil Fanning and Matt Doran, along with Townsville Pop Fest favourite Dean Rankine!!!

10/07/2024

🏰 Final Call for Performers, Vendors, Volunteers & More! 🏰

Hear ye, hear ye! 📣 The Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival is gearing up to be the most EPIC event in Townsville, and we need YOU to make it even more spectacular! 🌟

We’re putting out a final call for anyone interested in:

Performing 🎭
Vendors 🛍️
Volunteering 🙌
Community Groups 🤝
And any other magical contributions you can think of! 🧙‍♂️

We already have an incredible lineup, but we’re always on the lookout for more ways to make this festival unforgettable. So, throw your last-minute suggestions, offerings, and everything but the kitchen sink at us! 🏰✨

📧 Email us at [email protected] or comment below to get involved!

Let’s come together and create a legendary experience for all! 🌟

30/06/2024

🎉 Townsville Pop Fest 2024 - Feedback! 🎉

Thank you, Townsville! 🙌 We had an amazing time at the Townsville Pop Fest 2024, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible support. From our passionate community to our dedicated sponsors, volunteers, and photographers, you all made this event truly magical. 🌟

Now that the dust has settled and the costumes have been packed away, we’d love to hear from you! 🗣️ Share your feedback, suggestions, and memories with us. What did you love? What could we improve for next year? Let us know! 🤗

Stay tuned for updates on the Townsville Pop Fest 2025 – we’re already planning something epic! 🎤🎮🎨

Follow us on all social media to keep up-to-date with new announcements!

Remember, we are dedicated to making our event all inclusive and to do that we need feedback from the people in those spaces! Your input matters! 🌈✨🎲

Thank you, and see you in 2025! 🎊

21/06/2024

🎉✨ WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND! ✨🎉

Here's what our team is up to this weekend, supporting our supporters!

💃 LIFT OFF FOR LESLIE - The Ulysses Dancers
9 choreographers and 40 dancers from 14 to 40 join in the celebration of Leslie Brown who left us too early. Through their dancing they will remember his love of dance, his sparkling persona, and his relentless humour.
BOOK HERE: https://ticketshop.townsville.qld.gov.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx

🎨 NIIMBUS: Experimental Arts and Music - Gorgeous ones, welcome to the second instalment of NIIMBUS experimental arts and music. Become a part of our multi-form dreamscape, and float through the curiosity of this oasis. NIIMBUS boasts a mind-bending program of live and electronic music, performance art, contemporary art installations, and so much more. There are many hidden gems within the NIIMBUS world. Discover them at your leisure... you may discover yourself along the way.
BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/niimbus-2vyk2ye7/tickets

🌈 Townsville Pride Festival - Celebrate Townsville Pride Month all weekend long with multiple events running throughout the city. From the Rainbow Rave Pride Party at the Mansfield on Saturday Night, to the Pride Stride on the Stand Sunday Morning. Check out the full schedule of events here: https://www.facebook.com/TsvPrideFest

There is also plenty else on like the Cotters and Willows markets, Dancing Queen presented by the Stage Door Theatre, Brickman Cities: Build the Future at the Queensland Museum Tropics, Riverway Movie Night presenting 'Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken', Punk Rock presented by the team at TheatreiNQ,
and much more! Whatever you do this weekend, enjoy the lovely weather and get out and support local in Townsville! 🎉✨❤🌈

17/06/2024

🎉 HOW GOOD IS THIS! 🎉

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