TasPop

TasPop is a volunteer-run organisation hosting TasPop Festival, TasFaire and TasPop geek markets!

TasPop is a not for profit organisation of dedicated volunteers from Tasmania that focuses on running and supporting local activities and communities! TasPop runs many events throughout the year that include hobbies such as gaming (both electronic and table top), cosplay and crafting, Geek Markets, movie screening and community meetups like Cosplay Picnics. The TasPop organisation is also responsi

ble for running Tasmania’s own pop culture festivals known as TasPop North (Launceston) and TasPop South (Hobart). These pop culture festivals are dedicated meetups that feature huge collections of free to play gaming areas, comic and artist workshops, cosplay showcases, screenings, live acts and panels. The festivals are suitable for kids, adults, families, beginners and veteran fans and are an entertaining and informative day out for everyone!

31/05/2026

Henshin! weekend schedule is here!! 📣
We're super excited to gear up next weekend, thank you everyone for your enthusiasm, we can't wait!
You can find descriptions of the listed events at https://taspop.org.au/

Thank you to the members of the community that are running a panel at TasPop North! It's looking to be a jam-packed weekend and we couldn't do this without you 🩵

30/05/2026

Want to help make TasPop North: Henshin the most fun, put together and safest it can be? Come join us as an on-the-day volunteer!

Apply to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/Sx48w8YCUNeNKBJg9

On-the-day volunteers are required to be over 18, hold a valid WWVP card and be available to work an approx. 4-4.5 hour shift on either day of the weekend. They help check people in, supervise event spaces, communicate with TasPop Committee and more.

29/05/2026

Just four days until this year's auction submissions close!

Have some goodies taking up space you want to sell to a good home? Have some artwork or an old cosplay to sell? This is your chance!

🧾 https://forms.gle/wU2YDQV92hAfnPqa9

Please note that TasPop will not be hosting a Mature Auction at Henshin! Mature items will be rejected. Additional disallowed items are listed in the form.
Submission to the form does not guarantee sale of lot

29/05/2026

Wondering about the prices and what you get with each ticket? Here you go!

Single day entry $25 saturday, $20 sunday. Allowing entry for the one day. You do not get a physical pass for entry for this ticket!
Teens under 16: $15/12, Children under 12 $10/8.

Weekend pass $40, this gains you entry for the duration of the event along with a physical pass!
$25 for teens under 16, $15 for children under 12.

VIP Pass $85, gains you a VIP Lanyard, full weekend entry, skip the line on saturday morning and get an exclusive merchandise pack with stickers, keychains and a shirt of choice!

Most tickets are also available at the door, but to ensure you don't miss out, buy them online here: https://taspop.org.au/

See you there!

26/05/2026

Here's a peek at our merch packs for TasPop North: HENSHIN! Want some keepsakes for the event? Grab a VIP pass to skip the saturday morning line, entry all weekend and a bunch of goodies to boot!
There's only 50 VIP tickets available and they're selling fast, so get them before there's none left!

https://taspop.org.au/

If you're only able to make it for a day, these packs are also available as individual purchase with any ticket, pending availability.

More merchandise will be available at the Merch Desk over the weekend!

21/05/2026

Share your cosplay line up!

Feel free to use/repost this template with the characters or outfits you're planning for the weekend, just over two weeks away 🤯

Don't forget to use the tag and mention us so we can reshare it!

This was suggested in our TasPop Discord, so thank you to the member who gave us the idea!

Please be mindful of posting personal info, stay safe out there and we look forward to seeing you in your awesome outfits soon!

14/05/2026

Henshin's Cosplay Competition is now open for registration!

☄️ Enter through this form here*: https://forms.gle/jWGH1QtPAdCr1Koc7

6 Titles will be awarded at this year's competition!

> Best Overall Cosplay / Grand Champion.
> Best Constructed
> Best Prop
> Best Under 16
> Best in Theme (Henshin)
> Fan Favourite

We look forward to seeing your costumes on stage!

*You will need a photo of you in your cosplay

11/05/2026

TasPop's Auction is back for Henshin!
🧾 Submit up to 5 lots to this form here: https://forms.gle/wU2YDQV92hAfnPqa9

Please note that TasPop will not be hosting a Mature Auction at Henshin! Mature items will be rejected. Additional disallowed items are listed in the form.
Submission to the form does not guarantee sale of lot.

10/05/2026

Love all things geeky, nerdy, and.... Henshin?!

Transform your weekend! TasPop Henshin is a pop culture festival that will be taking place at the Inveresk Tramsheds in Launceston over the June 6th and 7th weekend!

We have panels, a market, a games room, community meetups, an auction, cosplay competition, prizes and more all waiting for you!

Single day tickets available at the door.

Presale Tickets available now!
https://TasPop.org.au/

Art by

19/02/2026

TasPop needs your interview questions!!

In a few day's we will be interviewing Lorcana and MTG artist, Pauline Voss as well as Principal Magic the Gathering Designer, Gavin Verhey in a pre-recored interview.
The interview will be screened at TasPop Henshin 2026!

Questions must be submitted before Wednesday the 4th of March!

Submit your questions here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3_d0_ZxD8mw45UK1c7lIfcPW0s0rkEGIZO9Rx-YHFKwbgww/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106843346393947307615

Poster illustrated by marblellous

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Hobart, TAS
7000

Website

https://www.taspop.org.au/

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