• All entrants must be registered to the convention and have a valid Fur-Eh! badge.
• You are NOT required to be in fursuit to participate.
• Accepted costumes: Original characters, fursuits, partial suits, pop culture characters (cosplay).
• Parents must accompany children under 14 during the show.
• No profanity, nudity, political, or religious statements.
• Convention dress code must be followed.

Prohibited items for safety:

• Live animals (except service animals)
• Substances that may damage or soil costumes
• Aerosol sprays, projectiles, glitter/confetti
• Dangerous props, pyrotechnics, live flames, smoke generators
• Real weapons (includes airsoft, paintball guns, steel weapons)
• Contestants violating weapon rules will be disqualified and may face further consequences.

Talent Show Director may eliminate participants for:

• Inappropriate Content or Conduct (“Taste”) at the sole and exclusive decision of the director is defined as any content that contains or suggests material that includes but is not limited to; obscene, profane, vulgar, sexually explicit, graphically violent, defamatory, discriminatory or abusive content otherwise not suitable for general audiences.
• Danger to others/self/property
• Rule violations
• Any other reason deemed sufficient

ENTRY & REGISTRATION

• Advance registration required.
• Limited entry slots — sign up early.
• Last-minute entries only at Director’s discretion.
• No registration fee.
• All participants must sign a permission/release/waiver form.
• Minors must have the form signed by a legal guardian.
• Fraudulent information on entry form leads to disqualification and possible ban from future shows.

MC INTRODUCTION

• MC will introduce contestants on stage.
• Write a short introduction (max 125 words).
• Audio/video must be submitted at least 3 days before the convention.
• Rehearsal (date & time TBA) is mandatory unless arranged otherwise.
• Costumes welcome but not required for rehearsal.
• Bring all needed props to rehearsal for backstage storage.
• Missing rehearsal without prior arrangement = disqualification.

CONTESTANT CHECK-IN

• Check-in with the Director backstage no less than 15 minutes before showtime.
• Full costume required at check-in.
• Late check-ins are disqualified.
• Showtime date & time TBA.

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Picture taking during the show is allowed and encouraged.
• No backstage photos or “headless” costumed character photos permitted.

ENTRY CATEGORIES

The Director reserves the right to combine classes and awards as needed for fairness.

PERFORMANCE TYPES

Video Entries

• Submit a short (G or PG rated) video.
• Video length should be reasonable.
• Compete for “Best Video Entry”.

Live Performances

• Compete for “Best Live Performance”.
• Examples:
  • Comical or dramatic skit
  • Original or alternate scene
  • Magic trick or skill performance
  • Interpretive/theatrical dance (most dances go to Dance Competition)
  • Presentation with video*
  • Miming or singing a song*
  • Choreographed fight scene*
  • Short musical performance*

A/V, SPECIAL EFFECTS, LIGHTING

• Submit audio/video at least 3 days before the convention via email/cloud (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
• You must indicate when the track should play.
• Content will be checked for profanity.
• Limited number of microphones available.
• Audio critical to performance must be submitted.
• Spoken lines on stage may not be heard without amplification.
• Lighting is mostly static; dimming and basic effects may be available.
• No electrical power connections provided.

COSTUME INFORMATION

• Costumes can be self-made or purchased.
• Must be family-friendly.
• A costume may be used for more than one performance.

JUDGING & AWARDS

• Judged on:
  • Originality & Creativity
  • Performance & Execution
  • Crowd appeal
• Groups judged as a whole.
• Results announced live on stage; if late, prizes can be picked up at Con-Ops.
• Prizes from Fur-Eh! Con Store.

PERFORMANCE TIME & GROUP SIZE

• Solo/pair entries: ~1–2 minutes
• Larger groups/complex costumes: ~3–4 minutes
• Maximum group size: 8 people
• Fur-Eh! is flexible with time as long as show runs smoothly.
• Long routines are not permitted.

COSTUME PREP & BACKSTAGE INFO

• No change rooms provided — arrive in costume.
• Costumes must be finished before entering backstage.
• No construction work (sewing, gluing, painting, welding) backstage.
• Final assembly or repairs allowed.

TIPS FOR ENTRANTS

• Have fun and focus on entertaining the audience.
• Don’t enter expecting to win.
• Rehearse and keep your act within the time limit.
• Keep it short and sweet — long, unentertaining skits hurt your chances.
• You don’t need to use the full time limit.

GENERAL INQUIRIES may be sent to general@fureh.ca

Talent Show Director reserves the right to make alterations to rules, categories, or make amendments for safety issues at their discretion