“The border between the Real and the Unreal is not fixed, but merely the last place where rival gangs of shamans fought each other to a standstill.” Robert Anton Wilson
And now, the ground trembles once again.
On May 10th, itchy-O returns to The Ogden Theatre to reawaken the Federation of Khaos—a convocation of masked travelers, frequency manipulators, and untamed celebrants. A night where sound ruptures certainty, movement rewires intent, and every veil, seen or unseen, begins to slip.
This is not an event. This is not a spectacle. This is a signal. A call to those who have always known that consensus is illusion, that reality is plastic, that what we become on this night is something beyond name, beyond order, beyond control.
(Foetus, Manorexia, Steroid Maxiumus, Venture Bros.), joins the transmission, bending circuitry into mythos, weaving future-noir sonics into the fray.
Steps forth—a procession of earthly and unearthly delights, teasing the boundaries of the flesh and the fantastic.
Disguise is not deception—it is revelation. Wear your most transcendent form. Assume a name not given but taken. The Federation does not seek followers. It seeks those who know the edge when they see it. Over $1000 in prizes be awarded… but what is truly won cannot be held. See Contest Rules!
The threshold flickers. The air hums. Will you cross?
Mettle Institute | Twist & Shout | Ritualcravt | Off The Bottle | Wizard’s Chest | Telluride Horror Show | Deep Space Drive-In | Alternative Tentacles
Twist & Shout | Ritualcravt | Off The Bottle | Wizard’s Chest
Why feed the machine when you can feed the ritual? Avoid the digital tollkeepers and secure your passage directly at these havens of sound, spellcraft, spirits, and spectacle. The Federation of Khaos does not wait—seek your ticket while the portal remains open.
• All Contest participants must register AT THE MERCH STATION of The Ogden Theatre between 8pm and 9pm. Top 10 finalists will be chosen from all entrants to be called on stage. Crowd will decide Top 3 winners.
• No flagrant nudity (Slave Leia- YES, Flesh Gordon- NO!)
• The following costumes may be worn for competition, but may not be judged: purchased costumes, rented costumes, or costumes purchased as a kit. These costumes may be worn on stage for Cosmic Strut but may not be judged for the competition.
• Small children, animals, and other creatures must be under the control of a responsible adult at all times.
• Your costume should be finished before you get to the Theatre. No sewing, gluing, spray painting, welding, or other construction work will be allowed in the Theatre. However, final assembly of large costumes and/or props and unexpected repairs will be allowed.
• All participants will be required to sign a release for use of a video and photos.
• For safety reasons, the following is not allowed: live animals with the exception of service animals, substances which might damage or soil other costumes, aerosol sprays, or projectiles.
• No pyrotechnics will be allowed including but not limited to: fire, flash powder, explosives, smoke bombs or fireworks.
• NO REAL WEAPONS ALLOWED. Prop weapons must follow the The Ogden Theatre policies and can only be used as part of the costume with restrictions. You are not required to have your weapon “peace bonded” while you appear on stage or in the venue however, you are expected to act responsibly with your prop-weapon. The venue is not the place to practice your presentation’s sword play! You may be asked to check your prop-weapon with security prior to the start of the contest if we deem the weapon potentially dangerous to anyone.
• Costumes with electric power requirements need to be self-contained. There will be no access to electrical outlets on stage.
• Costumes that could potentially damage the venue’s facilities will not be allowed.
• Surprise the audience, not the cor INTERGALACTIC MASQUERADE staff. If you are planning something completely different, let us know well in advance. All information will be held in the strictest confidence.
• No Whiners! Entrants are presumed to be adults, or under the supervision of one. All INTERGALACTIC MASQUERADE judge’s decisions are final.
• The Ogden Theatre and INTERGALACTIC MASQUERADE staff have the right to eliminate any entry from the competition on the basis of taste, danger to the audience, building or yourself, violation of any of the above rules, or any other reason deemed sufficient. We do not wish to eliminate anyone, but this protects you and the event.
• Neither INTERGALACTIC MASQUERADE or The Ogden Theatre accepts any responsibility for any damages to or theft of participant’s costumes.
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