BAM x LUMIN Clip Challenge – Prizes to be Won

BAM x LUMIN: BAM15’s Official Clip Challenge

Powered by Lumin | Presented by CouchWarriors

What It Is

To celebrate BAM15, we’ve teamed up with Lumin, the social platform built just for gamers to launch an open challenge for the entire FGC and gaming community.
Upload your gaming clip from a BAM match, friendly, or even a grind session at home and you could win a prize from one of five judging partners.
Whether you’re playing at BAM, spectating, or joining the chaos from afar if it’s gaming, it counts.

Clip Categories & Prizes

  •  Fan Favourite: Most liked clip on Lumin – WINS – Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 PS Black Headset
  • Lumin Select: Lumin team pick for originality/vibes: WINS – Victrix Pro Hybrid Controller for PS5
  • BAM’s Pick: Chosen by CouchWarriors – For a clip posted by a BAM attendee. WINS – Mega Door prize thanks to Aorus AU – GIGABYTE G6 RTX 4060 GAMING LAPTOP 
  • Australian winners only, but anyone can join and make clips

How to Enter

  • Sign up to Lumin
  • Upload any gaming clip
  • Submit by Tuesday, June 3

Unlimited entries
Open to all gamers
Must be gaming content, any skill level –

Clip Requirements

Lumin is a gaming-only video platform, so please make sure all your clips follow these simple guidelines:

Allowed:

Any video clip from any game at BAM
In-game highlights, fails, combos, or funny moments
Creative voiceovers, edits, or reaction-style content as long as it’s about or includes gameplay. Any genre, any title just keep it gaming ?

Clip Format Guidelines:
Video length: Up to 10 minutes
Orientation: Landscape (16:9) works best for now

 Non-gaming content will be removed by the platform to keep Lumin focused and relevant For Gamers Only.

Awesome Anime prize packs from Sugoi co for Smash, Cosplay and Lucky Draw

The fine folk at Sugoi Co, the local anime company who bring theatrical releases, collectibles, merch and more to Australian shores are supporting BAM15!

Over $6,000 worth of prizes are going out as Door Prizes for anyone at the event, and we’ve got a treat for both Cosplay and Super Smash Bros participants.

What’s more, this week look out on CouchWarriors social media for a ticket giveaway to see the theatrical release of Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, in cinemas June 6th. We have x3 double passes to give away. 2 for social, one lucky draw if you’ve entered BAM by May 24th. Register now

Watch the trailer and then scroll down to see the full list of awesome prizes below!

BAM Door Prizes

  • 30x Anime Tees worth $35 each
  • 15x Anime Hoodies worth $60 each
  • 30 x Anime Funko Pop!
  • Random giveaways by Lucky Dip

Cosplay Prizes

  • Four Prize packs for 1st to 4th
  • Tshirt prizes for the first 30 entrants!
  • Prizes include
    Oodie Naruto Jutsu $109
    Funko Loungefly NYCC 2023 Naruto Shippuden Might Guy Cosplay Mini Backpack & Pop! Bundle
    Anime Tees 
    Jerseys, Hoodies, Headwear and Socks! 

See full details in the Cosplay article

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Prizes

  • Four Prize packs for Smash Ultimate Singles 1st to 4th
  • $500 Anime pack for Saturday Special Event Winners
  • Prizes include
    Funko Pop! Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series 
    Funko Pop! Super Naruto Baryon Mode 
    Funko Pop! Tee Orochimaru Set
    Anime Tees 
    Jerseys, Hoodies, Headwear and Socks! 
  • Prizes in addition to Switch controllers from Turtle Beach

See full details in the Smash Bros Prizes article

 

BAM15 Smash Bros Prizes thanks to Turtle Beach and Sugoico!

There’s a heap of big prize pools and international talent at BAM across all our titles, and we have Super Smash Bros Ultimate covered! Thanks to Turtle Beach and Sugoi Co we have a big prize pack across the board. Make sure you register at start.gg/bam15

For Smash singles, which will run start to finish on Sunday 1st June, In addition to the mighty BAM trophy for the winner and Medals for runners up we have awesome goodies as listed below.

Plus we have a Saturday Special Event open tournament (Spectator welcome) with its own prize packs.

From Turtle Beach:

x8 Controller Giveaways from the Switch range

Four will go to Singles Top four along with the Sugoi range below

Four will go to competitors as door prizes! Be there supporting the event on Sunday during finals in the crowd.

From Sugoi Co

  • Four Prize packs for Smash Ultimate Singles 1st to 4th
  • Anime pack for Doubles Winners

See the prize packs outlined in the gallery below and in text beneath.

Smash Singles

1st prize Total: $302 worth

  • 1x Funko Pop! Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series $70
  • 1x Funko Pop! Super Naruto Baryon Mode $45
  • 1x Funko Pop! Tee Orochimaru Set $40
  • 1x Tee $35
  • 1x Jersey $40
  • 1x Hoodie $60
  • 1x Socks $12

2nd prize Total: $251 worth

  • 1x Funko Pop! Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series $70
  • 1x Funko Pop! Super Sasuke Complete Susano-0 $45
  • 1x Naruto Backpack $49
  • 1x Tee $35
  • 1x Jersey $40
  • 1x Socks $12

3rd  prize Total: $202 worth

  • 1x Funko Pop! Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series $70
  • 1x Funko Pop! Super Zetsu $45
  • 1x Tee $35
  • 1x Jersey $40
  • 1x Socks $12

4th  prize Total: $202 worth

  • 1x Funko Pop! Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series $70
  • 1x Funko Pop! Super Zetsu $45
  • 1x Tee $35
  • 1x Jersey $40
  • 1x Socks $12

Saturday Special Tournament (Spectator ticket welcome)

Winners 2 packs Total: $460 worth

  • 2x Funko Pop Deluxe Boruto Hokage Series $70
  • 2x Funko Pop! Kakashi vs Obito $60
  • 2x Jersey $40
  • 2x Hoodie $60

BAM15 COSPLAY COMPETITION With Guest Judges & Sugoi Co Prizes

We are super excited to announce that BAM15 will have an official cosplay competition! Be sure to show up in your best fighting game cosplays for a chance to win some incredible prizes from our partners, and to share your love of fighting game characters and cosplay with the BAM audience!


As Australia’s biggest fighting game festival we encourage as many attendees to turn up in fighting game costumes as possible!

Join our cosplay guests Emjaine Cosplay and The Gem Cosplay on SUNDAY JUNE 1 at BAM, held at Moonee Valley Racecourse. All you need to register is a Spectator Pass ($25) at https://start.gg/bam15

INFO

There’s over $250 in cash and prizes for the Cosplay, Including, TOP 4 – Anime Merch packs from Sugoi co

EVERY ENTRANT up to first 30 entries: Free Anime Tshirt from Sugoi Co. Provided onsite by Sugoi Co rep at Registration area.

Photography: On the floor of BAM, we will have a photo wall and photographer onsite, so there’ll be great shots to come from the event. We also welcome photographers to join the event!

Cosplay Changerooms: There will be a dedicated space off-floor for Cosplayers to change.

WHAT:
 Battle Arena Melbourne 15 Cosplay Competition

BAM Info: www.battlearenamelbourne.com.au

When:
June 1 (Cosplay welcome and encouraged all three days of the event!)

Cosplay registration:
Simply register in person at the Registration Desk. 

Event Entry: Only a spectator pass ($25 for weekend) is required.

TIMES:

  • Registration Ends 1:30PM Sunday
  • Pre-Judging 3pm to 3:30pm (Marshall at Photo wall 1:45)
  • Cosplay Competition: 3:30PM Sunday (Marshall at Photo wall 2:15)

Theme:
 Fighting Game characters (Has appeared in a fighting game)

Where:
Moonee Valley Racecourse

Cost:
Spectator pass – $25

 

PRIZES:

  • 1st Place $125 Cash and a BAM Trophy! 
  • 2nd place $75
  • 3rd place $50

TOP 4: Sugoi Anime Merch pack (see below) + First 30 entrants get a Tshirt

Follow the Couchwarriors twitter for updates

 

COSPLAY GUESTS

Emjaine Cosplay and The Gem Cosplay

Emjaine Cosplay She/Her

Bio: Hi! I’m Emily, and I’m a cosplayer and content creator. I’m a self taught costumer who enjoys making cosplays whether it comes to sewing, 3d printing or anything inbetween! I’ve been proud to represent a range of conventions and companies over the past years including Twitch and Wizards of the Coast. I’m super enthusiastic about (and have cosplayed from!) a wide range of live play TTRPGs, musical theatre and video games.

https://x.com/emjainecosplay
https://www.instagram.com/emjainecosplay/

The Gem Cosplay They/Them
Bio: Hi! I’m Gem, I’m a Cosplayer, Creator and esports Commentator from Melbourne. I’ve been cosplaying since 2009, and am known in the cosplay community for my heavily stylised wigs and impressive makeup. I’m really focused on characterisation, posing, and storytelling through cosplay. I love embodying the characters I cosplay. https://x.com/TheGemCosplay
https://www.instagram.com/thegemcosplay/

RULES

  • You must purchase a BAM spectator pass to compete.
  • Please register for the cosplay competition at the registration desk at the entrance
  • Your costume must be a character that has appeared in a fighting game.
  • Handmade and bought costumes are both acceptable, however handmade costumes will be rated higher in judging.
  • Any costumes you have worn that have won awards at any prior competitions will not be eligible for prizes.
  • Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
  • Cosplayers with large costume pieces such as props, wings or utilising stilts may be asked to move away from crowded areas or restricted from certain areas.
  • Effects such as Smoke, Bubbles, etc, are not to be used inside the venue.
  • Do not use flashing lights, etc, around other attendees.
  • When you’re on stage –  embody the character! Memorise some of your favourite poses of your character and get ready for a small chat on stage.
  • We will award based on craftsmanship, overall looks and attitude on stage! We can’t wait to see you share your life of Fighting Game characters on the stage with us, so have fun!!

The following items are not allowed to be brought to BAM:

  • Any prop that can fire any type of projectile. If the prop is a bow, it must be unstrung or string with low-tensile thread.
  • Any kind of replica firearm or airsoft weapon (including any that have been decommissioned)
  • Any prop constructed out of metal such as swords, knives & spears. Any prop that is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce with moderate pressure is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, real swords, daggers, knives, ceramic blades, needles, syringes.

 

 

Food options near BAM14

From our larger BAM Travel Guide, here’s some local tips for popping out for a bite to eat once you’re at the venue. Plan your schedule accordingly so you can take advantage of the food options, a short 10 minutes away from the venue. Map below!

TRAIN NETWORK DELAYS:

Note that travel from the city by train is disrupted BAM14 weekend due to works. Buses replace trains on the Craigieburn line, which takes you from the city to Moonee Ponds Station, a short walk from the venue.

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information/article/craigieburn-line-buses-replace-trains-from-8-30pm-friday-31-may-to-last-service-sunday-2-june-2024

AROUND THE BAM AREA

 

Near the Moonee Valley Race Course there’s a huge range of eateries and amenities.

  • Moonee Ponds Central has a Coles & Aldi for snacks and groceries, several fast food and restaurants.
  • There’s lots of options for fast food and dining experiences. Nearby fast food restaurants include KFC, Guzman Y Gomez & Grill’d, but other options include plenty of local Greek, Italian and Asian cuisine.
  • Closer to the the racecourse there are restaurant and pub food options.
  • If you’re after a movie, whether it’s the latest blockbuster or something more artsy, the nearby Palace Penny Lane is the go.

SMASH & SPLATOON AT BAM GET POWERA PRIZES

We’re pleased to have the support of POWERA who have a massive range of controllers, cases and accessories.  This year PowerA is pumping up the prize pool for our Nintendo Switch titles,  Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Splatoon 3.

See the whole range at PowerA.com.au

There are 10 Prize bundles of Switch Controllers + Nintendo Switch Cases to win.

The Prize categories

  • Top 4 – Super Smash Bros Ultimate Singles: Controller + Case (Player choice where available)
  • Winning team (x2) – Super Smash Bros Ultimate Doubles: x2 Controller + x2 Sweet Friends Cases (1 each)
  • Winning Team (x4) – Splatoon 3: x4 Controller + Kirby Protect Case (1 each member of team)

Read more

STEELSERIES is the BAM14 Headset Partner

We are proud to announce SteelSeries is the Official Headset partner for BAM 2024!

The Arctis Nova Pro will provide crisp audio on main stages for FGC, including Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy VS Rising & Super Smash Bros Ultimate

We’ll have fantastic PRIZES to give away, with the Nova Pro & new Nova 5 for Platinum & Gold Games, Door prize, and Bounties!

The Headsets

 

For Stage Use – Nova Pro

The top of the line for all the major stages!

BAM Tournament Game Prizes

Platinum Titles

  • 1st Nova Pro
  • 2nd Arctis Nova 5

Street Fighter 6
TEKKEN 8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Singles
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

Gold Titles

  • 1st – Nova 5

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION
Mortal Kombat 1
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Bounties
x8 Nova 5 to be won
Ladder winners receive a prize, and a bounty on their head. First person to beat them in tournament also wins the prize.

 
Door and raffle prize
x2 Nova 5 to be won.

BAM14 – Trailer Launch, Announces Australian TEKKEN and STREET FIGHTER Qualifiers for ESPORTS WORLD CUP

BAM (Battle Arena Melbourne), Australia’s national fighting game community (FGC) Championship, brings the FGC together across an eclectic variety of titles, while presenting a top class competitive event attracting players from around the world. Among its returning world tour partners, this year sees BAM act as a qualifier for ESPORTS WORLD CUP

On May 31, June 1 and June 2, 2024, BAM will host nearly 50 events for gaming communities during major fighting game championships at Moonee Valley Racecourse.

 

  • ESPORTS WORLD CUP Qualifiers (Top 2 placers) for TEKKEN 8 & Street Fighter 6
  • TEKKEN World Tour Master Event with international ladder points and $5,000 prize
  • ARC World Tour Gold Event with international ladder points
  • Major tournaments for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, TEKKEN 8, MORTAL KOMBAT 1, STREET FIGHTER 6, GUILTY GEAR STRIVE among 47+ tournaments
  • Spectator seating, Casual freeplay gaming, Splatoon, Beyblade, Artist Alley and more

As a major event on the global fighting game (FGC) circuit, BAM is both a community event and an international gaming destination. By unique players, BAM is the largest esports event in Australia and will once again host TEKKEN World Tour and Guilty Gear Strive’s Arc World Tour. This year, the event causing a global sensation across esports, the ESPORTS WORLD CUP, will see an Australian qualifier at BAM. 

WORLD TOUR EVENTS AND QUALIFIERS

Esports World Cup: Debuting this year, EWC has created a sensation with its Global Tournament encompassing dozens of the top competitive titles, a massive $60m USD prize pool and world finals. EWC titles at BAM this year are TEKKEN 8 and STREET FIGHTER 6

Tekken World Tour returns to Australia as BAM hosts a Master Event, and world class Tekken players have registered to take the all important points on the TWT leaderboard and a $5,000 cash prize.

Arc World Tour at BAM will be a Gold Event for Guilty Gear Strive and Granblue VS Fantasy Rising – offering big points to qualify for the Arc World Tour finals

TEKKEN™8 & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

International players of note returning to BAM include TEKKEN masters KNEE (Last year’s BAM champion), Chanel, Rest and Ulsanfrom South Korea, and Thailand’s Book. For Guilty Gear Strive, last year’s BAM champion, IBUSHIGIN|Leo from Japan defends his title, and there are players from Malaysia, Singapore and the USA.

Australian competitors, such as Capcom Cup finalist and 2023 Street Fighter 6 champion Christian “ROF” Dedalija, will have their work cut out for them against their peers from around the country and the world.

BAM is the biggest event of the year across the ANZ fighting game community. Over 1,000 unique players have attended each event since 2019, with players coming from all over the country to claim a coveted BAM trophy and enjoy the fun and glory of competing.

For a look back at BAM 2023, watch the recap trailer here

A sample of images from the event below.

Watch Live: The event will be live streamed on CouchWarriors, CouchWarriorsSmash, the official Tekken World Tour channel and multiple community channels (Schedule is found on the registration page)

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