Talk2MeBro is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention and mental health charity. Headquartered on the NSW South Coast/Illawarra, it aims to reduce suicide rates to zero by normalizing conversations around mental health, particularly for men who historically seek help less often! Looking to change these norms and helping out both men and women through some amazing events every single year, wether that is Beach Meet ups, Yoga or Ice bath Sessions, or full weekend Retreats. Talk 2 Me Bro will be a part of Shell Con Mania this year showcasing a welcome space to come and talk about anythign. Feeling stressed out? Need some time to reset, come chat with one of the team members. Talk2MeBro will be set up right alongside Billy "the Kid" Dib. So why not make a visit to both?

Lisa Giles (also known as Lisa Seraphine) is a multi-disciplinary artist and tattooist based in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Usually Operating out of her private studio in Tullimbar (near Albion Park), Lisa specializes in custom abstract, modern, and illustrative tattoos. Beyond tattooing, her creative background spans painting, narrating, and fine arts. Her studio is known as an inclusive, holistic, and safe space tailored to provide a comfortable client experience. Lisa is bringing with them a Unique and 1st Time Experience to Shell Con Mania, by offering Permanent Tattoos on the show floor for 18+ Attendees ONLY! Lisa is fully licensed and this will be in a safe and private space on the showfloor. Stay Tuned for More Info.

Centre Pointe Performing Arts (CPPA) is an inclusive, family-oriented dance school offering high-quality dance education across two local studio locations in Albion Park Rail and Oak Flats, New South Wales. They provide a wide variety of classes for all ages and skill levels, from preschool programs up to advanced pre-professional training. Centre Pointe will be perfoming Multiple Live Dance Acts throughout the Days events in 2026, with their 2nd year Performing for Shell Con Mania after amazing feedback on the 1st. What Pop Culture Themed Surprise dances will we see this year!?

Battlecry Five Islands is a LARP (Live Action Role Play) battle game based in Wollongong. Featuring at Shell Con Mania in 2025, BattleCry were a huge hit, dressed in their amazing hand crafted MediEvil/Fantasy Style Characters, BattleCry handed out Quests to the Attendees to interact with and will be doing this again in 2026. Along with showcasing a fight or two of their own that you can watch from a safe distance and then find out what it's like entering the arena yourself when BattleCry lets you interact!

SYDLUG (Sydney LEGO® Users Group) is Sydney’s officially recognized community for adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs). The group brings together creators from Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, and Illawarra for monthly meetups, skill-sharing, and massive public charity exhibitions. The group was initially formed in the early 2000s (previously known as STUDS) and officially adopted the SydLUG name in 2009. SydLUG focuses heavily on community building, hosting exhibitions, and supporting charitable causes. SYDLUG Will be at Shell Con Mania 2 with their Interactive Lego Tables for all to sit down and Design and Play till your hearts content, along with a Lego Vendor or Two!

Showtime Photobooth & Event Hire is a South Coast NSW-based event entertainment and rental business. They service weddings, corporate functions, and parties across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and surrounding regions with their interactive Photo Booths with Instant Prints, Green Screens, Rotating Video Platforms and More. Showtime PhotoBooth will be returning in 2026 with a Cosplay Photo Wall Area, an interactive Green Screen backdrop and the ability to choose your background from the options available. This will be in a big area full of Standees of the latest in Pop Culture FIlm & TV Character Standees.

The Illawarra Pinball Club is a community-run arcade and event space in Wollongong, NSW. Located at 147 Kembla Street, it features a collection of over 20 pinball machines ranging from classic 1970s models to modern-day releases, hosting weekly leagues, competitions, and casual social sessions. Illawarra Pinball Club will be returning to Shell Con Mania in 2026 and bringing a few of their amazing Modern Pinball Machines for you to play as well as showcasing their local events and tournaments for you to join up with if interested. Bringing the Classic Gaming into the Modern Day will never get old.

Castle Kingdom is a family-owned party and event hire business based in Mittagong, New South Wales, that services the Southern Highlands and surrounding regions. They specialize in renting out jumping castles, giant slides, obstacle courses, and other fun food machines (like popcorn and cotton candy) for birthdays, school fetes, and community festivals. Bringing back more Jumping Fun For the Little Minions, Which Themed Castle Will Feature This Year?

The Southern Cross Garrison is the official New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory chapter of the 501st Legion, a worldwide, volunteer Star Wars costuming organization. Known for their motto "#BadGuysDoingGood", members build screen-accurate costumes of the "villains" (such as Stormtroopers, Sith Lords, and Imperial Officers) to appear at charity functions, hospital visits, and community events. We will be seeing the 501st SCG Once again in the Stadium in 2026 What Heroes and Villains Await?

The USS Animus is an Australian Star Trek Fan Club servina the Southern New South Wales and Canberra Star Trek fan base. Our members have a wide varietv of interests ranging from all kinds of Science Fiction and fantasy fandom, television & movies. The Animus members have regular meetings, events outings, we enioy attendina conventions around New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The crew get together and learn to build Star Trek props, as well as smaller props like Phasers, Commbadges, Rank Pips. and More. Visit The Trekkies on the Stadium Floor this year, grab a photo and Live Long and Prosper!

The Cosplay Repair Guild is an alliance of volunteer makers who provide on-the-spot, professional costume and prop repairs at pop culture events and conventions. Operating mainly across Australia, their expert team provides quick fixes for emergencies—ranging from sewing and gluing to soldering—entirely free of charge. Go and say hi to these amazing Humans even if your cosplay is in tip top shape, go and show them what you have worked so hard on, have a chat and be a part of what makes Their Appearances at some of Australia's Best Cosplay Conventions so memorable.