Armageddon Expo bringing the stars to Tauranga

Armageddon attracts thounds of people each year. Supplied photos.

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture chaos to the Bay of Plenty region this March, bringing with it a line-up of celebrities.

Among the stellar guest line up are actors from Stargate, Demon Slayer, Star Wars, Dragon Ball and more.

Armageddon Expo director William Geradts says the line-up of stars to meet and greet will appeal to a broad range of fans.

“Now that the events industry has found its feet again post-pandemic, we’ve been able to get a really great list of starts for our events in 2024,” he says.

“We’ve seen a really good response online with people getting excited to meet their favourite celebrities, so it’s sure to be an incredible event.”

The line-up includes David Hewlett and David Nykl (Stargate), Gigi Edgley (Farscape), Zach Aguilar (Demon Slayer), Spencer Wilding (Rogue One), Daman Mills (Dragon Ball), and Taylor Gray (Star Wars Rebels).

For the first time, the Tauranga Armageddon Expo will also host Jpop star and anime singer Takayoshi Tanimoto, who has performed an array of anime theme songs.

#Bayofgeddon 2024 will also showcase the best in gaming, technology, cosplay and more.

“We’ve got the latest consoles and games, people dressing up as their favourite characters for our Cosplay Parade, some wacky competitions and loads more fun things for the whole family to enjoy.”

Alongside the Ping Zero PC and console arenas, the event will feature virtual reality and a light-up dancefloor with Just Dance 2022 challenges throughout the weekend.

The expo will have a massive range of stalls selling geeky art, crafts, collectables, comics and more.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy a huge range of in-show events including the famous Armageddon Cosplay Parade, a Chilli Eating Challenge..........

“We’re working hard to make sure this Armageddon Expo, and every event we host across the country this year, will be an epic celebration of pop culture for people of all ages to enjoy.”

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will be held over the weekend of March 16-17 from 9am to 5pm both days. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the website: https://www.armageddonexpo.com/

SunLive has five double passes to the event to giveaway.

Simply enter the competiton online here to be in to win.

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