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Note! This page describes registration and membership terms for general attendees only! We have special forms for Press and Industry. Exhibitors and Artists, please see the Exhibits page.

Spend less time waiting when you arrive!
Pre-pay online and bring a printout of your confirmation page or email. We manage our lines to give priority service to pre-paid members first, unpaid pre-registered members second, and then everyone else.

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(Already registered? Add Concert and Event Tickets to your membership!) 

Registration payments may be made:

  • Online (use the Buy Now button on the registration receipt page and in ticket.cgi)
  • By mail (until November 1st)
  • In person at the convention (cash, checks with ID, and money orders only)

Note: Paypal does not require you to create an account. (They want you to, of course.) Just use the link on their website that talks about continuing without creating an account.

PMX Registration PayPal Payments

Registration Availability

Online: Attending memberships and tickets are available online up to and during the convention. They will be available to pick up in Registration by the time you arrive. (See On-Site Hours and Location at right).

At-Con: Traditional at-con registration will be available in the main Registration room when it is open (see hours at right).

Concert and Special Event Tickets:
  • The Moon Stream concert is an unticketed special event this year-- event tickets are not required but you must have a PMX Badge valid for the day of the concert to get in. Moon Stream VIP Fan Bundle tickets are only available to PMX members and only 30 will be sold.
  • Swap Meet table spaces and Artists Market table spaces are also sold through event ticket registration this year.

Included With Your Membership

  • Exhibit Hall, Artists' Market, Swap Meet
  • Panels and Workshops
  • Eligibility for Guest Autographs
  • Video and Film Showings
  • Live Demonstrations (Martial Arts!)
  • Unticketed Special Events (such as the CosFest masquerade competition)
  • ... and more!

What is not included: see "Concerts and Ticketed Special Events", at right.

Click here to register online now! Registered members may also purchase concert and event tickets.

Membership Price Details

Membership Type
Price
Adult Full (Fri-Sun) (on or before Oct 5th 15th 25th)
$45
Adult Full (Fri-Sun) (after Oct 5th 15th 25th)
$55
Adult Friday Only
$20
Adult Saturday Only
$40
Adult Sunday Only
$20
Child (age 12 & under)
$20*
Child (age 5 & under)
FREE*
  * Children must be accompanied by an attending adult member. Child memberships are valid on all days of the convention.

We offer group discounts. Register 5 or more people together online and receive a 20% discount! See "Group Discount Policy" below for details.

We offer two-day discounts. The less expensive day is half price. Check the Full price before registering however, as Early Bird discounts may make it a better deal.

Payments must be received by the deadline to qualify. Qualification is determined by the postmark of the mailed envelope or by the date of the electronic transaction.

On-Site Hours and Location

Paid Pre-Registration Pickup Counter: New for 2012, we will have an additional Registration counter attached to the 2nd Floor Info Desk in the West Foyer. It will only process Paid Pre-Registered attendees— it is not equipped to process Unpaid Pre-Registered or At-Con attendees. This counter will be open from 6 PM - 11 PM on Night 0 (Thursday Nov. 8) and most of the same hours as the Registration Main Room. Any time this counter is overloaded or closed, proceed down the hall to the main room.

Registration Main Room: LAX Hilton 2nd Floor, Room San Lorenzo E
Date
Open Time
Close Time
Friday, November 9
12:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 10
9:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 11
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.

Note: On-Site Registration accepts cash, check with ID, or money order only -- sorry but we can only accept credit cards online at this time.

Group Discount Policy

Groups of 5 or more people that register together online will receive a 20% discount on their memberships. The discount is applied automatically once the 5th person has been entered on your membership form. To receive the discount, you must all register together in a single session. Completed registrations may not be combined or extended in order to qualify for the discount. Note: this discount does not apply to concert or special event tickets.

Customer Support and Refunds

Your membership fees are fully refundable provided that you have not used them to attend the convention and that you notify PMX Registration by November 20, 2012. Concert and event tickets are in general not refundable, however we reserve the right to make exceptions to this policy at our discretion. There is a limit of one ticket per event per person and tickets are non-transferable.

Concerts and Ticketed Special Events

Concerts and ticketed special events are in addition to your regular membership. Membership is required prior to purchasing tickets.

Purchase tickets online now! Click here ONLY if you have already registered. If not, use the link at left.

 

 

News

Night Zero Reg Delay
PMX Attendees Night Zero Registration has been delayed to 8 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. (11.08.12)

PMX is Mobile!
You can now find PMX on Guidebook. Schedule, maps, twitter, alerts and more on your iOS and Android devices for free! (11.08.12)

Guest Update
Due to a health issue, Z8 will not be able to travel to PMX this weekend. PMX apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause. (11.06.12)

Deadline Extended
The deadline for entering CosFest is now Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m. The rules have also been updated with times and locations. (11.04.12)

Program Schedule
The PMX Programming Schedule has been updated. (11.02.12)

Swap Meet Info
PMX Swap Meet information for 2012 has been posted. Signup opens tonight at 8! (11.01.12)

Avatar's Prince Zuko
Actor Dante Basco will be appearing at PMX. Dante will be appearing Sunday and will have a panel and autograph session. (10.31.12)

CosFest Forms
Forms for CosFest participation and judging are now available here. Fill out forms relevant to your entry and bring them to the Cosplay Office. (10.30.12)

Night Zero
Get a head start on the weekend by picking up your badge early! Come join us Thursday night for PMX Night Zero. (10.30.12)

Reiyukai America
PMX welcomes back Reiyukai America. They will be holding a panel and workshops on Friday and Saturday. (10.30.12)

Game On
PMX Gaming returns and expands for 2012 with both video game and table top gaming. It will also feature a Go workshop. (10.26.12)

Taiko Workshop
Senryu Taiko will be coming to PMX to hold a panel and have a workshop. Attendees also get a chance to try out the taiko drums. (10.26.12)

Food Trucking
PMX Food Program is pleased to announce The Bun Truck and Truck Norris will be serving at PMX 2012. (10.26.12)

Pocky Room
The Pocky Room is back! Sample the many different flavors of the popular snack food at PMX 2012. (10.26.12)

Program Schedule
The programming schedule for PMX 2012 is now available! The schedule will be updated up until PMX, so stay tuned for more updates! (10.24.12)

Power Rangers!
PMX welcomes Power Rangers Samurai, featuring rangers Alex Heartman, Steven Skyler, Najee De-Tiege, and Hector David Jr. (10.23.12)

Winter Crafts
PMX is pleased to announce Winterland Craft Party with special guest Masumi Kanoh of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright! (10.19.12)

GRAMM
Pacific Media Expo is pleased to announce GRAMM designer Z8 as our second fashion guest of honor for 2012. (10.18.12)

Application News
The applications for Way of the Stick and Blade and White Out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are now available! (10.18.12)

Artists Market Details
Artists Market Signup instructions have been posted! Click here. Signup opens tonight at 8! (10.18.12)

Mobile Guide
PMX will once again be using Guidebook to provide up-to-date schedules and maps to attendees using Apple iOS or Android devices. (10.17.12)

Ryan Stylez
Pacific Media Expo is pleased to welcome Billboard charting singer/songwriter Ryan Stylez. (10.16.12)

White Rabbit
PMX Food Program is back for 2012 and we are happy to announce that White Rabbit, will be serving at PMX 2012. (10.08.12)

$45 Pre-Reg Extended
The October deadline for $45 Full Memberships has been extended to the 15th. Click here. (10.07.12)

Artists Market Info
Signup for tables will open on Thursday October 11th 18th at 8 P.M. Click here for more information. (10.05.12)

Fashion Guest
PMX is excited to announce our fashion guest of honor, Masumi Kanoh, representing Baby, the Stars Shine Bright. (10.03.12)

Are You a VIP?
The Moon Stream VIP Fan Bundle will go on sale at 8:15 p.m. PDT on Tues., Oct. 2. (09.26.12)

Press Reg is Open!
Please note that Press Policies have changed somewhat this year. Click here for more information. (09.25.12)

Industry Reg is Open!
Please note that Industry Policies have changed somewhat this year. Click here for more information. (09.21.12)

Panel Reg is Open!
Would you like to present a Panel or Workshop at PMX? Click here for more information. (09.20.12)

Nights of Music
The Pacific Music Live will have two nights of concerts featuring Moon Stream, Lolita Dark, Psycho Bando, and Stephanie Yanez! (09.19.12)

Mr. Nonaka Returns
PMX is pleased to welcome back mecha designer Tsuyoshi Nonaka. (09.17.12)

Moon Stream at PMX
PMX welcomes Moon Stream as music guest of honor. VIP fan bundle will be available. (09.16.12)

Just Dance
M3 Productions returns to bring electronic dance music to PMX. Meet the DJs. (09.16.12)

Welcome Mr. Yokota
PMX is pleased to welcome character designer and animation director Mamoru Yokota. This is his first appearance at PMX. (09.14.12)

CosFest Reg is Open!
CosFest rules have been updated and online registration is now open. (09.08.12)

FMA Returns
The Way of the Stick and Blade returns to PMX. In addition, we will have our first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament: White Out. (08.17.12)

Scavenger Hunt
The Fashion Scavenger Hunt returns! Win prizes by exploring the convention and solving puzzles. (08.15.12)

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