Our Theme
The Story
This year, Brok, Mel, and Dylan are stepping into the spotlight together for the first time in a full musical adventure! Brok is ready to strut his moves across the stage, Mel has the voice to lift us all sky-high, and Dylan brings the words and heart that turn songs into stories. Together, they invite you to sing, dance, and perform in a celebration of expression, joy, and camaraderie. Join in – every one of us has a part to play.The Possibilities
The Musical theme is about uniting storytelling and music. It is a chance to express yourself boldly, freely, and sometimes even shamelessly. It is about being who you want to be, singing your heart out whether you can or not, and embracing the theatre of life. This is a theme of inclusion and collaboration, where every voice matters and where our community can find both escapism and connection through performance. It is also about our mascots’ journeys together: Mel’s flair, Dylan’s introspection, and Brok’s harmony. Just like a good musical, each has their own solo moments – but they shine brightest when they share the stage.Key Words, Phrases & Inspirations
- Brok’s bow tie and spotlight moments
- Dylan’s lyrical notes, quiet verses, and dramatic monologues
- Mel’s stage presence, glitter, costumes, and powerful voice
- Song and dance, storytelling in song, sing-alongs, karaoke, flash mobs, duets, ensemble performances
- Theatrical lighting, curtains, props, microphones, rehearsals, encores
- Broadway, West End, opera, cabaret, Rocky Horror, Mamma Mia, Wicked, The Lion King, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
- Expression, escapism, glitter, applause, dynamic poses, losing yourself in the show, cultural references in song
- Hope, liberation, inclusivity, camp, spectacle, earworms, big emotions, comedy and tragedy in tune
Donated Content Ideas
Artwork
We would love to see your creativity bring this year’s theme to life:- Our mascots performing together on stage
- Mel the Singer, Dylan the Lyricist, Brok the Dancer
- Mascots as an ensemble cast in a theatre production
- Musical poster parodies with a ConFuzzled twist
- Stage lights, curtains, dramatic poses, glitter and sequins
- Imagined ConFuzzled: The Musical playbills or covers (please leave space for the official logo)
Photography
Performance is at the heart of this theme. Share your photos of karaoke nights, dazzling costumes, sequins, drag, or stage moments. Photography helps us capture that sense of spectacle and community, and may be featured in the conbook, banners, or video media.Written Articles
Help us create a conbook that feels even more like a treasured souvenir. Alongside our in-house writers, we’re looking for contributions from attendees who love storytelling, journalism, or creative writing. Ideas include:- Reflections on your favourite musicals, songs, or theatre moments
- Personal experiences of performance, whether on stage, in fursuit, or at karaoke
- Creative short stories or poetry inspired by Brok, Mel, and Dylan
- Behind-the-scenes insights from fandom projects, music-making, or costuming
- Explorations of how music and performance shape our community and culture
Important Notes
- Submitting artwork, photography, or an article does not guarantee inclusion.
- All donations will be reviewed, and selections will be made to best fit the conbook’s size, tone, and balance of content.
- Written pieces may be edited for length or clarity while keeping the spirit of your work intact.
- Please ensure that anyone depicted in photography has given their full consent to be photographed and published.
- By submitting, you grant ConFuzzled permission to publish your work under this Creative Commons Licence.
How to Donate
If you wish to donate artwork, photography, or written content, please visit our Art & Content Submissions page. There you will find details on how to donate, what we’re looking for in terms of specifications, and further licence information.Colour Palette
