Concert Series
One part music festival. One part convention. Preview our concert lineup for each day. With over 50 performances over the weekend, you get an amazing lineup of music talent for a low weekend price, or single day price.
- Friday tickets: $37 advance | $40 door
- Saturday tickets: $47 advance | $50 door
- Sunday tickets: $37 advance | $40 door
Includes all concerts and an entire convention!
- Thursday 10 Apr 2025
- Friday 11 Apr 2025
- Saturday 12 Apr 2025
- Sunday 13 Apr 2025
Thursday 10 Apr 2025
Thursday Hours
Friday 11 Apr 2025
Friday Hours
Friday 1pm – 3:55p
[1:30p] Opening Ceremonies
Boss Stage/RegencyVGM CON Opening Ceremonies
[1:30p] SA-X Quartet
Key Stage/Viking LoungeSA-X Quartet
SA-X Quartet plays classical and jazzy covers of some of your (or at least our) favorite video game tunes, from console classics to beloved indie games. Let us show you what saxes can do! Also math is hard, so sometimes there’s five of us.
[2:00p] Katie Shesko
Hero Stage/EuropaKatie Shesko
Flute Enchantress Katie Shesko is weaving melodies from video games and anime realms. In her home studio, she crafts and records captivating video game soundscapes that enchant gamers and anime enthusiasts alike. Join her on a symphonic journey through animated worlds.
[3:00p] Jonathan Aldrich
Key Stage/Viking LoungeJonathan Aldrich
Jonathan Aldrich (“jdaster64”) is a pianist, and longtime fan of Nintendo VGM (especially the Mario and Kirby series), jazz piano, and the VGM cover scene in general. His inspirations include Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi, and VGM cover musicians such as the Consouls and the OneUps.
[3:00p] Xander Plute & The Karma Cronies
Boss Stage/RegencyXander Plute & The Karma Cronies
From Nintendo’s greatest hits such as Wii Sports and Splatoon to Indies like The Messenger, Xander Plute & Friends are ready to bring high-energy VGM to the stage! Featuring a crazy array of woodwinds and other instruments, there’ll be songs (and sounds) you won’t want to miss!
[3:30p] Ankylo Tail
Hero Stage/EuropaAnkylo Tail
Ankylo Tail is a jazz fusion band bringing a new energetic twist to VGM classics! Our mission is to take you on a journey – whether you’ve heard the tune a thousand times or you’ve never heard it before, Ankylo Tail will give you a unique perspective and show you something new.
Friday 4pm – 6:55p
[4:30p] DavidPiano and Company
Boss Stage/RegencyDavidPiano & Company
DavidPiano is a keyboardist, composer, and producer. He specializes in creating chilled-out VGM arrangements in Jazz, R&B, and Lo-fi styles. This year he has brought a collective of his friends to join him in his arrangements and bring everyone to space with the music.
[4:30p] Freeform
Key Stage/Viking LoungeFreeform
Jamin and Zeynep are Freeform, classically-trained musicians who deeply enjoy playing video game music. They play freeform: From pre-written arrangements to more jam-session-style semi-improvised pieces, stretching across a wide variety of genres and styles.
[5:00p] MarimbaMatt
Hero Stage/EuropaMarimbaMatt
Have you ever wondered what some of your favorite VGM pieces would sound like on the marimba? You probably haven’t even thought about the marimba have you? That’s okay! MarimbaMatt will show you marimba VGM in an Electro/Rock style! You might even hear some other cool percussion!
[6:00p] The Game Brass
Key Stage/Viking LoungeThe Game Brass
The Game Brass is a group of six musicians (and friends) from game scoring, film, YouTube, and session work who share a love of game music, a strong sense of humor, and serious chops. With one foot in classical music and one in VGM, they’re here to share the best of both worlds.
[6:30p] Ian Cowell & The Band of Exceptional Goblins
Boss Stage/RegencyIan Cowell & The Band of Exceptional Goblins
Ian Cowell & The Band of Exceptional Goblins has only gotten bigger and better since first attending VGM Con in 2023, and now they’re back supporting a new full-length album, MagicIan! Join them on a musical journey across generations.
Friday 7pm – 9:55p
[7:00p] JoeyZ64
Underground Stage/PlymouthJoeyZ64
JOEY Z64 is going to take you to the dark side of the Dimensional Rift. Introspection about nostalgia, grief and cutting observations from a weirdo who never stopped playing video games too much.
[7:00p] Lord Xzae
Hero Stage/EuropaLord Xzae
It’s your favorite sad boi, Lord Xzae! Xzae is known for his touching and upbeat performances that drive the point home of “if the lyrics relate, seek therapy”.
[8:00p] Steel Samurai
Boss Stage/RegencySteel Samurai
Since 2013, Steel Samurai has been melting faces with it’s mashup-driven powerhouse synth-metal, best described as an atomic collision between iconic film and TV soundtracks, classic rock riffage, and the deepest-cut video game music.
[8:15p] Rusty
Underground Stage/PlymouthRusty
[8:30p] DK Adventures
Hero Stage/EuropaDK Adventures
DK Adventures is a rapid-fire video game music band powered by your requests! We aim to make every moment of our performances fun, memorable, and unique by bringing the cozy, raucous, and audience-interactive vibe of classic convention hallway jams to the stage.
[9:30p] The Last Seahorse
Underground Stage/PlymouthThe Last Seahorse
The Last Seahorse is a DJ of Anime Technology specializing in VGM, Anime, and Japanese EDM. Seahorse is known for their chaotic genre blends going from Metal to trance, trance to Shredwave, moving into Eurobeat, and then finishing with Ska.
[9:30p] WASD
Boss Stage/RegencyWASD
WASD does hard-rock renditions of music from the most glorious system… The personal computer. Prepare your sockets, ports, and connectors for an intense audio-visual concert experience that takes you through gaming history from the 90s to today!
Friday 10p – 12:55a
[10:00p] The Tonberries
Hero Stage/EuropaThe Tonberries
The Tonberries is a four-piece VGM “boograss” band from Southern California, and they only play the spooky stuff. So come enjoy their eclectic takes on classic themes from Ghosts ‘n Goblins, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Super Mario RPG, Banjo-Kazooie, Luigi’s Mansion, and more!
[10:45p] H808
Underground Stage/PlymouthH808
[11:00p] Composite
Boss Stage/RegencyComposite
A progressive rock trio formed in 5 minutes, Composite’s influences range from ELP, Sakuraba, and beyond. Featuring Roland Laracuente on bass, Justin Thornburgh on keyboards, and Andrew Gossett on drums, their clear vision is to bring you highly organized and relentless chaos.
[11:30p] Audio Mocha
Hero Stage/EuropaAudio Mocha
Video game music with a tropical twist! Come party with Audio Mocha as he takes you on across covers of your favorite tracks turned into beach bash anthems. Whether you’re into surf rock, ska or Latin music, don’t miss out on this pixelated pool party!
[12:00a] Ben Briggs
Underground Stage/PlymouthBen Briggs
Saturday 12 Apr 2025
Saturday Hours
Saturday 10a – 12:55p
[12:00p] Hans Fuerst
Key Stage/Viking LoungeHans Fuerst
Hans Fuerst will be performing solo piano merging the rich history of both jazz and VGM into cohesive yet improvised songs! Part of the fun of seeing Hans perform is seeing where the familiar melodies go as the arrangement changes on the fly depending on the moment.
[12:00p] VGM CON Recital
Boss Stage/RegencyVGM CON Recital
Do you play music on casual mode? Signup to showcase a short video/song/performance at VGM CON. This all-ages event at VGM CON is meant to provide a space to highlight performers who haven’t “gone pro”. Costumes are encouraged but not required!
[12:30p] Windy Harper
Hero Stage/EuropaWindy Harper
Windy Harper is a harpist from Chicago, IL and is known for her virtuosic arrangements of music from Hollow Knight, Spiritfarer, and other indie favorites.
Saturday 1pm – 3:55p
[1:30p] Sirens & Liars
Key Stage/Viking LoungeSirens & Liars
Sirens & Liars is a female vocal duo that covers video game music in a fantasy/bardcore style. Known for their haunting harmonies, Ashley (mezzo soprano) and Alyx (soprano) blend their voices seamlessly to create a mesmerizing performance experience.
[1:30p] Super Smash Opera: Aria Kart
Boss Stage/RegencySuper Smash Opera
The Mushroom Kingdom is holding a grand prix. Can Team Mario beat Bowser and stop his evil plans? What other threats await our heroes? The team will race around the track to the tune of some of classical music’s most memorable melodies in “Super Smash Opera Presents: Aria Kart!”
[2:00p] LaurentheFlute
Hero Stage/EuropaLaurentheFlute
LaurentheFlute performs arrangements of her favorite video game tunes, whether she’s singing her heart out or layering an ethereal flute choir, often with help from her friends. Expect JRPG music, feel-good singalong joyfulness, and maybe a dramatic electric guitar or two!
[3:00p] iLikePiano
Key Stage/Viking LoungeiLikePiano
iLikePiano (real name, Ryan McGaughey) brings virtuosic classical style piano playing to the world of video game music. Here at VGM CON, Ryan requests that YOU choose the musical adventure we experience. Come and take part in the adventure we construct together!
[3:00p] Super Hi-Tops
Boss Stage/RegencySuper Hi-Tops
Super Hi-Tops are a VGM group from Austin, TX that specializes in funky tunes from video games past, present, and future. Our precision act includes hot, danceable favorites such as every single song from Toejam & Earl, and indie favorites such as Hylics 2!
[3:30p] Windfall
Hero Stage/EuropaWindfall
Windfall is an acoustic fusion band playing expressive and improvisatory arrangements of classic and deep cut video game tunes.
Saturday 4pm – 6:55p
[4:30p] dogsplusplus
Key Stage/Viking Loungedogsplusplus
dogsplusplus is a unique jazz piano and game boy duo playing classic VGM like funky jazz standards with some original chiptune thrown in.
[4:30p] 8-bit & The Single Players
Boss Stage/Regency8-bit & The Single Players
8-bit & The Single Players takes your favourite video game music and supercharges it with high energy grooves, blazing solos, and moments that will set your face to the ‘stank’ position. Headed by the man behind ‘8-bit Music Theory’, his live show puts theory into practice!
[5:00p] The Adventure Guild
Hero Stage/EuropaThe Adventure Guild
The Adventure Guild is a Chicago-based rock band founded by Sybil Grace. The Band is currently performing select works from Stardew Valley based on Sybil’s prior work as a solo VGM artist.
[6:00p] VGM For Everyone’s Souls
Key Stage/Viking LoungeVGM For Everyone’s Souls
VGM for Everyone’s Souls: Come sing along to VGM with us!
[6:30p] The OneUps
Boss Stage/RegencyThe OneUps
Since the first The OneUps show in 2002, we have been traveling the galaxy playing video game music for hungry fans. Our Mission: To explore the video game music of our youth, to seek out new video game music & new genre possibilities – To boldly go where no band has gone before!
Saturday 7pm – 9:55p
[7:00p] Color in Reverse
Underground Stage/PlymouthColor in Reverse
Producer/DJ blending Goth/Industrial, Metal, Pop, and hard EDM into a Cyberpunk experience. I blur the lines between humanity and technology, inviting you on a journey through neon-lit shadows of the future, where every track tells a story and every beat ignites the soul.
[7:00p] Glitch Kibbitz
Hero Stage/EuropaGlitch Kibbitz
From horas to čočeks, Glitch Kibbitz brings dance-able interpretations of VGM classics inspired by klezmer and balkan musical traditions, with just a hint of jazzy flair!
[8:00p] Down Loadable Collective
Boss Stage/RegencyDown Loadable Collective
Down Loadable Collective (DLC) is a band that combines the unpredictability and in the moment composition of jazz with the language and musical love of VGM and J-pop music!
[8:15p] NiteVolt
Underground Stage/PlymouthNiteVolt
NiteVolt is a VGM DJ and Vtuber ready to plug directly into your mind! Featuring some of your favorite high energy tracks and deeper cuts, this prototype experiment straight from the labs of Vale Corporation is ready to light your night up!
[8:30p] Danimal Cannon
Hero Stage/EuropaDanimal Cannon
Danimal Cannon is a composer and sound designer for videogames. He is well known for his elaborate chiptune compositions, enthralling electronic beats, and supersonic guitar shredding.
[9:30p] Kirby’s Dream Band
Boss Stage/RegencyKirby’s Dream Band
Fun, danciness, costumes, nostalgia, positivity, humor, and note-for-note accuracy collide onstage to bring you…Kirby’s Dream Band! Covering everything from ’80s arcade games to modern indie gems, this pink-clad party and their many hats are ready to Kirbify your lives.
[9:30p] Randy Derricott
Underground Stage/PlymouthRandy Derricott
VGM x EDM! Randy Derricott is a DJ/Producer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida that makes & plays EDM remixes of songs from various video games!
[9:45p] OrchKeystra
Hero Stage/EuropaOrchKeystra
OrchKeystra is a one-man electronic band using elements of DJ-ing and live-instrument performance. With a love for nerd and pop culture, OrchKeystra covers wide musical ground ranging from top 40 and soulful classics to nostalgic anime and upbeat video game remixes.
Saturday 10p – 12:55a
[10:45p] Theology
Underground Stage/PlymouthTheology
Club-Ready Video Game Remixes | Mental Health | God Mode
[11:00p] Super Marcato Bros.
Hero Stage/EuropaSuper Marcato Bros.
The Super Marcato Bros. are an energetic and groovy 4-piece VGM band from Minneapolis that combine authentic system sounds with a live band energy to create something totally unique and above all, fun!
[11:00p] The Returners
Boss Stage/RegencyThe Returners
The Returners are an Austin-based rock/metal VGM band known for accurate covers of technically demanding, musically diverse material from their favorite well-known and obscure games. Flute, guitar, keys, bass, drums, vox. They play what they love and hope you’ll love it too.
Sunday 13 Apr 2025
Sunday Hours
Sunday 8a – 9:55a
Sunday 10a – 12:55p
[11:00a] Orchestra Clinic Performance
Boss Stage/RegencyOrchestra Clinic Performance
[11:00a] BGSO Flute Choir
Key Stage/Viking LoungeBGSO Flute Choir
The BGSO Flute Choir, an offshoot of the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra, is proud to present a selection of VGM tunes performed exclusively on different types of flute.
[12:30p] Des Moines GSO
Boss Stage/RegencyDSMGSO
Des Moines GSO Gamer Jazz! Venturing forth from Des Moines, our Gamer Symphony Orchestra morphs into a jazz ensemble to bring some of the hottest tunes from legendary video games to the stage of VGM Con.
[12:30p] TheToader
Key Stage/Viking LoungeTheToader
TheToader plays classical guitar, accordion, and mandola. Listen to acoustic arrangements from The Legend of Zelda, Xenoblade Chronicles, ICO and more.
Sunday 1pm – 3:55p
[2:00p] Vic Viper
Boss Stage/RegencyVic Viper
Vic Viper (the ship from Gradius) – Gutiar, Keyboard, Bass and Drums playing note-for-note covers of Nintendo music
[2:00p] Azure Wind Quintet
Key Stage/Viking LoungeAzure Wind Quintet
Missing the comforts of home from hyperspace? The Azure Wind Quintet chamber ensemble returns after a two-year hiatus, breaching the Dimensional Riff to bring the color of a classical ensemble to modern video game music! Sit back and let the wind quintet whimsy wash over you.
[3:30p] Closing Ceremonies
Boss Stage/RegencyVGM CON Closing Ceremonies
