Swell Rell
Swell Rell is an award-nominated Nerdcore Hip-Hop Rapper and owner of Rellish Entertainment LLC. He has been avid gamer and a huge Batman fan since a young child. He is
Guests at VGM CON
Who to see at VGM CON: Sunshine Resort
Geekswag
Geekswag is a VGM rapper-singer duo from Boston, MA. With an expansive library of songs spanning multiple video games and topics, BoZ & ZEN strive to bring geeky lyricism, smooth
Bi Score
Ian and Carrie’s Bi-Coastal Goblin Brigade That Makes Music To Score To, otherwise known as BI SCORE, is VGM’s most annoying power couple. Consisting of California-born Ian Cowell and Maryland
Freeform
Jamin (French horn) and Zeynep (piano/vocal) are Freeform, classically-trained musicians brought together by their love for video game music. Their performances span the gamut from pre-written arrangements to more jam-session-style
Jer Roque + Natalie Clyne
Jer Roque + Natalie Clyne are a piano / vocal duo who enjoy reimagining video game music in a wide variety of musical styles. Jer Roque is a pianist whose
The Jambassadors
The Jambassadors are a 7 member Jazz Combo that reimagines VGM standards as hard-bop jazz, breezy bossa novas, and laid-back funky grooves. Our goal is to generate an ambience that
CelloKat
Meet CelloKat, the cosplaying cellist who wields her instrument like a magical portal into the world of anime and video game music. Born with a passion for both music and
Flurry of Sound
Hello! I’m Jackson Byrne aka Flurry of Sound. I’ve been performing VGM for about four years with more years performing in college. I do lyrical covers of video game music.
Unfocused in IA
Unfocused in IA, aka Nalani Proctor, is a solo singer/songwriter who enjoys playing indie games as well as writing and performing songs about games, taco bell, stuffed animals, and covering
OrchKeystra
Dive into reimagined VGM classics by OrchKeystra. A one-person band blending the artistry of DJ elements and live-looping, unleashing a dynamic twist on nostalgic hits that will have you dancing
Gunderslam
Gunderslam delivers a high energy performance from your favorite video game tunes! Get ready to throw down to hits from games such as Sonic, Zelda, Hades, and even Silent Hill!
Windfall
Windfall is a (mostly) Minneapolis based VGM acoustic fusion band consisting of Karl Brueggemann, Becca Michaelson, Nico Mendoza (Los Angeles), and Jaime Pelaez. They formed in 2022, although Karl, Becca,
Hans Fuerst
Growing up in the early online spaces of the 2000’s, and pulling from every genre of music that has influenced him (VGM, Jazz, Funk, Classical), Hans Fuerst plays the VGM
88bit
88bit is the alter ego of award-winning composer, pianist and recording artist, Rob Kovacs, where he performs virtuosic note-for-note piano arrangements of classic video game soundtracks from the original NES.
mezzocarattere feat. 88bit
Annie Rosen (mezzocarattere) and Rob Kovacs (88bit) performing an intimate piano-vocal recital of operatic VGM. From Celes (FF6) to Aya (Parasite Eve) to that one boss (Nier: Automata), opera has
Whispy Woodwinds
Whispy Woodwinds is a wind quartet composed of Gregory Orosz (Flute), Steven Higbee (Clarinet), Lucas Guimaraes (Tenor Sax) and Andrew Gossett (Bassoon). The quartet looks to bring video game chamber
Premium Vintage
Premium Vintage is a new, genre-defying band that will take you back to the epic world of Hades. Throw up your horns, bring your Ambrosia, and prepare for a sonic
Kat Felicis Ioco
Local solo artist/composer Kat Felicis Ioco combines her love for symphonic metal and video game music in a thunderously passionate performance. Featuring a meticulously curated setlist of vocal video game
Lucas Guimaraes
Hard hitting, pumping, storytelling energy from beginning to end of every track. Lucas Guimaraes joins with an all star cast to bring around 50 minutes of hard hitting music for
Music
Do a Barrel Roll!
Have you ever noticed how some songs sound like other songs? See a cover band like you’ve never seen before! Do a Barrel Roll! is a videogame music band with
H808
Avid speedrunner, Youtuber, and Twitch streamer, the VGM heavy-weight hitter “H8Ø8” to spin for you the best EDM inspired music and remixes in video games, anime, and bass-heavy music. Their
8-bit Music Theory
I’m 8-bit, creator of the 8-bit Music Theory YouTube Channel. I make videos analyzing how and why our favourite video game music sounds so great, using a combination of my formal
The Arkadian
The Arkadian is a solo/group act based out of OKC that writes songs about video games in the style of 80s heavy metal. The band was founded in 2016 by
Ro Panuganti Prog Experience
Ro Panuganti Prog Experience is a diverse metal experience, performing heavy, progressive tributes to Zelda, Undertale, and more! With 7 string guitars, FX-laden visuals and a band of technical wizards,
Symphony of Two
Symphony of Two presents: JRPG Extravaganza! Prepare to witness some turn-based shredding in this ultimate duo of violin and electric bass performing cult classics of the JRPG library. With Juan
Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra (WMGSO)
Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra (WMGSO) is a nonprofit community orchestra who exclusively performs video game music. Our full ensemble, which has grown to more than 130 members between the
String Player Gamer
After falling in love with the music of Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, eleven-year-old Diwa de Leon’s video game music journey took root. Fast forward to many
ATLYS
ATLYS is a classically trained but mold-breaking string quartet. Our style can be described as cinematic and we love to breathe humanity into genres that are not typically performed by
Charles Ritz
Charles Ritz is thrilled to bring his electrifying soul-pop renditions of his favorite tunes to the VGM Con stage! Based in Brooklyn, NY, Charles is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger who
Knight of the Round
Based out of the Chicagoland area, Knight of the Round are unlike most Video Game Music bands you may have heard. Having released 6 albums since 2012, KOTR has been
FrolicChris
FrolicChris plays piano and sings classic VGM with true passion and original arrangements. Journey through SEGA hits like Sonic, Phantasy Star, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe and more along with
Super Marcato Bros.
The Super Marcato Bros are an energetic 4-piece based in the Twin Cities, MN. They combine authentic and nostalgic original system sounds with a live band energy.
Katie Shesko
Katie Shesko is a multifaceted artist, renowned for her exceptional talents as a flutist and her dedication as a speedrunner. She plays captivating renditions of video game and anime music,
The Bards Quartet
The Bards Quartet is Minneapolis’ very own video game music string quartet! We perform music from a wide variety of games because each of our members also arranges for our
Super Strikers
Super Strikers is the in-house band at Brave Wave Productions. The band is made up of superstar gaming performers: Stemage (from Metroid Metal) on guitars, Steve “ap0c” Lakawicz on bass
Open World Percussion
Percussionists from all over the VGM scene come together to form a live VGM percussion ensemble! Featuring V-Ron Media, Nico Mendoza, Matt Silverberg (MarimbaMatt), Evan Carville, and Sean Hanson. There
Arc Impulse
Andrew Estrada, Zach Wolfenbarger and Bobby Shields play loud rock music versions of classic and modern video games, led by spicy Keytars, rockin’ guitars and big boomin’ drums. Come see
The Tiberian Sons
The year is 2030. War has desolated much of the Earth. From over the distant hills comes the deafening shriek of a thousand decibels of pure, face-melting, torso-destroying, jimmies-rustling metal.
8-bit & The Single Players
8-bit & The Single Players are thrilled to bring blazing solos, feel good grooves, and intricate arrangements to VGMCon, covering a healthy mixture of classic vgm favourites and hidden gems.
housethegrate
Housethegrate is a long-time veteran of the VGM community. His love for this music has reached a wide audience across online platforms, conventions, and greasy bar gigs. The positive energy
Split Screen
Split Screen is a jazz fusion band that performs new and inventive arrangements of music from a wide variety of video games. Their arrangements pay tribute to classic titles such
L’Accordeon
L’A collects melodies on the accordion and plays them back into the air from the spot on the map marked “Minneapolis.”
Superjuice B2B coobie
Hop on a cruise from Ibiza to Gensokyo with VGMCon alumni selectors and Touhou/anime music enthusiasts Superjuice and coobie, playing a special “Donkey Kong’s Jungle Beatz” B2B set of face-melting
BGSO 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. As one
Theology
Hi guys! I’m Theology. I make club-ready video game remixes and have a general mental-health positive message through the music and visuals in my DJ sets. I am really excited
Tumbao Multiplayer
Tumbao Multiplayer, led by Venezuelan-born Jorge “giocko” Giovannetti, is a VGM band that fuses video game tunes with the smooth grooves of Latin music, paying homage to salsa masters like
Celestial Fury
Celestial Fury is the solo progressive metal project of Glasgow-based musician Alasdair Cooper. This project combines influences from modern metal (Periphery, Tesseract, Meshuggah etc.) with ambient and orchestral elements to
Vector U
EXTREMELY DANK EDM VGM from your friendly neighborhood remixer Vector U! They have been producing high energy EDM video game music for almost a decade. You’ll hear all flavors of
Jonathan 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
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