The sound stage

Dex McBean is a rapper, comedian, poet, and actor hailing from Brooklyn. McBean has been featured by Shade 45, Investopedia, Al Jazeera, and the United Nations. He credits his lyrical abilities to childhood love of comic books.

A band that “lives to rock”, Back From Zero’s songs are driven by the same hard work ethic: sort through all the ideas — riffs, full songs, sections of jams recorded during practice — arrange and refine. They have played stages such as Gramercy Theater, and proudly support different charities through their musical talent.

Daniel Michael is a music artist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives.

A collective of 3 individuals who love movement & the expression of self. Combining their backgrounds in hip hop, contemporary, & vogue in the choreography of our routines, intertwining cultures between cosplay and movement.

A panel that promotes body positivity, we will discuss our challenges or hurdles that faced and overcome while participating in the cosplay community. We provide tips, tricks, resources for people of all sizes to cosplay, aiming to provide a support system for those struggling or hesitant about joining the community!

ThaGataNegrra is the kawaii-hop vanguard whose rhyme arsenal runs the gamut from danceable ear candy to mind-searing aggression. Her distinct flow, catgirl persona, and kawaii aesthetic not only earned GATA the designation of “NJ’s real-life Catwoman” by Indie Flava Magazine, but helped her make her own pawprint on the underground hip-hop scene and the con circuit.

GATA is a proud geek and otaku, and her performances highlight this by featuring cosplay and decora kei-meets- Afrofuturism style. The Diosa AniManga/PunkRhyma™'s “...in-your-face” sound was included in the second and third seasons of the hit Hulu show "East Los High", and "Basketball Wives: Orlando"

Six to One is a 6-piece jazz fusion & funk band from East Brunswick, NJ, who’s sound and style is inspired by artists alike Vulfpeck, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, and more. They have performed engaging and energetic programs around the NY, NJ and PA areas, and enjoy performing for all audiences whether they like Anime, VGM, jazz, or all three!