Showing posts with label Anime Convention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anime Convention. Show all posts

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Fashion Fraction: Convention Fashion [Shumatsucon]

Hello and welcome to another installment of Project: Lixx's Fashion Fraction.

Back in July, I provided you an introduction into fashion represented at conventions; if you missed that article, you can read up on it here.
As a small restate, fashion has its premise at Japanese Pop Culture conventions just as much as anime and manga- with there being many panels, events, and even special guests related to the fashion industry.

February 27 through March 1, I was at a brand-spankin' new convention here in Columbus, Ohio known as Shumatsucon! This was its first year running and already I have high hopes for the baby convention!

While at Shumatsu, I met 2 of the most adorable and polite fashionistas- Kitsune Fantasy and Kawaii-Infected. I had seen them walking around on the Saturday of the convention in some seriously awesome decora/fairy kei co-ords but unfortunately wasn't able to snap a photo. On Sunday, I found them in the bathroom (of all places) and got to talking- it was then I asked if I could feature them for the Shumatsucon version of Convention fashion!




Wednesday, 11 March 2015

JrockRevolution.com Presents: HIZUMI and JIN at Naka-Kon 2015


With Naka-kon just a few short days away, we want to remind you about a few awesome industry guests: HIZUMI and JIN! We'll be there with bells on, but you don't want to miss them live! Details and schedule below. We better see you there!

Jrockrevolution.com presents: HIZUMI and JIN @ Naka-Kon 2015.
Naka-Kon 2015
Date: March 13-15
Website: naka-kon.com*
Location: Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park, Kansas

Panel and Event Times and Dates:

Friday, March 13 (10-11 PM)
Getting into the Japanese Entertainment Industry
JIN and Ali Watson (JRR)
Courtyard 6-7

Saturday, March 14 (2-3 PM)
HIZUMI Beyond Music
HIZUMI (Interpreting: JIN, Mod: Jess Tran (JRR))
Courtyard 4-5

Saturday, March 14 (7-9PM)
Charity Gala
JIN (Guest singer)
Ballroom A-B

Saturday, March 14 (9-10 PM)
Uta no JIN Live
Ballroom C

Sunday, March 15 (10:30-11:30 AM)
The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome of the Japanese Entertainment Industry
JIN, Ali Watson (JRR), Jess Tran (JRR), and HIZUMI
Ballroom A-B


Autograph Sessions:
Friday, March 13 (6-7 PM)
Autograph Room A (JIN)
Autograph Room B (HIZUMI)

Saturday, March 14 (3:30-4:30 PM)
Autograph Room A (HIZUMI)
Autograph Room B (JIN)

Sunday, March 15 (12-1 PM)
Autograph Room A (HIZUMI)
Autograph Room B (JIN)

Friday, 13 February 2015

Press Release: GARNiDELiA To Perform At Sakura-Con 2015!‏


GARNiDELiA announced as a Music Guest of Honor at Sakura-Con!

GARNiDELiA, a music unit composed of female vocalist MARiA, and music composer, toku, has been announced as a Music Guest of Honor at Sakura-Con.  Sakura-Con will take place from April 3rd to the 5th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.

Don’t miss your chance to check out this rising new duo, GARNiDELiA, at their historic first show in the U.S.!


Sakura-Con
Date: Friday to Sunday, April 3-5
Venue: Washington State Convention Center 

Saturday, 31 January 2015

Update From Anime North


There are less than 2,000 Weekend/Group admissions left for Anime North 2015. More info on how to register at http://www.animenorth.com/live/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=43&Itemid=67.

Also, there is still plenty of rooms available with some of our Partner Hotels. A number of these will even have a free shuttle to the TCC and International Plaza if you book within there Anime North 2015 room block. More info on the shuttle and rooms availabilities at http://www.animenorth.com/live/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=94&Itemid=66.

Via: Facebook

Sunday, 4 January 2015

Otafest Tickets Now On Sale!!

Online ticket sales are up!
Register now and save $25 on VIP Passes and $10 on General Admission!

Otafest 2015 is a three-day festival held at the University of Calgary from May 15 to May 17 2015. Don't miss your chance to get your VIP pass - you don't wan to miss this years performers. Guest announcements coming soon!

Saturday, 3 January 2015

Anime North 2015 - Pre-Reg Now Open!


WOAH! They are going fast! Just opened yesterday and already the first tier is SOLD OUT!!

Anime North has an attendance cap, you don't want to be caught without a pass! And you know our friends at J-rock North Promotions have something in the works. Register NOW!

Updates from Anime North:

Anime North Registration announces that the first 5,000 Weekend/Group sales limit has been reached, so second tier pricing is now in affect.

Any Anime North registrations submitted through regular mail postmarked today (Jan 2nd) will be accepted at the lower price. Anything mailed tomorrow must use the updated Registration form on the Anime North website.
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In order to prevent over-crowding at convention venues, Anime North has established an attendance cap to limit total attendance on any single day to 20,000 people. Total admissions that will be sold for Anime North 2015 will be:

Weekend/Group: 15,000
Friday-only: 5,000
Saturday-only: 5,000
Sunday-only: 5,000

We strongly recommend that if you wish to attend Anime North 2015, to purchase your admission through Pre-Registation; Weekend/Group and Saturday admissions both sold out last year before the con, and Friday and Sunday admission sales increase each year. We cannot guarantee any admissions will be on sale at the door.


Sunday, 7 December 2014

Anime North Update


The Anime North Registration page at animenorth.com will be updated soon, but there is already some information that is available for AN 2015. As with last, the same attendance cap is in place and pre-reg will open on January 2nd.

There will be a change in pricing for Anime North 2015. For the first 5000 Weekend/Group admissions, the price will be $50 for individual and $45 for group, each. For the remaining 10,000 Weekend/Group admissions, the price will be $60 for individual and $55 for group, each. The difference from last year is that the price will increase after a set number of admissions are sold instead of at a specific date.

Also:

The Momiji Award Brunch has been cancelled for Anime North 2015. We apologize to all congoers who have enjoyed this event during past years.


Monday, 23 June 2014

Magistina Saga At Animethon 2014‏!


Just announced, fairy tail visual kei band Magistina Saga will be performing at Animethon 21 this August along side An Cafe!! If you hadn't already gotten your pass with the first announcement, don't delay! This concert night is not to be missed!

Animethon
Dates: August 8th-10th 2014
Concert Date: Saturday August 9th, 2014
Location: MacEwan University City Centre Campus,
10700 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.
**Doors open 7:00 PM | Concert Starts 7:30 PM | Second act 9:00 PM

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Magistina Saga @ Animethon 2014
* In association with Starwave Records

[Magistina Saga Official Comment Video - Animethon 21]


Friday, 9 May 2014

Anime North Update: Only 300 Saturday Passes Left!


Update straight from the official Facebook page:

There are now less than 300 Saturday-only admissions left for Anime North 2014. At this point, it doesn't look like there will be any Saturday admissions available at the door. If you wish to come on Saturday, we highly suggest that you get yours now.
Also, there are still plenty Friday and Sunday admissions available for pre-registration until midnight, May 18, and at the door.

Don't forget, Saturday is concert night with Rose Noire and DaizyStripper!!! Get your pass NOW!

Monday, 28 April 2014

Press Release: Luna Haruna Making Her First Appearance At AnimeNEXT 2014!‏


Luna Haruna, announced as the musical guest for AnimeNEXT 2014!

After making a successful U.S. concert debut last year, Luna Haruna comes back for her 2nd concert in the U.S.! This summer, Luna will be making her very first appearance at AnimeNEXT 2014 from June 6~8. 

AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area and will be held at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, New Jersey.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Luna Haruna’s appearance at AnimeNEXT , which will make it her first time to perform on the East Coast!

AnimeNEXT 2014
June 6th ~8th, 2014
Garden State Exhibit Center
Somerset, NJ

Thursday, 24 April 2014

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: An Cafe At Animethon 21


Performing for their first time in Canada, An Cafe (a.k.a. Antic Cafe) will be part of the festivities at Animethon 21 in Edmonton, Alberta! More info is coming on this event, presented by J-Rock North Promotions Inc. in association with Sony Music Artists.


In case you're not aware of An Cafe, check out the video above or their bio below. This promises to be a great time that should not be missed! Stay tuned for additional information about this performance to come!

Date: August 8th - 10th, 2014 
Concert Date: Saturday August 9th, 2014
Location: MacEwan University City Centre Campus, Edmonton Alberta

Sunday, 16 March 2014

Anime North Update


There are only 400 weekend admissions left for Anime North 2014!! This year we are joined by DaizyStripper and Rose Noire, you don't want to miss them! Also joining us are local bands Hoshi Furu and Sol Ardour. Get you passes now via the Anime North official website HERE!

Monday, 10 March 2014

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: DaizyStripper At Anime North 2014



They're back!!! After joining us back in 2012 with the promise to return, DaizyStripper has just announced their return to Canada! This time they will be performing at Anime North, Canada's premier fan-run anime convention in association with J-rock North Promotions and Beyond Max Inc.


If you are not familiar with them, check out their bio below. But I guarantee you, whether you know them or not, you won't want to miss their show. Get your pass now! Concert is FREE for all convention attendees!

Anime North 2014 
Date: May 23rd - 25th, 2014 
Concert Date: Saturday May 24th, 2014
Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Hall C
Doors open 6:30 PM | Concert Starts 7:00 PM | Second act 8:30 PM

Saturday, 8 March 2014

Press Release: FLOW, Announced As Music Guest Of Honor For AnimeFest 2014!‏

8 years since FLOW’s first ever performance outside of Japan at AnimeFest 2006, FLOW comes back to where it all started as a Music Guest of Honor for AnimeFest 2014!

AnimeFest 2014 will be taking place from August 15th~18th in Dallas, TX and FLOW’s live performance is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 16th !

 AnimeFest 2014
August 15-18, 2014
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
More information @ www.AnimeFest.org



[FLOW]

Originally formed in 1993 by TAKE and his older brother/vocalist KOHSHI, the band was named FLOW in '98 and evolved into its current line-up in 2000, after bassist GOT'S, another vocalist KEIGO and drummer IWASAKI joined the siblings.

In 2003, FLOW made their major debut with the single "Blaster" and followed up with "Go!!!", which was used as the opening theme song for the hit TV anime series, “Naruto”.

FLOW then released "DAYS", which became the opening theme song to the popular TV anime series “Eureka Seven: Psalm of Planets”. These were just the first of many hits to come and many of their other songs are featured in “Naruto Shippuden”, “Code Geass”, “Eureka Seven AO”, and “Samurai Flamenco”.

In 2013, FLOW celebrated their 10th anniversary.

That same year, they arranged and performed the theme song for the anime theatrical movie, “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods”.


FLOW Official Site:
http://www.flow.mu

 Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/FLOWofficial.music

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOW_official

 VEVO:
http://www.youtube.com/user/FLOWofficialVEVO

Thursday, 6 March 2014

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Rose Noire At Anime North 2014


Fear not more eastern than Alberta Canadians! Rose Noire has just been announced as a musical guest for Anime North 2014. If you were worried about making your way to Otafest, worry not. You now have a second location to choose from. Gothic/J-rock/Classical Visual Kei duo Rose Noire will be performing this May at Anime North 2014. Please check out their comment video below!


Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007. 

Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B,Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and so on. 

Presented by: J-rock North Promotions in association with Darkest Labyrinth

Anime North 2014 
Date: May 23rd - 25th, 2014 
Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Hall C
Concert Date: Saturday May 24th, 2014
Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Hall C
Doors open 6:30 PM | Concert Starts 7:00 PM | Second act 8:30 PM

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Hoshi Furu & Sol Ardour Announced For Anime North 2014

Hi J-rock Fans!

Finally the first 2 of 4 band announcements for Anime North 2014.

Hoshi Furu (from Toronto) & Sol Ardour (from New York City) will be performing at Anime North. Big thank you to Hoshi Furu for this!!

Date: Friday May 23rd, 2014
Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Hall C
Doors open 7:00 PM (6:50pm) | Concert Starts 7:00 PM | Second act 8:00 PM

See www.animenorth.com for ticketing info.

I hope you have all purchased your ticket to the convention! 

More Anime North announcements coming soon!

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Anime North 2014 - Less Than 5,000 Passes To Go!


"We have sold 2/3 of all available weekend/group admissions for Anime North 2014. With less than 5000 admissions left, now is the time to purchase yours to come for the full weekend.

Time, as well, is running short on the early bird and group rates: after March 14, you must pay full price for your admission. Pre-registration by mail must also be post-marked by March 15.


Monday, 24 February 2014

Anime North Weekend Passes 50% Sold Out!


They're selling like hot cakes. Don't miss your chance. Band announcements coming soon!!

"We have sold half of all available weekend admissions to Anime North 2014. There are still 7,500 admissions left, so purchase now if you want to come for the full weekend." -Chris Nebelsky

Get your pass HERE!

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Chii Sakurabi At Otafest 2014


Just announced! J-pop singer Chii Sakurabi will be performing this May at Otafest 2014. Check out her video message to her fans below:


Chii Sakurabi is an international J-POP singer and recording artist from Tokyo, Japan. Chii originally performed live throughout Tokyo, and in 2010 moved to the U.S. to expand her music internationally.  In 2011 Chii released her first full-length album Mirage, featuring a unique electropop style, as well as a mixture of English and Japanese lyrics.  In 2013, she released a new single and music video for Kaguya, and in March 2014 she will be releasing her next full-length album, Moon Princess. 

 Chii has performed live at various anime and pop culture conventions in such countries as the United States, France, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan.  Chii's concerts are known for their high-energy as well as Chii's passsionate voice, kawaii dances, and lolita fashion!  Chii is excited to  perform for the first time in Calgary at Otafest!  Experience Chii's music through a visual story as she takes you to her fantasy world!  


Presented by: J-rock North Promotions Inc.

Otafest 2014 
Date: May 16th - 18th, 2014 
Location: University of Calgary 
Website: www.otafest.com


J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Rose Noire At Otafest 2014


Just announced! Gothic/J-rock/Classical Visual Kei duo Rose Noire will be performing this May at Otafest 2014. Please check out their comment video below!


Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007. 

Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B,Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and so on. 

Presented by: J-rock North Promotions in association with Darkest Labyrinth

Otafest 2014 
Date: May 16th - 18th, 2014 
Location: University of Calgary 
Website: www.otafest.com