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MAGWest 2024 Announces Main Stage Lineup
The wait is finally over as MAGWest 2024 has unveiled the main stage lineup that includes a varity of performers and musical artists.
The wait is finally over as MAGWest 2024 has unveiled the main stage lineup that includes a varity of performers and musical artists.
The line features Lotus Juice, Bayokyo, Super Souls Bros, The Tiberian Sons, and FrivolousShara just to name a few. While more will be added in the future, these are the musical guests you could see on the main stage. You can check out the full list online or on their official Twitter page:
The Main Stage Lineup
Lotus Juice is a pioneer in Japanese rap whose music has been featured in several anime and video games. His work has been featured in the Persona series starting with Persona 3 with his most recent work being the 2024 remake.
Super Souls Bros is well known for taking popular songs from video games and anime then blending them with 70’s funk.
The Tiberian Sons is a heavy metal band known for remixing video game music. They have a special focus on the soundtrack of the Command & Conquer series.
Bit Brigade is known for their rock covers of NES game soundtracks. They perform their takes while their gamer speed runs the game live.
Master Boot Record is known for their chiptune, synthesized heavy metal, and classical symphonic music.
Odyssey Eurobeat is an electronic musician specializing in Eurobeat based in the Bay Area.
Lacey Johnson is a multi-instrumental musician known for her live performances of video game soundtracks.
FrivolousShara is a rapper known for her original work based or inspired by anime titles.
Delorean Overdrive is a band inspired by the style and culture of the 80s.
Bi Score is made up of Ian and Carrie, who are known for their take on classic video game tunes.
Cartoon Violence USA is an electro punk / chiptune / nerdcore group based on the West Coast.
Bayokyo is an anime hip-hop group based in the Bay Area.
Balkan Bleeps takes traditional folk tunes and combines them with multi-instrumental performances inspired by video game soundtracks.
AniCLover is an organizer of anime inspired DJs based in the Bay Area.
More to Come
MAGWest 2024 will take place during the weekend of September 27th to September 29th at the Double Tree Hilton in San Jose. This is the West Coast spin-off to MAGFeast, one of the largest video game music festivals. The event brings together video game industry insiders and composers along with video game themed performers.
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