Next on the docket for RGN in terms of events, is none other than Nerdapalooza, the 3-day long music festival dedicated to the video game music bands we love! We’ve been invited to attend this totally kick-ass event, which means Tron Bonne, Squarepainter, and myself will be making the long trek down from New Jersey to sunny Orlando, Florida in order to cover this supreme portrayal of musical awesomeness. Who can you expect to see at Nerdapalooza? A lot of a incredibly talented performers, that’s for sure.

This marquee has oodles of attendees and performers alike squeeing with delight

As we mentioned in a previous entry about the success of video game music bands, these talented artists are enjoying more notoriety than every before, and Nerdapalooza is now of the now many fantastic events which allows the extremely dedicated and passionate fanbases of these bands gather together for an unforgettable weekend. Performers are coming from all corners of the country to make an appearance here, and this list is guaranteed to get fans pumped for the first weekend in August!

Headliners

Koo Koo Kanga Roo

Math the Band

Metroid Metal

The NESkimos

The Protomen

Featured Musicians

Adam WarRock

Bit Brigade

brentalfloss and the Cartridge Family

Danimal Cannon

Mega Ran

The Megas

No More Kings

The OneUps

Schaffer the Darklord

YTCracker

Musicians

Armcannon

Beebs and her Money Makers

Benjamin Briggs

D&D Sluggers

Descendants of Erdrick

DJ CUTMAN

Dj RoboRob

Dual Core

Frogsuit

Geekapella

Marc With a C

The Money Boys

Professor ShyGuy

R_Garcia

Random Encounter

Sci-Fried

Team Rock-It

Those Who Fight

The ThoughtCriminals

Tribe One

Special Guests

Epic Win Burlesque

Anybody looking to be part of this epic event would be wise to go to the Nerdapalooza homepage and register for the event. There are a number of different passes available that range from a free pass, to the $290 pass that gives you a chance to hang out with the bands at the open bar VIP area during the show. Tickets and hotel rooms are selling fast, so if you want to attend, I suggest that you register as soon as you can. See you in Orlando!