Category Archives: SHOWS

Con season: How To Survive a Convention

Originally written by Elly Rox and posted at Philly Geek Girl in 2014.

With summer approaching, and con season on it’s way I thought I’d share some of my tips for convention survival, this applies to massive productions like Wizard World Comic Con and indie cons alike. Heed this advice and by the end of the day you may be a little less worse for the wear.

Preparing ahead of time
Sleep is your friend, a well-rested con goer is a happy con goer. Do yourself and your companions a favor and get a decent amount of sleep the night before the con. I know you’re excited but take some melatonin or something, tired grumpy zombies are only fun when it’s a costume.
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BOSS WAVE – Philly’s Premiere Gaming and Music Concert

This Saturday, February 27th, come out to Philly’s first and only electronic music and gaming concert experience–BOSS WAVE! The event is presented by Amp-X LIVE, J1 Studios, Funkadelphia, and ISpinToys. The event is being held at District N9NE (460 N 9th St). It’s an all day event featuring games and music from 1PM – 2AM. BOSS WAVE is all ages event with a 21+ drinking section. Continue reading BOSS WAVE – Philly’s Premiere Gaming and Music Concert

12 Days of MAGfest: The World Is Square

Shut the Folk up?! The World Is Square is playing at MAGfest? You betcha! Come see Boston’s own VGM Folk band perform at the best fest in the world.  Continue reading 12 Days of MAGfest: The World Is Square

12 Days of MAGfest: Chipzel

Chipzel will be appearing at MAGfest, whipping up a whirlwind of chiptune MAGnificence. Chipzel (Niamh Houston) is well known for composing the soundtrack to Super Hexagon, an indie action-twitch game made by Terry Cavanagh. Hailing from Norhern Ireland, Chipzel is currently based in London and is an active part of the London Chiptune scene. Continue reading 12 Days of MAGfest: Chipzel