Saturday, November 17th, 2018
3:00PM-12:00AM
The Abbey – 114 S 100 S Eola Dr #100, Orlando, FL 32801
Ongaku Overdrive proudly presents a night celebrating one of the most beloved video game franchises ever. On Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at The Abbey by Lake Eola in beautiful downtown Orlando will be Power, Wisdom, and Courage: A Tribute to Zelda.
The Abbey is the biggest venue that an Ongaku Overdrive event has taken place at and this will be our best event yet. Power, Wisdom, and Courage will feature live music, game setups, artists, vendors, contests, cosplay, prize raffles, drink specials, and more. Not only that, this will all take place days before the 20th anniversary of the iconic Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Tickets and Pricing
Tickets for Power, Wisdom, and Courage will be available for sale at the door. Entry will be restricted to 18 years of age and older with valid I.D.
General Admission
Day of Show: $30
VIP Admission
VIP Admission includes limited edition items: Power, Wisdom, and Courage t-shirt, 11″x17″ poster, commemorative VIP badge, 1″ Ongaku Shield enamel pin, 2″x4″ PWC vinyl sticker, and 1.25″ Ongaku Shield button pin
VIP: $60
Music Lineup
Power, Wisdom, and Courage will feature several amazing musical acts that will be performing their own renditions of Legend of Zelda music. Concerts will begin at 7:30pm.
Bit Brigade
Like we would do this event without Bit Brigade. Hailing from Athens, GA, Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES soundtracks as their gamer, Noah McCarthy, speedruns them live on stage. Bit Brigade has played everywhere from PAX to MAGfest, and they have performed Metroid and Mega Man 2 at our past events. This time, they will of course be performing the original Legend of Zelda! Bit Brigade offers a audio and visual assault on the senses that you can only experience live.
Master Sword
Maryland’s Master Sword was formed in 2013 with the goal of writing original music that utilized the memorable melodies and stories of The Legend of Zelda in new and interesting ways. Combining the power of heavy metal, the textures of progressive rock, and their own distinctly catchy melodies; Master Sword has gained a large cult following in both the national VGM scene and the heavy metal community. Coming hot off the heels of mainstage performances at MAGFest and DragonCon, with their newest release Shadow and Steel under their belt, they’re excited to bring their unique sound to Ongaku Overdrive’s ‘Power, Wisdom, and Courage: A Tribute to Zelda’.
Super Guitar Bros
The Super Guitar Bros aren’t actually brothers – They’re Bros! Steve combines his acoustic guitar skills with Sam’s classical guitar skills to create an acoustic duo unlike any you’ve heard before. Seriously. To celebrate Ongaku Overdrive’s Power, Wisdom, and Courage, they will be performing the new album – Ocarina of Time – in its entirety!
dj-Jo
Residing in central Florida, dj-Jo has made his mark on the YouTube community with his hard hitting, melody driven arrangements of popular anime and video game franchises, including Legend of Zelda. Utilizing his unique live setup, dj-jo not only showcases his musicianship but also his distinct music taste. Blending aspects of heavy electronic music into a variety of Anime, VGM, and EDM soundtracks, this performer strives to bring something different to the table with his love and experience for music. At Power, Wisdom, and Courage, dj-Jo will be performing a special concert entirely of his fierce Zelda remixes… and he’s bringing his keytar!
Contests & Tournaments
We will have contests throughout the day for you to enter and enjoy, including:
- Legend of Zelda NES Speedrun
- Super Smash Bros for WiiU tournament
- Mario Kart 8 DX tournament
- Zelda Name That Tune
- $100 Cash Prize Legend of Zelda Costume Contest
Video game competition rules can be found here. Zelda Name That Tune Rules can be found here.
Costume Contest
At 6:30pm, we will present a Legend of Zelda costume contest on main stage. All entrants will be pre-judged backstage between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. The Best in Show will be determined by the quality of their craftsmanship and will be awarded a commemorative plaque and $100 cash. There will be a bonus Fan Favorite award based on fan reaction, and they will be awarded with a commemorative plaque as well. Costume Contest Rules
No Borders Art Competition: Zelda Edition
The No Borders Art Competition will be at Power, Wisdom, and Courage! Two artists compete on stage with two colors and a canvas to create the best Legend of Zelda art they possibly can within 30 minutes. Legend of Zelda has inspired a ton of great artwork and you get to see some made live on stage. Find out more about the Zelda edition of this competition here.
Prize Raffles
We will have prize raffles throughout the day. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at the Ongaku Overdrive merch table.
Game Setups
In addition to tournaments, there will be multiple Zelda games from different eras available for casual play.
Artists & Vendors
We will have multiple artists and vendors to sell a variety of items from Legend of Zelda, other Nintendo franchises, and other video games. Check out our listing of featured artists and vendors here.
Drink Specials
The Abbey has a full bar with beer, wine, and liquor; but if you wanted something really special, they will have Zelda-themed cocktails named after the the Golden Goddesses who created the Trifoce. try them all!
Parking
There are different lots and parking garages within short walking distance from The Abbey. Prices will vary. However, the most convenient option is to take advantage of The Abbey’s valet parking that will cost $8 for the entire event.
About The Abbey
Committed to broadening the cultural offerings in downtown Orlando, The Abbey has been cleverly conceived as the ideal mixed-use venue to deliver exciting and diverse live entertainment options on a nightly basis. Situated on the ground floor of the Sanctuary high rise, The Abbey presents everything from concerts and community theater to comedians and concerts.
Featuring a sizeable elevated stage, full-service bar, ample seating and a modern décor, it’s the perfect location to host events like Power, Wisdom, and Courage.