Saturday, February 29th, 2020
7:00PM-12:00AM
The Abbey – 100 S Eola Dr #100, Orlando, FL 32801
Ongaku Overdrive has been bringing Orlando the best in video game bands, nerdcore, and chiptune and will continue to do that going into 2020. Our first show of the new decade is going to be spectacular as we bring back some old friends for Ongaku 20XX. We’ll have a night of great music, video game setups, art, prize raffles, themed drinks, and more. Oh, and February 29th happens to be Ongaku Overdrive founder Kent Ward’s 36th 9th birthday, so we’re going to party hard too.
Tickets
General Admission and HERO MODE Tickets are on sale now.
General Admission
Advance (Ends February 29th at 2:00am): $15
Day of Show: $20
HERO MODE Admission
HERO MODE Admission includes limited edition items: 11″x17″ poster by Atomic Rat Studios, Mega Man-inspired enamel pin, vinyl sticker, button pin, and credit on this event page
Advance (Ends February 29th at midnight): $30
Musical Lineup
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! It’s pretty wild. Bit Brigade has played everywhere from PAX to MAGfest, and they have performed Metroid, Mega Man 2, and Legend of Zelda at our past events. At Ongaku 20XX, they will perform Mega Man 3! Bit Brigade offers an audio and visual assault on the senses that you can only experience live.
Danimal Cannon
Danimal Cannon is a video game composer and chiptune rock artist. You may have heard him in video game bands Armcannon and Metroid Metal, but when Danimal goes solo, he shreds on stage with guitar and music that he composed and plays off a Nintendo Game Boy. His album releases have been licensed for several games, including Just Shapes and Beats, 8BitMMO, and Wave Wave, with more to come. Danimal has performed all over the world and we’re excited to have him back in Orlando.
Richie Branson
Richie Branson is an indie game designer, music composer, professional meme god, and most relevant to this event: a killer hip hop emcee. He is well-known for his Otaku Tuesdays trilogy, which features many anime and video game raps. In the near future, Richie Branson will release From the Underground to the Stars and Cowboy Bebop-inspired EP Jupiter Jazz. Recently, he composed music for Rooster Teeth series gen:LOCK and Camp Camp. Oh, and did we mentioned he brought back Toonami? That’s why he’s the Otaku King!
RoboRob
RoboRob is a multi-genre producer/DJ currently based out of Tampa, FL. He’s successfully remixed music from video games like Sonic Mania, Overwatch, Undertale, Chrono Trigger, and more. He recently released KINGDOM HEARTBEATS on Materia Collective which charted at #14 in electronic/dance sales on Billboard. He loves to collaborate with other artists and release tracks that highlight his production and DJ style which ranges from Electro, House, Dubstep, and Trap. RoboRob has toured the nation, playing at MAGFest, Anime Festival Orlando, Holiday Matsuri, SXSW, and Tiny Waves; but now he makes his Ongaku Overdrive debut!
EyeQ
EyeQ has played from everywhere from PAX to MAGFest and is the first nerdcore hip hop artist to perform at the Library of Congress. He also founded Bytes & Beats, a tour that blends anime and hip hop at major conventions such as Otakon and MomoCon. EyeQ’s musical stylings come from the soul, and while he broke out with an Attack on Titan EP named Walls of Maria, he is currently working on an Anita Baker tribute in the form of three EPs. Live is out now and Love will be out on January 26th and is available for pre-order. Photo by Bradley Pearce.
Check out the ONGAKU 20XX Playlist!
Game Setups and Contests
We will have multiple video game setups for casual play. Tournaments/Speedruns TBD. We will also have prize raffles throughout the night. We will have updates in this section.
Drink Specials
The Abbey has a full bar with beer, wine, and liquor; but if you want something really special, they will have Mega Man-themed cocktails as well. 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 $10 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 ONGAKU 20XX.
HERO MODE Supporters
Mark James, ROBO OHNO, LuigiFan14, Mark Hamilton, Mick Ambert, MegashyX, Lebron, Larry “Blaze187Ace”, Brandon Lyon, NativeJovian, Jessica Long, Corey Morabito, TokuTofu, Sadiqah Miller
Patreon “Legend of” Supporters
Pedro Hernandez, TalkingFedora