Colossalcon East

Event Announcement: It's Not a Phase (Emo Night)

August 29, 2026

Dust off your rubber bracelets, your vans, and that one band tee you’d always wear. We’ll be blasting all your favorite emo, pop punk, and metalcore songs all night. It will feel like Warped Tour again, without having to stand outside in the heat and wait for your favorite band to play. Get ready to […]

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Guest DJ Announcement: Likely Vain

August 28, 2026

Likely Vain is a brother and sister DJ duo based in Raleigh, NC. Formed in 2023 they set out to provide high energy shows and bring the best vibes everywhere they good. With a vibrant mix of Bass house to Dubstep there is something for everyone at a Likely Vain show!

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Get Ready for Theme Nights at the Rave in the Waves!

August 28, 2026

The waves are calling, and each night of Rave in the Waves is bringing a whole new vibe. We’re kicking things off Thursday with Gacha Galaxy, making sure every track is an SSR that will keep the vibes rolling. Friday we're revisiting some classics with the Anime Beach Episode, so grab some friends and get […]

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Event Update: Itasha Cars

August 26, 2026

Karmic Drive is here to bring car culture and conventions together! With them you’ll be able to see a little bit of everything from JDM cars imported from Japan, to itasha cars and replicas straight from your favorite anime. Please be mindful and respectful not to touch the cars, but absolutely feel free to take […]

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Meet Our Guest Cosplay Judges!

August 17, 2026

Colossalcon East is proud to welcome an incredible lineup of cosplay judges to this year’s Main Cosplay Contest! Each judge brings their own unique style, specialty, and years of experience to the stage, from award-winning craftsmanship and detailed needlework to armor building, foam-smithing, prop creation, 3D modeling, performance, and more. These talented creators are passionate […]

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Performance Guest Announcement: AniParty

August 15, 2026

AniParty is a DJ collective that specializes in Anikura style events. Anikura (アニクラ) is a portmanteau of the words anisong (アニソン) and club (クラブ) where anisong is itself a portmanteau of anime and song, referring to tracks used as openings, endings, and inserts to various anime series. Thus, anikura refers to the genre of anisong-centric […]

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