Colossalcon East

Grey Griffin is a Grammy and Emmy Award winning and Annie nominated veteran voice actress who got her start doing the role of Reptar on Rugrats in 1994. Since then she has starred in hundreds of popular cartoons including The Fairly Odd Parents (Vicky), Avatar (Azula), Clone Wars (Assaj Ventress / Amidala), Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (Mandy), Danny Phantom (Sam), Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends (Frankie), Batman (Black Canary), Green Lantern (Aya), Wow Wow Wubbzy (Wubbzy), Clifford the Big Red Dog (Emily Elizabeth), and most notably the voice of “Daphne” on Scooby-Doo since 1997.

Gamers may recognize her voice from such titles as Doom, Mass Effect, Star Wars Old Republic, and Monkey Island. She also played “Nova” in Starcraft, the “Female Wizard” in Diablo 3, and “Vicky Vale”/ “Catwoman” in this year’s hugely popular Arkham City.

The Super Thrash Bros have created a unique and immersive experience by twisting classic Nintendo/Smash Bros soundtracks with the raw intensity of thrash metal. Not only is the result worthy of solid head banging, it’s been transcribed so carefully and accurately that your favorite characters just couldn’t resist making their way over to this side of the TV screen to play their arsenal of songs and mini-games with you.

V Is For Villains is a high energy, costumed, industrial/electronic rock band. Since being created by lead singer-songwriter Mr. Agitator (Nick Santiago), this Chicago-based band has traveled the country playing original music to clubs and conventions alike. They have headlined major pop culture conventions such as DragonCon, ColossalCon, Dark Side of the Con (now Dark Force Fest), and Mad Monster Party, and venues such as The Metro Chicago, Hard Rock Cafe, and House of Blues. V Is For Villains brings to the table high-energy and exciting shows through the use of costumes, video, and three albums of original music, as well as a newly released 80’s cover album.

Kohei is a IFA United Nations international ambassador singer (Commanded by United Nations) who perform at the Anime conventions, Japanese festivals and Asian festivals in the US.

He recorded the song for Aniplex Japan in 2021 May and now it’s on anime called “Tokyo 24th Ward”

Official MC at Japan Fes in NYC 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022

Official MC at Houston Japan Festival 2018, 2019.

Kohei has performed at the Anime Conversations in the US such as Anime Expo LA 2018 2019, San Japan Texas, Anime California 2018 2019, Animinneapolice 2018, Liberty City Anime Con, Delta H Con 2018 2019, 2021 Animanga Expo 2018 2019 2021, Saikocon, Animenext, AnimeWTC 2019 2020, Ichibancon, Anime Iowa, Castle Point Anime Convention, Jafax, Mechacon, Colossalcon East, SwampCon, Anime Oasis, Anime Magic 2019 2021, New York Comic Con After Party, Anime NYC After Party, Anime Lubbock 2021 Ecchi Expo 2021 OKiCon 2021 Anime Dallas 2021 etc….

Kazha is a rock band founded by a Japanese Singer/Bassist Kazuha Oda and a Guitarist Hideki Matsushige. The band has been touring in the U.S.A. with their Artist visa.

Kazuha is a classically trained singer worked in various genres of music from Classic to Heavy Metal. She worked with wide variety of Grammy Award-winning recording artists and producers including Bob James and Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell.

After the release of Kazha’s first album in 2010, they made their first U.S.A. debut performing at San Francisco’s Asian Heritage Celebration sharing the stage with hip-hop group Far East Movement. In September 2010, the band made its first Anime Convention debut at Colorado’s Premier Anime Convention “Nan Desu Kan”. They also appeared at “Vianco Expo” and made their Mexican debut that same year. Since then, they have toured more than 35 states made special guest appearances at numerous Anime/Comic Conventions and Festivals around the U.S.A.

Kazha has also performed at world famous venues such as Whiskey A Go Go, sharing stage with musicians such as Gilby Clarke, George Lynch, Tracii Guns, LA Guns, Y&T, and Trapt.
In 2014, Kazha gradually started to move their base of operations to Memphis, TN. Since then, they have been featured on local broadcasts such as WREG News Channel 3, ABC 24 News, and WMC Action News 5.

October 2018, Kazha released their self-titled third album “Kazha”. Kazha represents a new future of music: a fusion of cultures and musical view points that create their sound, combining the softness of a falling feather and the heaviness of a hurricane.

You can now apply for our 2023 artist alley below:

Artist Alley

Purchase Admission Now!

Use code “save30” to save 30% off your admission! This code expires on June 16th at 11:59pm EST!

At the Door Rates:

Multi-Day Pass: $90

Thursday Pass: $15

Friday Pass: $45

Saturday Pass: $55

Sunday Pass: $30

Photographer Pass $95

Season Pass: $165

VIP Pass info coming soon!

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Please note rates for Tues/Wed/Monday are at the prevailing rate and may fluctuate. Please check the rate and availability on the booking page.

Room rates for Thursday -Sun

Double Queen Sofa:  $274

Double Queen Sofa Balcony: $274

King Whirlpool Suite: $344

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Living Room Suite: $519

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite Balcony: $454

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite Patio: $454

Royal Hospitality Suite $519

2 Bed Living Room Balcony Suite $519

3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite: $1,299

Mark your Calendars! Our 2023 Room block will open on December 12th at 11am EST.

Please note rates for Tues/Wed/Monday are at the prevailing rate and may fluctuate. Please check the rate and availability on the booking page.

Room rates for Thursday -Sun

Double Queen Sofa:  $274

Double Queen Sofa Balcony: $274

King Whirlpool Suite: $344

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Living Room Suite: $519

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite Balcony: $454

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite Patio: $454

Royal Hospitality Suite $519

2 Bed Living Room Balcony Suite $519

3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite: $1,299

Great news! Colossalcon East is now a 4 day event! That means there’s even more Colossalcon East to experience and love! The convention will take place September 7-10, 2023!