Everything on this page is from 2025’s event.



this is the place to find the official entertainment offerings And schedule.

We will update with 2025’s lineup closer to the event.

Please be aware: flashing lights may be in use.

check out some of the bands and acts we had in 2023 here, 2024 here, and 2025 here.


2025 Artists, BANDS

*"Unfortunately, Waveshaper will not be able to travel to the event due to an unexpected family emergency. He hopes to come out for a future event."

Listen to our Spotify playlist to get familiar with the artists and music.


The Core
(Mainstage) Schedule


LAU

Performing Thursday April 24th at 10pm


LAU is an Argentinean singer/songwriter, currently based in Barcelona, via London. Her music blends Retrowave, Synthwave and Synthpop with a strong 80s influence. In addition to writing three albums for NINA and collaborating with many other artists, she has released two solo albums and her third studio album "Digital Dream" is coming November 15th, which you can pre-save here.


Street Cleaner

Performing Friday April 25th at 10pm

A musician so cyber that he even stars in his own 8-bit video game! (Street Cleaner 3 is available to wishlist now, and is due out February 28th!) You can also check out more of his music here.


MEGATRONIX

Performing Saturday April 26th at 9pm

Synthwave and Power Metal combine to form the unique sound of Megatronix. Visit their official website here.


Solene

Performing Friday April 25th at 9pm

Referring to her musical style as "cyber jazz," Solene is both dreamily nostalgic and majestically futuristic. If jazz were played in a smoky cyberpunk bar a century from now, you’d find Solene sumptuously draped across its piano enchanting the audience with her voice -- like a cyber Jessica Rabbit. Her music blends sultry jazz vocals, electronica, and lofi with cyberpunk themes. The juxtaposition of frenetic instrumentation and serene vocals captures the essence of the cyber jazz genre, blending the chaos of the future with the timeless calm of jazz. Covered from head to toe in vivid latex evening gowns, rainbow furs, and gleaming chrome accessories, Solene is the living embodiment of cyber jazz and neokitsch. Check out her music here.


STARFARER

Performing Saturday April 26th at 8pm

Proudly embracing his redefined musical identity, Starfarer dubs his genre “SCI-FI EDM,” a fusion that elegantly merges cosmic inspirations with contemporary and futuristic electronic vibes. Also, fun fact- Starfarer and Night Rider 87 released a song and video titled “Neotropolis!” Check out more of his music here.


NIGHT RIDER 87

Performing Friday April 25th at 8pm

USA West Coast based SYNTHWΛVΞ Project with a futuristic sound influenced by all things cyberpunk! Check out Night Rider 87’s official website here.


ECLECTOTRON

Performing Thursday April 24th at 8pm

Filling the auditory void between Analogue, Digital, and Boomer bends, ECLECTOTRON is Psychobilly/Synthwave for the aspiring Neo-Nerd. Check out their official website here.


Seersha

Performing Wednesday April 23rd at 8:30pm

Seersha is an Atlanta songwriter, recording artist, and producer. Seersha blends retro-future synths, soaring vocals, electronic elements, and ATL-influenced drums to create a lush bed for her earnest melodies. You can check out more of her music here.


Dolly Spectra

Performing Thursday April 24th at 9pm

Part music artist and part mad scientist, Dolly Spectra produces hypermodern electronic music via a wearable exoskeleton that functions as a gestural A/V controller. Innovative, musical, mesmerizing, and cyberpunk AF. Check out more of her music here.


AVGMNT

Performing Wednesday April 23rd at 9:30pm

AVGMNT is a blend of synthwave, EBM, trap and Industrial elements. Hailing from the city Hexatropolis 2.0 - we spread the warning of our dystopian totalitarian mega-city. Check out more of their music here.


DJs

 

Mike Diva

Performing Saturday April 26th at Midnight

Mike Diva, renowned for directing cyberpunk music videos like Run The Jewels - “No Save Point," Lil Nas X - “Panini," and "Kill The Noise Part 1," will be spinning an absolutely preem DJ set. Featuring industrial-soaked dance bangers and outlandish pop mashups, this set is guaranteed to make all you low-res gonks blow fuses in your implants.


NIGHTRIDE FM

Performing Friday April 25th at 11pm

Neon Fawkes and Dennis G of Nightride FM will step behind the decks to deliver a curated DJ set, blending iconic bangers with hidden gems that showcase the depth and diversity of the synthwave scene. You can check out their website here. (Also their YouTube channel is most excellent for streaming during those long crafting sessions!)


BOOTIE MASHUP: ADRIANA & JUPITER- (Performing Wednesday 4/23 at 7:30pm, and Saturday 4/26 at 1am) Renowned for its genre-fluid, copyright-bending DJ sets, the Bootie Mashup corp has built a reputation for fusing turn-of-the-millennium pop vocals with futuristic electro and mid-tempo bass. Adriana and Jupiter are the basic pleasure models of the brand, cybernetically linked into a unique dual hybrid. New this year, Adriana will sing live vocals over her own original electronic music, as well as perform neo-burlesque, while Jupiter commands the decks with diva pop darksynth, designed for the dance floor. Get a taste here!


DANNY DELOREAN (performing Saturday 4/26 at 11pm) is a DJ of many different styles, with an emphasis on that sweet retro-futuristic music you know and love. With over a hundred mixes on Soundcloud and Youtube, he supplies you with the soundtrack to both the dystopian apocalypse, and a top down sunset drive. Two decades under his belt as a DJ and promoter, he's booked and played with the biggest names in Synthwave, and other Cyberpunk genres. His events Turbo Drive, and UNPLUG! (every Sunday at Cat Club SF) have drawn thousands of people over the last decade, and he continues to push lesser known artists and sounds to people looking to escape the norm.

LEKTRIQUE- (Performing Friday 4/25 at 1am) High energy electronic warfare

DJ JOHANNA CONSTANTINE- (Performing Thursday 4/24 at Midnight)

LEXCELLENT- (Performing Thursday at 4/24 at 1am) is a Dj/Producer hailing from san diego. Specializing in Future Bass EDM, along with 20 years in the music space. Lexcellent brings a performance you wont soon forget.

LINKMINDZ (performing Friday 4/25 at Midnight) is a visionary producer and creator whose performances weave together pulsating electronic beats and hypnotic visual artistry, delivering an experience that feels like stepping into a living dreamscape. With a signature sound rooted in Electro, Linkmindz crafts dynamic, retro-futuristic rhythms that evoke a sense of nostalgia while pushing boldly into the future. As a drone show designer, visual projection mapping artist, and music producer, Linkmindz pushes the boundaries of creativity, transforming spaces into breathtaking landscapes of light and sound. Collaborating with an exceptional crew, Linkmindz was part of a groundbreaking act that achieved finalist status and third place on “America’s Got Talent,” wowing millions with a stunning blend of music, technology, and visual storytelling. Expect a sonic journey paired with mesmerizing visuals that transport you to entirely new dimensions.

NEOSCYTHE- (Performing Wednesday 4/23 at 1am) is a SoCal/Vegas-based DJ who spins Industrial/Synthpop/Synthwave/EBM and all manners of dark and heavy music.


KIDD NOSTALGIA- (Performing Thursday 4/24 at 11pm) s a seasoned musician, producer, and event organizer with a background in playing in live bands. After falling in love with music production and DJing, he merged his live performance roots with his love for electronic music, incorporating live guitar and vocals into his DJ sets. Beyond performing, he also curates and hosts events through his platform, nostalgia kids events. Inspired by chillwave, darksynth, synthwave, future funk and house music. Kidd Nostalgia delivers exciting sets that are not to be missed! 

KITBASH (Performing Wednesday 4/23 at Midnight) is a DJ, mashup artist, and keytar enthusiast. This project is inspired by light-up midi instruments, electronic music and vintage anime.

ALEX LIGHTSPEED (Performing Wednesday 4/23 at 11pm) is a U.S. synthwave and EDM artist, utilizing vintage guitars, synths, and drums to produce masterful and unique outrun and retro music with a recent focus on cyberpunk. A veteran of the PNW dance music scene, Lightspeed has cemented his legacy as one of the most distinguished and authentic artists in decades. Signed to Rosso Corsa Records by MN84 and Lazerhawk, the titicular track "Crimson Sunset" off the 2022 LP was recently featured on Microsoft's Forza Horizon 5. In addition, he is co-owner of Badkill Records and Madchill Records, as well as he runs the Youtube channel Lightspeed Fieros featuring his modifications and rebuilds of rad-era cars.


Other Performers

Check back for updated lineup

EMBER & ZERO (Performing Thursday 4/24 at 9:45pm, and Saturday 4/26 at 9:45pm) from Wandering Artists are manipulating lights and shadows to hack the boundaries between flesh and technology, creating visual stories that defy the matrix. This is no ordinary LED performance - it's a bold exploration of cyber enhanced connection, where primal desires meet digital dreams.Their performances pulse with an electric intimacy that charges the air, drawing you into their world...Prepare to be uploaded into a realm where raw sensuality dances with technological mastery.

DHP Gastelum is a bizarre magician traveling from a pale blue dot to Kepler-609c. Prepare to be amazed by playing cards, steel rings, and the mysteries of the cosmos. 

Scarlet_Checkers_3000 the Clone-tortionist (Performing Thursday 4/24 at 8:15pm) Have you ever seen a clone swallow a Laser Sword? Prepare to be amazed by the zenith of genetic augmentation! Introducing the latest and greatest in evolutionary engineering- Scarlet_Checkers_3000, the Clone-tortionist! Born from groundbreaking genetic experiments, she defies the laws of biology with her mesmerizing performance of superhuman feats, for your entertainment, and only at Neotropolis!

RAVAGE N PHYL (Performing Wednesday 4/23 at 9:15pm)

Featured Performing Artist QU’IN DEL LA NOCHE- (Performing Friday 4/25 at 9:45pm and Saturday 4/26 at 10:45pm) Qu'in de la Noche is a professional burlesque artist, fire dancer, and one of the most captivatingly seductive bombshells of the Bay. Known to locals as "The Dark Siren of San Francisco," this Afro-Latiné powerhouse infuses every performance with purpose, precision, and power. As co-producer of Hubba Hubba Revue, Qu'in works alongside MC Kingfish and DNA Lounge since 2021 to ensure the timeless art of the tease remains accessible to all. In 2022, she became the first Indo-Caribbean American and martial artist to perform for the internationally-acclaimed Empire Strips Back, and often saves her most titillating performances for those bold enough to indulge her for private party bookings. Forever a fierce advocate for cultural representation, she founded Cabaret de la Noche, a POC-forward revue, to fulfill a life-long dream of creating an authentically equitable space for emerging artists to shine. Through her mentorship, and with every haunting performance, Qu'in hopes to continue inspiring others to reclaim their voice and awaken their inner Muse — all through the healing power of burlesque.

NINJA X MACHINA- (Performing Friday 4/25 at 7:45pm) Join the uprising and rally to witness the unveiling of Ninja x Machina, a group of cybernetically enhanced shinobi exhibiting their superhuman kinetic prowess. See them at The Core.

ARIEL STEEL- (Performing Thursday 4/24 at 7:45pm, Saturday 4/26 at 7:45pm and 8:45pm) arial performances using silks, rope, trapeze, and LED lyra.


NEO’s Best-Dressed Showcase
(Costume Contest)

Saturday April 26th at 7pm at The Core (Main Stage)

Wanna show off your spacesuit? How many LED strips are you using in that hat? What about those found-object greeblies you incorporated into your mask? This is the place to be to see the best-dressed citizens of Neotropolis!
Head to The Core (Main Stage) at 7pm on Saturday April 26rh to participate.


RC GLITCH RACE

The RC Glitch Race is coming to NEO! Yes, they'll be lit up with LEDs to be able to race at night. There's still time to get some cyber styling on your RC car and join in. Unlike their RC Death Race at Wasteland Weekend, RC Glitch Race is focused on navigating your modified RC vehicle through a series of fun house-level obstacles while competing for points and the clock!

Find out more in their Facebook group.


LARP quests, cyberpunk cars,
Beyblade Tournaments, NIGHTCLUBS,
and MUCH more.

If you’re interested in augmenting your LARP experience at Neotropolis, you may want to pledge to an Allegiance. These are officially sanctioned groups that will give you quests, missions, and special surprises for those who participate. You can learn more about the three main Allegiances here.

There are several Factions within the Theme Zone who also offer a variety of LARP experiences, so keep your eyes open for opportunities!

And who knew Beyblade “Aggressive Tops” would become the big spectator sport of the future? Expect more than one tournament throughout the event in various locations, including inside the Kaiju Nightclub.

We even have a cyber-garage where you might see some out-of-this-world rides. You can apply for a GRID RIDER permit for your themed vehicle, which will allow you to be able to drive around (5 MPH, please!) the event at night!


LASER TAG / DISC COMBAT

This year, we have a brand new arena for laser tag matches! Look for it near The Core. There will be obstacles to hide behind and special lighting at night.

We will be using the RECOIL game system for this. It's a discontinued product, but it still works well, and you can find blasters on eBay. We do have ready-to-go laser weapons (including the Spitfire, Rogue, and even the Frag Grenades), for you to rent for free! Because the system requires the use of an iPhone (the Android version of the app was difficult to install), some people weren’t able to play because of that. But for this year, we have eight iPhones available for you to check out along with the blasters. That means we can have 4-on-4 matches, even if you don’t have your own iPhone, and if some players DO have their own iPhone to use, matches can go up to as many as 6-on-6! You can also bring your own headphones to enhance the experience (although they’d need to be the ol standard 3.5 mm round kind to work with this model of rental iPhone).

We’ll have match monitors available to referee the games.

It’s fine if you want to bring your own Recoil blasters- but no advantage mods, please! We recommend those using iPhone download the Recoil app (icon pictured) prior to the event. Laser gear is checked out daytime and nighttime at The Gaming Dome (bring your drivers license to leave for the rental).

We’re also adding an LED frisbee combat arena this year!

We provide everything for you! Stop by the gaming dome to get instructions and gear.

Laser tag will be available both day and night and disc combat will be available after sundown. (Our event-provided helmets and visors are required for entering the disc arena. Protective gear is not required for the laser field. Attendees will need to leave a drivers license for gear rental).

The Laser Combat League- bringing the best in laser sports to Neotropolis!

 
 

GAMING


Stop in at Neotropolis’s
Retro Gaming Dome!

We have 8 bit, 16bit, and more!

Atari 2600 games? Check! Over 100 of them! Want arcade games? Our emulators are equipped with just about every golden age arcade game ever made!

We even have a special NEO GEO station!

What’s that? You have actual cartridges? Priceless relics of the “blow-it-off and plug-it-in era”? Well bring ‘em! We have a cyberdeck wonder of a machine that can take actual Nintendo classic, SNES, *and* Sega Genesis cartridges! Dogs and cats living together! MASS HYSTERIA!

We even plan to screen-project matches, so you can square off to the adoration and humiliation of the crowd in epic Street Fighter II (and other) battles!

Did someone say Beyblades?…no? Well WE did!! Bring your Beyblades to square off in our custom arena!

The Retro Gaming Dome tent will be open from approximately 1pm to 1am every day and every visitor gets a vintage game token from the Bit Boss! (while supplies last)

And last but not least, we’ll even have a little tabletop gaming for you (bring your own chair)!

In 2022, we welcomed Geek Nation Tours and Osprey Publishing. They brought demos of the cyberpunk-inspired tabletop game of REALITY'S EDGE. Whether you’re a veteran at tabletop miniatures gaming or a fresh-faced newbie off the runner from Nowheresburg, we have you covered.

REALITY’S EDGE ran games running every 15 minutes. They set up cool tabletop terrain (kindly provided by Black Site Terrain), highly detailed miniatures, and taught the rules of the game.


G0G0 DANC3RS


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Unofficial Community Events

This is a list of unofficial Faction/Camp activities happening throughout all 5 days of Neotropolis.
It’s been curated by Neotropolis community members.
Thanks to the organizer who puts this together every year.

You can check out the calendar here.


Please check back for updates!