Colossalcon North

Nerds Know is the premiere entertainment panel group of South Florida. This collective of talented nerds has extensive knowledge in virtually every field that would matter to geeks, nerds, and otaku alike! Disney, Retro TV, Anime, Japanese culture, cartoons, all things retro, comics, and institutional convention knowledge are just a few of the topics the Nerds Know has under their belts. But don’t get too comfortable in your seats, as their events all have huge audience participation, so you won’t have a chance to be bored in your seats!

Individually Nerds Know members have been hosting panels for over ten years but officially joined forces in 2016 to pool their collective talents. The group is made of convention veterans, college professors, and convention professionals. They have seen it all and want to share their love of all things nerdy with you!

You can follow them on Facebook & Instagram to stay up to date on all of their upcoming shows, plans, and giveaways!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nerds.Know/

“See that guy in the corner with his arms crossed? I’m gonna get him to dance to Barbie Girl”

This is part of the mentality and challenge Khek enjoys as a DJ. A battle DJ from Milwaukee with club residencies that range from Emo Pop Punk, Country, Southeast Asian to EDM. He also almost hit Hulk Hogan with a car in Miami.

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 waiting for your favorite band to play. Get ready to join Likely Vain for a trip back to the good ol’ days.

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The husband and wife team of Daniel and Jillian Coglan are full-time martial art instructors, running a traditional samurai training center in Iowa, and have a combined 35 years of experience.

Beyond their martial skills, the dynamic duo collaborated to write, direct, host, and star in a 12 episode TV series entitled, “The Way of The Samurai.”

Daniel is also an author, with several martial art articles published, and is currently working on his second full-length novel.

U.S. based DJ–REVOLUTION BOI aka “Kuro Usagi 808” – has been in the Electronic Dance scene for more than a decade, as an avid listener and vivid performer. His influences from Progressive House, Trance, and Drum and Bass have made him notable for his uplifting compilations that have been recognized around the globe. As a traveling DJ, his experiences became a diversity of genres resulting in developing a unique ability to emphasize and capture an emotional state of mind for his listening audience. As the VOCALOID software was introduced, curiosity sparked an interest, and he was introduced into a new subculture of Japanese EDM, Anime, and Idol Culture. Becoming one of the first Vocaloid DJs in the US, and a huge staple DJ performer for the Anime Industry across the nation.

Proving Grounds Chi returns for their third year of epic bouts at Colossalcon North! With a lineup packed full of hard-hitting action, crowd-favorite veterans, rising new stars, and a few surprises, this year’s event promises to be the most exciting yet. Watch as rivalries unfold and new alliances form, with each match designed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan or new to the sport, Proving Grounds Chi will leave you cheering for more. Get ready for an unforgettable showdown!

Think you’ve got what it takes to make the crowd go wild?
Do you have the skills to spin the sickest beats and keep the energy high all night? If you’re ready to take center stage at the con’s rave, now’s your chance!
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La Vie Cosplay is a multi-talented duo focused on entertainment and education. Since 2013, Elle and Ash have been honing their crafting and performance abilities to bring entertainment to conventions around the country. LVC has appeared both nationally and internationally in numerous competitions winning multiple best in shows and the title of US representative for ICL 2022. LVC provides a wide range of programming for conventions including hosting, performances, panels, variety shows, Bardnanigans: choose your own adventure, and their stand up comedy show Sh*t Cosplayers Say. They have been seen performing at shows such as C2E2, Colossalcon North, Anime Milwaukee, and more. The duo is best known as the hosts for Shenanigans Cosplayers Say, a comedy cosplay podcast covering their neurodivergent adventures in con-going and creating. The podcast covers subjects such as mental health, competitions, and convention chaos. LVC’s mission is to support the new generation, not take themselves too seriously, and put the “play” back in cosplay.

Welcome to the world of ZOA. Next Era of live EDM. Enjoy the music and the story.

Music producer ZOA creates a new environment for those who love Anime and Electronic Dance music. ZOA DJs on stage with his guitar & Drums while his A.I (Vivius) talks and performs stunning visuals virtually. Focusing on a new dance music style of Mid-Tempo and Color Bass, ZOA is captivating a strong and fast growing audience in Electronic music. ZOA is known around the nation for playing headlining slots of Anime Central, AMKE & many others. During the Spring of 2022, widely known artist Seven Lions played his track “I Love Color” at Ultra Music Festival in Orlando Florida. This was a massive break through in ZOA’s journey, and shortly after started quickly getting national recognition. Seven Lions would continue to play his song across the nation including at EDC, Red Rocks, Beyond Wonderland and many more. Months later ZOA got his track “We’re Dreaming” signed on with Ophelia Records, one of the biggest EDM labels in the country. His track has gained tremendous traction, and continues to grow daily thanks to the massive support of his fans.

The Mystery Skulls will be performing Friday only this year at Colossalcon North. Look forward to seeing them perform Friday in African West. Click the link below to read more about the Mystery Skulls!