AX 2021 Performers

Welcome to the Anime Expo 2021 Performer Application

Thank you for your interest in performing at Anime Expo 2021! We are looking to feature well-known professional talent, as well as provide a spotlight to undiscovered acts.

Please fill out the application form below. All Performers selected for Anime Expo 2021 will be notified via email by April 5th, 2021. If you have not been provided an official invitation email by that date, then you have not been selected.

This Performer Application will close promptly on Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at 11:59 PM.

Note that applying performance acts must have content inspired by or directly related to anime, Japanese video games, or Japanese pop-culture. Additionally, there will be an age restriction of 18 years or 21 years of age by March 1, 2021 - this age restriction is dependent on the performance venue. Listed below are the venues/stages and performer types that we are seeking:

AX Dance (18 years or older) - DJs and VJs.
Lounge 21 (21 years or older) - Musicians, singers, cover bands, or other creative musical acts.
Community Stage (18 years or older) - Dancers, singers, combat demonstrations, magicians, or other creative performance acts.

If you have any questions, please email Performers@anime-expo.org.

Note: Fields outlined in red are required.

If you are a new user, please create a new account. If you have previously submitted another application, please log into your account HERE before continuing.

New User Details

User ID

User ID (verify)

Password

Password (verify)

Primary Contact Information

* Primary Contact First Name(s)

* Primary Contact Last Name

* Primary Contact Phone Number

* Primary Contact Email Address (Note: This email address will match the account used to create this application)

Primary Contact Residence Location

* Country/Territory

* State/Province

* City/Town

* Postal Code

Please provide direct link URLs to the relevant social media accounts below.

Instagram

Facebook

Youtube

Twitch

If applicable, please provide a link to additional promotional materials here

General Performance Information

* Performer/Stage Name

Provide at least one Youtube or Vimeo link of a live performance

* Link 1

Link 2

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Link 4

* Provide a brief description of the performance. (max 1000 characters)

* Provide an explanation of how this performance ties in with anime, Japanese video games, and/or Japanese pop-culture. (max 1000 characters)

How many days are you interested in performing?

Please select all applicable dates that you are available to perform during Anime Expo 2021. *Note that this is not a guarantee and scheduled performances are subject to availability.*

Sub-Event Performance Information

Please select the Anime Expo sub-event(s) that you are applying for

AX Dance Application

Will you be 18 years of age or older as of March 1, 2021?

Applicants must be 18 or older to be considered.
This application cannot be submmitted if underage.

Are you applying as a DJ, VJ, or both?

* What electronic music sub-genre will be performed? Please be more descriptive than 'anime, video game, and/or JPOP mashups/remixes'

* Please provide a link to a video reel of previous VJ work below

Community Stage Application

Will all performing members be 18 years of age or older as of March 1, 2021?

All applicants must be 18 or older to be considered.
This application cannot be submmitted if underage.

How many members are participating in this performance?

* Member 1 Full Legal Name

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Lounge 21 Application

Will all performing members be 21 years of age or older as of March 1, 2021?

All applicants must be 21 or older to be considered.
This application cannot be submmitted if underage.