Performers
Alex Aiono
Headliner – Singer, Performer
Alex Aiono is an American singer and actor from Phoenix, Arizona. He is known for his videos on YouTube, which have amassed over 1 billion views, and his social media presence with upwards of six million followers. Aiono first created his own “flipped” versions of popular songs, including “Solamente Tú” and his “One Dance” mash-up which has gone on to have more than 67 million views. As of 2021, he has over six million YouTube subscribers and more than 1 billion views on his YouTube videos. Aiono released his first single on a major label with Interscope Records, “Work the Middle”, in February 2017. He released his second single “Question” in April 2017. His third single, “Does It Feel Like Falling” was released on September 18, 2017. Aiono released his first album, The Gospel at 23, on July 24, 2020. Aiono starred in the Netflix film Finding ʻOhana, See you on Venus and television shows such as Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., Pretty Little Liars (2022 TV Series), and Fox’s Rescue: HI-Surf.
Sundial
Headliner – Pop Duo
“sundial,” named after the earliest time-keeping device, is a duo formed by Dorothy Chan and Jisu Kim as freshmen in college. And music has been a timepiece in their relationship. In 2016, they released “your text,” which quickly gained popularity and remains a fan favorite with over 26 million streams on Spotify.
Since then, they have continued blended their classical piano (Chan) and cello (Kim) backgrounds with acoustic guitar, bass guitar and drums to achieve their sound. A sound, they say, isn’t limited by genre but instead mixes multiple to provide listeners with a sensory experience.
In June 2023, they released their newest track, “the american dream.” It is a song that combines music that has been such a fundamental part of their lives and relationship with lyrics that address their experiences growing up Asian in America.
Camille de la Cruz
Singer and Songwriter
Camille is a multi-talented actress, singer and song-writer. She started her acting and musical career at the age of 10 with the Broadway Tour of School of Rock the musical as Tomika. After that, she has been casted in several commercials (online and nationwide), TV Series & animations that aired in Netflix, PBS and Apple TV. She was also a former Kidz bop kid.
Catbus Collective
7 -Piece Jazz Band
Catbus Collective is a seven piece jazz ensemble known for its unique fusion of Ghibli, anime, and City Pop soundtracks blending with jazz music. Founded by Jasper Dutz, the ensemble showcases the talent of NYC AAPI musicians who share a collective interest in Japanese pop, folk, anime and video game music. Since their debut in fall of 2023, they’ve performed at anime conventions including Kogaracon, Yukibana, Setsucon, esports gaming centers, venues such as Clement’s Place and Wonderville, and held a weekly residency at the Red Pavilion in Bushwick for more than a year.
Band Members:
My Tam Huynh – vocal @itsmitamu
Jasper Dutz – woodwinds @championshogo
Peter Lin – trombone @the_lintet
Brandon Choi – trumpet @choimpet
Kai Ono – piano / keys @iamokkai
Marty Kenney – bass @marty_kenney_
Kobi Abcede – drums @kobitrenchfoot
Video Samples:
Sample 1 (Shiki No Uta from anime series Samurai Champloo)
Sample 2 (Cruel Angel’s Thesis from anime series Evangelion)
Sample 3 (Carrying You from Ghibli movie “Castle in the Sky)
OFF-KNOWNEOUS
Japanese Cover Rock Band
Off-Knowneous (オフ・ノーニアス、Ofu Nooniasu, stylised as OFF-KNOWNEOUS), is an Asian American alternative rock band from Bergen County, New Jersey that specializes in covers of music from popular anime as Japanese video game soundtracks. Uniting over the love of both anime and Japanese rock music, OFF-KNOWNEOUS now writes and performs original alt-rock music as well with lyrics in Japanese, English, and Korean. The band is composed of Jooyoung Lee (vocals, rhythm), Michael Cozine (guitar), Jason Mallonga (bass), Roland Jeric Lintag (drums). Starting out as a one time gig, they began to take their activities more seriously after seeing the joy and reactions from crowds. Their musical repertoire and performance style draws from both a love of Japanese music as well as individual members’ histories in the New Jersey underground rock and DIY music scenes. OFF-KNOWNEOUS now aims to deliver the sonic landscape of Asian rock music in a style that is uniquely American in presentation.
Heritage Arts Academy
Hindustani Classical Music
Yoshita Chandrani founded Heritage Arts Academy to bring to the mainstream the cultural magnificence of Indian Music and Art. She teaches Sitar in New Jersey to young children and adults serving the Tristate area.
According to her, Hindustani Music is a spiritual journey through spatial imagination, with the help of musical notes of the ragas, is nothing but a tapestry woven with sounds in one’s own soul space. It is divine and is not for worldly entertainment but to invoke and lovingly pamper the emotions of the mind and soul.
Food/Drink Vendors
Sunda Kitchen
Indonesian Restaurant
Come try authentic Indonesian Food from New Jersey’s 1st Indonesian Restaurant! All food they serve is also Halal!
We offer you a taste of simple and authentic Southeast Asian food. Our food is made in our restaurant with fresh ingredients and all the flavors. We offer dishes inspired by Indonesian, Thai, and Cambodian cuisine. Kami berbicara bahasa Indonesia!
Tojo’s Kitchen
Japanese Restaurant
Whether it is a bowl of signature tonkotsu ramen or a shoyu ramen, you cannot find a more quality place than Tojo Kitchen.
Our thick, creamy, hearty pork flavor broth is made from pork bones, chicken, and collagen boiling over high heat for hours.
If you crave for more than just ramen, you have come to the right place. Tojo Kitchen also specializes in karaage rice burger and small bites, such as shumai, spring roll, and gyoza.
Drop in for a lunch set, or feast on small bites and noodles for dinner. With your meal in the hands of Tojo san, it will be unforgettable