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PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:42 pm Reply with quote
A couple of things about musical acts and convention from what I know. Before it became a trend or a fad, the conventions that starting doing bands just wanted to add something new and interesting to their event. There was no conspiracy to drain the wallets of jrock fangirls, con organizers just thought it would be a fun new thing for the con goers. Who doesn't enjoy a good rock concert?

Now on the misconception that musical acts are chosen over Japanese industry guests. First off, on some occasion, the record label will pay for the band coming out so there's no extra cost to the con. Another thing is that sometimes the lack of Japanese guests happens for other reasons than a band. It requires a lot of work to get contacts in Japan, work out details, do formal contracts and other forms of Japanese formalities. And then things like scheduling conflicts and personal emergencies can sabotage those plans.

And honestly the negative view of bands seems to be a bit narrow minded. Just because it's not your thing doesn't means it's bad. It wouldn't hurt to give it a try, you might even like it, but even if you don't most cons have plenty of things to do other than bands to entertain a person. There are plenty of fans that enjoy anime and enjoy Japanese music and that's okay. I remember when I was young I would put up my tape recorder up to the TV and record the music from such shows like Fist of the North Star and Bubblegum Crisis (the original).

BTW off topic but did you know it's A-Kon 20th year this year. It's the oldest running Anime con in the US and the first one to hit 20.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:40 am Reply with quote
Which is why I think that the best Japanese guests for a con are musical guests. Only wish I realized that when my beloved Yuki Kajiura was a guest at Anime Expo the year that I went, but I didn't make it to her concert *kicks self until the day I die* for missing it Crying or Very sad
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