May 9, 2011
News for AM2 2011:
AM2 announces Japanese band Scandal
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 6, 2011) - The "most powerful Japanese Girlie Pop Rock" band, Scandal, is scheduled to appear and perform at AM2 - this summer's most anticipated anime, manga and music convention this coming 4th of July weekend. More info can be found at www.am2con.org
Fans will rock out to the all-girl rock band sensation with Haruna Ono (vocals, guitar), Tomomi Ogawa (bass, vocals), Mami Sasazaki (guitar, vocals) and Rina Suzuki (drums, percussions, keyboards vocals). Scandal's music has been featured in anime series and films including BLEACH, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and a host of others.
"Fans are going to be so thrilled with this announcement", states Chase Wang AM2 representative, "AM2 will be the place to be for Japanese music enthusiasts. Basically a 3-day Passport provides fans access to the best seats in the house to 5 concerts for the price of one! Get your Passports today and experience the difference!"
Entrance to the event is free, but attendees can avoid the huge lines by obtaining a Passport fast pass for the event. The Passport fast pass will also provide holders with premier seating options at Main Events and at Concert events as well as major discounts with theme parks, retailers and local restaurants. Bypass the lines and get your Passport today and experience the difference!
Scandal joins current Guests of Honors including Sadie, Kanon Wakeshima, kanon x kanon, heidi., Gashicon, IBI and MINT.
AM2 current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV's, Arcade, Summer Festival, World Cosplay Summit, Behind the Voice Actors Studio, Rum Party Pirates, Masquerade, Cosplay Chess, Dances, Fashion Shows, Table Top, Console Gaming, AniMaid Cafe, AniMaid Cafe Host Club, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!
Partnerships include Ani.ME., Cure Magazine
Prize sponsors include Atlas Games, Cosplay Wigs USA, FUNimation and Gaia Online.
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Also, 25% of all official Passport sales will be donated directly to Japanese Disaster Relief efforts.
About AM2
Located in Anaheim, California - AM2, established in 2010, is a multi-day (3 days) 24 hour event with no general attendance/badge purchase requirement and is aspiring to be a key meeting place for fans that share a common interest in Asian music, Animation/Anime, and Comics/Manga. Nominal fees are charged for certain activities that attendees choose to participate in. AM2 will be held on July 1-3, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center in sunny Anaheim, California. More information can be found at www.am2con.org
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