- Feat: HulaHoopinA$$H03, Keets, Goldieloxx, Cipro, & DJ StuntxSunny

Hot in Herre, the biggest 2000s/Y2K party in the country!

- Minimal Lighting, Real Raving, Techno All Night

A powerful night of bass, ritual, and raw energy takes over Rochester

Chandler Kline, an electronic music producer based in Denver, Colorado, is a rising force in the EDM scene. He has been in supporting roles for artists such as Joyryde, Jason Ross, Space Laces, Virtual Riot, and more. His versatile productions span genres such as bass house, dubstep, trap and UKG

After charting America’s #1 Dance Album with his debut Not All the Beautiful Things in 2018, Chris Emerson—aka What So Not—returns to the stage

3 Channels of music! |
* Red Channel : Best of the 80’s and the 90’s
* Green Channel : Early 2000’s
* Blue Channel : Todays hits Late 2000’s

The Scafetta & Wubmama tour lands in Rochester, NY for a high-voltage night of bass culture

Get ready for a full-throttle night of bass and energy with Smack N’ Cheese, featuring a special HOLLOWFY B2B EMAC set you won’t want to miss

One of WNY wildest independent underground extreme metal fests is stoked to bring you this year... Feat: MORTICIAN, SPITER, & more!

Their tracks have become a sensation among dubstep fans, and songs such as “Death Rail” and “Spooky Riddim” have amassed millions of streams

The Angry Samoans is an American punk rock band from the first wave of American punk, formed in August 1978 in Los Angeles, California

SVET is an internationally acclaimed electro violinist known for blending virtuosic classical technique with hip-hop, electronic, dance, and pop influences. Born in Bulgaria and classically trained from the age of three, he has transformed the violin into a high-energy, modern performance experience.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Big Blitz combines dance, jazz, rock, and electronic musical influences to create their own dynamic sound

Packed with non-stop pop bangers, fierce energy, and dazzling live drag performances inspired by your favorite pop queens. Dress up, show out, and unleash your inner icon!

Local metalcore titans Divine Fallacy
- w/ Varia, Mulholland Drive-By, Katspo, & Promachina

Local Rock / Alt / Indie Band Showcase!

Vicious Rumors are Bay Area power metal forged in fire—fast, fierce, and unapologetically heavy. Formed in 1979 by guitarist and mastermind Geoff Thorpe, the band helped define American power metal

Obscura is a progressive technical death metal band known for razor-sharp musicianship, complex song structures, and a futuristic blend of brutality and melody

Driftwood is a high-energy Americana roots band blending folk, bluegrass, and rock into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh

With numerous consecutive Beatport number ones, millions of streams, and collaborations and remixes with artists such as Kayzo, Excision, Polaris, and Erra under his belt, few can deny that PhaseOne is one of the most significant talents to emerge from the Australian music scene, sitting squarely at the intersection where metal meets electronic

This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday in Rochester—doors open early, the music rolls all day, and the vibes stay light

Formed in the early 1980s, Gene Loves Jezebel emerged as one of the most distinctive and influential bands to rise from the post-punk and gothic rock movement

The Widdler is a pioneering force in underground bass music, known for his deep, weighty low-end and hypnotic, dub-influenced sound design

Dive into the shadows and lose yourself to CRIMEWAVE - a night of your favorite gothwave, darkwave, new wave, post-punk, and industrial music

The Last Ten Seconds of Life is a crushing force in modern deathcore, known for their punishing breakdowns, pitch-shifted vocals, and unapologetically heavy sound

Big Beat, UKG, Speed Garage, 140, and DNB shaking the room all night long. Basslines rolling. Rewinds flying. No filler — just that gritty, warehouse-ready sound straight out of London.

Sonic architects of songs with an emotional heft as heavy as the subwoofer-rupturing basslines that underpin their work, TRUTH are one of New Zealand’s finest creative exports

Dirtysnatcha is a UK-born, LA-based dubstep producer known for his gritty low-end, razor-sharp sound design, and unapologetically heavy style

Aesthetic Perfection, led by Daniel Graves, is a powerhouse of modern industrial and electronic music—merging aggressive electronics, sharp hooks, and uncompromising attitude

Black eyeliner. Skinny jeans. Screaming every word like it still means everything.

This isn’t a listening party. It’s not background vibes. It’s a full-scale K-pop takeover designed for the club.

45 Years of Ska. Formed on the Lower East Side of NYC the band is the longest running US SKA formation

Establishing himself as an industry favorite since his 2013 debut, Buku has amassed streaming figures in the tens of millions while being championed by a variety of noteworthy curators

Tim Cappello is a legendary saxophonist, composer, and performer whose explosive stage presence has made him a cult icon. Best known for his scene-stealing performance in The Lost Boys and his long tenure as a core member of Tina Turner’s band

Redd & The Paper Flowers is an Appalachian Folk / Livingroom Folk band from Knoxville, Tennessee

Green Jello is the Grammy-nominated comedy-metal collective famous for their DIY chaos, cartoon costumes, and the MTV smash “Three Little Pigs.” Founded in 1981 by frontman Bill Manspeaker, the band built a cult following with outrageous live shows

Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances, thoughtful arrangements and heartfelt dedication to honoring Mac.

Celebrate May the 4th the only way worthy of the galaxy — with a full-blown Star Wars Rave at Photo City Music Hall. We’re transforming the venue into an intergalactic nightclub packed with lasers, immersive visuals, themed cocktails, and wall-to-wall bangers from across the universe.

Whether you’re an Andie, or a Duckie, this is Pretty in Pink energy the way the 80s meant it—romance, rebellion, and a perfect soundtrack

Cut Me Up Genny — Rochester’s favorite emo cover band — returns to Photo City Music Hall for another packed night of throwback anthems and full-volume nostalgia

Three time BMA nominee's The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band are "the greatest front-porch blues band in the world". They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the premier finger picker playing today

Hailing from London, UK, Confessions Of A Traitor deliver a crushing and cathartic blend of post-hardcore and melodic metalcore rooted in vulnerability, resilience, and faith

Step back into the golden era of flannel, frosted tips, and unforgettable anthems. 90’s Night brings the soundtrack of a generation to life with Davey Allen & Unplugged: A Tribute to MTV Unplugged, delivering high-energy live performances of the biggest hits that defined the decade

Headbangers Ball storms into Rochester for a full-throttle night of classic metal worship with tributes to Metallica & Iron Maiden

To Violently Vomit is an unrelenting extreme metal outfit delivering a savage blend of crushing riffs, blast-driven percussion, and visceral, no-holds-barred intensity

Turn up the low end and get ready to groove — That 70s Rave: Boogie n’ Bass is bringing the funk and the filth!

If you've never had the chance to see TOOL live, here's your local opportunity, and truly a job well done.

Step into the glimmering world of "ABBA Gold Disco," a night of retro glamour, as we transport you back to the disco era of the 70s & 80s.

ENMY's high-energy live shows have built them a reputation as a must-see act for both rock and alternative audiences

Brooklyn-based future jam quartet that weaves composition and improvisation through an ever-changing landscape

An all-day onslaught of extreme metal is taking over Photo City Music Hall—no fillers, no mercy, just relentless sound from start to finish. From brutal death to crushing underground chaos, this lineup is built to punish