ConcertCON!
We have DragonCon, MomoCon, OutlantaCon, and now ConcertCON! Atlanta Freedom Bands celebrates all the fan conventions that come to our city with ConcertCON. The program features music from sci-fi, anime, film, and fantasy.
We explore space with music from Star Trek and Lost in Space. We go back in time with music representing steampunk. We have superheroic soundtracks from Guardians of the Galaxy and composer John Williams. Anime fans will enjoy themes from Studio Ghibli’s Joe Hisaishi. And, Players 1 and 2 will love epic music from favorite video games.
Our concert hosts will be Olive d’Nightlife and Agatha Boogie, Atlanta’s Favorite Comedy Drag Duo! You will love their hilarious takes on all the music we have in store.
Fans of the Cons and fans of great music will enjoy this unique program that our city’s diverse fan cultures. Get your tickets today for this exciting and fun concert!
Audience cosplay is HIGHLY encouraged!
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors, and $10 for students.
The concert will also stream live from AFB’s YouTube channel.
The concert program includes:
Star Trek: Symphonic Suite, music by Michael Giacchino, arranged by Jay Bocook
Who’s That Masked Man, arranged Jay Bocook
— Themes from “The Phantom of the Opera” “The Mask of Zorro,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Spider Man” and “The Incredibles.”
Animation Songs Medley, arranged by Joe Hisaishi
— Music from Studio Ghibli
Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and Steam by Scott Watson
Epic Gaming Themes, arranged by Paul Murtha
— Assassin’s Creed III Main Title; Bratja (Brothers); Dragonborn (Skyrim Theme); Sadness and Sorrow and Baba Yetu.
Lost in Space by Bruce Broughton, arranged by Michal Worek
Soaring with John Williams, arranged by Robert W. Smith
— Including Superman March, Cadillac of the Skies and Star Wars March
Guardians of the Galaxy by Michael Brown
A Piece by our Resident Student Composer for the Concert
ACCESSIBILITY
An accessible entrance is available with a flat path from the parking deck behind the church to the rear door into the concert area and to the restrooms. The standard complement of symphonic percussion will be in use. The concert will include visual projections but will not have special effects or lighting. For accessibility questions, please email development@atlantafreedombands.com.
| GETTING HERE Parking is available in a pay deck behind the church. Overflow parking is available street-side and in a pay lot at Highland Ave and Briarcliff Place. Open Google Maps > | VIEW THE PROGRAM Concert programs are available the week before the show so you can read more about the pieces and composers. Download the Concert Program > |
| DINNER AND A SHOW Support our favorite neighborhood restaurants before the show. Make your pre-show dinner plans at these fine locations. View our Recommendations | WATCH THE STREAM All of AFB’s 31st season concerts will stream live on our YouTube channel. The stream will be available for a short time after the concert. Stream the Concert > |
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“ConcertCON” is supported in part by the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Funding for this program is also provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts & Culture. This program is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts.