Calling all idol fans- Idolspace is the place for you!!

Cheer (ヲタ芸) your heart out while you watch independent idols, cosplay idols, and idol related music and dance acts take the stage!

If you're an idol or related act we invite you to apply for one of our Idolspace Stage Performance Slots. This is your own 30 minute show where you're the star! We love to see a variety of acts, from independent idols and anisong coverists, to cosplay idols and dance groups. If you have an interactive music act-we want to see it!

Performing at Idolspace takes a lot of time and dedication, but is not without its rewards! In addition to having the chance to shine on our stage, accepted Idolspace Stage acts will receive:

• Up to 3 Fully Comped Weekend BadgesThe opportunity to meet fans and sell cheki (polaroid photos) after your show 
• The opportunity to meet fans and sell cheki (polaroid photos) at our special Sunday Idolspace Meet and Greet
• The opportunity to sell merchandise of your act in our Idolspace Merch booth

But the spotlight doesn't stop at the Idolspace Stage-

Idol Festivals at Otakon

All THREE of our popular Idol Festivals will be returning this year!: 

1. The ANIBeat Idol Festival is our flagship event for experienced independent/original idol acts to take the stage. It's the event that started it all, and we're bringing it back- bigger and better than ever!
2. The COSPlaylist Idol Festival is our festival just for Cosplay/2.5D idols. If you perform as an existing character from a popular franchise, and want to bring your favorite characters to life, this show is for you! 
3. The Now Presenting...Idol Festival is our special idol festival for original idols who are making their debut, or have had little stage experience and are looking for more. Take the stage with the next generation of independent idols here!

In addition to having the chance to shine on our Featured Events stage, accepted ANIBeat Idol Festival, COSPlaylist Idol Festival, and Now Presenting! Idol Festival acts will receive:

• Fully Comped Weekend Badges for each member of your act
• The opportunity to meet fans and sell cheki (polaroid photos) at a special Meet and Greet session following each festival
• The opportunity to sell merchandise of your act in our Idolspace Merch booth

Please follow the links below to apply to all of our Idolspace programming options!
All Acceptance, Waitlist, and Rejections letters will go on or before May 5th, 2025