THE ARTISTS
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Emo Kids
(The nation’s top emo party band!)
Back for round 4! Emo Kids tour the country playing album-perfect hits just as you remember them, from bands like Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, The All American Rejects, Sum-41, Jimmy Eat World, and more!
This high energy band is a must-see, and always come with surprises. There are just so many great songs they like to play too, so HELP PICK THEIR SET! - Vote Here
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Sweet Revenge
(A Tribute to My Chemical Romance)
Sweet Revenge is Southern California's premiere tribute to My Chemical Romance. They are passionate about paying homage to, and faithfully recreating the live experience of the most iconic and impactful band of the 2000s.
Whether you're a die-hard My Chemical Romance fan, or just looking for a dose of nostalgia, this immersive experience of Sweet Revenge is not to be missed.
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Parano
(A Tribute to Paramore)
Parano is a high-energy tribute band based in Los Angeles, celebrating the iconic sound and spirit of Paramore. Delivering an unforgettable live experience, Parano brings to life the raw emotion and explosive energy of fan favorites like “Misery Business,” “Still Into You,” and “Ain’t It Fun.”
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for a nostalgic night of pop-punk anthems, Parano packs the room and leaves audiences buzzing.
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The Re-Used
(A Tribute to The Used)
One of the best screamo bands to ever do it, being represented for the first time at It Was Never A Phase Fest, but The Re-Used. Be ready to scream your little heart or to anthems like, “The Taste Of Ink” “Buried Alive” “I’ll Be Just Fine” and more!
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Father Figures
(The Millennial Dad Rock Tribute!)
To the angsty kid inside us all, Father Figures plays the soundtrack. Formed by long time friends who just love playing their favorite music, Father Figures has been keeping busy. Stay tuned for some top nostalgic songs from when you were young and dumb(er).
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DJ OSH
Everyone’s favorite Emo Viking!
DJ Osh returns as IWNAP Fest's MC and DJ, keeping the crowd fired up the whole day! From mashups, to deep cuts, and requests, he will make it a non-stop blast.
@osh.emo.viking
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Swiss Army Bromance
(A Tribute to Dashboard Confessional)
Mike Goodrick brings his acoustic guitar to It Was Never A Phase Fest to play all your favorite cry-along Dashboard favorites. We hope you brought waterproof eyeliner!
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Zero Signal
(The Next Generation of Rockers!)
Zero Signal is a rising modern rock band blending pop hooks, punk urgency, emo melody, and flashes of screamo into a sound that feels both current and high-impact.
Zero Signal has gained rapid traction online, with one performance video surpassing one million views and earning reposts from Alexisonfire, frontman Dallas Green, Silverstein, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, & Underoath.