Bit Brigade
$33 General Admission
$26 Member
$20 Student*
Bit Brigade will be performing “Mega Man II” & “Castlevania” LIVE! PLUS a competitive ‘Tetris’ performance where a member of the audience is selected to battle against Bit Brigade’s gamer, Noah. Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES/SNES game soundtracks as their gamer speedruns the game live on stage.
Reserve your spot online or by calling the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Not a member yet? Join today to enjoy priority access to concerts and member-only events all year long.
Please allow 24 hours for new memberships purchased online to process before purchasing your member-priced ticket. To purchase your membership and tickets together today, call our member priority line at (479) 418-5728 or by emailing Memberships@CrystalBridges-theMomentary.org.
*Student tickets available to guests with a valid student ID, presented upon entry.
** Premium Group Seating tickets admission for four (you + three guests), a reserved table in a designated seating area, and dedicated table service. Limited quantity available.
SCHEDULE
2 – 6 PM | Fermentation Hall
Nostalgia Video Game Parlor
Tournaments, classic & contemporary video game favorites & local meetups
Food & Beverages
Pizza by the slice, cash bar (NA & alcoholic), popcorn, and more
Arvest Bank Courtyard
All Day | Express Rally
Take photos with a custom Toyota Supra GT4, straight out of famous racing games like Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo
2 – 7 PM | NWA Rolling Video Games
7 – 10 PM | Tetris on the Tower
6:30 – 10 PM | RØDE House
Food & Beverages
Cash bar, pizza by the slice, and nostalgic frozen slushie drinks (NA & alcoholic)
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
“The word ‘play’ is probably an understatement – these guys shred through the games as expertly as the band wails on their instruments.” – Nintendo Power, November 2006
When was the last time you attended a live music performance with a genuine element of risk involved? And no, going to a Gwar show with a white t-shirt on doesn’t count. When Bit Brigade takes the stage your mind will frantically oscillate between “Oh! Agh!! Please don’t die!!” and “YES! He’s doing it!!” Combining the dread and daring of a live video game speed run with the spot-on technique of a live band covering the musical accompaniment to everything you’re seeing on-screen in real time, Bit Brigade will have you swinging between the two mediums. From thrashing about to live renditions of your favorite stage themes, fingers yearning to the sky in a rock ‘n roll parody of sea anemones seeming to silently plead, “Please, feed us more fretboard pyrotechnics!,” to being locked in stock-still rapture as the infallible maestro of the d-pad, Noah McCarthy, takes on the final boss and risks his video game life under the threat of intense peer scorn (or the reward of night-long glory and a credits score). No matter the outcome, Bit Brigade must play on until the deed is done – which it always is – on the first (and last) try. Once Noah’s NES buzzes on, there’s no turning back.”
– Metalhead Mike of The Shizz, summer 2011
The OneUps
Formed in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2002, The OneUps are trailblazers in the video game music (VGM) community. Blending classic both classic and modern soundtracks with sophisticated funk, soul, and fusion arrangements, this independent ensemble has been bringing retro nostalgia to life for over two decades. From headlining the inaugural MAGFest in 2002 to serving as the live backing band for legendary composers like Yoko Shimomura (Street Fighter II, Kingdom Hearts) and David Wise (Donkey Kong Country), The OneUps have mastered the art of transforming the digital music of our favorite games into live, multi-instrumental grooves. With over ten studio albums and performances everywhere from huge conventions (PAX, Game Developers Conference) to small, nerdy weddings, they continue to remake, remix, and reimagine the soundtracks of the gaming.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Entry: Entry to the concert is located just west of the parking garage. Please be ready to show your mobile/printed tickets along with a valid ID.
- Re-entry: No re-entry is allowed for this show.
- Parking: Please park in our parking garage located next to the 8th Street Market at 801 SE 8th Street, or in the gravel lot next to the Momentary building.
- Note: There is an 8′ height limit for the garage.
- Bike racks will be available in our gravel parking lot, near the Momentary’s main entrance off E Street.
- Seating: With the exception of Premium Group Seating this is a standing room only show.
- Bag Policy: You can bring one clear bag into the venue that is not larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, or a single one-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). Exceptions for diaper bags, medical devices, and media apply—learn more here.
- In addition, you can also carry a small clutch purse, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap.
- Bags will be screened as you enter. Security has final say on what is and isn’t permitted.
- Fun Food and Drink: Hungry or thirsty? Enjoy fun beverages from the RØDE Bar before and during the show. No outside food or beverages will be allowed.
- Cashless Event: Bring your credit or debit cards as we’re 100% cash-less.
- Photos and Video: For this performance, no cameras will be permitted in the venue (phones are OK). Please leave all cameras, including point-and-shoot cameras, GoPros, tablets, professional cameras, drones, selfie sticks, tripods, detachable lenses, and audio or video recording devices at home.
For a complete list of guidelines, see our full Concert and Festival Rules.
WHAT TO BRING AND NOT BRING
BRING
- Valid ID and tickets to present upon entry.
- Water fountains will be available filling stations. Empty plastic water bottles are encouraged to help stay hydrated. (No glass, metal, or opaque plastic containers.)
- Bring your credit or debit cards. The concert is 100% cash-less.
- One clear bag no bigger than 12” x 6” x 12”, or a single one-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). You may also carry a small clutch purse, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap.
- All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry. Security has final say on which bags will be permitted.
DON’T BRING
- No outside food and drink, large bags, coolers, or ice chests.
- No folding chairs or blankets. This show is standing room only.
- No weapons or firearms of any kind are allowed, even if you have a permit.
- No laser pointers, glow sticks, and illuminating objects.
- No fireworks, fuel, or explosive materials of any kind.
- No skateboards, scooters, or wheeled devices other than ADA-compliant transport.
- No kites, frisbees, inflatables, or air horns.
- No illegal substances of any kind.
- No smoking or vaping will be allowed outside of designated smoking areas.
- No pets.
- No posters, signs, or promotional materials. Flyers and other promotional materials cannot be distributed on Momentary property without prior approval.
- No cameras or recording devices.
- Prohibited items will not be admitted or checked. Please leave these items at home or in your locked vehicle.