Grand Galloping Gala

The Grand Galloping Gala 7:00pm–10:00pm

The Grand Galloping Gala has been a major attraction since EFNW 2017. It is an open invitation to attendees of all ages! There will be a variety of performances full of popular show and fandom songs, and of course lots of music for you to dance to! Guests are encouraged (but not required) to dress up in their best gala attire or cosplay to show off. This is a fantastical event for all to enjoy!

The Gala After Party 10:00pm–late

To finish off a weekend of summer fun, we have an all EDM After Party Rave full of new faces and returning favorites! Bring the rest of your convention energy and let’s party until they kick us out!

Gala & After Party Lineup

7:00

Manehattan Jazz Quartet

The Manehattan Jazz Quartet is a group that infuses the playful tunes of My Little Pony with an improvisational jazz vibe. The group was spontaneously formed at a jam session between drummer Brooklyn Rose Ludlow and pianist Ezri Martinez after attending TrotCon 2022. Two years later, they teamed up with singer/saxophonist Jerrod Shackelford and bassist Nick Huffer to play a debut performance at TrotCon 2024. The quartet is currently recording their first album.

7:45

Ukulele Bronies

Ukulele Bronies is a ukulele ensemble consisting of several musicians including brambleshadow4, Metajoker, 4EverfreeBrony, and Thrack. We’re here to serenade you all with songs about ponies and friendship.

8:30

BronyMike

After a decade away, BronyMike is bringing his unpredictable flair back to Ponystock! Get ready to party as he sings an eclectic mix of songs from the fandom’s past. Ask him for a free kazoo!

9:00

Da Willstanator

A fandom veteran since 2012, DaWillstanator has brought many talents across several different sub-segments of the community. He’s primarily know as a voice actor, having taken part in popular works such as Daughter of Discord, TF2 Analysis, Elements of Justice, Princess Trixie Sparkle 2, & ToucanLDM’s ‘MLP Meets’ series. You also may have heard him as as the voice behind EFNW’s recent promo videos on their social media pages. He’s also participated in several musical projects as a singer, such as L-Train’s symphonic metal operas ‘Fall of an Empire’ & ‘Pillars of Equestria’, Forest Rain’s ‘Aetheria’ album, and a few guest appearances on the recent ‘Ponies at Dawn’ compilation albums. He’s also frequently collaborated with the likes of Lightning Bliss, Jasper Pie, Silver Quill, Magpiepony, TheLostNarrator, Scribbler Productions & TheInvertedShadow. And on top of that, he’s had the pleasure of sharing the stage a few times with Michelle Creber & BlackGryph0n as a guest dancer. My Little Pony became such an unexpected yet incredible part of his life, and he always strives to share the pony love by any means possible. One of those means is creating new and exciting music mashups combining some of the biggest hits from both the show & fandom with a feel-good twist that’s sure to get you dancing & smiling at Everfree’s Grand Galloping Gala concert. And this year promises to be no exception.

9:30

Metajoker

Ari “Metajoker” Noble (he/they) has been writing and performing music in the Brony fandom for over 13 years, and this will be his third time performing at Everfree Northwest! With his signature blend of story-rich lyrics, soaring melodies, and catchy songs branching acoustic and electronic genres, they can’t wait to share their passion and music with everyone at this year’s con!

10:15

John Kenza

John Kenza is a music producer and DJ specializing in melodic and electronic music. He is no stranger to the Brony fandom and has been creating pony content since 2013. Get ready for euphoric melodies, powerful basslines, and exclusive pony remixes!

11:00

VinylTastic

DJ VinylTastic is ready to drop the bass with his electrifying, bass pumping, full throttle sets full of electro house, bounce, and dubstep. After joining forces with PonyvilleFM and taking the world by storm with his radio show “Scratching the Surface”, VinylTastic then went onto making his debut on stage at BABSCon 2017, and later on at several cons such as Everfree Northwest, Nightmare Nights, Ponyville Ciderfest, Whinny City, High Roller, and BronyCon. Following his electrifying performances across the US, VinylTastic is back in the Pacific Northwest and ready to bring the bass like never before!

11:45

Halfway Through Omega

Halfway Through Omega is a Bay Area electronic music producer and performer known for delivering vibrant and emotionally charged sets that mix melodic midtempo, bass, and creative sound design. With a stage presence that combines theatrical intensity and raw authenticity, HTO turns every set into a ritual of energy and movement.

After a successful series of shows, including a return to the pony community with a debut performance at BABSCon, HTO is more excited than ever. Whether at a warehouse rave or a festival stage, you can expect powerful transitions, story-driven drops, and an energy that lingers long after the lights go out.

12:30

Garnika

Garnika is one of the fandom’s most travelled DJs and producers, playing at over 40 pony cons across the country during his time in the fandom from 2012 to 2017. Spearheading the Melbourne bounce subgenre of dance music in the fandom, Garnika quickly made a name for himself with his electrifying live performances and high energy remixes and originals. He has graced the Ponystock stage many times in the past and could not be more excited to be back!

1:15

Shuffle and Fl0

Prepare your minds, hearts, and ears for Shuffle and FL0, coming at you hard with the best beats and wubs that will send you straight back to the glory days. Get ready for your hooves to burn up on the dance floor!