Performance advance
February 28, 2026

EVENT HOURS:
10am-8pm

ADDRESS AND LOCATION:
NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
(Conference Center entrance)

ARRIVAL TIME:
At least two hours prior to your first scheduled performance.
Our preference is that all performers are on site before doors open.

STAGE MANAGER & DAY OF SHOW CONTACT:
Rob Hartpence (609) 516-7828

YOUR SCHEDULED PERFORMANCE TIME:
See schedule below

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Any entertainer incorporating fire, flame, sparks, or pyrotechnic elements into their performance must be fully self-contained, properly equipped, and in strict compliance with all State of New Jersey and Township of Edison fire codes and safety regulations. Failure to meet these requirements including, safety equipment, and on-site fire suppression, will result in the performance being modified or shut down at the discretion of event management and fire officials.

Fire permits will be arranged for and supplied by Darkside NJ

AUDIO ENGINEER:
Asbury Audio is our sound company. Engineer name tbd

PARKING:
Parking is free but the Expo Center parking lot is going to fill quickly. The earlier you get there the better since there is no dedicated parking available. You may park up front to unload but you must move your vehicle when completed).

BADGES:
Please let us know in advance all names of your performers. All entertainment will receive badges for the event. Please send ASAP to newjerseyisodd@gmail.com.

BACKLINE:
Darkside NJ will provide sound system, microphones, stage monitors and all other necessary items for sound projection. Asbury Audio will provide sound engineers for the day and will conduct sound checks. Please be sure to bring any music you need played during your performance on a thumb drive or laptop.

We encourage you to touch base with our MC’s when you arrive if you’d like any specific introduction before or after your performance

STAGE ASSISTANCE:
Stage Manager will be available to offer assistance with set up

GREEN ROOM:
All entertainers have access to the green room.

DRESSING ROOM:
All entertainers have access to dressing room areas.