Think Different Tribute Jam
Featuring Substantial & The Sun's Hues, Honoring Nujabes, Monorisick (later known as DJ Deckstream), and a Legacy of Global Hip Hop Innovation
BlerDCon
Blerdcon is an event that highlights and celebrates Blerd culture and creates a marketplace of ideas where sharing that culture can take place with proper context, attribution, and positivity in an inclusive environment.
Substantial Art & Music presents SketchPads Live Art and Music Session
SketchPads is a live art and music “jam session” featuring live illustrations by a visual artist and a live beat set by a producer. The space will include invited cosplayers/figure models to pose for the audience to draw. The room serves as an artist lounge where spectators can observe or use the space to work on their own art.
A66: Bop Alloy – Substantial & Marcus D | Euro Tour 2026
Sat 21 Mar 2026 from 9:00 PM to 11:45 PM
Village Underground Lisboa
Avenida da Índia 52, 1300-299 Lisboa, Portugal
Tickets
€22 - €50
Description
For the first time in Portugal, A66 brings Substantial & Marcus D, together known as Bop Alloy, to Lisbon as part of their Europe Tour 2026. Formed by Substantial and Marcus D, Bop Alloy is a cornerstone of the global jazz-rap and Nujabes-inspired scene. Substantial, a Maryland-born MC and frequent Nujabes collaborator, is known for his depth and honesty, while Marcus D, a Seattle-raised, Tokyo-based producer, has worked with Shing02, Cise Star and Del the Funky Homosapien. Expect an intimate, high-energy live set filled with fan favorites, classic Nujabes collaborations, new music, and more. A night for listeners who love lyricism, musicianship, and timeless hip-hop.
Substantial & Marcus D presents: Bop Alloy - EU Tour 2026 - Madrid, Spain
Substantial & Marcus D presents: Bop Alloy - Masters of the Artistry EU Tour 2026
[SPA] ¡Bop Alloy llega a Madrid! 🔥
No te pierdas a los aclamados artistas de hip hop Substantial y Marcus D (Bop Alloy) en una actuación en vivo única en la capital.
El legendario dúo, que combina magistralmente vibras de jazz suave y letras brillantes, llega con raíces compartidas en el legado de Hydeout Productions y colaboraciones con Nujabes.
Bop Alloy ofrecerán un repertorio que mezcla material inédito con clásicos atemporales y temas de su nuevo álbum “Masters of the Artistry”, interpretados en directo por primera vez en España.
🎟️ Los Pases VIP incluyen acceso anticipado, un meet & greet con los artistas, y merchandising exclusivo disponible en el lugar.
[ENG] Bop Alloy is coming to Madrid! 🔥
Don’t miss acclaimed hip hop artists Substantial and Marcus D (Bop Alloy) in a one-of-a-kind live performance in the Spanish capital. The legendary duo, known for masterfully blending smooth jazz vibes with lyrical brilliance, share roots in the Hydeout Productions Legacy and collaborations with Nujabes.
Bop Alloy will perform a set that combines unreleased material with timeless classics and tracks from their new album “Masters of the Artistry”, performed live for the first time ever in Spain.
🎟️ VIP Passes include early entry, a meet & greet with the artists, and exclusive merch available at the venue.
Momocon
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics and much much more over this 4 day event.
Substantial will perform at Momocon 2026 - From Adult Swim to Lo-Fi with Alan Z, Mega Ran, Aztech, STLNDRMS, and Zaid Tabani.
Super Magfest
Super MAGFest (short for "Music And Gaming Festival") is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day, and offers consoles, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, vendors, guest speakers, and so much more.
Vocalist/Songwriter, Casey Lee Williams featuring Substantial will perform on the Super MAGFest Mainstage.
Super SketchPads
Substantial Art & Music presents SketchPads, a live art and music jam session at Otakon 2025. SketchPads will feature live illustrations by a visual artist and live beats by a music producer. SketchPads will serve as an artist lounge where spectators can observe or use the space to work on their art. Drawing supplies will be provided. Additionally, cosplayers will be invited to pose as figure models for the audience to draw. You won't want to miss this.
SAM Academy
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
SAM Academy
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
SAM Academy
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
OTAKON
Otakon® is an annual celebration of Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc.) and its fandom! Otakon is run by the non-profit organization Otakorp, Inc.
Substantial Art & Music will lead their SketchPads program at OTAKON on August 2–4 in Artist Alley.
SAM Academy
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
SketchPads @BlerDCon
Join us on Saturday, July 13 at @BlerDCon for SketchPads! Our featured guest illustrator will be Foodiez and Drinkiez creator @Lunabunneh and international Hip Hop artist @Substantial. SketchPads is a live art and music “jam session” featuring live illustrations by a visual artist and a live beat set by a music producer. The space will include invited cosplayers to pose as models for the audience to draw. The room will also serve as an artist lounge where spectators can observe or use the space to work on their own art. You won't want to miss this.
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BlerDCon
BlerDCon is an event that highlights and celebrates Blerd culture and creates a marketplace of ideas where sharing that culture can take place with proper context, attribution, and positivity in an inclusive environment.
Substantial Art & Music will lead their SketchPads program at BlerDCon on Saturday, July 13th, 3:30p - 4:50p in the Arlington Room (Hyatt)
SAM ACADEMY
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
SAM Academy
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
SAM Academy
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
Own Your Own
Join three artist-entrepreneurs as they discuss how to build a sustainable career in the arts. All arts practitioners are welcome!
SAM ACADEMY
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
The NVLAA 2024 Workshops: Marketing Tools of the Trade
NVLAA launched in the fall of 2022 with virtual workshops for arts and cultural organizations, artists, and arts administrators. The topics included data and storytelling, e-commerce basics for artists, and business plan creation.
SAM ACADEMY
A series of 12 music business classes taught by Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson as well as a host of guest speakers.
Javier Starks: Faces of Change Album Release
Faces of Change (FOC), an EP from GRAMMY-winning album producer, Matthew Shell, and emcee, educator, and sustainability ambassador, Javier Starks blends thoughtful, introspective rhymes over a fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock. Previously unreleased on streaming platforms, FOC debuts to listeners who have been craving more music from Javier since performances and collaborations with artists such as Robert Glasper, Substantial, Greg Hutchinson, and more.
Faces of Change like all of Javier’s music offers an alternative to the destructive themes often associated with Rap music. Like many overlooked artists in the genre, he offers positive messages that range from his relationship with God, struggles, perseverance, and more without the use of profanity. His unique outlook, combined with the lush soundscapes Matthew produces on FOC, is refreshing.
Faces of Change features several appearances from Jazz and Hip Hop artists including Substantial, Kenny McNeil, Marcus Singleton, Bomani Armah, Trey Eley, and more. FOC is now streaming on all digital streaming platforms and also Bandcamp.
SKETCHPADS LIVE AT BLERDCON
SUBSTANTIAL ART & MUSIC + WORDS BEATS & LIFE PRESENT
SKETCHPADS: LIVE ART AND MUSIC SESSION
We’re heading back to BlerDCon, where it all started.
In July 2022, we premiered our very first SketchPads event and we look forward to returning to BlerDCon bigger and better. Sketchpads is a live art and music “jam session” featuring live illustrations by a visual artist and a live beat set by a producer. The space will include invited cosplayers/figure models who will pose for the audience to draw. The room will also serve as an artist lounge where spectators can observe or use the space to work on their own art.
SketchPads: Live Art & Music
SketchPads, a live art and music session. The event will be held at Creative Suitland Arts Center in Suitland, Maryland on Saturday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
Sketchpads is a live art and music “jam session” featuring live illustrations by a visual artist and a live beat set by a music producer. The space serves as an artist lounge where attendees can observe, ask questions, use the space to work on their art or draw a live model.
SketchPads at Creative Suitland will feature artist and Suitland High School alum, Lawrence “Naturel” Atoigue and emcee/producer and Suitland resident Micheal “yU” Willingham Jr.
Tickets - https://bit.ly/Sketchpads-CS
The Art of Business - A Creative Industry Mixer
Our main objective is to shed the light on the region’s illustrious industry leaders to educate, entertain, inspire, and ignite local creatives to drive and build the creative economy in different industries. Topics ranging from sustainability, mental wellness, art, advertising, marketing, media, film, acting, women empowerment, entrepreneurship, and all areas that contribute to and affect the Creative Economy in the DC, Maryland, & Virginia region.
The 2022 edition features a panel of creative industry leaders, creative development workshops, and professional headshot sessions. Lite refreshments will be available during the event.
TICKETS
$12 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
$25 TICKET* (Includes 2 professional headshots)
*$25 ticket buyers must arrive between 2-3pm in order to participate in the headshot photoshoot. Limited space available.
EVENT SCHEDULE
2:00PM DOORS OPEN/HAPPY HOUR
3:00PM WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS - Opening by Rina Turner
3:15PM VISUALIZATION WORKSHOP - Facilitated by Malachi E. Robinson
3:30PM CROWDFUNDING YOUR ART WORKSHOP - Facilitated by Substantial Art & Music
4:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION
5:00PM CLOSING REMARKS
TICKETS
$12 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
$25 VIP TICKET* (Includes 2 professional headshots)
*$25 ticket buyers must arrive between 2-3pm in order to participate in the headshot photoshoot. Limited spaces available; please purchase in advance!
ARTDUSTRY S3 E10
Join us live for the season finale featuring Jelani Bandele.
https://youtu.be/eQCTnoD5TYA
