Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2025

Musical Marvels at Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2025: A Halo Called Fred, This Way to the Egress & Dust Bowl Faeries Set the Stage for Magic

When the gears turn and the steam rises at Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2025, the music isn’t just background noise—it’s the heartbeat of the entire experience. This year, festival-goers can look forward to an extraordinary lineup of musical performers who embody the wild, whimsical, and wonderfully weird spirit of steampunk culture.

Appearing live at Vasa Park in Hackettstown from June 6–8, 2025, the festival’s soundscape will be filled with accordion-driven anthems, surreal storytelling, and gypsy punk vibes that transport you straight into a steampunk fantasy world. Let’s take a look at the three headline acts that will transform the weekend into an unforgettable auditory adventure.

🎶 A Halo Called Fred – The Soundtrack to the Absurd

Festival favorites and long-standing icons of New Jersey’s steampunk and geek music scenes, A Halo Called Fred bring their trademark blend of humor, surrealism, and storytelling back to the Steampunk Alchemy stage. With songs about invisible squirrels, secret octopuses, and the power of imagination, this band proves that music doesn’t have to take itself too seriously to be brilliant.

Expect lively banter, crowd interaction, and songs that make you laugh, think, and maybe even dance in your corset and goggles. Their loyal following knows: if A Halo Called Fred is playing, you’re in for something special.

🎩 This Way to the Egress – Gypsy Punk Energy Meets Vaudeville Vibes

Stepping into the spotlight with explosive energy and a sound that blends dark cabaret, vaudeville, Eastern European folk, and punk rock, This Way to the Egress is more than a band—they’re a spectacle. Armed with accordion, tuba, keys, strings, and powerhouse vocals, their performances are part rock concert, part traveling circus.

Perfectly suited to the aesthetic and energy of Steampunk Alchemy Fest, this genre-defying group delivers high-octane shows that ignite the imagination and get the crowd moving. Whether it’s your first time seeing them or your tenth, Egress never plays the same show twice.

🌒 Dust Bowl Faeries – Haunting, Hypnotic, and Utterly Enchanting

If gothic Americana and steampunk noir had a love child, it would sound like Dust Bowl Faeries. This Hudson Valley-based band blends dark cabaret with accordion, lap steel guitar, and mystic vocals to create an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere. Think ghost towns, circus tents, and carnivals at midnight—wrapped in poetic lyrics and haunting melodies.

Perfect for twilight sets and cabaret performances, Dust Bowl Faeries bring an emotional and immersive experience that lingers long after the last note fades. They are the perfect sonic spellcasters for this year’s “Steampunk Summer Camp” theme.

Experience the Music of a Steampunk World

With these three powerhouse acts anchoring the 2025 lineup, Steampunk Alchemy Fest promises more than costumes and crafts—it promises a full-sensory adventure. Whether you’re coming for the cosplay, the community, or the cabaret, the music is guaranteed to elevate the entire experience.

Don’t miss these unforgettable performances:

• Friday night: Opening sets and intimate introductions
• Saturday: Full day of main stage performances and the adults-only cabaret
• Sunday morning: Farewell sets to close out the weekend with magic

Pack your parasol, polish your boots, and get ready to dance with the dust and the dreamers. The soundtrack to your steampunk summer awaits.