We're ecstatic to partner with Snug Harbor for this year's JemCon early bird activity. Come enjoy a truly outrageous evening with none other than the singing voice of Jem Britta Phillips the Thursday evening before JemCon 09/04. Tickets are available online at Snug Harbor for $15 or at the door for $20. This is an 18+ event. Rumor has it another special guest will make an appearance..stay tuned for more truly outrageous announcements for this year's JemCon
This event is separate from JemCon activities and requires a separate ticket to be purchased. For more details on this event and to purchase tickets please visit https://snugrock.com/
New for 2025 This is Farewell Dinner Reception on Sunday
Sunday, September 7th at approximately 6:30 after closing ceremonies + cleanup
$75 per person if registered and paid before 08/29
$85 per person for any requests after 08/29 (Pending hotel confirmation of availability)
To register for the group dinner on Sunday, please send payment to the JemCon paypal at JemConforever@gmail.com with the specified amount, number of attendees, and names along with any dietary restrictions
For more information on our group dinner, please visit our Registration page.
*This is a paid event separate from JemCon registration and no walk ins will be allowed. Please plan accordingly
Thursday, September 4th (Pre-Con Activities)
She Makes An Impression: Tattoo's at Haylo Healing Arts Lounge
11am to 6pm
Show off how much of a Jem fan you really are by getting a Tattoo at Haylo's! In order to secure an appointment (if you haven't done so already), contact them directly by visiting haylostudiolounge.com to check availability!
Show Me the Way at Frankie's in Charlotte
2pm to 6pm
This optional pre-Con activity is perfect for family fun! Featuring rides, laser tag, an arcade and so much more! Visit frankies.com/charlotte for more information, and note that Frankie's offers a discount on game cards for groups over 10!
She's Got the Power!: Drag Me Back to the 80s at Snug Harbor!
Doors Open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm!
Drag, burlesque and more, starring the singing voice of Jem, Britta Phillips!
1228 Gordon St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Tickets available at https://snugrock.com/
Friday, September 5th
Puttin' It All Together: Volunteer Set Up!
9am to 5pm
It takes work to put JemCon together, so stop by anytime between 9am to 5pm and share a little bit of yourself!
We're Off And Runnin': Registration and Happy Hour
Registration Opens at 5pm + Hotel Happy Hour Mixer from 6pm to 7:30pm
Ahead of the Game: Doors Open for Friday Night Welcome Party
7:30pm to 8pm
Friday Night Welcome Party
8pm to 11pm
Welcome to the Jungle: A special welcome from your 2025 JemCon Hostesses
Video Wars: Outrageous video premieres, featuring some very special guests!
Abracadabra: Magic Show by Keyza
Why all the confusion?: 'Deep Cuts' Jem Trivia by Jacques
Music is Magic: John Henry facilitates Karaoke
Outta My Way: Dance Party
Saturday, September 6th
Gettin' Down to Business: Vendors and Display Rooms Open at 9am
Family Is: Day 2 Opening Remarks from your 2025 JemCon Hosts
9:45am to 10am
Designing Women featuring Stefanie Eskander and Dina Al Rifai
10am to 11am
We'll talk with Stefanie Eskander, who designed some of the most iconic dolls for the Jem line - including the second year Holograms, Synergy and Rama Llama and Dina Al Rifai, of The Loyal Subjects, who has helped make the dream of a new playline Jem doll a reality in 2025 and beyond!
Music and Danse featuring Desiree Goyette
11am to 11:45am
Desiree Goyette, voice actress for Fan Favorite, Danse, talks about her diverse career and Grammy nomination!
Britrock! featuring Louise Dorsey
11:45am to 12:30pm
There ain't nobody better than Louise Dorsey, who gave sass to our name-dropping, sax-playing Misfit, Jetta!
Lunch Break
12:30pm to 1:45pm
Broadway Magic featuring Barry Harman
1:45pm to 2:30pm
Jem Lyricist, Barry Harman, knows that a creaky door means fun galore! This first-time in-person guest has all treats, no tricks!
Takes Work featuring Anne Bryant
2:30pm to 3:15pm
Jem Composer and Arranger, Anne Bryant, has given us iconic Jem songs, and always has more to give, including a new book!
15 Minute Break
3:15pm to 3:30pm
One Jem Too Many featuring Samantha Newark and Britta Phillips
3:30pm to 4:15pm
Our two Jems, Samantha Newark and Britta Phillips, have been making an impression all across this country this year in support of Jem's 40th anniversary. Let's find out what they've been up to!
I Remember How It All Began featuring Christy Marx and Barbara Ann Duffy
4:15pm to 5:30pm
Jem Creator, Christy Marx, teams up with Barbara Ann Duffy (daughter of Jem supervising producer, Jim Duffy) to talk about the early days of Jem and share some outrageous "lost" treasures!
I Can See Me a Star!: Dinner Break + Cosplay Prep
5:30pm to 8:00pm
All in the Style: Pink Carpet Photos & Mingle Time!
8pm to 8:15pm
Video Encore
8:15pm to 8:30pm
In case you missed them or need to see them again, JemCon exclusive videos are back!
Saturday Night Cosplay and Dance Party
8:30pm to 11pm
Hey, Look, It's Jem/Stormer/Minx/Chubbette!: Cosplay Pageant, hosted by Tivia
Show off your best cosplay for our celebrity judging panel in one of two categories: Truly Outrageous (Traditional), or Culture Clash (Outside the Box/Mash-ups). A Fan Favorite will also be named!
Surprise! Surprise!: Exciting performances from surprise guests!
Jam All Night Long: Dance Party
Sunday, September 7th
You Oughta See: Vendors and Display Rooms Open at 9am
Who is He Kissing? featuring Sharon Knettel and Alan Milligan
10am to 10:45am
Artist Sharon Knettell brought the characters to life through the box art and poster we all love and her friend, Alan Milligan, was the model for Rio. They will share pictures and stories from their archives!
15 Minute Break
10:45am to 11am
Roxy Rumbles featuring Samatha Paris
11am to 11:30am
Samantha Paris is a multiple award-winning voice actor, educator, entrepreneur and author, who made mischief as Roxanne 'Roxy' Pelligrini (joining us virtually from Italy).
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4866418799?pwd=77VRWncuqleO1KgCqvuBD3V4DUxGru.1&omn=82032639631
Meeting ID: 486 641 8799
Passcode: 204025
Click/Clash featuring Samantha Newark, Desiree Goyette, Louise Dorsey and Samantha Paris
11:30am to 12:15pm
The voices of Jem (Samantha Newark), Danse (Desiree Goyette) and Jetta (Louise Dorsey) will join Roxy for a truly outrageous reunion. Sparks will fly!
Lunch Break
12:15pm to 1:30pm
Back to the Future featuring Liz Pemberton, Christy Marx, Stefanie Eskander and Dina Al Rifai
1:30pm to 2:45pm
JemCon Founder, Liz Pemberton, joins Christy Marx, Stefanie Eskander and Dina Al Rifai to answer your questions about the past and the future of Jem and JemCon!
15 Minute Break
2:45pm to 3pm
Let Me Go, I'll Return to You featuring Ellen Bernfeld and Tom Bernfeld
3pm to 3:30pm
Hear from real-life siblings, Ellen Bernfeld (singing voice of Pizzazz) and Tom Bernfeld (singing voice of The Beast) about their time in show business, together and separately!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4866418799?pwd=77VRWncuqleO1KgCqvuBD3V4DUxGru.1&omn=82032639631
Meeting ID: 486 641 8799
Passcode: 204025
Music is Magic featuring Britta Phillips, Anne Bryant, Barry Harman and Ellen Bernfeld
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Britta Phillips, Anne Bryant, Barry Harman and Ellen Bernfeld (Virtual) come together to discuss making those distinctive Jem, Misfits and Stingers sounds.... with some discussion of the new musical content recently released!
How Does It Feel? Autograph Session
4:30pm to 5pm
Love is Here: Tribute, Charity Auction and JemCon 2026 Preview
5pm to 6pm
Always There in My Heart: Tribute Video
Destiny: Hear a sneak preview of details about JemCon 2026
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme: Onsite Raffle, Charity Auction & Early-bird Registration for JemCon 2026!
Take the Time: Buffer/Reset Break
6pm to 6:30pm
Share a Little Bit of Yourself: On-site dinner with Special Guests
6:30pm to 8pm
Come On In, The Water's Fine: A hotel pool/poolside party to close out the weekend!
8pm to 11pm