Matt Maggiacomo

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The Whomping Willows (known in human form as Matt Maggiacomo) began playing wizard rock in 2004 at a house party with Harry and the Potters and Draco and the Malfoy. Several years later, he began pursuing wizard rock full-time and has never looked back. He has played over 700 shows as the Whomping Willows and sold 10,000 albums. He also serves as Executive Director of The Harry Potter Alliance and is on the Board of Directors of Uplift.

Sessions in which Matt Maggiacomo participates

Friday 10 August, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

3:15 PM

Critical Fandom: How to Critique a Franchise You Love

1 hour, 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)

Panel

Matt Maggiacomo (Participant)

Constance Gibbs, Black Girls Create (Participant)

Steph Anderson, Tonks and the Aurors (Participant)

Jackson Bird, Sorted: Growing Up (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

Bayana Davis, Black Girls Create (Participant)

In recent years, the Harry Potter franchise has made some controversial decisions that left some fans confused or even upset. How do we cont...

8:00 PM

Wizard Rock Concert

3 hours 30 minutes, 8:00 PM CDT - 11:30 PM CDT

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)

Special Event

Lauren Fairweather (Participant)

Matt Maggiacomo (Participant)

Harry and the Potters (Participant)

Draco and the Malfoys (Participant)

The Lovegoods (Participant)

Tonks and the Aurors (Participant)

The Mudbloods (Participant)

Whether you're a long-time fan or a new listener of music about the Wizarding World, come rock out at our annual Wizard Rock Concert, featuring:...

Saturday 11 August, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

3:15 PM

Harry Potter is My Job

1 hour, 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)

Panel

Elsa Ruck, The Lovegoods (Participant)

Sierra Fox (Moderator)

Matt Maggiacomo (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

Jordan Edwards, Mischief Management (Participant)

Hear from fans who turned their passion for all things Potter into a career. Learn about their work life, how they integrate The Boy Who Liv...