Gonks Go Beat

A bungling intergalactic envoy tasked with ending Earth's two musical factions' feud. He arrives with mystical powers and, together with Mr. A&R, engineers a way for a Beatland boy and a Ballad Isle girl to perform a unifying duet. His intervention is the catalyst for reconciliation.

A powerful record executive who oversees the competition. He uses cunning to navigate the rival cultures and steer the outcome toward a symbol of unity. His schemes and charm drive the plot toward a peaceful resolution.

Leader of Beatland and a key political voice in the feud. She embodies the hip Beatland identity but must weigh whether reconciliation threatens tradition. Her decisions influence whether music can heal the divide.

Overlord from a distant galaxy who monitors Earth’s squabbles with growing exasperation. He delegates the task of fixing the feud to Wilco Roger and threatens exile if the mission fails.

A Beatland figure who contributes to the musical energy and stagecraft of the competition. His role underscores Beatland's emphasis on rhythm and flashy performance.

A social figure within the Beatland-Ballad Isle dynamics; her perspective highlights the human cost of division and the hope for peace through art.

Prime Minister who embodies the political leadership on Earth, influencing how the two sides respond to the alien mediation.

Beatland singer who, with Elaine, embodies the romance that challenges the sides' stereotypes. He participates in the pivotal duet that wins the crowd and shifts opinion.

Ballad Isle singer who partners with Derek in a cross-cultural romance. Her duet helps prove that different musical styles can coexist.