GLAY to hold new EXPO! Additional anniversary schedule announced as surprise during large-scale live show

■Announcement of the release of their first original album in about three years, “Back To The Pops,” and an arena tour with 15 shows nationwide

GLAY held their 30th anniversary concert “GLAY 30th Anniversary GLAY EXPO 2024-2025” at the Belluna Dome in Saitama on June 8th and 9th.

Tickets were sold out and 60,000 people attended over the two days. The concert featured an exact reproduction of the setlist from the legendary 200,000-person concert “GLAY EXPO ’99 SURVIVAL LIVE IN MAKUHARI.” On the final day, JAY (ENHYPEN) made a surprise appearance to perform their latest song “whodunit-GLAY × JAY(ENHYPEN)-” as well as their signature song “Yuwaku,” making it a truly fitting anniversary event.

During the live performance, the second half of the anniversary schedule for 2024 was revealed all at once. The theme of this 30th anniversary is “GLAY EXPO”, and a new EXPO has been added to GLAY’s history.

On July 31st, GLAY Day, they will be streaming a special live concert held by the sea entitled “GLAY DAY SPECIAL “LIVE BY THE SEA”,” and they will be participating in their first summer festival, SUMMER SONIC, releasing their first original album in about three years, “Back To The Pops,” and an arena tour with 15 shows across the country, so we hope you will continue to enjoy GLAY EXPO.

■TAKURO Comment
We, GLAY, will successfully celebrate our 30th anniversary on May 25th, 2024, and will be continuing our activities for a year under the theme of GLAY EXPO.
First up was the kickoff live show at the Belluna Dome.
I think it was an auspicious start with celebrating TERU’s birthday and welcoming JAY from ENHYPEN.
On the second day at the Belluna Dome, GLAY announced their activities for the second half of 2024, and in keeping with the theme of “solidarity” that underlies their activities, it was announced that they will be performing with many musicians this year.
Collaborating with many talented artists living today at festivals, charity events, and joint concerts gives GLAY even more energy and serves as fuel for building a future together.
The new album “Back To The Pops” will be released in October.
We, GLAY, created this album by thinking back to the pop and rock of the 80s and 90s that make us GLAY.
I would love for you to hear how GLAY has recreated the sparkling energy of that era with a modern interpretation.
An arena tour has also been decided to accompany the release of the album.
We hope you enjoy the simple lyrics and melody, as well as the performance by GLAY, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year.
There are even more surprises waiting in 2025, so please look forward to what GLAY has to offer in the future.

event information

“30th Anniversary GLAY EXPO YEAR”
【July】
07/31 (Wed) ※GLAY Day
“GLAY DAY SPECIAL “LIVE BY THE SEA”” will be streamed on LINE VOOM!
On the same day, the opening theme song for “Grendizer U”, “Kaishin no Ippatsu”, will be released!

[August]
08/17(Sat)
Appearing at “SUMMER SONIC 2024” TOKYO MOUNTAIN STAGE
They will also appear at overseas festivals.

【September】
“GLAY 30th Anniversary GLAY EXPO 2024-2025in BELLUNA DOME LIVE” DVD & Blu-ray release decided

【October】
GLAY’s 17th album “Back To The Pops” is set to be released!

10/26 (Sat)
(Alexandros) Participating in “THIS FES ’24 in Sagamihara” presented by!

[November to January]
・The arena tour “GLAY 30th Anniversary ARENA TOUR 2024-2025 “Back To The Pops”” will be held at 8 locations with 15 performances.

Tour Information

“GLAY 30th Anniversary ARENA TOUR 2024-2025 “Back To The Pops””Presented by GLAY EXPO
2024
11/8 (Fri) Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka
November 9th (Sat) Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka
Saturday, November 16th: Big Hat, Nagano
11/23 (Saturday, National Holiday) Hokkaido, Hokkai Kitaeru
11/24 (Sun) Hokkaido, Hokkai Kitaeru
December 7th (Sat) Ariake Arena, Tokyo
December 8th (Sun) Ariake Arena, Tokyo
December 14th (Sat) Aichi Sky Expo Hall A, Aichi
12/15 (Sun) Aichi Sky Expo Hall A, Aichi
December 21 (Sat) Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall
12/22 (Sun) Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall

2025
1/3 (Fri) Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A
1/4 (Sat) Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A
January 18th (Sat) Yokohama Arena, Kanagawa
January 19th (Sun) Yokohama Arena, Kanagawa