A band that transcends generations and borders will be performing together at a live house in Kyoto! “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN SOUND SCRAMBLE supported by Kyoto University of the Arts” will be held on Wednesday, May 21st.


Hitting Club, Kururi and Straitenor perform with Asian bands

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, the largest international music award in Japan, is based on the concept of “connecting with the world and lighting up the future of music,” and will not only hold two-day award ceremonies on Wednesday, May 21st and 22nd this year, but also hold a variety of music-related events during the week from May 17th to May 22nd.

It has been decided that “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN SOUND SCRAMBLE supported by Kyoto University of Art” will be held at a live house in Kyoto on Wednesday, May 21st, with artists of all ages and borders participating.

Asian artists such as Korea, Taiwan and Thailand also participated. This is an omnibus live show that mutually delivers music from Japan and Asia. The venue will be held at Kyoto Tatsutatsu, one of Kyoto’s leading live houses, and KYOTO MUSE. In conjunction with the MAJ Awards Ceremony, we will use Kyoto as our base to promote music from Japan and Asia.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Doors open at 17:00 / Show starts at 17:30 (Tsukaku)

Doors open at 18:15 / Show starts at 19:00 (KYOTO MUSE)

Location: Kyoto Tatsutatsu / KYOTO MUSE

Cast:[Kyoto Tatsutatsu]Kururi / Lee Ran (Korea) / YONLAPA (Thailand)

[KYOTO MUSE]Straytener/Studio Prison Club/Fire EX. (Taiwan)

[Performers]

Rolling

Around September 1996, the music circle “Rock Commune” at Ritsumeikan University (Kita-ku, Kyoto City)

Formed at. Kokinto Yomitsu is a rock band that continues their journey, influenced by various music.

Lee Ran (Korea)

A multi-artist born in Seoul, Korea. The second album, Yongyong-seung, won the 2012 first album, and the 14th Korean Music Award for Best Folk Song in 2017.

He has received great attention after releasing “God’s Play.” The third album “Wolf Appeared” released in 2021 won the “Discovery of the Year” at the 31st Seoul Music Awards and the 19th Korean masses

It received rave reviews at the Music Awards, winning two titles: Best Folk Album and Year’s Album Awards. Furthermore, he has published essays, comics, and short stories in Japan, and is sincere and lies.

The lack of words and friendly attitudes make people think sympathize.

YONLAPA (Thailand)

A four-person indie pop band from Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city. Vocalist Noi Naa began working as a singer-songwriter, and after that the members joined and became a band. Lili in November 2019

The song “Let Me Go” was played on YouTube for 5 million times, and it attracted attention, and it also showed its headlines in the Thai indie scene during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its name became known overseas as the most popular young player in the scene. He released his long-awaited debut EP in 2020, and performed with never young beach and DYGL on his Japanese tour in the summer of 2022. “LINGERING” will be his first album in 2023.

“GLOAMING” has been released. This is one of the bands that are attracting attention in the Asian indie scene.

Straitener

It was formed in 1998 with two members, Horiairtsushi (Vo, G, Piano) and Nakayamasin Pay (Dr). 2003

Hinata Hidekazu (B) joined the team at the time of his major debut in 2019. Furthermore, in 2008,

Jun (G) joined us and the group was formed by four. Released its 5th major album “Nexus” in February 2009

In May of the same year, the first tour finale was held with an album, and was the first in Tokyo Budokan.

The performance was held. After that, he continued to perform live performances while constantly releasing his works. last

In the fall of 2019, he released his 12th original album, “The Ordinary Road,” and

The tour will be held nationwide until March this year. Furthermore, it has been decided that the first time in seven and a half years of hosting “BROKEN SCENE 2025” will be held in Tokyo and Fukuoka in June this year.

Pushing Prison Club

Formed in 2004. Three-piece van from Gt/Vo. Osawa Atsushi, Dr/Vo. Kawamoto Asuka, Ba/Vo. junko

Do. The unusual formation is male vocals and the Sexual Rhythm Squad, with roaring sound with 7-string Gt and 5-string Ba.

The unique style of the sound is accompanied by a relaxed, strangely lively lyrics, and the “live-intimate” style

We have established a new genre called “Udrock” and have steadily continued to capture the hearts of a wide range of young men.

I do. In March 2018, he held a solo concert at the Budokan in Japan, and continued to work tirelessly ever after.

They continue to hold tours every year. In 2024, when the company celebrated its 20th anniversary, the group was called “20!+39!=59! (Niju!)

We will be developing various projects under the title “Thank you! Gojuku!!” project, and in December

The solo live performance at the most popular band’s history, “20!+39!=59! TOUR FINAL “Getting your 20th anniversary”

“The Veteran” was held at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY, Chiba Prefecture, and was a huge success.

Fire EX. (Taiwan)

This band, which has been formed for 24 years, has become a groundbreaking presence in the Taiwanese music scene.

Masu. Fire EX. was formed in Takao, Taiwan in 2000, and is a classmate from his high school days.

Sam on vocals, Orio on guitar, Jc on bass, and drummer since early 2019.

It consists of kg participating. Over the years, the band has been carrying six full albums and multiple albums.

I’ve released a single. It reflects punk rock and daily life experiences

The music, which combines lyrics and captures the atmosphere of the times, captures the hearts of Taiwanese audiences, and “People’s”

He has won the title “Band of Taiwan.”

[Event overview]

Title: “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN SOUND SCRAMBLE supported by Kyoto University of Arts”

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Doors open at 17:00/Show starts at 17:30 (Kyoto Takutsuku)

136-9 Tomikoji Bokkoji Shimorusujiyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, 600-8061

Doors open at 18:15 / Show starts at 19:00 (KYOTO MUSE)

600-8006, Yanagiba Ichi, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Muse 389 Kyoto

Cast:

[Kyoto Tatsutatsu]Kururi / Lee Ran (Korea) / YONLAPA (Thailand), Komaki Ii (MC)

[KYOTO MUSE]Straytener/Studio Prison Club/Fire EX. (Taiwan), Obata Takuto (MC)

Sponsored by: CEIPA (Corporate Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association)

Co-sponsored by: MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 KYOTO Collaboration Event Execution Committee (composition: CEIPA, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City)

Planning and production: TOKYO CALLING, FM802

ACPC (Concert Promoters Association) Seki Branch Meeting

Cooperation: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (under adjustment)/Cultural Affairs Agency

Advance tickets: 5,800 yen (1 drink is extra/free/tax included), student discount 4,800 yen, Kyoto discount 5,000 yen

Pre-release date: Monday, April 21st, 2025, 16:00 – Sunday, April 27th, 23:59 (planned) *FM802 program lottery advance

General release date: May 3, 2025 (10:00) *

Other: Preschool admission is not permitted, up to 4 tickets per person

Inquiries: Sound Creator Co., Ltd.

06-6357-4400 (Weekdays 12:00-3:00pm)

[MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025]

Date and time: May 21st (Wed) and 22nd (Day)

*Week held: May 17th to May 22nd, 2025

Venue: ROHM Theatre Kyoto

*There are no plans to sell tickets for this award ceremony.

Broadcast: Live broadcast on NHK *Only on the 22nd (tear)

Streaming: Scheduled to be streamed worldwide on YouTube (Global Streaming Partner) *Excluding some regions

Archive distribution scheduled for Lemino

・Official website:https://www.musicawardsjapan.com/ja/

・Cooperation: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (under adjustment), Cultural Affairs Agency

・Sponsored by: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry

[MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN official social media]

・Official X:https://x.com/MAJ_CEIPA

・Official YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@musicawardsjapanceipa

・Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maj_ceipa_official/

・Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/maj.ceipa.official/

・Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@maj_ceipa_official

・Official TimeTree:https://timetreeapp.com/public_calendars/musicawardsjapan_ceipa_official



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