Japanese Rock and Pop Night £15 on the door £12 advance from Nana Music UK presents: One night, one stage and no holding back!Will Pop prevail, or will Rock reign supreme? There’s only one way to find out — join us for an unforgettable night of Japanese Pop and Rock on 6th December at the legendary Dublin Castle in Camden, London.This time, the night carries an even deeper meaning.Two years ago, Japanese rock band The Heat came all the way from Kumamoto and rocked the stage at the Dublin Castle.Now, after the recent earthquake struck Kumamoto, we’re returning to that very same stage — this time to send our music, our energy and our support back to them.The same stage. The same spirit. Now, for Kumamoto.This is more than just a live show.It’s our way of standing with The Heat and standing with Kumamoto — from London, through the power of music.And as we play, we also carry a wider hope: for peace around the world, and for the recovery of communities everywhere affected by natural disasters. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support the communities affected by the Kumamoto earthquake. Don’t miss this exciting fusion of Japanese Pop, City Pop and Rock! From London to Kumamoto. Let our music carry our hearts. ●MC Issun Boshi – Folk singer from Japan turned MC, Issun Boshi has been spreading his lyrical genius on an international level, combining multiple influences from hip-hop, pop and reggae. He uses his guitar, harmonica and microphone to convey messages of peace which are able to tame even the rowdiest of rockers! ●JERO11 – Heavy metal shamisen player and guitarist JERO11 fuses traditional Japanese music, anime and video game influences with face-melting modern metal! Playing his self-built electric box shamisen, the GOC Guitars artist draws inspiration from Japanese yokai folklore and brings a bold, distinctive fusion of Japanese culture and heavy metal to the stage! ●Naomi Suzuki with Press X – The UK’s leading Japanese Pop singer Naomi Suzuki, whose music has reached No.2 on the UK J-Pop chart, joins forces with London-based rock band Press X, inspired by video game music. Internationally acclaimed both as a solo artist and with her band AJ Unity, Naomi brings her signature City Pop sound to this exciting collaboration. Together, they deliver a vibrant mix of Japanese music, from City Pop classics such as “Stay with Me” and “Plastic Love” to anime favourites and Naomi’s original songs. ●The Fairlady ZZZZZ – Legendary London J-rockers bring raw Rock’n Roll with a British influence to the stage. The power trio have been one of the most influential bands to hit the underground Japanese Rock scene, and it only takes a listen from their debut album “The Fairlady ZZZZZ” to their latest “Still Crazy” to understand why!

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