About This Event

Japanese alternative idol group GANG PARADE bring their first UK tour to Salford Arts Theatre this August. GANG PARADE are an 11-member group known for their energetic live performances, bold personalities and the concept of creating "a playing ground for everyone". Over the past decade, they have become one of Japan's most distinctive alternative idol acts, moving between pop, rock, dance and high-intensity live performance. For audiences interested in Japanese music and pop culture, this is a rare opportunity to experience the energy of Japan's alternative idol scene up close. Their shows combine catchy J-pop melodies, powerful group choreography and a passionate live atmosphere that has built them a dedicated following in Japan. The group made their major debut in 2019 on FUELED BY MENTAIKO, a label within Warner Music Japan. Their second major album, OUR PARADE, reached No.1 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan weekly charts in 2023, while their track "Träumerei" was selected as the opening theme for the MBS Drama Shower series My Personal Weatherman. Their Manchester show at Salford Arts Theatre forms part of GANG PARADE in the UK Tour, a three-date run across Manchester, Bristol, and London. It marks a special chance to see one of Japan's most individual idol groups perform in an intimate UK venue.

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