OTAQUEST announced that they are holding a Japanese Pop Culture Concert on July 3 in Los Angeles, California. OTAQUEST passed along the following statement regarding the talent scheduled to perform at the concert!
Produced by OTAQUEST and LDH USA, this one-night-only live concert will feature live concert performances by J-Pop superstars Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and m-flo, as well as the first North American live performances from CAPSULE, CrazyBoy, and Hiroomi Tosaka.
Later in the evening, OTAQUEST KICK OFF takes over and will showcase performances by some the hottest DJs from the bustling Tokyo EDM scene. Catch groove inducing sets by Taku Takahashi, TeddyLoid and Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE) and experience the captivating culture of the real Japanese club scene in Los Angeles for one night at this special live dance and DJ event.
Tickets for OTAQUEST LIVE and OTAQUEST KICKOFF are available now:
OTAQUEST LIVE:
http://axs.com/events/372261/powered-by-ldh-usa-tickets?skin=novoOTAQUEST KICK OFF:
http://axs.com/events/372262/powered-by-ldh-usa-tickets?skin=novoOTAQUEST LIVE 2019:
WHEN： WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 5:00 pm (doors), 6:30 pm (show starts)
WHERE: The Novo by Microsoft L.A. Live — 800 W. Olympic Blvd
ARTISTS： CAPSULE, CrazyBoy, Hiroomi Tosaka, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, m-floOTAQUEST Kickoff Club Event
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 10:30 pm
WHERE: The Novo by Microsoft L.A. Live – 800 W. Olympic Blvd
ARTISTS: Taku Takahashi, TeddyLoid, Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE)OTAQUEST events showcase what is “of-the-moment” in Japanese culture and celebrates the best in Japanese pop music and dance with some of today’s hottest artists. For additional information, visit: https://live.otaquest.com.
OTAQUEST LIVE ARTISTS:
m-flo
m-flo is a hip hop and dance group that has taken the Japanese music scene by storm and is captivating a widening international fanbase. Beginning with their 1988 breakout debut, the maxi-single titled, the tripod EP, which earned them an instant spot in the Top 10 of the Japanese Oricon charts, m-flo has gone on to chart 12 singles and 2 hit full-length albums, including Expo Expo, which sold over 800,000 copies in Japan. In 2017, m-flo celebrated its 20th anniversary and continues to inject vibrant sounds and moves into hip hop and pop music.
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astromantic,
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mflo_official,
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mflo_official/
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mflo10yrs.Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is the most followed Japanese artist on Twitter and one of Japan’s most influential pop icons. She made her major J-Pop music debut with the Moshi Moshi Harajuku EP, which was notably produced by Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE). Kyary released her full-length solo debut Pamyu Pamyu Revolution in 2015 and it scored her first #1 spot on the Oricon charts, iTunes Japan charts and Worldwide Electro charts. Kyary has garnered accolades from Western artists such as Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and Charli XCX. Kyary also curated an exhibition, The World Goes Pop, for London’s Tate Modern Art Museum. Kyary’s style and originality as a Harajuku icon and her music and artistic activities continue to attract and inspire an international fanbase.
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KPP.FC/
Official English Artist Page: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/english/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pamyurin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyarypappa/.CAPSULE
CAPSULE is the live production unit of Yasutaka Nakata. Formed with Toshiko Koshijima in 1997, they debuted in 2001 as a dynamic all-in-one music group combining shared passions for music, fashion, and video media. Yasutaka Nakata writes, composes, and arranges all of CAPSULE’s music. CAPSULE has performed at many renowned international festivals and incorporates impressive audio/video stage elements to its live shows. CAPSULE also has produced music for Perfume, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and contributed to the Star Trek: Into Darkness, Liar Game and Apple Seed Alpha movie soundtracks.
Official Website: http://capsule-official.com,
Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CAPSULE.OFFICIAL
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAPSULEOFFICIAL
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CAPSULEOFFICIALCrazyBoy
CrazyBoy is the hip-hop project of ELLY, who made his debut as part of the J Soul Brothers III. His EPs NEOTOKYO and NEOTOKYO II have drawn wide international acclaim and debuted at #1 across multiple sales charts including on iTunes and mu-mo.CrazyBoy has collaborated with hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and PKCZ® (VERBAL / DJ MAKIDAI / DJ DARUMA) on the track, “Bow Down ft. CrazyBoy from EXILE TRIBE.” The song was released by the Dutch dance music label, Spinnin’ Records/Trap City. CrazyBoy has also appeared on tracks by Shinichi Osawa, the hip-hop icon, ANARCHY, and the dance hall reggae masters, Mighty Crown.
Official Website: http://crazyboy.jp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elly24soul
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEutdoNcdNFEVKKQzGS2MwHiroomi Tosaka
Hiroomi Tosaka is an actor, solo artist, and vocalist and released his major label debut in the Japanese pop group J Soul Brothers III from EXILE TRIBE with their first single, “Best Friend’s Girl”. In 2017 he released his first solo single, WASTED LOVE and last year debuted his first full-length album, FULL MOON, which he supported with a 23-date international tour. His clothing brand, CLAIR DE LUNE, offers a distinct world view expressed through fashion and draws influences from a wide range of cultures. As an actor, Hiroomi Tosaka debuted in Hot Road (2014), directed by Miki Takahiro, and was bestowed the Newcomer Award in four Japanese film festival ceremonies including the Japan Academy Prize. He is also an accomplished photographer and has released a collection of photo essays, NOBODY KNOWS.
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/hiroomi_3jsb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3jsb_hiroomi_tosaka
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjuPHBb3ZoncVeGoV1FSVgFor additional information visit: https://www.otaquest.com
