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[Updated: 5/25]
We have updated DJ RAM's performance time.

[Updated: 5/24]
We have updated the special stage performance artists and their performance order.

[Updated: 5/20]
The performing artists have been decided, so we have updated the information.

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the 2022 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 16 match vs Kashima Antlers (3:00 p.m. kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium), we will hold the 'TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL.'
At the 'TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL,' to provide content that allows you to enjoy music closely connected to soccer within the venue, a special stage will be set up at AO-AKA PARK for artist live performances, and food and beverage vendors with experience at music festivals will also participate.
Additionally, inside the stadium, in connection with the 'TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL,' a special music performance by DJ RAM, who usually performs only at weekday night games, will be held.
Please enjoy a wide selection of music based on HIPHOP and various genres, as well as carefully crafted mixes and scratches.
Enjoy a day filled with music at Ajinomoto Stadium!

□ Date
2022 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 16
May 29 (Sun) FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers
(3:00 p.m. kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium)

□Event Details
1. Artist Live Performance
A giant stage will appear at AO-AKA PARK on the day of the 'TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL'!
“meiyo,” who was nominated for the TikTok Buzzword Awards 2021 and gained attention for surpassing 500 million total views on TikTok, will perform live.
Additionally, artists recommended by the karaoke video/live streaming community app 'KARASTA'—Yujin Aramaki, Yudai Ono, and Emi Kumamoto—will appear, along with Moena Katase, the winner of the audition for a spot on the special stage, who will also perform.
Enjoy music at AO-AKA PARK and raise your excitement for the match!

[Location]
Ajipen® Square Special Stage

[Time]
12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
*Please note that the schedule may shift earlier or later depending on the progress on the day. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

【Artist Performance Order】
① Minami Katase (KARASTA Audition Winner)
② Emi Kumamoto (https://instabio.cc/emi-official)
③ Yudai Ono (https://ydon79.amebaownd.com/)
④ Yujin Aramaki (https://aramakiyujin.fanpla.jp/)
⑤ meiyo (https://www.universal-music.co.jp/meiyo/)

【Featured Artists】
The appearance of "meiyo" who was nominated for the TikTok Trending Words Award 2021 and has exceeded 500 million views on TikTok has been decided. In addition, the winner of the audition held on the karaoke video/live streaming community app "KARASTA" featuring Aramaki Yuji, Ono Yudai, Kumamoto Emi, and others will perform.

<meiyo>
<meiyo>In 2018, Takashi Watanabe, who performs, sings, writes lyrics, and arranges music, changed his stage name to "meiyo" and began activities under this name. With lyrics that are straightforward despite a twist and a melody line that evokes a sense of nostalgia, meiyo delivers ironic power pop forgotten by the times. Nominated for the TikTok Trending Words Award 2021, meiyo made a major debut with the song "Nothing Goes Right No Matter What I Do," which has surpassed 500 million views on TikTok, gaining widespread attention and rapidly increasing fans. In 2022, meiyo also secured their first drama tie-in.
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/meiyo/

<Yujin Aramaki>
Singer-songwriter from Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
In 2018, while still in high school, he won the grand prize in a certain audition and started his music activities.
Performed events and live performances in Fukui, my hometown, and in October 2019, mobilized 1000 people at a one-man live concert.
Released the 1st album "Toshindai" in April 2020. Released the Re:1st album "Re:paint" in April 2022. Contains 10 tracks in total. All lyrics and compositions were done by himself, and it was produced with the concept of surpassing the previous album, which consisted of 80% provided songs. "Compass," written as the promotional video song for the Hokuriku Electric Safety Association. "Parallel Sent feat. hapi," featuring hapi, a finalist of THE FIRST TAKE STAGE, as a guest artist.
Includes the song "Futōmei" selected as a finalist for TikTok Spotlight 2021, attracting attention.
https://aramakiyujin.fanpla.jp/

<Takeshi ONO>
Born on July 9, 1990, in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture.
Continuing to perform mainly solo live performances at live houses in Tokyo, and in June 2020, released the first nationwide distributed album "Particles" with a band formation. Expanding the range of expression by organizing events at the "Takada Sekaikan," one of Japan's oldest movie theaters, and leading the choir project "MOON CHORUS SESSION" that gathers artists. Occasionally works on commercials, etc.
I want to make the skin, senses, and space tingle with a song like the wind.
https://ydon79.amebaownd.com/

<Emi Kumamoto>
A 13-year-old diva singer who has appeared on numerous media outlets, including the global program "The Voice Kids" and Karaoke Battle.
Won the audition held in collaboration with KDDI's operated Shibuya Ward certified metaverse space "Virtual Harajuku" and the singing video app "KARASTA"!
☆With music provided by Taku Takahashi (m-flo), released the first original song "I’m Not Just A Girl" on April 29, 2022.
https://instabio.cc/emi-official

<Minami Katase>
Winner of the audition for a performance spot on the special stage at the TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Using a piercing high pitch that combines delicacy and inner strength as her weapon, she is active mainly on YouTube and streaming platforms.
YouTube channel subscribers are 15,000. Debuted with distribution from Pony Canyon PCI Music, starting with the KARASTA audition.
Emo kawaii pop-up number "Continuing to walk in this world"
Participated in the Karaoke World Championships (Japan Finals), appeared on THE★Karaoke Battle
Successfully held their first solo performance combining reading and singing in April this year. On May 23 (Mon), their latest song "Wind Touching the Tip of the Nose" was released on various distribution sites.
https://karasta.net/profile/sf27013597

2. DJ RAM's music production
I have performed as a DJ at numerous CLUBs, PARTIES, BARS, etc., and was in charge of DJing all the games of the baseball and softball rounds at the Yokohama round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, supporting the team to win the gold medal. Please enjoy a wide selection of music genres centered around HIPHOP, as well as carefully crafted mixes and scratches.

【Details and Schedule】
Music production by DJ RAM
・Around 12:45 for about 45 minutes (after SOCIO opens)
・Around 13:30 for about 30 minutes
・Around 14:10 for about 35 minutes (before and during warm-up)
・Approximately 5 minutes after halftime starts for about 5 minutes
※We will perform using the stadium's sound system. Please enjoy the performance from your respective seats.

【Location】
Performance will be held in the field area (behind the goal).

【DJ RAM Profile】
Started as a CLUB DJ in 2001.
A DJ who has performed at numerous CLUBs, PARTYs, BARs, etc., with a focus on HIPHOP and the ability to mix and scratch a wide range of genres with a strong attention to detail.
In 2008, he was selected as the resident DJ for the weekend billboard party at CLUB LOGOS, a well-known old store in Yokohama, and began to show his talent at a young age. After that, he moved his base to Tokyo and was invited as a regular DJ at various clubs in Tokyo and as a guest DJ in various parts of Japan.
In 2018, DENON DJ recognized numerous achievements and formed partnerships with DJCITY JAPAN. In 2021, he served as the DJ for all baseball and softball matches in the Yokohama round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, contributing to the push for a gold medal. He is also highly regarded as an all-around player DJ, with guest appearances on InterFM radio station and regular appearances on WREP RADIO since its establishment.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/djram046?s=20&t=spjxr8AbrxKQtAcW87SDtQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djram1121/

Equipment cooperation: Rane Denon DJ