2018 Recommended Music Festivals Roundup
2017 was an exciting year packed with many staple rock festival bands celebrating their 20th anniversaries, and 2018 is overflowing with festivals marking anniversary years and must-check events! We’ve put together a list of festivals you should definitely attend in 2018, so use it as a reference.
LUNATIC FEST.
(Luna Fest) | Chiba Prefecture
http://lunaticfest
com
Wasn’t this the festival that generated the biggest buzz among the events held in 2018?
Held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of LUNA SEA's formationLuna FestHowever, it was decided to hold the second event in 2018.
At the first event in 2015, as the opening act, they used the original spelling from LUNA SEA’s formation.LUNACYThere was also a playful element of having done a live (stream/performance).
With visual kei bands and Japanese rock bands all coming together, it’s sure to be an irresistible two days for fans!
Konason Fes | Tokushima Prefecture
http://www
konasonfes.
jp/
Konason Fes is a girls' band from Tokushima Prefecture,A festival hosted by Chatmonchy。
It was held for the first time in two years since 2016.
Because they had announced that they would “conclude” in 2018…
For many people in their twenties today, when you say “girls’ band,” Chatmonchy is the first name that comes to mind.
Please be sure to witness their final big performance as Chatmonchy!
“You’ll miss out if you don’t come!” — that’s ‘konason’ for you!
| Name | Konason Fes |
| Schedule | Saturday, July 21, 2018 – Sunday, July 22, 2018 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, Asty Tokushima |
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZO (Rising Sun Rock Festival) | Hokkaido
http://rsr
wess.
co.
jp/2018/
Rising Sun, counted among Japan’s four major festivals。
Truly an all-night live performance unfolds amid Hokkaido’s great wilderness.An extraordinary music festival。
That Rising Sun, which is like the ideal form of an outdoor festival, in 201820th anniversarywelcome
You can enjoy music all night, pitch a tent and chat with friends until dawn—the perfect two days where every participant is free to have fun in their own way.
You won’t want to miss the landmark 20th edition of the ideal music festival that appears only two days a year.
| Name | RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZO |
| Schedule | Fri 8/15 – Sat 8/16 |
| place | Hokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port |
| Appearance | [8/15] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / THE& / Ozora Kimishima Ensemble Form / 9mm Parabellum Bullet / Group Tamashii / Quruli / Motoharu Sano & THE COYOTE BAND / Shytaupe / SHADOWS / SUPER BEAVER / TENDRE / PUNPEE & BIM (for CAMPERS) / berry meet / THE BOYS & GIRLS / Macaroni Empitsu / Hidenori Mukai Acoustic & Electric / muque / MONO NO AWARE / Naotaro Moriyama / Sawao Yamanaka / Young Skinny / RIZE / Rikon Densetsu (Divorce Legend) / RIP SLYME / Ryokuoushoku Shakai / Rekishi / LOSALIOS / EZOIST (for CAMPERS) / FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION (for CAMPERS) / [8/16] Aina The End / Aooo / Answer to Remember / imase / Umeda Cipher / EGO-WRAPPIN’ / ohashiTrio / KALMA / Kyuso Nekokami / Kujira Yoru no Machi / CLAN QUEEN / The Cro-Magnons / Suchmos / Sunny Day Service / Sheena Ringo / Chevon / SHISHAMO / Satoko Shibata (BAND SET) / jo0ji / SCOOBIE DO / Straightener / sumika / DYGL / This is LAST / Tele / 10-FEET / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / toe / TOOBOE / NOT WONK / Harukamirai / BEGIN / FIVE NEW OLD / BRAHMAN / PornoGraffitti / My Hair is Bad / Hiroji Miyamoto / Raisan / and more |
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BoroFesta | Kyoto Prefecture
https://facebook
com/borofesta
representative of KyotoDIY festival, Borofesta。
Borofesta, which began at the Kyoto University West Auditorium, later moved its venue to KBS Hall, and in 2018...10th event held at KBS HallIt has become an anniversary year.
A meticulously crafted event, built from scratch with the dedicated efforts of numerous volunteer staff.
Since it's the 10th anniversary of the relocation, there might be some special plans.
Must-see!
| Name | Borofesta |
| Schedule | Sat 11/1 – Mon 11/3 |
| place | KBS Hall / METRO, Karasuma Kamichojamachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Appearance | [11/1] [KBS Hall] ROTH BART BARON / Seiko Omori / Homecomings / Laura day romance / Moratorium / Orinotori / Korobuchika / and more / [11/1] [METRO] ExWHYZ / iVy / Funk Marvin Gaye Arigato / and more / [11/2] [KBS Hall] group_inou / To the Lovers Already Decided / Pilgrimage to 88 Temples / Pasocom Music Club / THE HAMIDA SHE'S / TOKIMEKI☆JAMBOJAMBO / and more / [11/3] [KBS Hall] Sunny Day Service / tricot / Aooo / 171 / Limited Express (has gone?) / Jose / and more |
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What a Wonderful World!! | Okinawa Prefecture
http://www800
asia/2018pre/index.
html
A three-piece rock band from Okinawa Prefecture,Festival hosted by MONGOL800It is.
Although 2018 marks the first time in two years that it is being held, at the same timethe year of the band's 20th anniversaryIt is also.
This festival, held at a seaside venue, is nothing short of paradise.
A festival where you can feel the sea breeze is the best.
Behind the audience seating stretches the blue sea of Okinawa, and I’m sure the view from the stage must be spectacular.
A live show you can enjoy in an environment like this is sure to be the best!
Don’t Stop Music Fes.
TOCHIGI (Tochi Fes) | Tochigi Prefecture
https://www
facebook.
com/tochifes
A rock band from Tochigi Prefecture,A festival hosted by MAGIC OF LiFE, commonly known as Tochi Fes.
Hosted by this rising band, the event brings together Japanese guitar rock bands and is especially recommended for young live music fans.
2018 will be the first time it’s held over two days, marking a new step forward for Tochi Fes.
8,000 yen over two daysRelatively affordable pricingIt's also nice for students.
THE GREAT SATSUMANIAN HESTIVAL | Kagoshima Prefecture
https://www
great-satsumanian.
jp
A music festival held in Kagoshima Prefecture, home to the Satsuma Domain, which played an important role in the Meiji Restoration.
It was first held in 2018, the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration.
150th anniversary of the Meiji RestorationThat fresh angle is interesting.
It is said to embody the desire not only to be a music festival, but to interweave various cultures—local life, gourmet food, sports, and more—to energize Kagoshima and share it with the world.
| Name | THE GREAT SATSUMANIAN HESTIVAL |
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 26–Sun, Oct 27, 2024 |
| place | Minami Sakae Lease Sakurajima Plaza & Ground, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture |
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Lastly
This time, we’ve put together and introduced only music festivals that mark a milestone in 2018.
If you’re thinking about going to a music festival this year but aren’t sure which one to choose, pick any of the ones we introduced here and you’re guaranteed to have a great time!
All of these music festivals are ones that will make 2018 a special year.