Some of you may have been anticipating this announcement, but FLOW are hitting us up, not once , but TWICE here in Canada! They'll be starting off on one side of the country, playing Animethon Friday August 7th, then jumping across to Otakuthon to play live Sunday August 9th. So, make your arrangements now! We'll see you there!
J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: FLOW @ Animethon 22 & Otakuthon 2015 (in association with AMUSE INC.)
==>Animethon 22<==
Date: August 7th, 2015
Website: www.animethon.org
Concert Date: Friday August 7th, 2015
Time: Doors open 7:30 PM | Concert starts 8:00 PM
Location: MacEwan University City Centre Campus | 10700 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada B T5J 4S2
==>Otakuthon<==
Date: August 9th, 2015
Website: www.otakuthon.com
Concert Date: Sunday August 9th, 2015
Time: Doors open 12:30 PM | Concert starts 1:00 PM
Location: Palais des Congrès | 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Quebec, Canada H2Z 1H5
Seriously, if you didn't already get your passes when I posted about UchuSentai:NOIZ at Anime North, then you best be on it now. Umbrella are making their return this May to Toronto!!! Those of you who were there with me during their last visit KNOW they killed it! And I know you'll be back for more. For those who missed them last time - grab those few remaining passes!! Go, Now!
J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Umbrella @ Anime North 2015
Okay, so I'm a little late in posting this, BUT that doesn't make it any less awesome! UchuSentai: NOIZ is making not one, but 2 landings here in Canada!! Right after they send Alberta to outer space with their performance at Otafest, they'll be making their way to Anime North in Toronto. Now, Anime North is selling out fast, with only day passes left - so you'll need to grab them ASAP!!! This is not a show to be missed. All the details are below. Be sure to click on the comment video too. I'll see you there!!
J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: UchuSentai: NOIZ (GalaxyStar Disc) @ Anime North 2015
**Doors open 6:30 pm | Concert Starts 7:00 PM | Second act 8:30 PM
UchuSentai:Noiz members:
ANGEL-TAKA (LEAD VOCALIST): Angel Voice
KYO (BASSIST): Super Vibrator
MASATO (GUITAR & VOCALIST): Hyper Sonic Guitar
KOTARO (GUITAR): Neo Eccentric Guitar
YAMATO (DRUMS): Machinegun Beat Grappler
UCHUSENTAI :NOIZ is a visual rock band from Japan. Officially created in 1996 by vocalist Angel-Taka and former drummer S@TT-ON. They are best known for their energetic music, extravagant outfits, passionate live shows and on-stage antics. Their music is very eclectic and has many different elements from genres such as punk, pop, metal, hip-hop and electronic music in their sound and thus cannot be properly labeled. Some songs tend to not mix all these sounds together and focus on one or two, while other song combine all these elements. There are two singers; Angel-Taka as the lead and Masato, who tends to sing in a more harsh/brutal metal way and with hip-hop/rap style vocals.
They have an extensive background in terms of live performances in Japan, and a growing interest in interna-tional shows since their debut abroad in Paris in 2006. As far as North America goes, they played back and forth in LA and Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as a date in Canada in early 2013. UchuSentai:NOIZ are appearing at Anime North in association with GalaxyStar Disc and J-rock North Promotions Inc.
I am EXCITED!!! UchuSentai: NOIZ will be making their second Canadian appearance this May at Otafest, in Calgary AB! Having seen them at their first Canadian performance I can tell you, BE THERE!!! These guys bring everything to the table, and rock a lot harder than you'd expect.
Consisting of Angel Voice ANGEL-TAKA; Neo Eccentric Guitar - KOTARO; Hyper Sonic Guitar - MASATO; Super Vibrator - KYO; and Machinegun Beat Grappler - YAMATO, NOIZ combine their unique and influential personalities into both their music and their performance. I promise, you're going to love them!
J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: UchuSentai: NOIZ (GalaxyStar Disc) @ Otafest 2015!
UCHUSENTAI :NOIZ are a visual rock band from Japan. Officially created in 1996 by vocalist Angel-Taka and former drummer S@TT-ON. They are best known for their energetic music, extravagant outfits, passionate live shows and on-stage antics. Their music is very eclectic and has many different elements from genres such as punk, pop, metal, hip-hop and electronic music in their sound and thus cannot be properly labeled. Some songs tend to not mix all these sounds together and focus on one or two, while other songs combine all these elements. There are two singers; Angel-Taka as the lead and Masato, who tends to sing in a more harsh/brutal metal way and with hip-hop/rap style vocals.
They have an extensive background in terms of live performances in Japan, and a growing interest in international shows since their debut abroad in Paris in 2006. As far as North America goes, they played back and forth in LA and Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as a date in Canada in early 2013.
Whoops, I'm a little late in posting, but check it out! An Cafe's video comment for their first Canadian live at Animethon 21 is up! Full event details can be found here. See you there!
Just announced, fairy tail visual kei band Magistina Saga will be performing at Animethon 21 this August along side An Cafe!! If you hadn't already gotten your pass with the first announcement, don't delay! This concert night is not to be missed!
OMG what a weekend! Insanity does even begin to describe what was Anime North 2014, but all in a good way. If you weren't there for Rose Noire and DaizyStripper's performance you missed a hell of a show!!
We have a TON of coverage coming your way, all being edited now. We'll get it to you as fast as we can! Please wait for it!
I also want to take a moment to thank the most AWESOME staff of J-rock North Promotions for making everything possible and being such a fab team to work with. Every year they impress me and we are lucky to work with such an awesome team!
Also HUGE thanks to Rose Noire: Louie and Jill, Darkest Labyrinth and DaizyStripper: Yugiri, Nao, Rei and Kazami, Beyond-MAX, Inc. You are all incredible and it was an honor to work with you.
Performing for their first time in Canada, An Cafe (a.k.a. Antic Cafe) will be part of the festivities at Animethon 21 in Edmonton, Alberta! More info is coming on this event, presented by J-Rock North Promotions Inc. in association with Sony Music Artists.
In case you're not aware of An Cafe, check out the video above or their bio below. This promises to be a great time that should not be missed! Stay tuned for additional information about this performance to come!
Seriously, I can't believe it! It's so close! 30 days to go until absolute fantastic awesomeness with not 1, not 2, not even 3, but FOUR awesome bands joining us. You do NOT want to miss this convention! Come join ＨＯＳＨＩ★ＦＵＲＵ, Sol Ardour, Rose Noire and headliners DaizyStripper along with the J-rock North Promotions crew and of course us, Project: Lixx!!
If for some reason you've been under a rock and do not have your pass yet. Check out HERE for how to get one. See you in 30 days!!
Our friends over at J-Rock North Promotions have posted a few updates from their current trip to Japan. Be sure to head on over to their Facebook page and let them know your support! First show up, Otafest in Calgary!!! Then Anime North in Toronto. See you there!!!
Hi J-rock fans!
We got to see DIV, Born and DaizyStripper today in Ebisu, Tokyo at the Liquidroom for Hysteric Circus Asia Circut Vol. 1
So great to see DaizyStripper again. DIV and Born were amazing as well. If you miss the chance to see DaizyStripper in Toronto for Anime North you will regret it ^^! I hope you all have your tickets?
Check out a few of the goodies we picked up for the fans today.
More coming soon ^^
Hi J-rock fans!
Born played another awesome live today at Takadanobaba Area in Tokyo along with Kiryu. Awesome bands. Anyone interested in seeing them in Canada?
We grabbed a few goodies as well for the J-rock fans.
They're back!!! After joining us back in 2012 with the promise to return, DaizyStripper has just announced their return to Canada! This time they will be performing at Anime North, Canada's premier fan-run anime convention in association with J-rock North Promotions and Beyond Max Inc.
If you are not familiar with them, check out their bio below. But I guarantee you, whether you know them or not, you won't want to miss their show. Get your pass now! Concert is FREE for all convention attendees!
Fear not more eastern than Alberta Canadians! Rose Noire has just been announced as a musical guest for Anime North 2014. If you were worried about making your way to Otafest, worry not. You now have a second location to choose from. Gothic/J-rock/Classical Visual Kei duo Rose Noire will be performing this May at Anime North 2014. Please check out their comment video below!
Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007.
Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B,Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and so on.
Presented by: J-rock North Promotions in association with Darkest Labyrinth.
Just announced! J-pop singer Chii Sakurabi will be performing this May at Otafest 2014. Check out her video message to her fans below:
Chii Sakurabi is an international J-POP singer and recording artist from Tokyo, Japan. Chii originally performed live throughout Tokyo, and in 2010 moved to the U.S. to expand her music internationally. In 2011 Chii released her first full-length album Mirage, featuring a unique electropop style, as well as a mixture of English and Japanese lyrics. In 2013, she released a new single and music video for Kaguya, and in March 2014 she will be releasing her next full-length album, Moon Princess.
Chii has performed live at various anime and pop culture conventions in such countries as the United States, France, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. Chii's concerts are known for their high-energy as well as Chii's passsionate voice, kawaii dances, and lolita fashion! Chii is excited to perform for the first time in Calgary at Otafest! Experience Chii's music through a visual story as she takes you to her fantasy world!
Just announced! Gothic/J-rock/Classical Visual Kei duo Rose Noire will be performing this May at Otafest 2014. Please check out their comment video below!
Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007.
Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B,Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and so on.
Presented by: J-rock North Promotions in association with Darkest Labyrinth.
Anime North is my "Home Town" con, which first exposed me to JRock concerts here in Canada and of course my friends at J-rock North Promotions as well! Be sure you sign up early as the weekend passes sold out online last year. Don't miss out on a fantastic convention, and an amazing concert as well!! Guest announcements soon! I'll see you all there ;)
A few words from Anime North:
Pre-registration for Anime North 2014 is now open. Please check out the Registration webpage to find out more on what you need to do to pre-register online here.
Along with purchasing your admission and registering for the convention, you may also pre-order Anime North t-shirts and lapel pins as well as special event tickets for the Momiji Awards Brunch, the Moonlight Ball, Lolita Fashion Tea Party, and Cafe Nocturne. Remember: the attendance cap is still in effect and special event seating is limited, so it is suggested to purchase your tickets early to guarantee your spot.
