The inaugural music event X-CON 2023 will be held from December 8 (Friday) to December 10 (Sunday), 2023, at Hall 9-11, International Exhibition Hall, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.
The event is a music festival that transcends genres and borders, bringing together artists from various scenes such as anime, games, rock, hip-hop, idols, K-POP, and VTuber to create a cultural crossover. 5 shows will be held over 3 days, with performances by Hypnosis Mike, Hoshimachi Suisei and Hiroko Moriguchi; “X-Beats” featuring tofubeats, Hasegawa Hakushiki, and PC Music Club; “The Golden Age of Hip Hop” featuring De La Soul, King Ghidorah, PUNPEE, and more; “The Golden Age of Hip Hop” featuring Billlie, H1KEY, KISS OF LIFE, and more; and “The Golden Age of Hip Hop” featuring the likes of Hip Hop, Hip Hop, and more.-X-Krush” featuring Billlie, H1KEY, KISS OF LIFE, and others, and “X-Culture” featuring Da-iCE, Hosho Marin, and others.
Tickets will go on pre-sale on September 11 (Mon.) on the official website, and will be available at a special early-bird price until September 30 (Sat.).
X-CON 2023
X-Dimension: Friday, December 8, 2023
X-Beats: Saturday, December 9, 2023 (DAY TIME)
The Golden Age of Hip Hop: Saturday, December 9, 2023 (NIGHT TIME)
X-Krush: Sunday, December 10, 2023 (DAY TIME)
X-Culture: December 10, 2023 (SUN) NIGHT TIME
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 9-11, Chiba, Japan
Organizer: X-CON LLC
Operation and production cooperation: Creative Man Productions Inc.
Official hashtag: #XCON
Details of each show
X-Dimension
Friday, December 8, 2023
Japan’s proud anime culture transcends dimensions to come together on stage. In addition to talented artists and popular VTubers who sing theme songs of national anime, Hypnosis Mike will make a special appearance.
<Artists (1st batch)
FLOW / Suisei Hoshimachi / Hypnosis Mike -Division Rap Battle- (3DCG LIVE from HYPED-UP) / JAM Project / Hiroko Moriguchi / MYTH & ROID / Hiroyuki Sawano / Fubuki Shirakami / Yoko Takahashi / and more…
Hypnosis Mike -Division Rap Battle- will appear in 3DCG LIVE. Characters will be announced at a later date.
X-Beats
Saturday, December 9, 2023 DAY TIME
A huge party where DJs, producers, track makers and dance & vocal groups bring the floor to life with their uplifting beats. tofubeats will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their major label debut with a performance featuring a lineup of spectacular guests.
<The first batch of artists to perform
Ayumu Imazu / Billlie / Hasegawa Hakushi / Mori Calliope / PC Music Club / Powerpuff Boys / tofubeats & FRIENDS / XY / and more…
The Golden Age of Hip Hop
Saturday, December 9, 2023 NIGHT TIME
Living legend De La Soul from the U.S. and other talented Japanese artists will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop in a grand way.
<Artists (1st batch)
De La Soul / King Ghidorah / PUNPEE / SEEDA / and more…
X-Krush
Sunday, December 10, 2023 DAY TIME
The top stars of K-POP, which is gaining popularity not only in Asia but also worldwide, will come together to perform a series of global hit songs. They will showcase their individual charms with high-level performances.
<The first batch of artists to appear on the program
Billlie / H1-KEY / KISS OF LIFE / and more…
X-Culture
December 10, 2023 (Sun) NIGHT TIME
A chaotic stage where rappers, idols, VTubers, and other unique personalities perform beyond the boundaries of genres. Artists representing the entertainment scene will line up.
<Artists (1st batch)
Da-iCE / De La Soul (GUEST) / Houjou Marin / and more…
