The third wave of performers for ‘TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024,’ set for October 19th (Sat) and 20th (Sun), has been revealed.
‘TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024,’ held around Tama Center Station in Tokyo’s Tama City, is a pop culture celebration organized by WACK, the agency behind artists like BiSH, and NiEW, a champion of alternative culture. The inaugural event in 2023 drew around 40,000 attendees over two days.
As part of the festival, a special edition of NiEW’s free music event ‘exPoP!!!!!’ will be staged at the outdoor venue in front of Parthenon Tama. Newly added acts include ROTH BART BARON and Emptee, finalizing a lineup of 14 artists. The event’s full timetable has also been released.
Additionally, six restaurants have been announced for the curry festival “Tokyo Curry Culture in TAMA,” which will take place at the “NiEW TOWN PARTY” near the station. The featured lineup includes Japanese Spice Curry wacca, LAILY, Caligari, Champion Curry, uneedacurry, and CURRY & NOBLE Tsuyoi Onna.
General ticket sales for the “WACK-Style Cultural Festival,” to be held at the former Nishi-Ochiai Junior High School, will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 10. The festival will also feature a mochi-pounding event by “MochiwaMochiya,” a guerrilla mochi-pounding catering unit with the slogan “Bringing mochi into everyday life.” Additionally, details have been revealed for the ‘Gourmet Street Kitchen Car,’ which will host 13 different food trucks.
TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024
Event Details:
Date: October 19 (Sat) – October 20 (Sun), 2024
Time (Scheduled): 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
Venue: Former Nishi-Ochiai Junior High School / Tama Center Station area
Performers:
WACK-Style Cultural Festival
ExWHYZ, GANG PARADE, ASP, Mameshiba no Taigun, Tonai Boukasho a.k.a. MONSTERIDOL, BiTE A SHOCK, KiSS KiSS, Richi, Kudaranai 1-nichi
NiEW TOWN PARTY
Sunny Day Service, Summer Eye, Sarasa (Solo Set), Sora Tomonari, Nagakumo, Haruko Oishi, Khaki, HALLEY, Wataru Sawabe (Skirt), Yuran Fune, Jiguzaguzu, ROTH BART BARON, Emptei
Organized by: TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024 Executive Committee
Planned & Produced by: NiEW Co., Ltd., WACK Co., Ltd.
Supported by: Tama City, J-WAVE, Keio Electric Railway, Odakyu Electric Railway, Parthenon Tama Joint Venture, Tama Center Area Liaison Council, Matsugaya Liaison Council, Kashima Area Liaison Council
Official Website: https://tamatamafes.com/
Official X Account: https://twitter.com/tamatama_fes
NiEW TOWN PARTY
NiEW TOWN PARTY
▶ NiEW MARKET
This year, we’re introducing a market! At ‘NiEW MARKET,’ artists and creators associated with the cultural media ‘NiEW’ will be hosting a flea market, offering unique goods, clothing, and more. We’re also planning interactive experiences beyond just shopping. Stay tuned for the announcement of participating vendors.
▶ exPoP!!!!!@TAMATAMA2024
At the outdoor stage in front of Parthenon Tama, we’ll be hosting a special edition of the long-running free event ‘exPoP!!!!!’ as ‘exPoP!!!!!@TAMATAMA2024.’
October 19 (Sat): Khaki, HALLEY, Sora Tomonari, Nagakumo, ROTH BART BARON, Summer Eye
October 20 (Sun): Jiguzaguzu (Opening Act), Emptei, Sarasa (Solo Set), Haruko Oishi, Yuran Fune, Wataru Sawabe (Skirt), Sunny Day Service
▶ TAMA CURRY CAMP
Alongside ‘exPoP!!!!!@TAMATAMA2024,’ we’re excited to announce the curry festival ‘TAMA CURRY CAMP’! Curated by Hiroaki Matsu (Curry Cell), a producer of Japanese curry festivals, the event will feature popular curry shops offering everything from cutlet curry to spice curry and South Indian cuisine.
Participating Vendors:
Japanese Spice Curry wacca, LAILY, Caligari, Champion Curry, uneedacurry, CURRY & NOBLE Strong Woman
▶ Tama Tech 2024.Autumn – Tama ‘Urban Tech’ Expo
In the open studio inside Parthenon Tama, ‘Tama Tech 2024.Autumn – Tama “Urban Tech” Expo,’ hosted by Bornrex Co., will showcase new technologies from multiple startups. This event will offer hands-on experiences with the latest in startup services, including VR (Virtual Reality) exhibits.
WACK-Style Cultural Festiva
At the ‘WACK Cultural Festival,’ held at the former Nishi-Ochiai Junior High School, ExWHYZ, GANG PARADE, ASP, Mameshiba no Taigun, Tonai Boujo a.k.a MONSTERIDOL, BiTE A SHOCK, KiSS KiSS, and Richi are set to perform. Entry to the school area is free (some paid content will be available inside the school building and gymnasium).
▶ Gymnasium
In the gym, both days will feature the ‘WACK EXHiBiTiON in TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024,’ where you can enjoy performances from all WACK groups. On the 19th, Kudaranai 1-Nichi, WACK’s only band, will also perform. Additionally, the cultural festival program ‘WACK Cultural Festival Performances’ will feature live performances by the light music club, dance performances by the dance club, and theater performances by the drama club (more details to be announced).
▶ Schoolyard
In the schoolyard, all participating members will split into three teams for the ‘WACK Sports Day,’ where they’ll compete in events like “Bubble Ball Sumo,” “Chase the Tamaire,” “Pedometer Challenge,” “Tricycle Race (relay style),” and “Team Relay.” Other activities include a “Singing Contest” and “Youth Speeches.” Also performing is “Shonen Kids Boy,” an eight-member band formed in 2020 that combines music with day jobs like working at an apparel store, cinema staff, train conductor, manga enthusiast, and comedy lover. They’ll present an acoustic set titled ‘Shonen Kids Boy Mini+ Brunch Live,’ delivering a special performance you won’t see at live houses or other festivals!
Shonen Kids Boy Profile:
Formed in 2020 and based in Tokyo, Shonen Kids Boy is an eight-member band that balances their careers with music. Their backgrounds vary from apparel staff, cinema workers, and train conductors to manga and comedy fans, blending diverse cultures and interests into their playful activities. Due to work commitments, five out of the eight members will perform in this special ‘Shonen Kids Boy Mini+’ lineup.
▶ Inside the School Building
On both days, inside the school, there will be ‘WACK Art Exhibition’ and ‘WACK Photo Exhibition.’ There will also be activities like ‘WACK’s Lessons’ taught by WACK members, ‘WACK’s Academic Test,’ ‘WACK’s Group Rooms,’ and ‘WACK’s Live Broadcast.’
▶ Ticket Information
General sales start on Thursday, October 10th, at 18:00.
- WACK EXHiBiTiON Regular Ticket ¥4,000 (October 19 and 20)
This ticket grants access to ‘WACK EXHiBiTiON in TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024,’ held in the gymnasium (October 19: doors open at 14:00, show starts at 14:30; October 20: doors open at 15:00, show starts at 15:30). - WACK Cultural Festival Performances Regular Ticket ¥2,000 (October 19)
This ticket grants access to the ‘WACK Cultural Festival Performances,’ held in the gymnasium on October 19 (doors open at 11:00, show starts at 11:30). - WACK Sports Day Fast Pass ¥1,000 (October 20)
This pass allows priority entry to the ‘WACK Sports Day’ held in the schoolyard on October 20 (doors open at 09:30, event starts at 10:30). General admission begins at 10:00. - Tickets for activities like ‘WACK’s Lessons,’ ‘WACK’s Academic Test,’ and ‘WACK’s Group Rooms,’ held inside the school building, will be available at a later date.
Ticket Details
General Sales: October 10th (Thursday) from 18:00 to October 18th (Friday) 23:59.
For more ticket and event details, please check the official website.
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