The free live event “exPoP!!!!! Chuo Line Special” will take place on Thursday, February 6, at The Top Beat Club in Ogikubo, Tokyo. The event’s lineup has now been revealed, showcasing a diverse array of talent rooted in the Chuo Line area.
Organized through a collaboration between Lumine Ogikubo’s new audition project, “Chuo Line Art Encounter,” and NiEW’s exPoP!!!!!, the event seeks to spotlight artists with ties to the Chuo Line, Suginami Ward, or neighboring regions. The performers were handpicked by a judging panel featuring Kazuki Arima from the band Otogibanashi, Masaru Kashiwa of NiEW, Maki Takenaka and Yume Nomura of me and you, along with representatives from Lumine Ogikubo.
The five selected artists are:
- cat meows
- ALAN
- Moriwa Inoue Band
- Race Monitor
- Saya
Each artist demonstrated a profound connection to the cultural legacy of the Chuo Line during the selection process, aligning with the area’s rich history of fostering creativity and artistry.
This unique event is set to celebrate the vibrant cultural scene of the Chuo Line, providing a platform for emerging artists while paying homage to the community that has inspired them.
During the live event featuring five artists, an audience vote will be conducted alongside evaluations by the judging panel. The results will determine the Grand Prize winner, to be announced between late February and early March. The winning artist will receive a range of opportunities, including:
- Display of their original artist poster at Lumine Ogikubo and outside Ogikubo Station,
- A feature interview on NiEW,
- A live performance slot at the annual Chuo Line Cultural Festival hosted by Lumine Ogikubo.
Tickets for “exPoP!!!!! Chuo Line Special” will be available for reservation starting Thursday, December 26, via the official exPoP!!!!! website. Admission is free, requiring only a one-drink order.
Additionally, the first 30 customers who spend ¥1,500 or more (tax included) using a Lumine Card at any Lumine Ogikubo store between December 26, 2024, and February 6, 2025, will receive a complimentary drink for the event.
exPoP!!!!! Chuo Line Special

Event Details
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Doors Open: 18:00 / Start: 18:30 - Venue: Ogikubo The Top Beat Club
- Performers: cat meows, ALAN, Inoue Morikazu Band, Race Monitor, Saya
- Admission: Free (1-drink minimum)
- Registration: Tickets available via the official exPoP!!!!! website:
https://expop.jp/tickets/chuosen25
Special Offer
The first 30 customers to spend ¥1,500 or more (tax included) in a single transaction using a Lumine Card at Lumine Ogikubo shops during the period from Thursday, December 26, 2024, to Thursday, February 6, 2025, will receive one free drink!
- Only receipts of ¥1,500 or more per transaction are eligible (no combined receipts).
- This offer is valid only on the event day (February 6, 2025).
- Please present your receipt (or customer copy of the credit transaction) to the reception staff at the venue entrance to redeem your free drink.