A new multi-venue event titled ”UNDERCITY” is set to debut on Tuesday, March 17, across Ebisu LIQUIDROOM, LIQUID LOFT, KATA, and Time Out Cafe & Diner in Tokyo. Alongside the announcement, the first wave of performers has been revealed.
Positioned around the concept of “Ura Tokyo”—the city’s hidden, underground side—the event brings together organizers and creators who have long operated at the forefront and fringes of Tokyo’s music scene. Five event collectives are jointly involved: NiEW, ARAYAJAPAN, fancyHIM, QETIC, and TOMMY (BOY). Production and staging are handled by technology organizer AVC, visual artist BRDG, and laser artist YAMACHANG, with renowned loud rock label maximum10 serving as creative director under the alias “2nd Function.”
The first lineup announcement features SHIMIZUMASH, TV Tairiku Ondo, Nikoん, and NNULL (MONJOE + KAZUYA OI), with additional bands and DJs to be announced. On the day, the entire LIQUIDROOM complex will be activated, transforming the venue into a four-stage environment that encourages movement and discovery.
The event’s flyer visually reinforces its concept by flipping letters in the logo and venue names, referencing phrases such as “Ura Tokyo” and “Ura Shibuya-ku.” The official event X account has already described the venue as “an entrance to the underground,” hinting at an immersive experience designed to blur the line between stage and audience.
Advance first-come ticket sales are now open via ePlus, with further details including the timetable to be announced on the event’s official X account.
UNDERCITY
Event Overview
”UNDERCITY”
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Open / Start: 5:00 PM
Close: 11:00 PM (scheduled)
Venues:
Ebisu LIQUIDROOM / LIQUID LOFT / KATA / Time Out Cafe & Diner (Tokyo)
Four stages across the entire LIQUIDROOM complex
Lineup (in alphabetical order)
SHIMIZUMASH (Mai Shimizu) / TV Tairiku Ondo / Nikoん / NNULL (MONJOE + KAZUYA OI) and more
Stage assignments and timetable to be announced
Tickets
Advance: ¥3,000 (drink fee not included)
Fastest first-come sales via ePlus
Sales period: Jan 22 (Thu) 8:00 PM – Feb 27 (Fri) 11:59 PM
Reservation URL: https://eplus.jp/undercity/
Participating Organizers
ARAYAJAPAN
Label, management, event planning, live production—and more. A multi-hyphenate presence spanning music, play, and film production.
X: https://x.com/ARAYAJAPAN
fancyHIM
A visual party brand synonymous with Tokyo’s LGBTQ nightlife. Known for crafting bold, non-ordinary spaces under the concept of “broadcasting Tokyo (now) to the world.”
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancyhimtokyo/
NiEW
A culture media and company that questions the “obvious,” exploring alternatives across music, art, and society. Organizers of the free monthly music event “exPoP!!!!!” and the large-scale pop culture festival “TAMATAMA FESTIVAL.”
HP: https://niewmedia.com/
QETIC
A culture media platform connecting cutting-edge trends with deeply rooted traditions. Its mission is to link past, present, and future through creative storytelling.
HP: https://qetic.jp/
TOMMY (BOY)
Owner of BOY, a fashion- and music-focused shop and space in Shibuya’s Udagawacho. Curates music selections and organizes linked events; also active nationwide as a DJ.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy_okutomi/
Participating Creators
AVC (Technology Organizer)
An audiovisual professional team pursuing better communication through integrated video, audio, computer, and network systems.
HP: https://www.avc.co.jp/
BRDG (Visual Artists)
A Tokyo-based audiovisual collective active since 2009. Known for pioneering events and distinctive visuals with a strong international following.
X: https://x.com/tokyomax
YAMACHANG (Laser Artist)
Works through improvisational laser operations guided by a unique method—color as melody, light and dark as rhythm—seamlessly blending analog and digital tools.
HP: https://yamachang-jp.com/
2nd Function (Creative Director)
The joint creative name for collaborations between AVC, BRDG, YAMACHANG, and maximum10. From “VR” to “metaverse” to “immersive,” the team continues to develop a distinct approach to “virtual reality” across stage art, film, and advertising.
