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Why Artists Love “S2O JAPAN”: Highlights from This Year’s Lineup
-What are the standout features of this year’s “S2O JAPAN” lineup, marking its return after a five-year hiatus?
KIUCHI： Creepy Nuts will be performing their first-ever outdoor solo concert, and with a Tokyo Dome show lined up for next year, we want Japanese fans to experience this rare opportunity. With their global hit “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” gaining traction, we also hope to attract international audiences. “S2O JAPAN” consistently receives positive feedback from the artists who perform, who often express how much they enjoyed the event.
-What can you tell us about the lineup for the second and third days?
KIUCHI: By including artists who have previously performed, we aimed to create a lineup that encourages returning attendees to think, “I want to go again.” KSHMR and Yellow Claw, who headlined each day last time, will both be performing on August 3rd (Saturday). We’ve grouped top-tier DJs for the day while also featuring artists like Lucas & Steve and RetroVision to energize the daytime hours. Additionally, we have emerging talents with Asian roots such as Liu and MASANORI MORITA, ensuring a lineup that offers enjoyment throughout the day. On the other hand, MADEON, who will perform on August 4th (Sunday), doesn’t have many Japan shows, so we hope everyone will take the chance to see this rare performance.
-This year introduces “TEEN Tickets” for middle and high school students under 17, marking a first in Asia. Who would you like to see participate in the festival?
KIUCHI: In many overseas events, there are significant concerns about safety, especially when it comes to teens participating. The hurdles are quite high for creating a safe environment for younger attendees. However, in Japan, security and staffing are robust, and the quality of the water used is the same as tap water. Given these unique conditions in Japan and with the agreement from the Thai organizers, we decided to introduce tickets for teenagers. We hope this will allow more people to experience and learn about Thailand’s Songkran festival.
