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#MUSIC 2024.11.2

Jean-Philippe Rykiel and Kaho Nakamura Lead Latest Lineup for FESTIVAL de FRUE 2024

NiEW 2024.10.8｜15:00

#MUSIC 2024.10.29

Shintaro Sakamoto and claire rousay Announced for FESTIVAL de FRUE 2024 Lineup

NiEW 2024.9.5｜00:12

FESTIVAL de FRUE 2024 Features Acid Pauli, Kaneko Ayano, and More

NiEW 2024.7.17｜15:18

#MUSIC 2024.7.6

Argentinian Juana Molina Set to Perform at FESTIVAL FRUEZINHO

NiEW 2024.4.24｜18:19

#MUSIC 2024.7.6

Mulatu Astatke, Yuta Orisaka, and Manami Kakudo × Kaori Kogure Set to Perform at FESTIVAL FRUEZINHO

NiEW 2024.3.19｜12:42

#MUSIC 2023.11.3

FESTIVAL de FRUE 2023 adds 12 more acts and reveals the daily schedules

NiEW 2023.9.14｜15:13

Hermeto Pascoal and Kaho Nakamura will join FESTIVAL de FRUE 2023

NiEW 2023.8.29｜08:45

#MUSIC 2023.11.3

The first FESTIVAL de FRUE 2023 lineup includes Tim Bernardes, Clown Core, and Acid Pauli x Viken Arman

NiEW 2023.7.21｜18:00

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#MUSIC 2025.8.27

FIEVEL IS GLAUQUE Embark on Japan Debut This August

NiEW 2025.7.3｜12:36

#MUSIC 2025.8.27

Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release

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#MUSIC 2025.8.28

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#MUSIC 2025.8.29

August “exPoP!!!!!” Brings Five Acts to NiEW’s Monthly Free Event

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#MUSIC 2025.8.30

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#MUSIC 2025.8.30

Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition Launches in Osaka, Bringing to Life His 18-Year-Old Expo Journey

NiEW 2025.8.1｜15:29

#MUSIC 2025.9.2

Ovall Announces New EP Silent Storm Featuring Thai Artist KIKI with Billboard Live Tour

NiEW 2025.6.5｜15:17

#MUSIC 2025.9.3

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NiEW 2025.1.17｜10:25

#MUSIC 2025.9.3

Kohjiya Announces First-Ever Tour DREAMIN’BOI TOUR 2025

NiEW 2025.5.29｜11:08

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