Virtual and Real Performers Group “DEN-ON-BU” Live-streams Concert via Stagecrowd

byCiera Reeves -June 28, 2023

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'DEN-ON-BU 3rd LIVE -SOUL EVOLUTION-' has just been live-streamed outside of Japan via "Stagecrowd" video streaming service by Sony Music Solutions Inc. (SMS, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & Representative Director: Tadahiko Shida).

"Stagecrowd" is a video streaming platform provided by SMS. Launched in June 2020, the service targets 19 countries and regions in addition to Japan, functioning as a global platform for streaming events inside and outside Japan. https://intl.stagecrowd.live/

[What's DEN-ON-BU?]

Virtual and real performers group "DEN-ON-BU" is an original music characters project by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., focusing mainly on authentic dance music. This special IP (intellectual property) promotes a media mix that combines music and illustrations by up-and-coming creators and a live performance system that integrates gaming AI and XR technology, the powerful fruit of the BANDAI NAMCO Group’s latest technologies.

In this entirely innovative original music IP project, the number of original songs has already exceeded 100, and the number of subscribed listeners is over 800,000 now and is capturing the hearts of even more music fans inside and outside Japan. In fiscal year 2022, DEN-ON-BU doubled the number of listeners on Spotify compared to the previous year, and it is still growing rapidly as a new type of music content.

DEN-ON-BU consists of five virtual areas, [AKIBA] [HARAJUKU] [AZABU] [SHIBUYA] [KABUKI], each of which has its own different genre of dance music. And in each area, attractive and unique virtual characters are energetically engaged in musical activities.

Following the second DEN-ON-BU live stage show held in March 2022, the third live show was held at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN on June 24th & 25th, 2023.

On the first day of the show, character groups from all 5 areas, including the ones from KABUKI area who made their first performance debut on that day, performed a non-stopping dance music performance without any MC until the finale of the day. A total of 25 songs were presented continuously, captivating the audience gathered at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN.

On the second day, the audience was excited to experience an energetic collaboration between unique characters from different areas. This was a special opportunity that can be experienced only through this live show, and the lively MC's voice filled the venue with excitement.

The live show was live-streamed to 19 countries and regions outside of Japan via Stagecrowd, recording a large number of views in the US, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia. The archive streaming service of this show is available during the following period:

＊Archive Streaming schedule

June 26, 2023 (Mon) 18:00 (JST) to July 3, 2023 (Mon) 23:59 (JST)

June 26, 2023 (Mon) 01:00 (PST) to July 3, 2023 (Mon) 06:59 (PST)

＊Streaming Tickets Sale Period

Available until July 3, 2023 (Mon) 12:00 (JST) / July 2, 2023 (Sun) 19:00 (PST)

＊Ticket Purchase link

https://intl.stagecrowd.live/1649824535/

[DEN-ON-BU related links]
■Spotify: DEN-ON-BU | Spotify

■YouTube Full Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?

list=PLcPYdiWROoB6Kow6CczrrnhYFoI9kNb_A

■Official Event Website: https://denonbu.jp/3rd_live/

■Official DEN-ON-BU Website: https://denonbu.jp/