{"id":1442,"date":"2026-07-30T13:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/?post_type=past_work&p=1442"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:19:38","slug":"hyper-japan-festival-2026_stageproduction","status":"publish","type":"past_work","link":"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/en\/past_work\/hyper-japan-festival-2026_stageproduction\/","title":{"rendered":"“HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026″Stage Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tripleguns was responsible for the main stage production at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026, held at Olympia London from 24 to 26 July 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a diverse programme featuring artists and performers from Japan and the UK, we managed the overall stage production and show flow, from advance coordination with performers, technical teams and event operations through to on-site stage management and technical coordination during the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HYPER JAPAN Festival introduces audiences across the UK to the diversity of contemporary Japanese culture, including music, anime, gaming, fashion, food and traditional arts. Since its launch in 2010, it has grown into one of the UK\u2019s leading Japanese cultural events, attracting approximately 30,000 visitors over three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2026 main stage featured a total of 27 stage programmes across three days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside live performances by rock bands, singer-songwriters, idols, big bands and string ensembles, the programme included taiko drumming, gagaku court music, Nihon Buy\u014d, Awa Odori, shamisen, martial arts, dance, cosplay, a fashion show, a voice-actor talk session and an immersive concert combining live performance with visual content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tripleguns coordinated in advance with performers, artist management teams, the event organiser, the venue and the UK technical production team. We managed the complete stage-production process, including stage planning, audio, lighting, video, rehearsals, changeovers and live show operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From small-scale acoustic performances and full bands to a large big band, traditional instruments, martial arts demonstrations, dance performances and a fashion show, we supported both visiting artists from Japan and locally based performers. We responded to the different stage configurations, languages and technical requirements of each programme, supporting the UK\u2019s largest Japanese cultural event through comprehensive stage production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artists and Stage Programmes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Friday 24 July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Warakuren<\/strong>
Awa Odori and traditional Japanese performing arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JERO11<\/strong>
Electric shamisen and instrumental metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sixth Lie<\/strong>
Japanese rock and anime songs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jikankai<\/strong>
Japanese jujutsu and martial arts demonstration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utane Chan<\/strong>
Japanese idol and J-pop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlayMud Strings<\/strong>
String ensemble, classical music and pop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAKUYA TANIGUCHI THE TAIKOIST<\/strong>
Solo taiko performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUEEN BEE<\/strong>
Japanese rock and anime theme songs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPIKO<\/strong>
Singer-songwriter and acoustic performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JERO11 combined traditional Japanese music with instrumental metal through the electric shamisen, while Jikankai incorporated visual content into a Japanese jujutsu demonstration. Warakuren brought a contemporary twist to Awa Odori by performing in interactive illuminated amigasa hats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlight of the day was QUEEN BEE, who travelled from Japan and performed to a full-capacity audience. Their performance brought an extraordinary level of energy to the opening day, celebrating HYPER JAPAN\u2019s return after a one-year break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 25 July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gagaku: Ancient Sound of Japan with Nobu GOTO<\/strong>
Gagaku and traditional Japanese court music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuko Yokoi Band<\/strong>
Brazilian music and jazz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Shorinji Kempo Federation<\/strong>
Shorinji Kempo and martial arts demonstration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

avantgardey<\/strong>
Dance performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosplay Masquerade<\/strong>
Cosplay and character performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TALE of GENJI \/ HOKUSAI IMMERSIVE CONCERT<\/strong>
An immersive concert combining traditional Japanese instruments, narration and visual content<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warakuren<\/strong>
Awa Odori and traditional Japanese performing arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sixth Lie<\/strong>
Japanese rock and anime songs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eir Aoi<\/strong>
J-pop and anime theme songs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaidura<\/strong>
Visual kei, emo and alternative rock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press X<\/strong>
Anime songs, city pop and video game music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was an especially diverse day of programming, ranging from gagaku, a musical tradition with a history of more than 1,400 years, to martial arts, cosplay, dance, rock performances and a concert synchronised with visual content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avantgardey\u2019s first London performance was another major highlight, receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience with their powerful and precisely coordinated dance performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 26 July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sacred Fleramo<\/strong>
Japanese idol and J-pop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aigoro Hanayagi<\/strong>
Nihon Buy\u014d traditional Japanese dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEISUKE YOSHIZAWA<\/strong>
Solo keyboard performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiaki Kobayashi in Conversation with Elsie Lovelock<\/strong>
Voice-actor talk session<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HYPER FASHION SHOW<\/strong>
A fashion show inspired by Japanese style and subcultures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geeky Beats Big Band<\/strong>
Anime and video game music performed by a big band<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Re:O<\/strong>
Alternative metal band<\/p>\n\n\n\n

avantgardey<\/strong>
Dance performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday\u2019s programme brought together Nihon Buy\u014d, a voice-actor talk session, a fashion show, a 17-piece big band, rock performances and dance. Each programme required a substantially different stage layout, equipment setup and technical approach, with a series of complex changeovers delivered throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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