August 9 (Sat) & 10 (Sun): Signature Event “Life Music Festival” Opening (14:30–16:30)
Produced by NAKAJIMA Sachiko, producer of “Playground of Life: Jellyfish Pavilion”,
with exciting guest artists joining the stage!

On the 9th, the legendary Shibusashirazu Orchestra will appear with their full ensemble,
and the KURAGE Band might join in!?!?

On the 10th, a “big surprise Big Artist to be revealed on the day!”,
and on both days, the Māori Haka will be performed together with the KURAGE Band!

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August 9 (Sat)｜Shibusashirazu Orchestra with KURAGE Band × Haka: Kahurangi (Māori)

Members of the KURAGE Band will join the Shibusashirazu Orchestra for a once-in-a-lifetime explosive performance!
The event will begin with a Haka (Māori tribe)!
Enjoy the intersection of global rhythms and the one-time-only “Now.”
A speaking engagement with producer Sachiko Nakajima and Indigenous guests is also planned.
＊There may even be global choral participation!?

🔵 August 10 (Sun)｜KURAGE Band Special × Surprise Big Guest × Haka: Kahurangi (Māori)

In addition to a powerful Haka collaboration with Kahurangi (Māori), a Surprise Big Guest will appear! (To be revealed on the day 🔒)
We hope to share an experience of “invigorating life” together with everyone in the venue,
through the power of music and dance!

⏰ Time: Both days 14:30–16:30
(The “Inochi Music Festival” officially opens at 16:30, but the opening acts run from 14:30 to 16:30.)

📍 Venue: EXPO Arena “Matsuri,” inside the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

＊Free to attend (Expo 2025 admission ticket required)
Front seating is available via “7-day in advance lottery” on the EXPO2025 digital ticket site.
Rear seating is open for free admission on the day.

🔗 For more details on other performers, check here:
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20250509-01/