Japan Tour - October 2023

[Surpinto]

As mentioned in another post and as announced by Libera-Records via a video, Libera will be performing in October in Japan.



I wanted to open up a dedicated thread for this tour in the Concerts sub-forum for relevant discussion and speculation.

[ludwig1874]

Nice!! Since I am living in China, again, it's very close to Japan, so I can visit the concerts!

[Luckdragon]

From https://libera.org.uk/news/japan-tour-2023/

24 October 19:00 Osaka
26 October 19:00 Yokohama
27 October 19:00 Tokyo

[Surpinto]

An update about this tour: https://libera-records.com/news/2023/02/10/3781/

Venues have been decided.

Please note that this is translated using Google.

October
24, 2023 (Tuesday) Osaka Festival Hall
26th (Thursday) Yokohama KT Zepp Yokohama
27th (Friday) Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
All start at 19:00

<Osaka/Tokyo Performance Special Guest>
Takatsugu Muramatsu (Composer/Pianist)

Organizer: Wisteria Project / Kyodo Tokyo / Kyodo Kansai (Osaka Performance)
Cooperation : MBS TV (Osaka Performance) / Libera Records / FREEDOM STUDIO INFINITY / Naito Music Office
Special Sponsor: Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing (SMFL) Group
Sponsorship : UPR Co., Ltd./Fujino Kogyo Co., Ltd.　, etc.

Tickets are scheduled to start the fastest special pre-sale for fan clubs in April!
The schedule and details will be announced at a later date.

[fan_de_LoK]

A little update about the next concerts to come, in 10 weeks in Japan.

• Tuesday 24 October - Osaka Festival Hall
  The hall can sit 2,700 people
  Today it remains 169 seats available, all on the back of the ground floor or on the 1st balcony.
   
• Thursday 26 October - Yokohama KT Zepp Yokohama
  The hall can sit 1,251 people
  Tickets are sold out
   
• Friday 27 October - Tokyo Line Cube Shibuya
  The hall can sit 1,956 people
  Tickets are sold out

 

Not a concert but another official event is scheduled during the tour:

• Saturday 28 October - Fan club event
  Location TBA
  If the organization is similar to that of 2019, participants will be limited to 120 people, chosen by lot among the fans who have applied.
  To do this, you have to register online from the fan club site using a serial number printed on a mini-flyer distributed with the first edition of the Japanese 'Forever' CD.

 

[Yorkie]

Thanks for the update Patrick - seems they are still popular in Japan with those good ticket sales numbers.

[Luckdragon]

Japan Tour Participants (according to Libera Records):

Cory AGYEI, Hal AVERY, Cameron BIRMINGHAM, Luca BRUGNOLI, Leon CLARKE, Laurence DAVEY, Mitchel GUY, Oskar HANSTVEIT, Julian HEITMANN, Benjamin HILL, Joseph HILL, Freddie HOWARTH, Ethan HUTCHINSON, Oscar JAMES, Gabriele MARINI*, Frederick MUSHRAFI, Thomas MUSHRAFI, Lewis PEARSON*, Lewis QUINN, Thomas SANDOVAL HERRERA, Edward SARGEANT*, Koji SHINOKUBO, Nathan SLATER, Federico VERGANI, Pietro VERGANI, Samuel WHALEY, Daniel WHITE,
Victor WIGGIN, Theo WILSON*, Morgan WILTSHIRE.

* NEW

On the US tour but not listed for the Japan tour: Ethan BARRON, Orlando BENEDICT, Dominik CLARKE, Ludwik KOWALCZYK, Alexandre MENUET, Mathias MONTORO, Jack SPICHA, Laurence TAYLOR.

[fan_de_LoK]

An update on the tickets sale :

Tuesday 24 October - Osaka Festival Hall
The hall can sit 2,700 people - Today it remain just 56 seats available, all on the balcony.

Thursday 26 October - Yokohama KT Zepp Yokohama
The hall can sit 1,251 people - Tickets were already sold out

Friday 27 October - Tokyo Line Cube Shibuya
The hall can sit 1,956 people - Tickets were already sold out

[Surpinto]

I didn't even realize that they had that many new members waiting to tour. Usually, and for most new members, they debut in December in London and then slowly start going on tours, this looks like a change.

For those attending please be sure to report back!

[fan_de_LoK]

Libera Records has published the crew members for the Japan tour 2023.

Sam COATES : Music Director & Sound
Joshua MADINE : Piano
Liam CONNERY : Conductor & Assistant Music Director
Kavana CROSSLEY : Sound
Matthew JANSEN : Lighting
Ben BYWATER : Stage Manager
Tadhg FITZGERALD : Stage Manager

It's almost the same crew as it was in the US this Summer, with Liam conducting instead of Steven.
Not a premiere for Liam, he already conducted the choir during the Korean tour in April.

[Luckdragon]

Libera Records has published the crew members for the Japan tour 2023.

Full translation:

Announcement of the Second Wave of Members Coming to Japan!
2023/10/7

Excitingly, for this year’s tour “LIBERA Angel Voices Tour 2023 - Kizuna Forever,” 7 LIBERA alumni will be participating as staff!

The members coming to Japan are as follows!

Sam COATES (Music Director & Sound)
Joshua MADINE (Piano)
Liam CONNERY (Conductor & Assistant Music Director)
Kavana CROSSLEY (Sound in Charge)
Matthew JANSEN (Lighting in Charge)
Ben BYWATER (Stage Director)
Tadhg FITZGERALD (Stage Director)

Everyone knows Sam Coates, who has succeeded Robert Prizeman and is currently leading LIBERA. This will be the first performance in Japan for LIBERA under the leadership of Sam Coates.

Josh, who was the conductor during the visit to Japan from May to June this year, will appear on stage as a pianist and keyboard player this time.

Liam, who first conducted a LIBERA performance at the Korean show, will also be the conductor in Japan. His conducting style in the Korean performance, where music seemed to overflow even from his back view, was very charming. Please look forward to it!

Kavana and Matthew, who have been active as staff in domestic and overseas performances, will finally be in charge of sound and lighting at the Japanese performance.

Ben and Tadhg, who were on stage in 2019, will be active as stage directors.

So, this year’s performance in Japan will be created by the LIBERA family, both on and behind the stage. Sam and Josh, who were on stage during the first performance in Japan in 2005, and other LIBERA alumni continue to help with LIBERA. It’s an era that would make Robert deeply emotional and smile down from heaven. I believe that the form of LIBERA that Robert aimed for is right here.

With the fans who have always supported them, LIBERA will continue forever. A new step that proves this, just two weeks until the 10th performance in Japan!

We are really looking forward to the atmosphere that can only be created by former LIBERA members!

This year marks a significant milestone for LIBERA. Not just because of the decade-long history of performances in Japan, but also because it represents the evolution of the group. It's heartwarming to see former members return in new capacities to contribute to the group's legacy.

The deep-rooted connections between the fans and LIBERA are evident. The unwavering support has been a driving force, propelling the choir to new heights. This synergy between the performers and the audience is palpable during live performances, where the mutual admiration and love create an atmosphere like no other.

One cannot help but reflect on the journey of each individual member. From the early days when they first joined as young, enthusiastic singers, through the years as they honed their skills and became the face of the choir, and now, as they return as accomplished professionals and mentors, bringing with them a wealth of experience to pass on to the next generation.

The legacy of Robert Prizeman, the visionary behind LIBERA, continues to thrive. His dedication and passion for music, combined with his ability to bring out the best in every choir member, are pillars upon which the choir stands today. His dream of creating a space where young voices can shine in harmony, unburdened by the weight of the world, has become a reality that continues to inspire millions.

As we count down to the much-anticipated 10th performance in Japan, fans eagerly await the harmonious melodies and ethereal performances that LIBERA is known for. But this year, with the infusion of the old with the new, it promises to be even more special.

It's not just about the songs or the performances; it's about the journey, the bond, and the story of perseverance, growth, and love. As we gear up for another unforgettable show, one thing is clear: The spirit of LIBERA, with its deep-rooted history and promising future, will resonate forever, touching hearts and souls across the world.

[Mercurial909]

The boys rehearsing for their imminent Autumn tour of Japan.

There’s at least one new miniboy.

Also appears as though there are some notable absentees: Mathias Montoro, Alex Menuet, Laurence Taylor, Ethan Barron, and Jack Spica.

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[Luckdragon]

There’s at least one new miniboy.

Also appears as though there are some notable absentees: Mathias Montoro, Alex Menuet, Laurence Taylor, Ethan Barron, and Jack Spica.

According to the names submitted for the printed programme, there are four new members going on the Japan tour (listed in a post above). The absentees you mentioned are not listed in the programme, nor are Dom, Ludwik, and Orlando.

[fan_de_LoK]

Libera Records publishes the list of goodies prepared for the tour in Japan.
https://libera-records.com/news/2023/10/19/4488
(page in Japanese)

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[Surpinto]

Cool information and photos, thank you all.

The "new" moose now has a jacket This reminds me of collectible action figures from my childhood, where the same action hero character would have a new outfit or accessory to entice buyers for this "new" product.