MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN has announced the performers for its 2026 Premier Ceremony, taking place on June 13 at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo.
The lineup features a mix of Japanese and Asian artists, highlighting the event’s goal of celebrating music from across the region. Japanese performers include Hiromi Uehara, THE SPELLBOUND × BOOM BOOM SATELLITES, STUTS, Hana Hope, and Kohjiya.
They will be joined by Philippine band Cup Of Joe, the first Filipino act to enter the Billboard Global 200, and Indonesian singer-songwriter Hindia.
The Premier Ceremony will be hosted by actress Kasumi Mori and Atsushi Yanaka of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. Most of the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN winners will be announced during the event before the Grand Ceremony takes place later the same day at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.
The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube and other platforms. Organized by CEIPA, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN aims to showcase Japan’s music industry while strengthening connections across Asia’s music scene.
The first edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN was held in Kyoto in 2025 at the historic ROHM Theatre Kyoto. More information is available on the official website.
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 – Event Overview:
Date: June 13, 2026 (Sat)
Event Week: June 5 (Fri) – June 13 (Sat), 2026
Venue: TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO and other locations
Official Website: https://www.musicawardsjapan.com/
More about MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN:
International music awards with winners chosen by 5000 music industry professionals
We will be conducting a rigorous voting process with over 5,000 voting members, consisting of music industry professionals from various fields, including artists, creators, recording company employees, promoters, music publishers, overseas music award judges. Nominees and winners will be decided and awarded through strict voting by these members.
Source: Press release
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