A "festival of music" in Fukuoka this September! Make the most of "Fukuoka Music Month!"

2018.09.10

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Stages will be set up on beaches and streets all over Fukuoka every weekend throughout September! The city will be filled with music!

The "Fukuoka Music Month" sees the city host five music events across a one month period. The entire city pulsates with music during this month long celebration! Keep reading to find-out about the events that will be taking place each weekend throughout September! (Editorial Dept .: Sassy)

■ Sunset Live 2018

This outdoor music festival is one of Fukuoka's most famous annual events! Sunset Live always features a great line-up of artists and showcases a fantastic array of talent! The venue is surrounded by the sea and mountains. The scenery is absolutely stunning!
Date (finished): Saturday 1st September to Sunday 2nd September 2018
Venue: Keya Beach / Camping Ground Special stages
(*Official Website: Click here!)

Sunset Live 2018 generated a great deal of excitement! Check-out asianbeat's report on the event to discover what went down!

■ NAKASU JAZZ 2018

This free jazz event is well-known throughout Western Japan. Live jazz music fills the Nakasu night air during this exciting event. Both jazz enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre are sure to have a great time!
Date: Friday 14th September to Saturday 15th September 2018
Venue: Nishinakasu, Nakasu area, Fukuhaku Deaibashi and Canal City Hakata
(*Official Website: Click here!)

■ KYUSHU GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2018 in HAKATA

Professionals and amateurs from all backgrounds come together to perform in a huge celebration of gospel music! Nationality, age, and gender are no barrier in one of Kyushu's biggest music events! The grand finale sees all the participants perform a gospel song together! It is a wonderful sight to behold!
Date: Saturday 15th September to Sunday 16th September 2018
Venue: JR Hakata-ekimae Hiroba (In front of JR Hakata Station)
(*Official Website: Click here!)

■ FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS

This musical exchange aims to connect Fukuoka with the rest of Asia. Visitors can enjoy great live sets by Japanese and international musicians! The festival also features audition by artists who are aiming to share their music with the rest of the world! Individuals from the entertainment industry will also be giving talks during the event!
Date: Saturday 22nd September to Monday 24th September 2018
Venue: Canal City Hakata
(Official Webste: Click here!)

■ MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2018

Special stages are set-up all around Tenjin for one of Kyushu's largest music events. This is a great opportunity to discover new types of music just by taking a stroll through the city center!
Date: Saturday 29th September to Sunday 30th September 2018
Venue: Fureai Hiroba (Westside of the Fukuoka City Hall), various locations around Tenjin
(*Official Website: Click here!)

Fukuoka Music Month Outline

■ Sunset Live 2018
Date (finished): Saturday 1st September to Sunday 2nd September 2018
Venue: Keya Beach / Camping Ground Special stages（2589, Shima Keya, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka-ken）
Official Website: http://sunsetlive-info.com/

■ NAKASU JAZZ 2018
Date: Friday 14th September to Saturday 15th September 2018
Venue: Nishinakasu, Nakasu area, Fukuhaku Deaibashi and Canal City Hakata
Official Website: http://nakasujazz.net/

■ KYUSHU GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2018 in HAKATA
Date: Saturday 15th September to Sunday 16th September 2018
Venue：JR Hakata-ekimae Hiroba (In front of JR Hakata Station)
Official Website: http://fmfukuoka.co.jp/gospel/

■ FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS
Date: Saturday 22nd September to Monday 24th September 2018
Venue: Canal City Hakata
Official Website: http://asianpicks.jp/

■ MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2018
Date: Saturday 29th September to Sunday 30th September 2018
Venue: Fureai Hiroba (Westside of the Fukuoka City Hall), various locations around Tenjin
Official Website: http://www.musiccitytenjin.com/

* Please check the official Fukuoka Music Month" website for more information: http://f-musicmonth.jp/

[Feature Event] Sunset Live