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A "festival of music" takes place in Fukuoka every September! Enjoy an array of events during the "Fukuoka Music Month!"

Discover great new music in Fukuoka! Events will be taking place every weekend throughout the month of September!

The 6th "Fukuoka Music Month" is about to get underway! Music events will be held every weekend throughout September. A total of five events are scheduled to take place! Feel the power of music in the center of Fukuoka City! Don't miss the chance to discover all kinds of great new artists!
■ Sunset Live 2019
This hugely popular outdoor music festival was first held in 1993. This year marks 27th time that the event has been staged! The sea, mountains, and gorgeous scenery provide the perfect backdrop for the stellar line-up, which features all kinds of awesome artists!
●Dates: Sat. 7 & Sun. 8 September
●Venue: Keya Beach / Camping Ground (2589 Shima Keya, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka JAPAN)
(* Official Website: HERE!)
●Dates: Sat. 7 & Sun. 8 September
●Venue: Keya Beach / Camping Ground (2589 Shima Keya, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka JAPAN)
(* Official Website: HERE!)

■ NAKASU JAZZ 2019
Live jazz performances will take place in and around Nakasu, one of the biggest amusement districts in western Japan. Approximately 80 jazz acts will be performing in Fukuoka this year! Talented musicians will be performing impromptu, exciting jazz sets at various locations in the local area. Admission will be free, so be sure not to miss out!
●Dates: Sat. 14 & Sun. 15 September
●Venue: Nakasu area
(* Official Website: HERE!)
●Dates: Sat. 14 & Sun. 15 September
●Venue: Nakasu area
(* Official Website: HERE!)

■ KYUSHU GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2019 in HAKATA
One of the largest participative gospel choir event in Japan! A wide variety of choirs will perform across the two days festival! Special guests will be making appearance, so don't miss "Hakata only" stage! A gospel choir made up of 2,000 people will be singing on the second night. Anyone can join-in! Be sure to check-it-out!
●Dates: Sat. 14 & Sun.15 September
●Venue: JR Hakata-ekimae Hiroba (In front of JR Hakata Station)
(* Official Website: HERE!)
●Dates: Sat. 14 & Sun.15 September
●Venue: JR Hakata-ekimae Hiroba (In front of JR Hakata Station)
(* Official Website: HERE!)

■ FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS 2019
Music X Culture event from Fukuoka! Fukuoka will use this event as an opportunity to promote the culture surrounding music! Up-and-coming artists from Fukuoka and Asia will be performing free concerts as part of the festival. Leading figures from the entertainment industry will also be delivering a series of special lectures and talks!
●Dates: Sat. 21 to Mon. 23 September
●Venue: Canal City Hakata, and its vicinity
(* Official Website: HERE!)
●Dates: Sat. 21 to Mon. 23 September
●Venue: Canal City Hakata, and its vicinity
(* Official Website: HERE!)

■ MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2019
One of Kyushu's largest music festivals takes place in Tenjin, Fukuoka! Free performances will be taking place throughout the Tenjin area. Be sure to check-out the "RUGBY 'MATSURI' PROJECT 2019 FUKUOKA STAGE" and Suga Shikao's live set!
●Dates: Sat. 28 & Sun. 29 September
●Venue: Tenjin Area (Fukuoka City) and its vicinity
(* Official Website: HERE!)
●Dates: Sat. 28 & Sun. 29 September
●Venue: Tenjin Area (Fukuoka City) and its vicinity
(* Official Website: HERE!)

* Please check the official Fukuoka Music Month" website for more information: ( >> HERE!)