If youโre a fan of Japanese music and live outside of Japan, I would be so grateful if you take a moment to read this๐
If youโve ever wondered why more Japanese artists donโt reach out and do shows & tours overseas, the reason is pretty simple and the main one is the hurdle of selling tickets.
There is only a SMALL percentage of artists that can rely on the power of big labels/agents to promote their shows internationally.
Even in Japan, selling out shows is a lot more challenging than in past years, due to people just being satisfied with digital content. And considering it costs even more to bring a tour overseas, you can imagine how many artists are willing to LOSE money by doing so, if any.
Itโs not just about the artist not being popular or sufficient enough, or that they donโt have the will to bring their content to fans around the world. In fact, there are so many fellow artists around me that I highly respect, telling me they wish they could do shows overseas, but know itโs not realistically possible, and as someone who yearns for the same thing, it really, really hurts inside.
More importantly, it hurts most that fans around the world will often never ever be able to see a show of their favorite Japanese artist.
Iโm not trying to ask for pity, nor demand anything, unless this resonates with you.
But if it does, and you want to know what you can do to help us reach you with our music, itโs really very simple.
Please go follow artistโs socials.
Please go subscribe to their Youtube channels.
Please find them on Spotify.
Please interact with them by commenting and letting them know youโre there to support them.
Please share your passion with the people around you.
AND PLEASE, donโt miss the opportunity to buy a ticket and GO to their shows, when that miraculous opportunity comes, whether itโs a solo or event stage.
I am not exaggerating when I say it IS a miracle and it might never happen again.
I know writing all this isnโt gonna change much, but I just hope it reminds you that every listener, every fan, every second of support matters in keeping music alive, particularly in this generation.
Thanks for listening, if you made it this far๐ซถ
Letโs keep Rocking On.
NANO