‘CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT’ featured in Nikkei MJ
indi Inc. Press Release: September 18, 2025 “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT” featured in Nikkei MJ We are pleased to announce that the “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT,” an orchestra concert you can listen to while lying down, hosted by indi Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kim Young-jin), was featured in the September 15, 2025, issue of Nikkei MJ. ・Media name: Nikkei MJ ・Publication date: Monday, September 15, 2025 In the article, we hear from customers who enjoy the event in their own unique guises, and share stories of how the project was planned by taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. From the launch of the project, we expanded its scale through repeated use of social media and thorough research. The background to this is explained. Next year, in 2026, the concert will be held on a larger scale than ever before, with an annual audience of 100,000 people, 18 performances in 12 cities across the country, This will make it one of the largest concerts in Japan*. A new type of concert that can be enjoyed freely by everyone, from classical music beginners to experienced musicians. We will continue to deliver our music to as many people as possible. *Major classical concerts in Japan from 2024 to 2025 (regular orchestra concerts, music festivals, etc.) Annual paid attendance figures (according to our research) ▼”CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT” sponsors wanted! The “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT” series is still seeking corporate sponsors for performances in 2026. “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT” aims to expand domestically and globally in the future, offering high-quality top We offer an entertainment experience where you can relax and enjoy live orchestral music in an extraordinary space, experiencing healing and excitement. We are considering various benefits for participating companies as sponsors, including sponsor name exposure, PR space within the venue, and collaboration. We will also consult with you and consider other initiatives together with your company. For more information about this recruitment, please feel free to contact us at the address listed below. We look forward to hearing from you! We look forward to hearing from you! Chill Classic Management Office: chill-classic@indi.co.jp ▼What is the “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT” series? The “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT” series includes reclining chairs, hammocks, and bead cushions. Enjoy live performances of J-POP hits by a top professional orchestra in comfortable seating. This concert is popular not only with classical music fans, but with a wide range of people. Past performances have recorded an audience satisfaction rate of
approximately 98%. Approximately 88% of attendees said they would like to attend every year, demonstrating the show’s overwhelming
popularity.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/50333/47/50333-47-0bd966036bc6d10f94b8fed97f402379-1920×1280.jpg *The above is a snapshot of the concerts held at Yokohama Budokan and Nagoya (some performances may vary depending on the venue. ) ▼Performer profile In addition to planning collaborators Billman and Nakayama, approximately 30 up-and-coming orchestral musicians have gathered together for this special event. They will perform. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/50333/47/50333-47-19b54b234dfaccab5efb280e6603377a-1000×1000.jpg Sohei Birman (Violin/Planning Cooperation) Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Started playing the violin at the age of 3. Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Music, Affiliated Music High School. After graduating from the same university, he graduated from the Conservatoire de Lausanne. Completed a master’s degree at the same university’s graduate school. Completed a course at the Sinfonietta de Lausanne Academy in Lausanne, Switzerland. At the age of 8, he won the Gold Prize Encouragement Award at the Kyoto Music Competition, third place at the All-Japan Student Music Competition, first place at the Japan Performers Competition, first place at the YBP International Competition, and third place at the Osaka
International Competition. Solo Lisa has held concerts at venues such as Sumida Triphony Hall, Hachioji Olympus Hall, Opera City, and Hino City Renga Hall, among others. She has held various concerts, which have been well received. As a soloist, he has performed with the Revolution Ensemble conducted by the late Chikashi Tanaka, the Grand Orchestra conducted by Masahiro Yano, Gala Orchestra OSAKA,
Sinfonietta de Lausanne conducted by Alexander Mayer, and the New Japan Philharmonic conducted by Nobuaki Nakata, among others. As a member of Camerata de Lausanne, led by Pierre Amoyal, he has performed and toured in Lausanne, Moscow, Istanbul, Paris, and other parts of Europe. He has studied under Akira Yamamoto, Chihiro Kudo, Kazuki Sawa, Takashi Shimizu, and Pierre Amoyal. Currently, he is the principal second violinist of the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. He has appeared in numerous concerts, including solo concerts and chamber music performances. He has also participated as a studio musician in recordings and tours with various artists. He has also participated in numerous recordings of TV commercials, dramas, movies, and game music.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/50333/47/50333-47-7445e14bbafa08e786901780a122b75f-1000×1000.jpg Hiroyuki Nakayama (Arrangement, Piano/Planning Cooperation) Graduated from the Department of Composition at Tokyo University of the Arts. As a pianist, he has performed with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded piano performances for film and TV commercials, and performed “Caprice,” which figure skater Mao Asada used in her program, as well as the NHK morning drama series “Umechan Sensei.” Major arrangement works: “Ghibli the Classics” / Xbox 360 “Blue Dragon” / “Lost Odyssey” ” / “Final Fantasy III (DS version)” Opening / “Guin” Saga” / “Kingdom Hearts” “Final Fantasy Piano Opera I / II / III, IV / V / VI, VII / VIII / IX” / “Final” “Fantasian Orchestra Album” / “Distant Worlds music from FINAL FANTASY Concert” / “memoria! / Yoko Shimomura 25th Anniversary Best Album” / Apple Arcade “Fantasian” Orchestra Performed Chopin’s works at the Polish Embassy in 2006, and participated in the NHK Cultural Festival commemorating the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth in 2010. Warsaw Exchange Festival hosted by Tscher He joined the tour and performed Chopin to rapturous acclaim in Warsaw and Paris. In 2011, he appeared on the NHK Radio 2 Cultural Lecture Series “Chopin and His Era.” In 2012, he toured Mallorca, Spain, and Switzerland. In 2014, he performed in the first overseas “Piano Opera Final Fantasy” concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2015 and 2016, he appeared in the “Piano Opera Final Fantasy” world tour, visiting Paris, Brussels, Stockholm, London, Taiwan, South Korea, and more.
style=”font-size:16px;line-height:28px;padding:0;word-break:break-all;”> Performed in Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico, New York, and Los Angeles. 2018 Tokyo Hiroyuki Nakayama held a solo exhibition at Hakuju Hall. An orchestral arrangement of “Final Fantasy” “Victory Fanfare” was used at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 2021. From October to December last year, NHK Radio 2 broadcast a 13-part program titled “The Charm of Art.” “A Journey to the Music Salons of 19th-Century Paris.” In February 2023, he will be performing in the Final Fantasy Piano Recital in Singapore. He will be arranging and performing Final Fantasy works on the official Square Enix YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMx60HYcw1ieiPlZZagfqXQ Currently a part-time lecturer at Toho Gakuen College of Art and a lecturer at NHK and Yomiuri Culture. ▼Company information [indi Co., Ltd.] With the mission of “creating culture and the economy,” we are a venture that supports the growth of the cultural industry and promotes business with marketing at its core. We are involved in content businesses across a wide range of genres, transcending categories. ・Company Name: indi Inc. ・Business Description: Providing marketing solutions in the cultural industry, new business development, etc. ・Established: November 1, 2018 -Location: Blossom Meguro 2F, 2-9-5 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo -President and CEO: Kim Young-jin -Official company website: https://indi.co.jp ・Company official