Nagoya Entertainment Festival 2025 “Utauma/Namo-1/Idol Contest” Participants Wanted

Nagoya Entertainment Festival 2025 “Utauma/Namo-1/Idol Contest” Participant Recruitment Announcement
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NDP Inc. Press Release: October 15, 2025 Nagoya Entertainment Festival 2025 “Utauma/Namo-1/Idol Contest” Participant Recruitment The Nagoya Entertainment Festival (November 23rd and 24th, 2025), an entertainment event in Nagoya, is now accepting participants for three major contests to discover talents who will pave the way for the future of music and entertainment.
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NDP Co., Ltd. will be hosting the Nagoya Entertainment Festival again this year. Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, the Nagoya Entertainment Festival is held annually, showcasing a variety of content, including music, culture, and gourmet food. This event, which collaborates with local media to unearth new regional talent, has grown into one of the largest entertainment festivals in the Tokai region since its inception in 2023. In 2025, the festival will move to cooler autumn weather and will elevate Nagoya’s Sakae area into a festive atmosphere over two days, November 23rd (Sunday) and 24th (Monday, a national holiday). In particular, we are seeking participants for the following three major contests in order to discover talent that will pave the way for the future of music and entertainment. ■Contest Overview ★ Best Singer Contest A singing battle using karaoke. Singing technique, expressiveness, originality, and more are evaluated comprehensively.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88517/115/88517-115-07c97e7ca893fd2b4ee1ea3c772ea6f0-1200×558.png ★ Namo-1 Grand Prix Bringing comedy performances, including comedy sketches and stand-up comedy, to audiences across the country, bringing “Nagoya laughter” to the nation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88517/115/88517-115-854bbb1c66c948bc90eec69d18dbc9a4-1200×558.png ★ NAGOYA Idol Contest Group or solo artists are eligible. Judges will be based on their stage performance, character, and ability to captivate fans.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/88517/115/88517-115-8cf90d7936ae91bd64ad9880ceedcea3-1200×558.png ■Application qualifications – Professional or amateur? – Applicants must be 16 years of age or older (Please check the website for other application requirements.) ■How to apply – Fill out the required information and submit a video via the entry form on the official Entertainment Festival website. – First stage of document screening: Application deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:59 PM. HP: https://nagoya-summerfes.com/nem/ ※Entry fee 1,000 yen (tax included) ■Schedule *Only successful applicants will be contacted.
*Preliminaries and beyond will be held at the World Idol Republic (Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya). ・Preliminary stage: November 9, 2025 (Sunday) ・Semi-final/final stage: Sunday, November 23, 2025 Anyone over the age of 16, whether professional or amateur, with a passion for entertainment is welcome to apply. The winner will have the opportunity to perform on stage at the Nagoya Entertainment Festival and in the media, so we look forward to your applications! ■Event Overview Nagoya Entertainment Festival 2025 Date and Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Monday, November 24, 2025 (National Holiday) Venue: Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER 3F / Media Hiroba / Sakae Hiroba / World Idol Republic Organizer: Nagoya Entertainment Festival Executive Committee 【Inquiries】 Nagoya Entertainment Festival Executive Committee Email: abe@ndp.jp, emi.y@ndp.jp Official website: https://nagoya-summerfes.com/nem/