In addition to a music contest, there will also be guest live performances by Rinne and Shota Araya. Buzz Dream FES 2025 first event [Free admission]
Sawarise Co., Ltd. Press release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Press In addition to a music contest, there will also be guest live performances by Rinne and Shota Araya. Buzz Dream FES 2025: First Event [Free Admission] A city cultural festival supporting the dreams of young people in Fukuoka! “Buzz Dream FES 2025” will be held at SAWARAPIA on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sawaraise Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Shibata) is a company based in Meinohama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, that engages in a wide range of businesses related to urban development, including real estate, food and beverage, interior design, medical and nursing care, and schools. In order to support the challenges of young people who will lead the future, Koji will collaborate with local companies and organizations to hold the local cultural event “Buzz Dream FES 2025,” themed around culture and art, at the Fukuoka Prefectural Momochi Cultural Center (nicknamed SAWARAPIA). The event will include a final stage for artists who have won preliminary rounds, an art contest award ceremony, artist talks, workshops, an art gallery, and more. [Official website] Buzz Dream FES 2025
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reservations required) and anyone can attend. Applying for tickets is easy, so please apply. [Ticket application]
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/101757/142/101757-142-f04157bb623504b1f292ef45da8ee151-1160×1162.jpg Guest Artists Buzz Dream Music Contest Final Stage Performers Seven artists who survived the rigorous screening process will perform live on the final stage! The judges, including music producer Keitaro Kamo, Panasonic Holdings Corporation Executive Officer Michiko Ogawa, and staff from RKB’s popular segment “Bali Buzz,” will hold a live judging session to determine the grand prize winner. • Medical Clinic Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla Hair Removal • EDEL STADT • sea weed • zoo zoo sea • Duqcy • Natsushi • Amber Lush An artist crosstalk will be held in the foyer. This crosstalk show will bring together a variety of creators active nationwide to discuss the theme of “dreams.” Anyone can attend by reserving a seat (free of charge). Applying for tickets is easy, so please apply. [Ticket application] Session 1 / [10:10-11:00] A makeup artist active in international collections will demonstrate her skills at the venue and engage in a fun conversation with a popular Fukuoka-based stylist and photographer.
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