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16-06-2025
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G-Dragon to Bring ‘Übermensch' Tour to U.S. and Europe
Well, he said he would be back. After a headlining performance at Head in the Clouds Los Angeles last month (which marked his first U.S. performance since 2017), G-Dragon has announced U.S. and Europe dates for his ongoing Übermensch tour. The newly announced leg includes shows at both Newark, New Jersey's Prudential Center and Los Angeles' Arena, venues he's returning to for the first time since BIGBANG's MADE tour 10 years ago, in addition to stops in Las Vegas and Paris. More from Rolling Stone The B-52's, Devo to Embark on Co-Headlining Cosmic De-Evolution Tour BTS' Jungkook and Jimin Discharged from Korean Military After RM and V Clave Especial Will Celebrate the 'Power of Corridos' During First-Ever Tour Throughout his career, G-Dragon has pushed boundaries and cemented himself as an influential cultural force not just in music but in fashion, visual arts, and philanthropy. 'This isn't just a concert — it's my next chapter. I've grown, changed, and challenged myself in ways I never imagined,' he shares exclusively with Rolling Stone. 'I want my fans to feel every second of that transformation live on stage together.' The Übermensch tour began in late March, roughly a month after the release of G-Dragon's latest album of the same name. Launching with two sold-out shows at Seoul's Goyang Stadium, the tour has since made its way across Asia — selling out nearly every stop along the way. His latest stop was three shows in Macau, one of which was added due to demand. Although the tour centers on his latest album, fans can expect a setlist that spans across G-Dragon's solo career. G-Dragon has been dropping dates and venues in different phases, with the first phase covering Japan, the Philippines, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, and the second phase consisting of Australia and Thailand just weeks ago. 'I'M COMING HOME,' he wrote on Instagram when sharing the dates for the first announcement. With just a few U.S. dates on the schedule as of now, ticket demand is expected to be high. Tickets for the new shows will go on sale on June 27 at 10 a.m. local time via the tour's official website with a special presale for fans via G-Dragon's official fan community on June 25. The new leg of the tour is produced by Galaxy Corporation and AEG Presents, with Infinite Prospects Entertainment as the local promoter. North American and Europe Tour Dates Aug. 22 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential CenterAug. 31 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile ArenaSept. 5 – Los Angeles, CA @ ArenaSept. 20 – Paris, France @ Paris La Défense Arena Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
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30-04-2025
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CEIPA Board Member Tatsuya Nomura on Matsuri'25, J-Pop's Global Rise and Japan's Shift to Streaming
Thousands flocked to downtown Los Angeles last month for Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association's first-ever Matsuri'25, a concert featuring popular Japanese artists. The sold-out March concert, put on by the organization known as CEIPA, and held at the Peacock Theatre, included three acts. Ado, a majorly popular singer-songwriter whose personal details, including her identity, are virtually unknown, engaging duo Yoasobi and the energetic four-piece group Atarashii Gakko! All three artists have had a strong presence in the U.S. music market. More from The Hollywood Reporter Ole Obermann and Rachel Newman Named Co-Heads of Apple Music Terrence Howard Turned Down Marvin Gaye Biopic Because He Didn't Want to Kiss a Man: "I Would Cut My Lips Off" Universal Music Group Posts $3.3B In Revenue for First Quarter Atarashii Gakko! and Yoasobi have both played Coachella with the latter also playing Head in the Clouds. Ado, who performs entirely in shadow through a cage-like box, is preparing to embark on a large scale U.S. tour, having already sold out her July show at L.A.'s Arena. CEIPA held the event to bridge the gap between Japanese artists and U.S. fans, according to a release. The event was particularly timely as the demand for J-Pop grows larger in the U.S. 'It's a gradual growth, but after the pandemic, say 2023, we started looking outside of Japan,' CEIPA board member and Federation of Music Producers Japan president Tatsuya Nomura told The Hollywood Reporter shortly before Matsuri'25 kicked off. The executive addressed an industry crowd at an intimate gathering before the concert. 'Japan was all about selling CDs because you made most profit out of them, but unfortunately [when] COVID hit, the music fans could not go to record shops,' he told THR following his comments. 'In Japan, CDs are sold about 3,000 Yen, which is about $20. If you calculate it, that's like two dollars per song, but when it comes to streaming service[s], [artists don't make] that much,' he continued. 'How do they make a profit? They have to think bigger, outside of Japan.' All three acts on Matsuri'25's lineup have found plenty of success on streaming services including Spotify where Atarashii Gakko! bring in just over a million monthly listeners, Ado brings in over six million and Yoasobi sits at over seven million. Increased global streaming numbers doesn't necessarily mean a change in music or overall focus. 'If I were to say there's 100 artists in Japan, only 10 percent are looking outside of Japan to make their product,' Nomura said when asked if he thought global expansion meant a change in overall strategy for Japanese companies and artists. 'Ninety percent of those artists are making songs for Japanese market.' Nomura adds, 'Even if they make those songs for Japanese market, there are people outside of Japan who notice.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
