Fukuoka Now Recommends Sunset Live 2010

Fukuoka’s Summer Climax
Sep 3rd, 4th, & 5th

Summer’s Climax Approaches
Now in it’s 18th year, Kyushu’s most popular outdoor music festival, Sunset Live, is just around the corner. What began as a party in the parking lot of the former Sunset Cafe has now become a must-go event for music lovers enjoyed by over 15,000 people in three days. Over the years, dozens of bands representing various genres have performed on three stages, including some of Japan’s most popular acts such as Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Ego-Wrappin’, Tokyo Incidents, Kishidan, and Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine).

By the Sea, By the Mountains
Held on a natural crescent-shaped beach in Keya, just one hour from Tenjin, a day here is like a day overseas. To one side, low and lush mountains. To the other, a calm bay ideal for swimming. Bands appear on three stages. The biggest acts appear on the Palm Stage, more alternative music on the Beach Stage, and acoustic acts on the Sunset Stage. Each area has colorful booths selling refreshments and tasty foods prepared by some of Fukuoka’s hippest restaurants and bars. For chill-out time, take a walk on the beach, cool off in the sea, or catch some shade inside the umi-no-ie beach huts. In addition to live music, other entertainment such as trampolines, BMX performances, and festival fashions will keep you amused.

Sunset 2010 Line-up
Over 60 Artists on Three Stages – including:

YU-A, MiChi, Tomomitu Yamaguchi, lecca, SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS, Hiroki Okano, PENGIN, UA, Schadaraparr, THE BAWDIES, PE’Z, MONGOL800, Itsuji Itao, Teruma Aoyama, SKA☆ROCKETS