[Limited to ages 35 and above] "Back to the Stage Again" - 8 Singers Chosen from 92 Candidates Take on a Life-Changing Challenge on a Sold-Out Stage

April 25, 2026, Top Artist Life LLC (Headquarters: Katsushika-ku, Tokyo) held the "Top Artist Contest," a singing competition exclusively for individuals aged 35 and above, in Tokyo. Advance tickets for this event were completely sold out, and it took place in a packed venue. Eight individuals, selected from 92 entries gathered from across the nation, stood on the final stage, and winners were decided through judging that included audience votes. The stage was filled with enthusiastic performances and a warm, heartfelt atmosphere where performers praised and supported each other's challenges.

■ Award Results

・Grand Prix
Genki Matsushita / Hokkaido

・Semi-Grand Prix
Yusuke Mio (Dual winner of the Fan Magnet Award) Chiba Prefecture

・3rd Place
Singer-songwriter Hana / Chiba Prefecture

・Izumi Pro Award
Ayumi Ochi / Fukuoka Prefecture

The Grand Prix (1st place) winner was awarded privileges that lead to the next stage of their career as an artist, including the right to perform at CLUB CITTA' (a venue with a capacity of approximately 1,000 people) in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as promotional support such as a performance opportunity on a "Live Bus" running through the streets of Tokyo and a music video production voucher.

Furthermore, all participants received the beauty device "Serum Venus Current" as a participation prize from Dr. Serum Co., Ltd., a sponsor of this contest.

Mr. Shinya Yoshikawa, the acting president of Dr. Serum Co., Ltd., shared his belief that "being able to take on challenges is not a given," stemming from his personal experience with heart disease, and spoke about the preciousness of taking on new challenges from the age of 35. His message brought great emotion to the venue and deeply resonated with the philosophy of this contest.

■ A New Form of Contest That Goes Beyond "Competition"

This contest is a singing competition exclusively for individuals aged 35 and above, where adults who have given up on challenges due to age or circumstances decide to stand on stage and convey the feelings born from their own lives to "someone."

On the day of the event, all performers earnestly faced their expressions and delivered highly energetic performances that moved the audience. The rankings were determined through judging that included audience votes.

Additionally, the performance by a humming singer during the judging was an impressive moment that further elevated the atmosphere of the venue.

However, a major characteristic of this contest is that it is not merely a place to compete for victory or defeat.

Performers were seen praising and supporting each other's challenges throughout the event, and the venue was consistently enveloped in a warm, heartfelt atmosphere.

Competing yet supporting each other—
That atmosphere symbolized the "stage for adults who have decided to live earnestly."

■ Background of the Event

Top Artist Life LLC, the organizer, operates under the philosophy that "everyone is an artist."

The company's representative, Eiko Hamamori, has personal experience starting her music activities after the age of 30 and has felt the frustration of "not even being able to challenge" due to age restrictions in many contests.

Against this background, this contest was launched with the desire to "eliminate people who give up on their dreams due to age."

■ Future Developments

This contest is planned to continue, with the next event scheduled for November 13, 2026 (Friday) at "Kameari Lirio Hall" (approximately 610 seats) in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, aiming for a larger scale.

Currently, applications for contestants and staff participation for the next competition are open.

▼Details and application here
https://contest.topartist.life/

We will continue to create stages where more challengers can shine and provide new value through music.