Brass Band Competitions in Nishi-Kanto, Tokyo, Tokai, and Shikoku to be Live-Streamed for Free on "Suisogaku Plus"

The Asahi Shimbun Company (President and Representative Director: Katsumi Tsunoda) will live-stream the regional finals of the brass band competitions in Nishi-Kanto, Tokyo, Tokai, and Shikoku, to be held from August to September 2026, for free on "Suisogaku Plus," a website for brass band information and live streaming. Anyone from anywhere in Japan can access "Suisogaku Plus" to experience the passionate performances and moving moments of the brass band competitions in real-time.

Suisogaku Plus: https://www.asahi.com/s-plus/

The Asahi Shimbun Company has co-hosted the brass band competitions and supported those involved in brass bands since the inauguration of the All Japan Band Association. To deliver the appeal of brass bands to a wider audience and expand the base of brass band enthusiasts, we have been providing free live streaming of the brass band competitions since 2023.

Brass Band Competitions to be Live-Streamed for Free and Their Schedules

◆ 81st Tokai Brass Band Competition

August 29 (Sat) Junior High School A

August 30 (Sun) High School A

◆ 74th All Japan Band Competition Shikoku Regional Finals

August 21 (Fri) Junior High School B, High School B

August 22 (Sat) Junior High School A, University

August 23 (Sun) High School A, Workplace/General

* August 21 will also stream the Elementary School Band Festival - Stage Division.

◆ 32nd Nishi-Kanto Brass Band Competition

September 5 (Sat) Junior High School A

September 6 (Sun) High School A

September 12 (Sat) Junior High School B

September 13 (Sun) Elementary School, High School B

September 27 (Sun) University, Workplace/General

* September 13 will also stream the Elementary School Band Festival - Stage Division.

◆ 66th Tokyo Metropolitan Brass Band Competition

September 12 (Sat) High School, University

September 13 (Sun) Workplace/General, Junior High School

* September 12 will also stream the Elementary School Band Festival - Stage Division.

Message Videos and "Like" Support Campaign

We are seeking message videos from participating schools and organizations in the four brass band competitions to be live-streamed for free, sharing their aspirations for the competition. Additionally, a campaign will be held where viewers can support these entries by giving them a "like." This initiative aims to broaden the circle of support for participating organizations and further energize the brass band competitions. The submitted message videos will be sequentially featured on the official social media accounts (X, Instagram, YouTube) of "Suisogaku Plus." Viewers can convey their support to the participating organizations by giving a "like" to the videos.

The participating organization that receives the most "likes" for each competition will be awarded a "Suisogaku Plus Original Sticker." Furthermore, a lottery will be held among those who support the target videos with a "like" on X or Instagram, with winners receiving the original stickers.

About "Suisogaku Plus"

"Suisogaku Plus" (https://www.asahi.com/s-plus/) is an information and live streaming site operated by The Asahi Shimbun Company, gathering information on brass bands. It offers a variety of content related to brass bands, including competition information, videos featuring the activities of participating schools and organizations, interviews with composers, conductors, and musicians, and information on concerts such as regular concerts solicited from brass band organizations and schools.

[Contact Information for this Press Release]

The Asahi Shimbun Company, Alliance Business Division

Brass Band Competition Live Streaming Team

E-mail: s-plus@asahi.com