Radio App GERA Announces 'GERA NEXT LIVE' Event

Funnel Communications Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Koji Ninomiya; TSE Prime: 2461), which develops prosumer support businesses, announced that its radio app 'GERA' will hold 'GERA NEXT LIVE' on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Kitazawa Town Hall. This live event brings together comedians who have been part of GERA's young talent segment, 'GERA NEXT.' Haru to Hikoki and Mamatart will serve as MCs, and past GERA NEXT comedians will perform skits and talk segments. An audience vote will be conducted on the day of the event, with the winning group receiving a six-month regular program on GERA. Tickets are priced at 3,600 yen (tax included). Lottery applications for tickets will be accepted from April 13, 2026, 18:00 to April 20, 2026, 23:59. General ticket sales will begin on April 25, 2026, 12:00. GERA is a radio app that distributes audio content across various genres, including comedy. It operates through 'program membership functions' and 'sponsor rights/support functions' purchased by listeners, rather than relying on corporate advertising revenue. Funnel Communications Inc. also operates the affiliate service 'A8.net,' influencer marketing 'WAND,' and digital marketing support tool 'N-INE.' The company was established on October 1, 1999, with capital of 1,189,560,000 yen as of December 31, 2025.