"Fan+ Live Audition 2026" Announced! Grand Prize Artist to Perform as Opening Act at "Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026" ~ New "General User Voting" Introduced This Year ~

Fanplus Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Gen Sato), which operates fan sites for music artists, is pleased to announce the holding of the "Fan+ Live Audition 2026."

Last year's event was very well received by many artists, and we received a large number of entries. This year as well, the artist who wins the grand prize in this audition will perform as the opening act on the first day, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at "Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026," held in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, the birthplace of outdoor rock festivals, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Furthermore, as a new initiative for this audition, we will introduce "general user voting" in the final judging. We have prepared a new selection process that directly reflects the voices of fans and listeners, aiming for even greater excitement. Additionally, the final judging, which was held behind closed doors last year, is scheduled to be held with an audience this year. Details such as the specific voting method will be announced at a later date.

Participation in the audition is open to artists who have established a fan club or official site on "Fan+Kit," a platform that allows the launch of fan clubs and official sites with no initial or setup costs. There is also no participation fee for the audition, making it an excellent opportunity for artists who are confident in their abilities to express themselves. We look forward to many entries.

■Audition Overview

Fan+ Live Audition 2026

A live performance audition presented by the fan club platform "Fan+Kit"

[Entry Period]

From Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:00 to Monday, July 6, 2026, 23:59

[Final Live Judging]

Friday, July 31, 2026

[Grand Prize Artist Announcement]

Around 21:00 on Friday, August 21, 2026 *Within the TOKYO FM program "FESTIVAL OUT"

[Eligibility Requirements]

・Must have established a fan club or official site on Fan+Kit by Monday, July 6, 2026 (at the time of entry)

・Must have original songs and be actively working as an artist focusing on music

・No age or gender restrictions

・Nationality does not matter (limited to those residing in Japan)

・Must be able to adjust schedules for the final live judging on Friday, July 31, 2026, and the live performance on Saturday, September 19, 2026

・Must be able to appear on radio

[Special Site / Entry]

https://fanpla.jp/feature/liveaudition2026

■Event Overview

Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026

[Date] Saturday, September 19, 2026, and Sunday, September 20, 2026

[Venue] Special stage within Nakatsugawa Park, Gifu Prefecture

[Event Official Site]

https://nakatsugawawildwood.com/2026/

*Please check the event official site for details such as ticket sales.

■Fan Club Platform "Fan+Kit"

Fan+Kit is a platform for music artists that allows the launch of fan clubs and official sites with no initial or setup costs, and is packaged with functions necessary for member management and site/fan club operation.

https://fanpla.jp/feature/fanpluskit

Company Name: Fanplus Inc.

Location: 9F, Shibuya Minami Tokyu Building, 3-12-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Gen Sato, Representative Director

Established: March 2007

Business Description: Planning, development, and operation of fan sites and fan clubs; development and operation of online sales systems for artist merchandise; planning and operation of music media

URL: https://fanplus.co.jp/

[Contact for Inquiries and Press Regarding this Matter]

Fanplus Inc., General Affairs & Accounting Department, Public Relations

E-mail: press@ml.fanplus.co.jp

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