GMO SONIC 2027 Announced!

GMO Internet Group (Group Representative: Masatoshi Kumagai) and Creativeman Productions Co., Ltd. (President: Naoki Shimizu) have decided to hold the large-scale music festival 'GMO SONIC 2027' on April 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun), 2027, at 'GMO Arena Saitama' (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture).

On March 30, 2026, GMO Internet Group concluded a value-up naming rights agreement with Saitama Prefecture and Saitama Arena Co., Ltd. As a result, it was decided that the Saitama Super Arena would be nicknamed 'GMO Arena Saitama' starting in April 2026.

'GMO SONIC 2027' will serve as the first performance at 'GMO Arena Saitama' following its current renovation.

About 'GMO SONIC 2027' (URL: https://sonic.gmo/)

'GMO SONIC' is a large-scale music event organized by the GMO Internet Group—which operates businesses in internet infrastructure, security, advertising/media, finance, and crypto-assets under the corporate catchphrase 'Internet for Everyone'—and Creativeman Productions, which organizes domestic and international artist performances and music festivals such as SUMMER SONIC.

Marking its fifth edition since its inception in 2023, this year's event returns to 'GMO Arena Saitama.' The festival will feature artists leading the domestic and international dance music scenes. As a major music event originating from Japan, we will deliver a festival that fuses Japanese culture and entertainment to audiences around the world.

GMO Internet Group is committed to evolving 'GMO SONIC' into a music festival that Japan can be proud of globally, bringing 'smiles' and 'excitement' to even more people.

About 'GMO Arena Saitama'

GMO Internet Group concluded a value-up naming rights partner agreement with Saitama Prefecture and Saitama Arena Co., Ltd. on March 30, 2026. Consequently, the nickname for 'Saitama Super Arena' will be 'GMO Arena Saitama' from April 2026.

GMO Internet Group views this naming rights agreement as more than just a nickname; it is an initiative to fuse No. 1 technology with hospitality to realize 'arena evolution' and 'contribution to the local community.'

By evolving into a 'one-of-a-kind cultural and entertainment hub' and a 'stage for creating the future of sustainable community and society,' we aim to realize a 'Smart Arena' that is more globally recognized and beloved by the local community than ever before, under the catchphrase: 'GMO Arena Saitama: Delivering smiles, excitement, and enthusiasm to everyone.'

'GMO SONIC 2027' Event Overview

● Event Name: GMO SONIC 2027

● Dates: April 3 (Sat) - 4 (Sun), 2027

● Venue: GMO Arena Saitama

● Official Website: https://sonic.gmo/

● Official SNS: X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/gmosonic, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gmosonic/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gmosonic, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@gmosonic, LINE https://line.me/R/ti/p/@gmosonic, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gmosonic

● Organizer/Planning: GMO Internet Group, Inc. / Creativeman Productions Co., Ltd.

● Production/Operation/Booking: Creativeman Productions Co., Ltd.

● Inquiries: Creativeman Productions Co., Ltd. TEL: 03-3499-6669 (Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00-16:00)

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