[KIRINZ] Karen Tsuchiya Wins Judges' Award in 'Yatsui Fes Performance Rights Audition,' Securing Spot at 'YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2026'

KIRINZ Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Kota Uike) is pleased to announce that singer-songwriter Karen Tsuchiya has won the Judges' Award in the 'Yatsui Fes Performance Rights Audition' and has secured the right to perform at 'YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2026 (Yatsui Fes 2026).'

About the 'Yatsui Fes Performance Rights Audition' This project is a fan-participatory audition held with the aim of discovering and supporting next-generation artists. Participants undergo live streaming and SNS evaluations, and the participant with the highest affinity for the event is awarded the right to perform at 'YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2026 (Yatsui Fes 2026).' After a fierce competition, Karen Tsuchiya brilliantly secured her spot to perform at Yatsui Fes. Details: https://slpcontest.com/swipe-lp/yatui/

Profile of Grand Prix Winner 'Karen Tsuchiya' Born in Saitama Prefecture. Began her musical activities as a band drummer in high school, and officially started her career as a singer-songwriter in 2021. Made her major debut in May 2023. Her song 'Shakutsunagi Boyfriend,' released in January 2024, received power plays on radio stations nationwide. In February of the same year, she released her 1st digital full album 'HORN CREAM,' and her first solo live performance (Shibuya LOFT HEAVEN) in May sold out. She continues to actively release music, including 'Memory Rain,' the ending theme for Teletama's 'Saitama Seibu Lions Support Program LIONS CHANNEL,' and successfully held her second solo live performance in her hometown of Saitama in February 2025, making her a highly anticipated singer-songwriter.

About 'YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2026 (Yatsui Fes 2026)' Organized by Ichiro Yatsui, this is a genre-less entertainment festival featuring music, comedy, idols, ghost stories, and more. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, it will be held over two days, June 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun), 2026, at 10 venues in the Shibuya area. It attracts a diverse range of performers regardless of genre and receives a huge response every year as one of Japan's leading culture festivals. Official website: https://yatsui-fes.com/

What is KIRINZ Co., Ltd. (KIRINZ)? Founded as a "marketing company by female university students." It is expanding its share in the live streaming market, primarily through the operation of the online live streaming beauty pageant 'MODECON' and its liver management business. It also provides new forms of marketing solutions to companies, co-created with beauty pageant contestants, SNS users, and female university students. With the MV "Unleashing Human Potential ~ Creating a Society Where Challenges Are Embraced ~," we aim for a world where our staff and people involved with our company can contribute to society in various fields by "taking on challenges."

Company Overview Name: KIRINZ Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director CEO Kota Uike Location: Meguro F2 Building 1F, 1-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Established: April 27, 2016 URL: https://kirinz.tokyo/ MODECON: https://modecon.jp/ KIRINZ Liver: https://kirinz.tokyo/liver/

<Contact for this contest> KIRINZ Co., Ltd.: Hoshino TEL: 03-6432-9675 MAIL: Contest@kirinz.tokyo