Hiroyuki Comprehensive Production Next-Generation Large-Scale Festival "HERO SONIC 2026" First Wave of Performers Announced!

The first wave of performing artists has been announced for "UP-T presents HERO SONIC 2026," a new culture festival to be held for two days on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th, 2026, at Yokohama Red Brick Park in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Hiroyuki (Hiroyuki Nishimura), known as a businessman and debater, serves as the general producer. The event will unfold as a "next-generation large-scale festival" that integrates Japan's proud idol culture with internet culture, food, and social contribution. The 15 groups announced as the first wave of performers are: AKB48, SKE48, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Tebasaki Sensation, Toi Toi Toi, Namida-iro no Keshigomu, fav me, FES☆TIVE, WHITE SCORPION, Maebashi Witches, MISS MERCY, Rough x Laugh, Rain Tree, log you, and Wasuta. More lineups are scheduled to be announced sequentially. In addition to multiple live stages, the venue will also feature talk stage events with Hiroyuki and idols. Furthermore, diverse themed areas such as a food area and hands-on content will be set up. One of the themes is "SDGs" and "social contribution," with plans to collect unwanted T-shirts and other clothing for reuse and donation. The aim is to create a system that contributes to society together with visitors. Advance lottery ticket sales started today, April 10th. ■ **[Event Overview]** Title: UP-T presents HERO SONIC 2026 Dates: Saturday, June 27th, 2026; Sunday, June 28th, 2026 Time: OPEN 10:00 / START 11:00 Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Park (1-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama City) ● **Performers (honorifics omitted, alphabetical order)** *Performance dates for each artist will be announced later. [First Wave of Performers] AKB48, SKE48, Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Tebasaki Sensation, Toi Toi Toi, Namida-iro no Keshigomu, fav me, FES☆TIVE, WHITE SCORPION, Maebashi Witches, MISS MERCY, Rough x Laugh, Rain Tree, log you, Wasuta Organizer: HERO SONIC 2026 Executive Committee Planning: Makee (grabss Inc.) / UP-T Inc. Production: Makee (grabss Inc.) Support: Yokohama City Culture and Sports Bureau Media Partner: Gadget Tsushin Cooperation: Maruiori Co., Ltd. / Reedy Inc. / TIGET General Producer: Hiroyuki **** Premium 2-Day: 35,000 yen Premium 1-Day: 18,000 yen General 2-Day: 11,000 yen General 1-Day: 6,000 yen Keywords: UP-T, Up-T, Hirosoni, HERO SONIC 2026