High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Spring: Rikkyo Niiza High School's "Peta" Crowned Champion, 200,000 Enthusiastic Fans Witnessed a Heated Live Stage
Rikkyo Niiza High School's "Peta" won the "High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Spring," captivating 200,000 enthusiastic fans.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 18:02
On Thursday, March 26, Rikkyo Niiza High School's "Peta" brilliantly won the Grand Prix at the final round of the "2nd High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Spring" held in Yokohama Minatomirai.
The "High School Light Music Grand Prix" is a national competition for high school bands organized by the YouTube music program "atagi x Yuyuta's Otonari Radio." High school bands selected through video screening perform their original songs live on broadcast. Professional musicians judge the performances to determine the No. 1 high school band.
In the final round, unique and talented bands from across the country gathered in Yokohama Minatomirai. The live stream saw 15,000 concurrent viewers, with over 200,000 people witnessing the soulful performances of the high school students.
The winning band, Rikkyo Niiza High School's "Peta," performed their original song "Asaake." The vocalist's overwhelming transparency, the earnest lyrics written from past defeats, and the band's high level of perfection captivated the judges. Judge atagi commented, "The chorus was superb. All band members should learn from them." Fellow judge Junichi Kato praised them, saying, "This is a song that resonates even when I, at 40, feel down. It's amazing that they can express this so purely."
As a prize, "Peta" will receive professional recording by a recording engineer and song distribution. Furthermore, they will perform as an opening act at "Oto-Radi 3rd LIVE," which will be held on December 23, 2026, at Zepp Shinjuku, a large live house with a capacity of 1,500 people.
Additionally, the "3rd High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer" has been decided to be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026. As a valuable stage that will introduce the next generation of talent to the music scene, many high school bands are expected to participate in the next competition.
Live Photos
