Student Artists' Music Judged by Top Music Creators! 'BlueSpike Grand Prix 2026 IN 21st Century Academia' Held!

Rodiam Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), which operates the music distribution agency service "narasu," held the music contest "BlueSpike Grand Prix 2026 IN 21st Century Academia" on Friday, March 13, 2026, at crotchet / studio (Suginami-ku, Tokyo), as part of its "narasuMate" initiative to support music distribution for students. This contest was held with the aim of allowing student artists to hone their expressive abilities through their own music and connect it to their future musical activities. After a preliminary screening, award-winning works were selected from among the student artists who passed. In addition, creators active on the front lines of the music industry were invited as guest judges, and an awards ceremony was held for the winning works. ■ Event Details Two guest judges, who have been involved in numerous hit works and are active in the cutting-edge music scene, were invited. They thoroughly evaluated everything from the sound quality of the songs to the fine details of the melody and lyrics themselves. When the award-winning songs were played back, high-quality music was presented, receiving high praise from both the guest judges and the MC. On the day, the award-winning student artists also took the stage to listen to the judges' comments. This served as an important opportunity for student artists, providing a benchmark for their future activities. * Ryo Eguchi (Producer / Arranger) Participated in music production for many renowned artists such as Ikimono-gatari, Porno Graffitti, and LiSA. * Satoshi Hanamura (Songwriter / Producer / Bassist) Participated in works for numerous artists including Hey! Say! JUMP, Kis-My-Ft2, Nogizaka46, and Sakurazaka46. At the awards ceremony, DJ/MC Joe Yokomizo hosted the event, presenting awards, giving comments to the winners, and holding a talk session. The judges offered specific comments from a professional perspective, and the venue was filled with enthusiasm throughout. Furthermore, a live stream of the event was provided for students and fans who could not attend, offering an opportunity to watch the activities of emerging artists online. ■ Award-Winning Works * Grand Prix: Ame Kan "Zekkyo!" Song distribution link: