Winners Receive Grand Prizes like MV Filming & Record Production! Announcing 'Buzz Dream FES 2026' Music Contest to Support the Dreams of Youth Passionate about Culture, Art, and Creativity

Sawarise Inc. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; CEO: Koji Shibata), which develops diverse community-building businesses in Meinohama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, including real estate, food and beverage, interior design, medical and nursing care, and schools, has launched the Buzz Dream FES Executive Committee in collaboration with local companies and organizations to support the challenges of the youth who will lead the future. We will hold a regional cultural event themed on culture, art, and creativity, 'Buzz Dream FES 2026.' Following last year's event, this event will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Fukuoka Prefectural Momochi Cultural Center (nickname: SAWARAPIA). We will liven it up as a 'town cultural festival' that connects the region and the youth, featuring a music contest, talk shows, workshops, and a market. Buzz Dream FES 2025 (Video) **■ Contest to Support the Challenges of Youth** **'The 2nd Buzz Dream Music Contest supported by Seibu Gas Group'** Music producer Keitaro Kamo and Naoyuki Nambara from Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Books will participate as judges. On the final stage, judging will be conducted through live performances to determine the best artist. The best artist will receive grand prizes such as music video filming and record production. **** - Studio Recording - 7-inch Record Production - Music Video Production - Record Release Commemorative Live @ Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Books **** **** **** - ■ Finals Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 / Rehearsal: Saturday, September 12 - ■ Application Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, July 24, 2026 - ■ Eligibility: 1. Amateur individuals aiming to become professionals, who are high school, vocational school, or university students in Fukuoka or Saga prefectures, or are 25 years old or younger at the time of application and are not affiliated with a management office. 2. Individuals who are not currently under contract with a specific management or record company, and have no plans for such a contract. 3. Individuals who can participate in the final stage and the rehearsal on the previous day (Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13). - ■ Application Details Release regarding last year's prize winners Buzz Dream FES 2025 Grand Prize 'MV Production' Buzz Dream FES 2025 Excellence Award 'Record Production' **Special Judges** **Music Producer Keitaro Kamo** Discovered and nurtured artists such as Ulfuls, Kishidan, Number Girl, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE at a major record label. **Endorsement Comment** For some reason, there have always been many musicians from Fukuoka compared to its population ratio. I also have a mysterious connection with musicians who came from Fukuoka. One reason is that musicians from other prefectures in Kyushu try out their skills in Fukuoka before going straight to Tokyo, but that alone doesn't explain it. Perhaps Fukuoka is favored by the god of music. I hope to encounter wonderful talent again this time. **Naoyuki Nambara, Manager, Concierge Office, Tsutaya Books Business Division, Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. & Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Books** **Endorsement Comment** Having something you 'love' enriches your life. I want to support those who have found it, those who want to find it from now on, and those who express the passion of that 'love.' It would be great if society were filled with 'love.' **Video Director Keita Morimoto** **Endorsement Comment** An old colleague once told me, 'If no one sees it, there's no point in making something good.' This is a chance to get out into the world. After that, just relax and do what you love as much as you want. I'm rooting for you. **■ Other Event Contents** Various creators active nationwide will gather for a special cross-talk show to discuss the event's theme, 'dreams,' and workshops are also planned. In the Buzz Dream Music Contest, professional musicians will appear to liven up the venue. Through interactive experiences that visitors can also participate in, we will support the expression and challenges of the youth as a whole region. **Event Overview** - Name: 'Buzz Dream FES 2026' - Date and Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00-17:00 - Venue: Fukuoka Prefectural Momochi Cultural Center 'SAWARAPIA' (2-3-15 Momochi, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City) - Admission: Free - Organizers: Sawarise Inc. / Buzz Dream FES Executive Committee (Sawarise Inc. / RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation / Seisen Inc.) - Sponsor: Seibu Gas Group - Support: Fukuoka Prefecture / Fukuoka City / Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education / Itoshima City Board of Education - Cooperation: Technics / Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Books / Great Hunting Inc. / MOM Inc.