Announcement of the Second Batch of Guests for 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026'
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks announced the addition of two more artists and two DJs for 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026'. THE RAMPAGE and Kaori Mochida will perform live, while DJ KAORI and DJ W will liven up the games.
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative Director President CEO: Yoshimitsu Goto) is pleased to announce that two more artists and two DJs have been decided to appear at 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026', which will be held at PayPay Dome Fukuoka from July 1 (Wed).
In addition to the already announced guests, THE RAMPAGE will perform on July 5 (Sun) and Kaori Mochida will perform on July 11 (Sat) as live music artists after each game. Furthermore, Ichima Kawamura of THE RAMPAGE will appear at the ceremonial pitch before the game on July 5 (Sun). Additionally, DJ KAORI and DJ W have been decided to appear as DJs to liven up the stadium with music throughout the game.
At 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST', you can enjoy entertainment that goes beyond the framework of a baseball event, such as special performances and live performances by luxurious guests that are only available on that day. We will announce the performers for the remaining dates as they are decided.
■ Schedule and Guest List for 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026' at PayPay Dome Fukuoka
■ Performing Artists
＜July 5 (Sun) vs. Chiba Lotte Marines＞
Performers
THE RAMPAGE
Profile
A 16-member dance & vocal group selected through three auditions. This group, named 'RAMPAGE = rampage', has a hip-hop-taste performance that dances and rampages on the stage as its greatest charm.
Major debut with the single 'Lightning' on January 25, 2017. Achieved their first number one on the Oricon weekly chart with the single 'Summer Riot ~Tropical Night~ / Everest' released in August 2023. On February 14, 2024, they simultaneously released their first best album '16SOUL & 16PRAY'. With the single '24karats GOLD GENESIS' released on July 24, they achieved their first number one on the 'Billboard JAPAN Comprehensive Song Chart "JAPAN Hot 100"' (published on July 31, 2024), achieving a quadruple crown on Billboard & Oricon major rankings. They surpassed their own record with 350,000 copies. On September 11 and 12, they held their second solo Tokyo Dome performance.
Currently, they are holding the arena tour 'THE RAMPAGE LIVE TOUR 2026 "(R)MPG"' in 12 cities and 23 performances across the country.
Performance Timing
Ceremonial Pitch, After the Game
Comment
For me, who is from Fukuoka, PayPay Dome Fukuoka is a special place filled with many memories. I am honored to be able to appear at 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026' held in my hometown, Fukuoka. I will do my best to perform and liven up the venue!(Representative: Fujihara Tsubasa)
＜July 11 (Sat) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles＞
Performers
Kaori Mochida
Profile
Born in Tokyo. Lyricist and composer. Debuted as a vocalist for 'Every Little Thing' in 1996 and has recorded numerous million-hit records.
Currently, she is mainly active as a solo artist, energetically engaging in live performances and music production, including her latest mini-album "qq". She is a unique artist who changes her expression style according to the performance environment. She will hold the second act of her live tour project "Kaori Mochida #HIMK TOKYO TOUR TRILOGY Part 2 'PAST'" at Tokyo Kinema Club on October 11.
Performance Timing
After the Game
Comment
I look forward to the time when music overlaps with the heat of the stadium and becomes a great resonance. I would be happy if I could share a special day in summer with Hawks fans.
■ Performing DJs
＜July 10 (Fri) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles＞
Performers
DJ KAORI
Profile
A pioneer of female DJs with a total CD mix sales of over 4.6 million units. She went to New York alone and worked with Mark Ronson and others in the NYC club scene. She has five regular shows a week and her activities have been featured in numerous media outlets, including the New York Times. She has performed at parties for super-celebrities such as Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan, at events at Madison Square Garden, and on European tours. At the same time, she was the only female DJ to be invited to the No. 1 hip-hop DJ team in New York led by DJ FUNK MASTER FLEX, and became the first Japanese person to DJ on programs such as HOT97, BET, and FOX. She started releasing official mix CDs in Japan, and her total sales have exceeded 4.6 million units. She has won the Gold Disc Award twice. She is currently active in a wide range of events, including Osaka and the Kansai Expo.
Performance Timing
Before the Game, Between Innings, After the Game
Comment
I will participate as a DJ at Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026 on July 10 (Fri)! I am looking forward to livening up the game with Hawks fans for the first time since my appearance at the Hawks Festival at Tokyo Dome in 2013! There will also be a DJ party time after the game, so I would be happy if everyone could participate! Let's raise the night of Fukuoka from the dome!
＜July 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles＞
Performers
DJ W
Profile
The first J-POP DJ producer from Sony Music. Active as a J-POP DJ who spreads Japanese music to the world.
Since her major release of the J-POP MIX CD 'J-Popper Legend' in 2008, she has consistently focused on J-POP, and the total sales of the 38 CDs she has released so far have exceeded 2.1 million units.
Domestically, she has appeared at large-scale festival events such as ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL and ANIMAX MUSIX, and internationally, she has appeared at large-scale festival events in the United States, Italy, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, and more.
Her representative works include 'J-Popper Legend', 'J-Anison God Song Festival', 'Love and Pop', and 'Million Days'. She has also been involved in the production of mix CDs for numerous artists, including the BEST ALBUM 'GR8EST' by KANJANI∞ released in May 2018.
Performance Timing
Before the Game, Between Innings, After the Game
Comment
Thank you for letting me participate in Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST again this year! I am very much looking forward to spending the best summer with Hawks fans. I will do my best to make everyone even hotter on the day! Please take care of me!
■ Artists will appear at the ceremonial pitch before the game!
In addition to the already announced artists, each performing artist will also appear at the ceremonial pitch before the game and liven up the game. Please look forward to the pitches filled with the thoughts of the artists.
＜Ceremonial Pitch Performers＞
July 1 (Wed) vs. Saitama Seibu Lions
Crystal Kay
In addition to the already announced guests, THE RAMPAGE will perform on July 5 (Sun) and Kaori Mochida will perform on July 11 (Sat) as live music artists after each game. Furthermore, Ichima Kawamura of THE RAMPAGE will appear at the ceremonial pitch before the game on July 5 (Sun). Additionally, DJ KAORI and DJ W have been decided to appear as DJs to liven up the stadium with music throughout the game.
At 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST', you can enjoy entertainment that goes beyond the framework of a baseball event, such as special performances and live performances by luxurious guests that are only available on that day. We will announce the performers for the remaining dates as they are decided.
■ Schedule and Guest List for 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026' at PayPay Dome Fukuoka
■ Performing Artists
＜July 5 (Sun) vs. Chiba Lotte Marines＞
Performers
THE RAMPAGE
Profile
A 16-member dance & vocal group selected through three auditions. This group, named 'RAMPAGE = rampage', has a hip-hop-taste performance that dances and rampages on the stage as its greatest charm.
Major debut with the single 'Lightning' on January 25, 2017. Achieved their first number one on the Oricon weekly chart with the single 'Summer Riot ~Tropical Night~ / Everest' released in August 2023. On February 14, 2024, they simultaneously released their first best album '16SOUL & 16PRAY'. With the single '24karats GOLD GENESIS' released on July 24, they achieved their first number one on the 'Billboard JAPAN Comprehensive Song Chart "JAPAN Hot 100"' (published on July 31, 2024), achieving a quadruple crown on Billboard & Oricon major rankings. They surpassed their own record with 350,000 copies. On September 11 and 12, they held their second solo Tokyo Dome performance.
Currently, they are holding the arena tour 'THE RAMPAGE LIVE TOUR 2026 "(R)MPG"' in 12 cities and 23 performances across the country.
Performance Timing
Ceremonial Pitch, After the Game
Comment
For me, who is from Fukuoka, PayPay Dome Fukuoka is a special place filled with many memories. I am honored to be able to appear at 'Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026' held in my hometown, Fukuoka. I will do my best to perform and liven up the venue!(Representative: Fujihara Tsubasa)
＜July 11 (Sat) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles＞
Performers
Kaori Mochida
Profile
Born in Tokyo. Lyricist and composer. Debuted as a vocalist for 'Every Little Thing' in 1996 and has recorded numerous million-hit records.
Currently, she is mainly active as a solo artist, energetically engaging in live performances and music production, including her latest mini-album "qq". She is a unique artist who changes her expression style according to the performance environment. She will hold the second act of her live tour project "Kaori Mochida #HIMK TOKYO TOUR TRILOGY Part 2 'PAST'" at Tokyo Kinema Club on October 11.
Performance Timing
After the Game
Comment
I look forward to the time when music overlaps with the heat of the stadium and becomes a great resonance. I would be happy if I could share a special day in summer with Hawks fans.
■ Performing DJs
＜July 10 (Fri) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles＞
Performers
DJ KAORI
Profile
A pioneer of female DJs with a total CD mix sales of over 4.6 million units. She went to New York alone and worked with Mark Ronson and others in the NYC club scene. She has five regular shows a week and her activities have been featured in numerous media outlets, including the New York Times. She has performed at parties for super-celebrities such as Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan, at events at Madison Square Garden, and on European tours. At the same time, she was the only female DJ to be invited to the No. 1 hip-hop DJ team in New York led by DJ FUNK MASTER FLEX, and became the first Japanese person to DJ on programs such as HOT97, BET, and FOX. She started releasing official mix CDs in Japan, and her total sales have exceeded 4.6 million units. She has won the Gold Disc Award twice. She is currently active in a wide range of events, including Osaka and the Kansai Expo.
Performance Timing
Before the Game, Between Innings, After the Game
Comment
I will participate as a DJ at Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST 2026 on July 10 (Fri)! I am looking forward to livening up the game with Hawks fans for the first time since my appearance at the Hawks Festival at Tokyo Dome in 2013! There will also be a DJ party time after the game, so I would be happy if everyone could participate! Let's raise the night of Fukuoka from the dome!
＜July 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun) vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles＞
Performers
DJ W
Profile
The first J-POP DJ producer from Sony Music. Active as a J-POP DJ who spreads Japanese music to the world.
Since her major release of the J-POP MIX CD 'J-Popper Legend' in 2008, she has consistently focused on J-POP, and the total sales of the 38 CDs she has released so far have exceeded 2.1 million units.
Domestically, she has appeared at large-scale festival events such as ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL and ANIMAX MUSIX, and internationally, she has appeared at large-scale festival events in the United States, Italy, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, and more.
Her representative works include 'J-Popper Legend', 'J-Anison God Song Festival', 'Love and Pop', and 'Million Days'. She has also been involved in the production of mix CDs for numerous artists, including the BEST ALBUM 'GR8EST' by KANJANI∞ released in May 2018.
Performance Timing
Before the Game, Between Innings, After the Game
Comment
Thank you for letting me participate in Taka Matsuri SUMMER BOOST again this year! I am very much looking forward to spending the best summer with Hawks fans. I will do my best to make everyone even hotter on the day! Please take care of me!
■ Artists will appear at the ceremonial pitch before the game!
In addition to the already announced artists, each performing artist will also appear at the ceremonial pitch before the game and liven up the game. Please look forward to the pitches filled with the thoughts of the artists.
＜Ceremonial Pitch Performers＞
July 1 (Wed) vs. Saitama Seibu Lions
Crystal Kay