Enter to Win Concert Tix to Japan Night - HYDE and WagakkiBand
Japan Night would like to invite you to a one-night-only musical event at PlayStation Theater in New York City on May 12, 2019. The show will feature HYDE, who is also known as a lead singer of L'Arc-en Ciel, a pioneer of Japanese rock, and WagakkiBand, a viral video sensation who combines traditional Japanese instruments with modern rock ensemble. Also, one of the most notable calligrapher, Sisyu will join WagakkiBand for a special live collaboration.
To enter you must be 18 years old or older and live in or near New York City. Our winner will receive concert tickets, but travel/hotel is not included in the prize.
Learn more here about the event - japannight.org/ - and enter to win HYDE and WagakkiBand tickets now!
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Winners:
Lawrence Mar
S. Reten
Sarah Anne
Takia Richardson
Matthew Koeppen
AJ Adejare
Nelson Delarosa
Leah Brockman
Pearl Amonkosolpan Preston Ralph
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