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21May

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Present “The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” in August; 2025 Tour Announced for The Last Rockstars

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May 21, 2024
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YOSHIKI to Present “The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” in August — Overwhelming Demand for Premiere VIP Packages Sets Record High; Special Tickets Announced for Overseas Fans

Worldwide Streaming of X Japan Music and Spring World Tour for THE LAST ROCKSTARS Announced at International Press Conference in Tokyo

YOSHIKI will host his annual “Evening/Breakfast with YOSHIKI 2024” dinner show in August at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, offering a total of ten performances for the annual event which has continually set the bar for quality and elegance at exclusive artist events. The announcement was made at a May 17 press conference in Tokyo attended virtually by media from North America, South America, and Asia.

YOSHIKI’s dinner show tickets famously sell out immediately after they go on sale each year. Fans rushed to purchase tickets last year when the first pre-sale lottery opened, and the situation this year is expected to be just as competitive.

Additionally, in response to strong requests for premiere tickets, a limited number of VIP Premium Package tickets will be available for 300,000 yen per seat – a record price for a dinner show by a Japanese artist. The ticket guarantees a stage front table and a photo shoot with YOSHIKI by a professional photographer.

The dinner shows also serve as fund-raising events for his 501(c)(3) charity organization Yoshiki Foundation America, which gives aid to mental health organizations and disaster relief efforts across the world.

Visitors from overseas are increasing year by year because of YOSHIKI’s active role on the world stage. In 2023, YOSHIKI made his directorial debut with the documentary YOSHIKI: Under the Sky and became the first Japanese artist to be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. In 2024, his high-fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS opened Milan Fashion Week, and he was recently awarded with Variety magazine’s prestigious International Achievement in Music. In April, he captivated audiences worldwide with his performance of the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium, home to Japanese baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The pre-sale lottery is available now for YOSHIKI Rakuten Card holders, followed by opportunities for YOSHIKI Visa/Mastercard holders, YOSHIKI Mobile, new platform Yoshiki+, YOSHIKI CHANNEL members, foreign residents, and TEAM YOSHIKI members.

YOSHIKI will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his annual dinner shows, which have been held 75 times since their launch in 2014. The show garners attention each year as “the world’s most luxurious dinner show” featuring an exclusive performance and banter by YOSHIKI, souvenirs including Y by YOSHIKI wine, and a full-course meal curated by the artist. The show also includes a YOSHIKIMONO fashion show, a ballet performance, a charity auction of the artist’s personal items, and a collaborative performance with yoshikitty. The highlight of the show again this year will be YOSHIKI’s walkabout through the audience and the curtain call allowing fans to get close to the artist and directly show their appreciation.

YOSHIKI will be focusing on music composition and his health this year and will not be holding his traditional autumn classical concerts. The dinner show will be his first and final solo show for 2024.

This press conference was YOSHIKI’s first public appearance since his health troubles and hospitalization in Tokyo in late April. He told reporters that he collapsed after returning from overseas and was unable to sleep on his own.

YOSHIKI said, “I was diagnosed with general malaise and sleep disorders caused by extreme fatigue and stress,” he recalled. “I also learned in the hospital that I was suffering from malnutrition. Fortunately, thanks to the help of many wonderful doctors, I am now on my way to recovery. The best thing would really have been to take a break from my career, but that would be even more stressful for me. In the end, my doctors said that I should be fine as long as I got enough rest, so I’ve been resuming my activities little by little.” On a humorous note, he revealed that while he was in the hospital, he asked if he could put a piano with a mute system in his room, but he was told that would take away the whole point of the hospitalization, which had the reporters laughing.

YOSHIKI spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming dinner shows. “I want to give audiences a special experience that would be impossible in an arena or stadium, something only a small venue can provide. I always try to challenge myself at dinner shows, like announcing new songs or fashion designs. I want everyone to get the total experience of the show. I want fans to enjoy the classical element like the great dinner with wine and champagne, and the rock element like fashion. I’m being careful to pace myself in my preparations so that I’m in good shape for the shows.”

Sampling the planned dessert menu for the show at the photo session, he was asked his impression. “I feel like my blood sugar count went through the roof,” he laughed.

YOSHIKI further announced the launch of his innovative fan community platform “YOSHIKI+ (Plus)”. In addition to priority reservations for competitive concert tickets, fans will be able to access AI and YOSHIKI Channel content.

In addition, YOSHIKI announced a world tour for his band THE LAST ROCKSTARS, scheduled for spring 2025, including performances in Japan, Asia, North America, Central and South America, and Europe.

YOSHIKI also revealed that the music of X JAPAN and YOSHIKI will begin streaming on major international platforms starting July 2024, giving even more fans around the world access to the singer’s music.

yoshikitty, a Hello Kitty character modeled after YOSHIKI, made its US debut at an exhibition held in Hollywood from May 16 to August 31 upon the request of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles. YOSHIKI has been appointed as official advisor to JAPAN HOUSE by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has continued to be involved in its cultural projects since its opening in 2018.

Evening / Breakfast with YOSHIKI 2024 in Tokyo, Japan
Venue: Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom
Number of Shows: 10

Prices:
Breakfast Show: 88,000 yen (tax included)
Dinner Show: 110,000 yen (tax included)
VIP Package: 300,000 yen (tax included)
*VIP Package available for dinner performances only

Dates
August 2 (Fri) Dinner Show (Dinner 18:30 / Show 20:00)
August 3 (Sat) Breakfast Show (Breakfast 11:45 / Show 13:00)
August 3 (Sat) Dinner Show (Dinner 18:30 / Show 20:00)
August 4 (Sun) Breakfast Show (Breakfast 11:45 / Show 13:00)
August 4 (Sun) Dinner Show (Dinner 18:30 / Show 20:00)
August 23 (Fri) Dinner Show (Dinner 18:30 / Show 20:00)
August 24 (Sat) Breakfast Show (Breakfast 11:45 / Show 13:00)
August 24 (Sat) Dinner Show (Dinner 18:30 / Show 20:00)
August 25 (Sun) Breakfast Show (Breakfast 11:45 / Show 13:00)
August 25 (Sun) Dinner Show (Dinner 18:30 / Show 20:00)

Information:
https://www.yoshiki.net/dinnershow2024

YOSHIKI Official Website: https://www.yoshiki.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshikiofficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yoshikiofficial

17Nov

Press Release: Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone November concert in Los Angeles due to unforeseen circumstances

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November 17, 2023
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Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone November concert in Los Angeles due to unforeseen circumstances

Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced today that they will be postponing their upcoming Los Angeles concert which was scheduled for November 29 at YouTube Theater, citing unforeseen circumstances.

The concert was to be THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ only U.S. stop for their Fall 2023 “Psycho Love” tour, following concerts earlier this year in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and New York. The band will return to Los Angeles on August 29, 2024, with more international dates to be confirmed.

Band leader YOSHIKI said, “We’re very very very sorry for the inconvenience. We owe it to our fans to give them the best possible show every time. We’ll do our best when we come back next year.”

Ticket holders will receive official notification from Live Nation in the next few days with instructions and more information.

THE LAST ROCKSTARS

Official website: https://thelastrockstars.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THELASTROCKSTARS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheLastRockstars
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAST_ROCKSTARS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastRockstars
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheLastRockstars

11Aug

Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – Returns to L.A. for Concert at YouTube Theater on November 29

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August 11, 2023

Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – Returns to L.A. for Concert at YouTube Theater on November 29

Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI – have announced their performance on November 29 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. This will be their only U.S. show this fall.

Tickets are on sale now:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A005EFCE3645868

Earlier this year, THE LAST ROCKSTARS released their first single and launched “THE LAST ROCKSTARS Live Debut 2023” tour which included several sold-out shows in Tokyo, New York City, and Los Angeles.

The band’s second single “Psycho Love” – released August 4 – reached #1 on iTunes Rock and Dance Charts, including #1 on Japan’s iTunes All Genres chart, plus #1 in six countries and top 10 in ten countries on iTunes rock and dance charts.

THE LAST ROCKSTARS
“Psycho Love” – Music by HYDE and Lyrics by YOSHIKI / HYDE
Released by Melodee Music/Ingrooves/Virgin Music Group
Listen here

THE LAST ROCKSTARS – “Psycho Love” Music Video Teaser

THE LAST ROCKSTARS
THE LAST ROCKSTARS is comprised of four living legends who have each made their mark on Japan’s rock history.

YOSHIKI – classical pianist, composer, rock drummer, leader of X JAPAN

HYDE – solo artist, vocalist of L’Arc-en-Ciel and VAMPS

SUGIZO – composer, guitarist, and violinist of LUNA SEA and X JAPAN

MIYAVI – “samurai guitarist”, singer-songwriter

The band’s first single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” was released on December 23, 2022, through Melodee Music/Ingrooves/Virgin Music. Their live debut world tour in 2023 included sold-out concerts in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.

MELODEE
Official Website: https://www.melodee.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodeeofficial

THE LAST ROCKSTARS
Website: https://thelastrockstars.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THELASTROCKSTARS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheLastRockstars
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAST_ROCKSTARS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastRockstars
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheLastRockstars

14Feb

Press Release: THE LAST ROCKSTARS Finish Debut World Tour with Explosive Sold-Out Show at Hollywood Palladium

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February 14, 2023
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Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS delivered an explosive sold-out show for thousands of fans at their February 10 concert at Hollywood Palladium.

Fans camped out overnight for the chance to get close to the four Japanese mega-stars – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar and violin), and MIYAVI (guitar) – in their first west coast performance.

The concert, which was the final stop of the band’s “THE LAST ROCKSTARS Live Debut 2023 Tokyo – New York – Los Angeles” tour followed several sold-out shows in Tokyo and New York City.

The tour, which started last month at Ariake Arena and Tokyo Garden Theater in Japan, continued in the U.S. with shows selling out immediately in New York and Los Angeles, with a new show added in New York due to high demand.

The band’s three stops in America saw them perform for 10,000 U.S. fans plus over 15,000 more who watched global livestreams of the Hollywood event through Veeps and Live Viewing Japan in over 100 movie theaters and over 50 countries worldwide.

Following last December’s release of their first single, “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)”, the band performed a high-energy combination of original material and previous hits – including new songs “Psycho Love” and “Shine” and favorites like X Japan’s “Born to Be Free” – along with jaw-dropping instrumental solos from each of the virtuoso performers.

WATCH: “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)”

Band leader YOSHIKI – who has lived in Los Angeles for over 20 years – connected directly with the capacity crowd gathered at the Palladium. “L.A. is my home, but I hardly ever play here… but we’re going to rock you tonight!” he promised, bringing a cheer from the fans that echoed through the historic venue.

Along with dazzling pyrotechnics, special effects, laser lights, smoke, and large-scale visual projections, the concert climaxed as fans sang along with “Shine”, holding their phones in the air and filling the hall with the song’s emotional chorus.

WATCH: The Last Rockstars “Shine” in NYC

YOSHIKI said, “I felt so emotional hearing our fans sing our new songs with us. This band – THE LAST ROCKSTARS – is just getting started. We’re coming back to rock even harder next time.”

SET LIST
1. THE LAST ROCKSTARS *new song
2. 6 or 9
3. Messiah *new song
4. Here’s the Love *New song
5. Beneath the Skin
– SUGIZO x MIYAVI Guitar Battle
– Violin solo
6. Folly *new song
-MIYAVI Acoustic Guitar Solo
7. Hallelujah *new song
– YOSHIKI Drum Solo　
– YOSHIKI Piano Solo　
8. BORN TO BE FREE
9. HONEY
10. Up and Down *new song
11. Bang!
12. Red Swan
13. PSYCHO LOVE *new song
– Encore –
14. Shine *new song
15. THE LAST ROCKSTARS *new song

“THE LAST ROCKSTARS – LIVE DEBUT 2023 Tokyo – New York – Los Angeles”
January 26 – Tokyo / Ariake Arena
January 27 – Tokyo / Ariake Arena
January 29 – Tokyo / Tokyo Garden Theater
January 30 – Tokyo / Tokyo Garden Theater
February 3 – New York / Hammerstein Ballroom
February 4 – New York / Hammerstein Ballroom
February 10 – Los Angeles / Hollywood Palladium

THE LAST ROCKSTARS
THE LAST ROCKSTARS is comprised of four living legends who have each made their mark on Japan’s rock history.

YOSHIKI – classical pianist, composer, rock drummer, leader of X JAPAN

HYDE – solo artist, vocalist of L’Arc~en~Ciel and VAMPS

SUGIZO – composer, guitarist, and violinist of LUNA SEA and X JAPAN

MIYAVI – “samurai guitarist”, singer-songwriter

The band’s first single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” was released on December 23, 2022, through Melodee Music. The single is distributed globally by Melodee Music/Ingrooves Music Group. Ingrooves is part of Virgin Music Group, the newly formed global independent music division of Universal Music Group.

Their live debut world tour in 2023 included sold-out concerts in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.

MELODEE MUSIC
https://www.melodee.com/

THE LAST ROCKSTARS
Website: https://thelastrockstars.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THELASTROCKSTARS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheLastRockstars
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAST_ROCKSTARS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastRockstars
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheLastRockstars

25Jan

Press Release: THE LAST ROCKSTARS Announce BAND-MAID as Opening Act for U.S. Tour Dates

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January 24, 2023
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Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar), and MIYAVI (guitar) – has announced the all-female rock group BAND-MAID as the opening act for the U.S. dates of their Live Debut 2023 tour.

THE LAST ROCKSTARS have sold out all six of their scheduled concerts in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and New York. Another show in New York was just added for February 3 due to high demand.

Click here to get tickets for THE LAST ROCKSTARS on February 3 in NYC.

BAND-MAID’s international activities include performances at Aftershock Festival, and several U.S. and European tours. Recently, the band made an appearance in the Netflix film Kate and their music was featured in James Gunn’s Peacemaker series on HBO Max.

BAND-MAID Official Site
https://bandmaid.tokyo/

THE LAST ROCKSTARS recently released the highly anticipated music video for “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” on the Melodee Music YouTube channel.

Watch it now:

Music and Tour information:
https://www.melodee.com/

THE LAST ROCKSTARS – LIVE DEBUT 2023

January 26 – Tokyo / Ariake Arena (*Sold Out)
January 27 – Tokyo / Ariake Arena (*Sold Out)
January 29 – Tokyo / Tokyo Garden Theater (*Sold Out)
January 30 – Tokyo / Tokyo Garden Theater (*Sold Out)
February 3 – New York / Hammerstein Ballroom (*Show Just Added) (Tickets)
February 4 – New York / Hammerstein Ballroom (*Sold Out)
February 10 – Los Angeles / Hollywood Palladium (*Sold Out)

 
THE LAST ROCKSTARS
THE LAST ROCKSTARS is comprised of four living legends who have each made their mark on Japan’s rock history.

YOSHIKI – classical composer, rock drummer, leader of X JAPAN

HYDE – solo artist, vocalist of L’Arc~en~Ciel and VAMPS

SUGIZO – composer, guitarist, and violinist of LUNA SEA and X JAPAN

MIYAVI – “samurai guitarist”, singer-songwriter

The band’s first single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” was released on December 23, 2022, through Melodee Music. The single is distributed globally by Melodee Music/Ingrooves Music Group. Ingrooves is part of Virgin Music Group, the newly formed global independent music division of Universal Music Group.

Their live debut world tour in 2023 will include sold-out concerts in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.

Website: https://thelastrockstars.net/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THELASTROCKSTARS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheLastRockstars
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAST_ROCKSTARS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastRockstars
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheLastRockstars

20Jan

Press Release: The Last Rockstars Release Full MV for 1st Single; NYC (Feb 4) and L.A. (Feb 10) Shows Sold Out

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 20, 2023

THE LAST ROCKSTARS RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE LAST ROCKSTARS (PARIS MIX)”

LIVE DEBUT CONCERTS IN NEW YORK (FEB. 4)
AND L.A. (FEB. 10) SOLD OUT – NEW SHOW
JUST ADDED FOR NEW YORK ON FEB. 3!

NEWLY-ANNOUNCED SUPER GROUP’S SURPRISE FIRST SINGLE
DOMINATES JAPANESE MUSIC CHARTS, CLAIMS
TOP SPOTS IN EIGHT TERRITORIES WORLDWIDE

New Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS has released the highly anticipated music video for “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” on the Melodee Music YouTube channel.

Watch it now:
https://youtu.be/rL6g7WQrTl0

The four internationally renowned musicians – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar), and MIYAVI (guitar) – are hard at work in the studio preparing new songs for their upcoming Live Debut tour in 2023.

The band’s first two concerts in the U.S. – February 4 at Hammerstein Ballroom (New York) and February 10 at Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles) – have sold out. A second show in New York was just added on February 3 due to high demand.

With four sold-out arena shows in Japan, and all other U.S. shows sold out, the February 3 concert is the last chance to see the supergroup perform live on their first international tour.

Click here to get tickets for THE LAST ROCKSTARS on February 3 in NYC.

Each of the artists – who are all headliners in their own right and have toured internationally multiple times – is writing new material for the concerts, which will bring all their strengths together in an explosive combination.

Music and Tour information:
https://www.melodee.com/

The group announced their surprise first single just a few days before its worldwide release on December 23 via Melodee Music.

Despite launching during the crowded holiday season, the song immediately hit the #1 spot on the iTunes Rock Chart and All Genres Chart in Japan and reached the Top 10 in eight international territories (Finland, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Macau, New Zealand, Norway, Taiwan).

The single is distributed globally by Melodee Music/Ingrooves Music Group. Melodee is a next-generation platform connecting artists and creators with their fans. Ingrooves is part of Virgin Music Group, the newly formed global independent music division of Universal Music Group.

Band leader YOSHIKI said, “We’re getting ready to rock the world, and we can’t wait to see our fans.”

THE LAST ROCKSTARS – LIVE DEBUT 2023

January 26 – Tokyo / Ariake Arena (*Sold Out!)
January 27 – Tokyo / Ariake Arena (*Sold Out!)
January 29 – Tokyo / Tokyo Garden Theater (*Sold Out!)
January 30 – Tokyo / Tokyo Garden Theater (*Sold Out!)

February 3 – New York / Hammerstein Ballroom (*New Show Added!) (Tickets)
February 4 – New York / Hammerstein Ballroom (*Sold Out!)
February 10 – Los Angeles / Hollywood Palladium (*Sold Out!)

THE LAST ROCKSTARS
THE LAST ROCKSTARS is comprised of four living legends who have each made their mark on Japan’s rock history.

YOSHIKI – classical composer, rock drummer, leader of X JAPAN

HYDE – solo artist, vocalist of L’Arc~en~Ciel and VAMPS

SUGIZO – composer, guitarist, and violinist of LUNA SEA and X JAPAN

MIYAVI – “samurai guitarist”, singer-songwriter, and film actor

The band’s first single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” was released on December 23, 2022, through Melodee Music. Their live debut world tour in 2023 will include concerts in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.

Website: https://thelastrockstars.net/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THELASTROCKSTARS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheLastRockstars
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAST_ROCKSTARS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastRockstars
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheLastRockstars