Ikebukuro GLOBAL RING Music Festival 2026 Announced

The Ikebukuro GLOBAL RING Music Festival Executive Committee (Ikebukuro West Exit Shopping District Association) has decided to hold the 'Ikebukuro GLOBAL RING Music Festival 2026.' Concurrently, they have begun accepting applications for performers for the 'Ikebukuro A Cappella Park,' groups for the 'Student Brass Band Concert,' and submissions for the 2026 main visual design. The Ikebukuro GLOBAL RING Music Festival is an event held mainly at the Ikebukuro West Gate Park GLOBAL RING. Through diverse musical cultures such as a cappella and brass bands, it connects the community and people, promoting 'community development through music.' In 2026, the 'Ikebukuro A Cappella Park' will be held on Saturday, November 14, and the 'Student Brass Band Concert' on Sunday, November 15. The goal is to create two days where the excitement of music spreads throughout the town of Ikebukuro, where people can not only watch but also play, create, and participate. Event Overview: Ikebukuro GLOBAL RING Music Festival 2026. Dates: November 14 (Sat) and November 15 (Sun), 2026. Main Venue: Ikebukuro West Gate Park Outdoor Theater GLOBAL RING THEATRE, etc. Organizer: Ikebukuro GLOBAL RING Music Festival Executive Committee. Official Website: https://globalring-music.com/. Recruitment: A Cappella Park (Open to a cappella groups, chorus, gospel, etc. Entry: July 1 - Aug 31, 2026), Student Brass Band Concert (Open to student groups in Tokyo. Entry: June 1 - June 19, 2026). Main Visual Open Call: Open to junior high, high school students, and the general public. Theme: 'Connection between sound and the city.' The grand prize winner will receive 30,000 JPY.