Billboard Classics × Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra 'Fureai Concert in Miyakojima 2026' to be Held in August! A Summer Vacation Orchestra Concert for Families Featuring Guest 'Song Brother' Daisuke Yokoyama

Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link Co., Ltd.) and companies based in Okinawa, operating under the project <Symphonic Seeds Project for Okinawa> aimed at revitalizing classical music in Okinawa, have decided to hold [billboard classics × Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra Fureai Concert in Miyakojima 2026].

The concert will be held on Sunday, August 16, at JTA Dome Miyakojima. The guest will be Daisuke Yokoyama, the beloved 'Song Brother' of many children, who will join the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra in a colorful orchestral performance of family-friendly classics. Additionally, Minami Shimoji, a singer based in Miyakojima, will perform again this year, and the Miyako Children's Choir will make their first appearance. The program will feature beloved local songs from Miyakojima and a special stage with the energetic voices of local children.

The <Symphonic Seeds Project for Okinawa>, which organizes the concert, was launched in 2023 following the Okinawa performance of Billboard Classics. The project involves Billboard Classics, the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra, Yoshimoto Entertainment Okinawa Co., Ltd., and Quick Co., Ltd. In conjunction with the Miyakojima performance, a 'Town Concert' by members of the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra will be held on Saturday, August 15, offering a moving musical experience for the children of Miyakojima.

◎Performance Information

billboard classics × Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra Fureai Concert in Miyakojima 2026

<Date & Venue>

Sunday, August 16, 2026, JTA Dome Miyakojima. Doors open: 14:00, Performance starts: 15:00.

<Performers>

Orchestra: Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra

Conductor: Masahiro Kozaki

Guests: Daisuke Yokoyama, Minami Shimoji, Miyako Children's Choir

MC: Yosuki Kuraba

<Tickets> (All unreserved seats, tax included)

General Sale: Adults 2,500 yen, Children 1,300 yen

Miyakojima Local Sale: Adults 2,000 yen, Children 800 yen, Parent-Child 2,500 yen (1 adult + 1 child)

Door Tickets: Adults 2,500 yen, Children 1,300 yen

Ticket Sales Schedule:

(1) General Sale (first-come, first-served) via e-plus: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM to Saturday, August 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

(2) Miyakojima Local Sale (first-come, first-served) at Books Kyohan Miyako Store: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM to Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

<Official Website>

https://billboard-cc.com/ssp2026

Organizer: Symphonic Seeds Project for Okinawa Executive Committee (Hanshin Contents Link Co., Ltd., Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra General Incorporated Association, Yoshimoto Entertainment Okinawa Co., Ltd., Quick Co., Ltd.)

Supported by: Miyakojima City, Miyakojima City Board of Education, Miyakojima Chamber of Commerce and Industry

<Notes>

* Children from 0 years old are admitted. * Children's tickets are for ages 4 to high school students (3 years old and under free). * No chairs will be provided. Please sit on the artificial turf. Chairs are available for guests with mobility issues, but the number is limited. * Door tickets will only be sold if seats are available. No parent-child tickets will be sold on the day. * No cancellations or refunds after ticket purchase. * When purchasing tickets, please be sure to check the notes on the Billboard Classics official website.

<Request to Attendees: https://billboard-cc.com/notice/>

<Inquiries about the Performance/Release>

Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra Office: 090-9783-7645 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

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