"Mynavi Senkou Riot 2026 produced by SCHOOL OF LOCK!", a music competition exclusive to teenage artists, is being presented through a collaboration between the JFN38-station youth radio program "SCHOOL OF LOCK!" and Sony Music.
Following the second-round studio evaluations, teenage artists will perform in front of live audiences for the first time during the third-round live screenings starting June 13th. The final stage, where the grand prize winner will be determined, is set for August 6th (Thursday) at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO). Ten Yamasaki (Sakurazaka46) has been appointed as the "cheering ambassador" to support the participants. An original promotional poster featuring a rare photo of Yamasaki holding a guitar has been released to build excitement for the final.
◆ Comment from Ten Yamasaki "I am Ten Yamasaki of Sakurazaka46, and I have been appointed as the ambassador for 'Mynavi Senkou Riot 2026'. Seeing teenagers putting their all into their music towards their dreams gives me so much inspiration and courage. Delivering one's thoughts and emotions through music is such a wonderful, special, and cool thing to do. Senkou Riot is a place where you can express the brilliance and passion of your 'now' to the fullest. I will do my best to support everyone so that each person's music reaches as many hearts as possible!"
◆ Third-Round Live House Screenings The competition began its first round on February 16, 2026. The second round (studio evaluations) was held across 9 locations nationwide over 13 days. Guest artists will perform during the third round: - June 13 (Sat) Tokyo: duo MUSIC EXCHANGE, Guest: Dannie May - June 14 (Sun) Tokyo: duo MUSIC EXCHANGE, Guest: MON7A - June 20 (Sat) Osaka: Yogibo Meta Valley, Guest: Haku. Admission to all venues is free. The performances by the teen artists will be live-streamed, and voting will take place at a later date.
◆ Event Overview Date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday) Venue: Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) Special Sponsor: Mynavi
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: キャンペーン
- Organizations: TOKYO FM
- Products / services: SCHOOL OF LOCK!