【TGC Niigata 2026】Dream Ami, a Multi-talented Artist, Added to Lineup! Surprise Announcement of Special Collaboration with Local Niigata City Banda High School Dance Club!

The Tokyo Girls Collection Executive Committee (planned/produced by W TOKYO Inc.) will hold 'NAMICS presents TGC NIIGATA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION' (hereafter, NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center (6-1 Bandai-jima, Chuo-ku, Niigata City). We are pleased to announce additional information.

A highly anticipated main artist... Dream Ami, a multi-talented artist, has been added! Furthermore, a surprise announcement of a special collaboration with the local Niigata City Banda High School Dance Club!

Dream Ami, a former core member of E-girls who is now active as a solo artist, voice actress, brand director, and stage actor, has been added as a highly anticipated main artist! Furthermore, as part of the 'W TOKYO x LDH JAPAN Regional Revitalization Project (*)', a special collaboration has been decided with the local Niigata City Banda High School Dance Club, which specializes in HIP-HOP dance, a rarity in Niigata Prefecture. The surprise announcement was made to the dance club students today, June 8, 2026 (Monday), at Niigata City Banda High School. The students will receive direct dance instruction from instructors of 'EXPG STUDIO', a dance school operated by LDH JAPAN, and after rehearsals with Dream Ami, they will perform a special collaboration performance with Dream Ami on the day of 'NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026'.

(*) <What is the W TOKYO x LDH JAPAN Regional Revitalization Project?>

This is a new project launched in November 2022 through a partnership between W TOKYO Inc. and LDH JAPAN Inc. It aims to contribute to local communities and promote the SDGs through collaborations between entertainment, including dance, and local governments, utilizing the TGC events held nationwide. The project operates on three main pillars: creating opportunities for people of all ages and genders to engage with dance, promoting SDG Goal 3 'Good Health and Well-being'; fostering the next generation and providing entertainment experiences through dance, promoting SDG Goal 4 'Quality Education'; and collaborating with local governments, W TOKYO, and LDH JAPAN, promoting SDG Goal 17 'Partnerships for the Goals'.

In June, when the early summer weather feels pleasant and the greenery of the roadside trees becomes even more vibrant, the dance club students were gathered in the communication room of Niigata City Banda High School, surrounded by soft sunlight and a refreshing breeze. As intense gazes focused on the projected screen, the announcement was made: 'Niigata City Banda High School Dance Club... has been selected to perform at TGC Niigata!' Furthermore, when a surprise video message from Dream Ami played, the classroom erupted in gasps of surprise, with some students even shedding tears!

<Video Message from Dream Ami> *Excerpt

Hello, I'm Dream Ami! I'm excited to announce that I will be performing at 'NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026'! And this time, I would like the members of the Niigata City Banda High School Dance Club to join me for a special performance on the artist stage! From mid-June for about a month, instructors from 'EXPG STUDIO' will visit the school to teach you the choreography. I will also be working hard to prepare for the day, so let's do our best together to create a great performance! I'm looking forward to performing with you all on the TGC Niigata stage!

After the surprise announcement, Vice-Captain Yura Shinbo called out, 'Since Banda High School was chosen from among the dance clubs in Niigata Prefecture, let's all practice responsibly and put on a great stage!' Captain Yuno Ikeda expressed her enthusiasm, saying, 'Learning the choreography might be tough sometimes, but let's take responsibility, work hard, and do our best to create the best stage possible!' Finally, a teacher cheered them on, saying, 'I think everyone will work hard from now on, so I believe preparations for the day will be perfect. Let's give it our all for the remaining month!'

Dream Ami joined dream in 2002 and was also active as a core member of E-girls. After her solo debut in 2015, she made her voice acting debut as the Japanese voice of Gazelle in the film 'Zootopia' and gained significant attention for the theme song 'Try Everything'. In recent years, she has expanded her activities to include producing the lifestyle brand 'Vintry' and running a YouTube channel. In 2025, she held her first solo live tour in eight years, and in March 2026, she performed in the musical 'Jekyll & Hyde'. Please look forward to this one-day-only special stage featuring Dream Ami, who is active in a wide range of fields, together with the Niigata City Banda High School Dance Club!

From 'TGC Niigata' to the 'next brilliance'. Please look forward to this new step for the future starting from Niigata.

NAMICS presents TGC NIIGATA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION Event Overview

All information is as of the time of the press release. Event details may be subject to change.

Event Name: NAMICS presents TGC NIIGATA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (Abbreviation: NAMICS presents TGC Niigata 2026) Date and Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026. Doors Open: 12:30. Show Start: 14:00. End: 19:00 (scheduled) Venue: Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center (6-1 Bandai-jima, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, 950-0078) Official Website: https://tgc.girlswalker.com/niigata/2026/ Tickets: Sold Out (Thank you) [Ticket Inquiries] Lawson Ticket: https://faq.l-tike.com/ Guest Models: Aoshima Kokoro, Arashi Rina, Arisaka Kokoa, Anzai Seira, Inagaki Hina, Okuni Mau, Kasai Ayana, Kajiwara Kana, Kato Nana, Kawaguchi Yurina, Kawato Asuka, Kawamura Kokoa, Kitasato Ryu, Kobayashi Yui, Saika Sakura, Sakura, Sasaki Manon, Shirakawa Rei, Tanabe Ririka, Tsurushima Noa, Naenano, Nagahama Hirona, Nagomi, Nasu Hohomi, Noa, Hoshino Yuna, Honda Saki, MINAMI, Mukai Reii, Yui Koike (Yui Chami), Yonezawa Ria, Riko, Rinka, and others. *In Japanese syllabary order Guests: Kashiwagi Yuki, Kitahara Rie, Komagine Kiita, Suzu Hinata (WILD BLUE), Terada Kokoro, Toa, Toyota Yudai, Natsuki Taiko, Higuchi Kohei, Mashiko Atsuki (GENIC), Matsumoto Reo, Minami Riho, Murase Anna, MON7A, Yamashita Koki (WILD BLUE), and others. *In Japanese syllabary order Main Artists: Gyubin, Shinako, SOTA HANAMURA (from Da-iCE), Dream Ami