Celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, with a new name "FREEDOM beach 2019 in AOSHIMA"!
The event was held in Miyazaki for the ninth time and was held in the best location 'FREEDOM beach 2019 in AOSHIMA'
Gorgeous artists perform together on stage in Aoshima, Miyazaki! 10,000 people!
FREEDOM beach in AOSHIMA 2019, a music festival to share excitement with friends, was held over two days on July 20 and 21, 2019, at Aoshima Kodomo no Kuni in Miyazaki, Kyushu. Various artists from different generations and genres gathered for another year of outstanding performances!。
The ”BLUE SKY STAGE” featured live artists, and the "SUN & MOON STAGE" featured special programs such as "MOTHER EARTH Talk" with the Ministry of the Environment and live comedy performances. The "SUN & MOON STAGE" featured special programs such as "MOTHER EARTH Talk" and comedy performances by the Ministry of the Environment. The venue was filled with a tropical atmosphere, with a "Tent Area" where people could relax freely in tents, a "Natural Food Area" using local ingredients, the "Aoshima Freedom Bread Festival" held in conjunction with a Miyazaki bakery, and the first ever "Tokyo Asakusa x Miyazaki Aoshima Collaboration" rickshaw tour in the summer festival's history. A wide variety of contents were included so that visitors could enjoy the tropical atmosphere of the venue to the fullest. The JOY SOUND karaoke booth also made an appearance, and not only customers but also artists gave dive performances, while comedian Jersey Mouse hosted the event and presented his stories. There was also a lot of excitement off stage as well, with people taking pictures with the vivid monuments in the background and resting comfortably in the hammock area. In addition, many popular commercial facilities and famous tourist attractions such as "Aoshima Beach," "Aoshima Shrine," and "Aoshima Beach Park" are located near the venue, so many visitors came and went from the venue, enjoying the entire Aoshima area.
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'FREEDOM beach 2019 in AOSHIMA'
Dates：July 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun) (canceled during the event) Location：Aoshima Children's Land, Miyazaki
FREEDOM aozora 2019 Day 1
BLUE SKY STAGE
EXPG STUDIO MIYAZAKI
They appeared in colorful costumes.EXPG STUDIO MIYAZAKIThe opening act by They performed a variety of energetic numbers from HIP HOP to energetic numbers.
The audience was excited to see the emcee for this event.guinea pig (any of five guinea pig species, esp. Cavia porcellus)Two of the
He brought laughter to the audience with his usual talk, and with the theme of "Friends, Nature, and Songs," he called on the audience gathered at the venue to "help each other as friends today, and have fun! He then called out to the audience gathered at the venue, "Everyone help each other as friends today and have fun! Thereupon, the founder of FREEDOMMINMIThe three of them were talking lightly, and then MINMI said, "We're going to make today the best FREEDOM ever! MINMI's voice started the FREEDOM beach.
BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE
From the opening of the show, the audience is captivated by the outstanding dance and performance skills of the dancers.BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBEThe audience cheered loudly for the appearance of the "KARAKUZA" dance troupe. They performed acrobatic dance performances despite the light rain that began to sprinkle. The members also showed off their singing skills with "Baddest Fire. The audience was enlivened by fast and danceable numbers and songs, and they enthusiastically batted to the next performer, "Please enjoy the show to the end! and passed the baton passionately to the next performer.
HAND DRIP
continuedHAND DRIPThe audience responded with clapping and high spirits to the beautifully harmonized harmonies. The audience responded to their beautifully matched harmonies by clapping their hands in high spirits. Their voices echoed through the venue, and the audience was surprised at the unexpected gap between the two. The audience was surprised at the unexpected gap between the two songs. The band enlivened the stage with "Knock Knock Knock" and "Bon!Cute!Bon!
Awich
Next, a big hit on the club scene.Awichis now available。Her punchy voice and performance brought the audience to their feet. In the fourth song, "Jah Love," her beloved daughter Yomi Jah, who was born in the U.S., appeared as a guest performer. She talked about how mother and daughter overcame their grief after the death of her husband and said, "It's a miracle that we are standing here together." The mellow number "Love Me Up" was followed by a loud chorus from the audience that filled the venue with a moist sense of unity.
GADORO
Next up was theGADOROThe audience was in a frenzy of excitement right before he appeared on stage. As a native of Miyazaki, the audience went into a frenzy of excitement right before he appeared on stage. The audience responded by raising their hands in the air as if they were speaking to each and every one of us. The last song was “Saikyo no Uta,” a song written for his grandmother, as he looked up at the rainy sky and said, "The first amusement park we visited together was this 'Aoshima Kodomo no Kuni. It was a moving performance.
NOBU
Later, another local, Miyazaki-bornNOBUThe venue was heated up when they sang the first song "Ebi Buddy" with the lyrics changed to "Let's unite our hometown as one". The party tune that is typical of Miyazaki, a tropical country, and the Miyazaki dialect of the MC brought the audience to their feet, and during "Drive" the audience got excited with a call-and-response. The audience was united by NOBU's voice, "Will you sing with me!" The stage was filled with love for Miyazaki, showing the dignity of the 6th year of the event.
RIRI
And then, along with dancers, appeared the R&B singer, who is appearing at FREEDOM for the third year in a row.RIRI.She graced the stage with her youthful smile and showed off her singing ability and cute dance moves that one would not expect from a 19-year-old, but her second song, "Patience," showed a different side with a surprisingly mature and sexy performance. In an a cappella rendition of Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman," she overwhelmed the audience with her powerful voice that only a talented singer who has grown up listening to Western music can deliver, followed by "Maybe One Day," a perfect summer number, and "RUSH," an indie release that has become a hit. The performance was fresh and fresh with a great sense of stability, which added to the splendor of the stage.
Kotaro Tokuda (2-day performance)
Freestyle footballer Kotaro Tokuda. Despite the bad weather conditions and wet stage, he performed an acrobatic full-body performance, including backflips. The audience was mesmerized by his dynamic movements and skillful techniques that made them forget the conditions of the venue.
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And the topic.everyoneappeared on stage. The audience was instantly filled with enthusiasm for the powerful performance that befits her nickname "Nerima's Beyoncé. From an underground-inspired number to a dance performance with a headset microphone, they showed a wide range of their charms, and in the last number, "LADY," they delivered a powerful message of "believe in yourself.
Very Goodman.
Very Goodman.The voltage soared even higher when Berry Goodman, the band's first song, got the crowd going with an upper tune that had the crowd in a groove from the very first song. One of the members, MOCA, spent his junior year of high school in the baseball team at Nobeoka Gakuen, so Berry Goodman has a strong connection to Miyazaki. The audience was also excited by the call and response with laughter and the MC, and left the stage in a high-tension atmosphere.
type of woman's hairdo (Edo period)
Next up was a talented young singerMirei Touyama.The simple costumes and staging accentuated the clear, high tone voice and made it even more appealing. Her clear, high voice echoed pleasantly in the summer sky as she performed "Wish" and "I Hate You feat. Sanari," and at the end she said, "I'm most enthusiastic about this song today, and I want to deliver it to Shota-san," and added that she was unable to perform this time due to her illness.Shota Shimizus answer to the hit song "My Boo", "Dear My Boo".
COLOR CREATION (2-day performance)
Up-and-coming vocal group as the rain continues to fallCOLOR CREATIONWhen the "Mere Old Man" appeared on the stage, the audience echoed with the joyful cheers of the fans. All five members are known for their singing voices, and even in the pouring rain, they demonstrated their beautiful harmonies and their individual singing abilities to the fullest. The audience also enjoyed the show, spinning towels above their heads and feeling nature with their whole bodies.
Def Tech
Def TechThe excitement of the audience reached a climax when the two musicians appeared on stage. The intro, lighting, and comfortable flow of the two musicians made it seem as if the rain that was pouring down most of the day was part of the production. They performed their big hit "My Way" and "Catch The Wave," which fits the theme of FREEDOM, and during the MC, they were concerned about the audience who were soaked to the skin and excited.
Micro's harmonica was also performed in "Golden Age," and the audience became one with his penetrating performance. The last number, "Ongaku🎵MUSIC," was an outstanding performance, with Micro descending into the audience to sing, bringing the stage to a climax towards the end of the show.
RED SPIDER
FREEDOM's familiarRED SPIDERThe audience was even more excited when the DJ and MC who had been cultivated in Osaka appeared on stage to perform. Ignore compliance! The audience was so excited by his unique style of performance that it seemed to blow away all their daily stresses.
AK-69
While the excitement has not abatedAK-69By the time AK-69 appeared on stage, it was pitch black. The audience was enveloped by the bright lights and raised both hands in the 69 sign in response to AK-69's call to arms. They sang their hit songs "Flying B" and "START IT AGAIN," and towards the end of the show, they took off their costumes and said, "Let's get naked together," and the audience swayed in unison during the final song "CUT SOLO. The audience swayed in unison during the final song, "Cut Solo." The stage was full of charisma and created a moody atmosphere until the very end of the show.
MINMI
The first day's festivities will be graced by the founder of FREEDOMMINMIThe reason why we are so focused on “nature” in this 11th year of Freedom is to break down walls. The reason why Freedom, now in its 11th year, is so focused on "nature" is to break down barriers. Come on, hold hands with the person next to you! and sang popular songs such as "Songs of the Four Seasons," "Summertime! and other popular songs. The audience's voltage reached its highest with "NAKAMA," a song that was written especially for FREEDOM, and "# Yatchaitai," MINMI's most exciting tune.
FIRE feat. AK-69" was further enlivened by AK-69's guest appearance, and his performance, which made full use of his well-matched dance moves with female dancers and powerful singing voice, colored the summer night with luster.
At the end of the day, when all the performers gathered on stage, they performed "Shanana☆" and the audience burst into a chorus at the chorus, ending the first day with a dream-like joint performance.
SUN&MOON STAGE
In the afternoon, the SUN&MOON STAGE hosted the MOTHER EARTH Talk Stage "Let's connect and support the forest, village, river, and ocean" presented by the Ministry of the Environment. Freedom" was launched as a reconstruction support event. The event is still held today under the theme of nature, with the message of being grateful for a place where one can hold fun events where one can free one's mind and feel freedom, and protect the richness of nature. On the same stage, in addition to Mr. Nakai, Policy Director of the Ministry of the Environment, MOTHER EARTH AmbassadorMINMIand even more so, a representative of the younger generation.COLOR CREATIONalso took the stage.
On stage, various opinions were exchanged on the theme of "what artists practice and are aware of in order to enjoy traveling while feeling the blessings of nature in the forest, village, river, and ocean," providing a time to rethink the importance of nature, which is one of the themes of the event.
The excessive development, lack of use and management, and climate change in recent years have accelerated the devastation of forests, villages, rivers, and oceans, and we are beginning to see the effects on our lives. So I hope that people who come to Freedom like this will be inspired to think about nature, even if only a little, and that their message will be conveyed." (Mr. Nakai, Director-General for Policy Coordination)
I believe that along with scientific and technological progress and efficiency, we must be able to mutually develop the best parts of each other so that we can enhance the richness of nature and the unique qualities of the countryside" (MINMI).
Other,guinea pig (any of five guinea pig species, esp. Cavia porcellus)will take the stage to perform a story and provide laughter to the audience, followed byBESThe audience was as excited as on the BLUE SKY stage.
FREEDOM aozora 2019 Day 2
BLUE SKY STAGE
In the pouring rain, the host from yesterday, a Jersey Mouse, appeared on a rickshaw in front of the audience filled with FREEDOM fans, and the second day of the event started off with loud cheers from the start.
BUZZ-ER., RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, Kotaro Tokuda, COLOR CREATION and Cyclamen performed in the heavy rain. The weather conditions afterwards, however, were not as good as they had been in the previous day.
Based on an overall assessment of the situation, we have decided to cancel the event, placing the highest priority on the safety of our customers.
Tokyo Rickshaw
The acrobatic performance stage of “Tokyo Rickshaw”, a group of handsome young "jinrikisha" (jinrikisha rickshaw pullers) who guide tourists around Asakusa, Tokyo, which attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad. Fans danced along with them to the choreography of their new song, "Yada Yada Yada Yada SOUL.
BUZZ-ER.
A seven-member vocal group performing mainly in Tokyo. The group has a large fan base among junior high and high school girls and is currently attracting a great deal of attention as a group that is enjoying a boom in popularity. Wearing the costumes of their new song "Black or White," they captivated the audience with their all-out dance performance.
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
Even before the members appeared on stage, the crowd cheered loudly, and the moment they appeared on stage, it was as if the earth was shaking with excitement. The excitement of the fans was so great that when they walked up to the stage, some of them were so happy that they could be described as maniacs, and others were so enthusiastic that they did not even stop to think about their feet, which were muddy due to the continuous rain.
cyclamen (esp. species Cyclamen persicum)
Despite the intermittent rain, Cyclamen enlivened the stage with their usual high spirits. The audience was amused by their playful attitude. and sprayed PET bottles of water from the stage to amuse the audience with their playful spirit. Despite the inclement weather, the performers cheered on the audience and expressed their gratitude to the visitors and staff who enjoyed the event before leaving the stage.
MINMI
MINMI announced that the event had to be canceled due to approaching thunderclouds, and concluded with the message "FREEDOM is with nature. I hope you will continue to take care of the earth." She closed the two-day event with an a cappella rendition of a gift song for the Ministry of the Environment's "MOTHER EARTH" project, for which she had written the lyrics.
FREEDOM beach Content at the venue
Qingdao FREEDOM Bread Festival
Natural food area
FREEDOM Entrance Gate
FREEDOM CAFE
FREEDOM✗Asakusa Rickshaw
Hammock Area
FREEDOM boy&girl
Special nail salon
photo spot
Sponsorship booth for "FREEDOM beach 2019 in AOCHIMA".
Special Sponsor: Kinugi Blue
Ministry of the Environment "Let's connect and support the forest, village, river and ocean" / Skullcandy
JOYSOUND / Environment Group
organizing
MRT Miyazaki Broadcasting / GAKUON Unity Face
support
Miyazaki Prefecture / Miyazaki City / Miyazaki City Tourism Association / Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun / FM Miyazaki / Miyazaki Prefecture
Evening Daily Newspaper / Miyazaki Cable TV / KYT Kagoshima Yomiuri TV / KKT Kumamoto Kenmin TV
FM Kagoshima, FM Kumamoto, FM Oita, FM Saga, etc.
the rest
special cooperation
Miyako Group / OAB Oita Asahi Broadcasting Corporation / Travelers Support
cooperation
JR Kyushu Miyazaki General Railway Division / Miyazaki Prefecture Soccer Association / Miyazaki Airport Building / Miyazaki City Hotel and Ryokan Association / Aoshima Area Promotion Council
Aoshima Hammock / SURF CITY Miyazaki / TSUTAYA AV Club / Monthly Charge / Fruit Ohno / Fruit Ohno
Kakomian Group / Planet Noah / Heiwa Lease / Take Five / J.P. / WEATHER KING, etc.
Planning/Production/Operation
Freedom Project Headquarter
Ministry of the Environment
Connecting and supporting forests, villages, rivers, and oceans".
Endorsed by.
What is "FREEDOM beach 2019 in AOSHIMA"?
FREEDOM beach 2019 in AOSHIMA" will be held at "Aoshima Resort" in Miyazaki, Tropical Japan.
FREEDOM, which started in 2011 as an event to support Miyazaki's recovery from the foot-and-mouth disease and bird flu that devastated the region, will be held for the ninth time in Miyazaki Prefecture this year. This year marks the ninth time FREEDOM has been held in Miyazaki Prefecture.
The venue, "Aoshima Kodomo no Kuni," is located next to the beach, and its outstanding location, where the ocean and nature are in harmony, is one of the attractions of the event.
performance
7/20(sat) MINMI／RED SPIDER／AK-69／Def Tech／Shota Shimizu／BES／Berry Goodman／chanmina／NOBU／RIRI／GADORO／Awich／Mirei Tuyama／HAND DRIP／BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE／ EXPG STUDIO MIYAZAKI (opening act)
7/21(Sun) MINMI／THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE／T-BOLAN／Hope and Sun Rock Band(Shinji Miyake, Hidehiko Ishizuka, Masayoshi Yamazaki)／H ZETTRIO／SEAMO／Cyclamen／COLOR CREATION／Ikkyu／BUZZ-ER.／Tokyo Rikiguruma / Miyuna
Performer: Kotaro Tokuda / MC: Jersey Mouse
Performers in no particular order