In addition to a lineup that reflects the global music scene more colorfully than in previous years, this year's SUMMER SONIC will feature a live space with unique artists on each stage.

On the main stages of both “MARINE and AIR,” FALL OUT BOY, who has performed at many of the world's largest festivals, and ALICIA KEYS, who has created legends at past SUMMER SONIC in addition to her overwhelming voice, will lead the festival as headliners, each with a different appeal.

The “MOUNTAIN” stage will feature a rock-oriented lineup on one day and a more intimate lineup on the other day. The “SONIC” stage will again this year feature a number of artists who will surprise music connoisseurs.

The “PACIFIC” stage in Tokyo and the “MASSIVE” stage in Osaka will feature a lineup of hot artists who are expanding their activities in Asia and the rest of the world. The Spotify Stage will be filled with young artists who will take on the music scene in the future.

On Aug. 16 (Sat.), “Billboard Live & JUJU’s BEACH PARTY” will be held at the BEACH area in Tokyo. The special day on the beach area in midsummer will surely be a memorable one for all who visit.

In addition, on Aug. 17 (Sun.), top South American artist FEID will create a Latin flavor in the BEACH area.This special stage, including decorations, is not to be missed. Please look forward to the details of both events to be announced at a later date.

And now, we are pleased to announce the additional lineup.

On 8/16 (Sat.) in Tokyo, the popular chilldspot band will appear with their groovy, genre-less sound. In addition, the “BanG Dream! project, Ave Mujica, a girls' band popular both in Japan and abroad for their heavy sound and impressive performance, will participate in SUMMER SONIC for the first time.

On Aug. 17 (Sun.) in Osaka, Ae! group, who have experienced many live performances with their band, song, and dance, will appear at SUMMER SONIC for the first time after their CD debut. Also, Kobe's Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, which continues to evolve with its overwhelming live performances, and ULFULS, a soulful live band loved not only in their hometown of Osaka but throughout Japan, will perform,
SCANDAL, which holds the Guinness World Record for the “longest active female rock band with the same members,” and Mulasaki Ima, who has attracted attention for her sensitive yet powerful singing voice and high creativity, will also appear on stage. The event will be held on Aug. 16 (Sat.) and Aug. 17 (Sun.).

On Aug. 16(Sat.) in Osaka and 17(Sun.) in Tokyo, the 11-member vocal and dance group INI, who made a splash at last year's SUMMER SONIC and are currently enjoying a million-selling CD worldwide, will once again heat up the summer air. Omoinotake, whose impressive performance in Kohaku was also well received, will bring their beautiful voice and memorable live performance.

On Aug. 17 (Sun), JO1, the first Japanese boy group to be ranked in the U.S. radio charts and who recently performed at Dodger Stadium, will appear in Tokyo after a very successful world tour.

In Osaka on Aug. 16 (Sat.), Shonannokaze, who continue to weave the story of the four members of the “Legend of the Wind,” will bring excitement to the summer outdoors. Osaka's own flumpool, who will celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2023, will also perform.
MAZZEL, a dance and vocal group from BMSG whose energetic stage presence and singing voice are much talked about, and Billyrrom, who plays “Tokyo Transition Soul,” a sound that continues to evolve into the next generation, will also perform. In addition to their already announced appearance in Tokyo, they will also appear at the Osaka venue on Aug. 16 (Sat.).

This weekend, the general ticket sales for SONICMANIA as well as SUMMER SONIC have finally started!