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"PLAY VOL.169"
“WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND” from South Korea, “Helsinki Lambda Club”, and “NikoN” will gather at Shindaita FEVER.
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The live event "PLAY" VOL.169 will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Shindaita FEVER.
This time, the lineup features the alternative band WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND from South Korea, Helsinki Lambda Club, who continue to update their unique sound across genres, and NikoN, who commands presence with live performances that combine sharpness and intensity.
Experience a night where domestic and international indie/alternative scenes intersect at Shindaita FEVER.
Presale ticket applications for this event are now open.
<"PLAY VOL.169" Event Details>
■Date: July 13, 2026 (Mon)
■Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■Artists: WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND / Helsinki Lambda Club / NikoN
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥4,000 (tax in) + Drink Fee
https://lit.link/play_live
■Tickets:
- PLAY Presale
Period: May 18, 2026 (Mon) 6:00 p.m. – May 24, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/s/play26ps/
- Ticket Pia Presale
Period: May 25, 2026 (Mon) 6:00 p.m. – May 31, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-169/
- General Sale: June 6, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-169/
<Artist Profiles>
■WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND
This time, the lineup features the alternative band WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND from South Korea, Helsinki Lambda Club, who continue to update their unique sound across genres, and NikoN, who commands presence with live performances that combine sharpness and intensity.
Experience a night where domestic and international indie/alternative scenes intersect at Shindaita FEVER.
Presale ticket applications for this event are now open.
<"PLAY VOL.169" Event Details>
■Date: July 13, 2026 (Mon)
■Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: Shindaita FEVER (Tokyo)
■Artists: WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND / Helsinki Lambda Club / NikoN
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥4,000 (tax in) + Drink Fee
https://lit.link/play_live
■Tickets:
- PLAY Presale
Period: May 18, 2026 (Mon) 6:00 p.m. – May 24, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/s/play26ps/
- Ticket Pia Presale
Period: May 25, 2026 (Mon) 6:00 p.m. – May 31, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-169/
- General Sale: June 6, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 p.m. (JST)
URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol-169/
<Artist Profiles>
■WELCOME TO CHOCHOLAND
A four-member band consisting of:
Vocal – Kim Chowon
Drums – Kang Pyeongan
Guitar – Kang Yeonwoo
Bass – Ji Minseok
Concept:
Step into a world filled with dreams and hope.
“Welcome to Chocholand” delivers a distinctive sound, blending powerful rock
music with ethereal vocals.
Our songs tell stories of rediscovering lost dreams and hope.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chcho.land/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlK7Qzq102TRAZ8vQAdRHg
■Helsinki Lambda Club
Vocal – Kim Chowon
Drums – Kang Pyeongan
Guitar – Kang Yeonwoo
Bass – Ji Minseok
Concept:
Step into a world filled with dreams and hope.
“Welcome to Chocholand” delivers a distinctive sound, blending powerful rock
music with ethereal vocals.
Our songs tell stories of rediscovering lost dreams and hope.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chcho.land/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlK7Qzq102TRAZ8vQAdRHg
■Helsinki Lambda Club
Kaoru Hashimoto (Vocal, Guitar)
Kodai Inaba (Bass)
Taiki Kumagai (Guitar)
Helsinki Lambda Club, formed in the summer of 2013, is a Japanese alternative rock band centered around Kaoru Hashimoto (Vo/Gt). They create music that transcends genres and cultures with highly addictive melodies and experimental sounds. Following performances at domestic and international festivals, and tours in the US, UK, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, they announced their independence from their long-time management agency in 2025. They are stepping into a new phase, with anticipation for further freedom and growth.
Official WebSite: https://www.helsinkilambdaclub.com/
X: https://x.com/helsinkilambda
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helsinkilambda/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HelsinkiLambdaClub
■NikoN
Kodai Inaba (Bass)
Taiki Kumagai (Guitar)
Helsinki Lambda Club, formed in the summer of 2013, is a Japanese alternative rock band centered around Kaoru Hashimoto (Vo/Gt). They create music that transcends genres and cultures with highly addictive melodies and experimental sounds. Following performances at domestic and international festivals, and tours in the US, UK, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, they announced their independence from their long-time management agency in 2025. They are stepping into a new phase, with anticipation for further freedom and growth.
Official WebSite: https://www.helsinkilambdaclub.com/
X: https://x.com/helsinkilambda
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helsinkilambda/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HelsinkiLambdaClub
■NikoN
A rock band formed by two members: "Oosuka," a guitarist/vocalist raised in Tokyo, who is the son of an Ankoku Butoh dancer and a self-proclaimed "disliked person," and "Manami Ogaki," a vocalist/bassist born in Kagoshima who remains a "rough gem" having passed 30. They get along well.
X: https://x.com/Niko_n_band
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikon_band/
YouTube(Music): https://www.youtube.com/@Niko-bp6ix
YouTube(Interviews, etc.): https://www.youtube.com/@NikoNiko%E3%82%93
Additionally, tickets are currently on sale for "PLAY VOL.168," which will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
X: https://x.com/Niko_n_band
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikon_band/
YouTube(Music): https://www.youtube.com/@Niko-bp6ix
YouTube(Interviews, etc.): https://www.youtube.com/@NikoNiko%E3%82%93
Additionally, tickets are currently on sale for "PLAY VOL.168," which will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
<"PLAY VOL.168" Performance Details>
■Date: July 28, 2026 (Tue)
■Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO
■Artists: Carnation / Yasuyuki Horigome (band set)
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥6,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol168/
■Date: July 28, 2026 (Tue)
■Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / Start 7:00 p.m.
■Venue: SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO
■Artists: Carnation / Yasuyuki Horigome (band set)
■Ticket Price: Advance Ticket ¥6,500 (tax in) + Drink Fee
■Tickets: https://w.pia.jp/t/play-vol168/