On May 5, the fifth POP’NCUTE event took place. As always, it featured Harajuku artist Kurebayashi, the rock ‘n roll dance group Shakey, and the band Broken Doll—now with Junnyan as bassist and without drummer Maro. But it also featured the rock band Vinal (whose performance I unfortunately had to miss), and duo Glad Game who gave an amazing performance.
Glad Game’s awesome voices and professional performance wowed the crowd. They really deserve to perform for huge crowds instead of a small club like Shibuya Milkyway. The people who showed up for this POP’NCUTE event got awfully lucky.
And then, surprise surprise, Harajuku style magician Shieru made an appearance. The first time ever I have seen a magician at an underground event.
I came in a little early and shot some of the preparations, including two of the rehearsals, for a rare behind the scenes look.
The next POP’NCUTE takes place on Saturday, August 10. Don’t miss it!
Broken Doll rehearsing
Hand-made decorations
Junnyan shooting photos
Glad Game’s rehearsal
Vinal Guitarist Ko tunes his guitar during the rehearsal
Fashion show by the Fairy Kei brand Mello, designed by Moco (homepage)
The increasingly popular Kurebayashi stole the show
Glad Game
Magician Shieru
Dance group Shakey
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