NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc. announced that it will open a concert hall with a capacity of 2,000 people in the spring of 2026. The company also announced that it will establish an operating company called " NAMCO BANDAI Base " on Monday, April 1, 2024.
BANNAM to open concert hall
NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc. announced that it will open a 2,000-seat concert hall in Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. With "Fun for All into the Future" as its purse, the BANDAI NAMCO Group aims to create a future where people and the world are connected through entertainment. As for the opening of the concert hall...
Through a wide variety of music and live events, we hope to provide a place that connects people, society, and the world. In addition, we plan to take on a variety of challenges to create new IP for the group and as a place to nurture artists.
He also commented, "The concert hall will be a place for the creation of new IP for the Group and for the development of new artists. It is envisioned that the concert hall will be opened widely within and outside the BANDAI NAMCO Group for concerts, live performances, stages, and events.
In addition, prior to the concert hall's opening in the spring of 2026, NAMCO BANDAI Base Inc. was announced as the company that will operate the hall. The company will be established on April 1, 2024 (Monday ) as a wholly owned subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Music Live, which is responsible for the music and live performance business.
Namco Bandai is known for its focus on live entertainment, especially with the "THE iDOLM@STER" series. Expectations are high for the construction of a next-generation concert hall that will allow for a variety of expressions utilizing the world view of the IP.
| Outline of the new concert hall | |
|---|---|
| Planned construction site | (Lot number) 31-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, etc. *Divisional address to be determined (10-minute walk from Shibuya Station) |
| Site area | 3,419.47 square meters |
| Building area | 2,733.59 square meters |
| Total floor area | 8,231.58 square meters |
| Scale of Structure | Reinforced concrete, steel framed in part, steel framed reinforced concrete, 4 floors above ground, 1 floor below ground |
| Main Use | Theater (show room) |
| Capacity | Approx. 2,000 |
| Scheduled start of construction | March 15, 2024 (Friday) |
| Opening date | Spring 2026 (scheduled) |
| Design and supervision | Sato Kogyo Corporation First-Class Registered Architect Office, Too Corporation First-Class Registered Architect Office |
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