A special live music event, "Meriken Music Knights Winter 2025," will be held at Meriken Park in Kobe on December 7, 2025. This event aims to energize Meriken Park through the power of music, featuring 12 carefully selected artists competing for the Grand Prix award.
Event Overview
Regular music events titled "Meriken Music Knights" are held on the second and fourth Thursday and Friday evenings of each month at Meriken Park, featuring performances by professional musicians. Building on the success of last year's first contest-style event, this year's expanded edition returns with an enhanced artist lineup.
Event Details
Name: Meriken Music Knights Winter 2025
Official Website: https://meriken-music.com/2025winter
Date and Time: December 7, 2025, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (scheduled)
Location: Meriken Park Stage Area (Free admission, food trucks available for purchase)
For the latest information and the day's time schedule, please check the official website.
How to Vote
Visitors can participate in voting by scanning a QR code at the venue and submitting their vote through a web form. The audience will determine which artist receives the Grand Prix award.
Competing Artists
Twelve artists, selected through a rigorous screening process by record companies and judges from numerous applicants, will perform at the event:
Note: Artist lineup is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Artists are listed in alphabetical order, not performance order.
Special Guest: Last Year's Grand Prix Winner "HARERU"
HARERU, the Kobe-based band that won last year's Grand Prix, will return as a special guest performer.
Performance Time
Approximately 3:30 PM (subject to change based on event progress)
About HARERU
- Four-piece band from Kobe, actively performing live shows
- Performs approximately 10 shows per month, striving to bring their music closer to audiences and create memorable experiences
- Recent activities include:
- Album "Arekara," released January 15, 2025 (5 songs, 13 minutes)
- Single "Suisen" released in 2024
- YouTube Channel: HARERU @hareru0616
Grand Prix Decision Process
Audience Voting
The Grand Prix winner will be determined by votes from event attendees. The announcement is scheduled for approximately 4:00 PM on the event day.
Grand Prix Prizes
- One-day venue rental at a live house
- Original radio program production on Radio Kansai and Kiss FM KOBE
- One month of featured song broadcasts on both stations
Photos show last year's Grand Prix announcement and radio program production session.
Merchandise and Food Trucks
Artists will offer merchandise sales after their performances. Multiple food trucks will be available at the venue, serving hot food and beverages perfect for enjoying during the live music performances.
