MRS. GREEN APPLE’S CEREMONY RETURNS FOR AN EXPANDED TWO-DAY EVENT

Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s entertainment event, “Mrs. GREEN APPLE presents CEREMONY, opened on June 10 at K Arena Yokohama. First launched in 2025, the event returns for its second edition and expands to a two-day format for the first time.

CEREMONY was created as an event that differs from traditional concerts, music festivals, and awards ceremonies. Blending music, fashion, and culture, it is built around the concept of “PRAISE,” encouraging artists and audiences to celebrate one another’s creativity and expression.

A distinctive feature of the event is its Artist Lounge, where performers can watch one another’s sets throughout the evening. CEREMONY was conceived as a place where artists can appreciate and celebrate one another’s creative expression.

DAY 1 featured performances by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, AI, asmi, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, ORANGE RANGE, s**t kingz, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Returning from the inaugural edition, Sascha served as a host alongside actress and model Ayami Nakajo, who joined the event as co-host.

Prior to the main program, participating artists appeared on the event’s GREEN CARPET. Set against a backdrop decorated with greenery and flowers inspired by Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s signature color, the artists shared their thoughts on the event and discussed the inspirations behind their outfits.

Speaking about this year’s theme, Motoki Omori explained that he wanted to express the concept of the “Hero’s Journey.” For DAY 1, Mrs. GREEN APPLE appeared in costumes inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Motoki commented, “I want us to return to the idea that music is something to be enjoyed from the heart. I hope this becomes a place where everyone can discover new music and cultures.”

Discussing the philosophy behind CEREMONY, Motoki said, “One thing that’s important to us is that CEREMONY is neither a festival, nor a joint concert event, nor an awards show.” He emphasized that the event was founded on the idea of moving away from competition and instead celebrating one another.

In addition to musicians, this year’s event welcomed actors, athletes, comedians, and other guests as presenters and attendees, further highlighting CEREMONY’s borderless approach to entertainment.

DAY 1 opened with s**t kingz and also featured performances by asmi, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, ORANGE RANGE, AI, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Beyond the live performances, presenters shared personal reflections on the role of music in their lives before introducing the next act, creating a unique flow throughout the evening.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE closed the first day of the event with a set that included “ANTENNA,” “Columbus,” “Wind and Town,” “Heaven,” and “GOOD DAY.”

Following the performance, Motoki reflected on the event’s mission, saying, “People may think celebrating one another sounds idealistic, but we started this event because we wanted to wholeheartedly pursue that ideal.”

He also announced that CEREMONY will return in 2027, telling the audience, “See you again next year!”

As CEREMONY continues to grow, the event aims to further develop a next-generation entertainment community where artists, guests, and audiences can connect through music, culture, and mutual appreciation.

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