Now in its 37th year, EC is constantly evolving. Every year, we try new things, determined to make the festival better each time. We hope you’ll join us this summer for three days of exciting live performances and unique opportunities to enjoy the culture, nature, and tastes of Sado Island. Just like last year, we’ll split the events into three areas for EC (Blue, Yellow, Green), taking festivalgoers to a range of great locales throughout Ogi Town. We’re excited to show you the new offerings we’ve got planned in each area. Harbour Concerts (Blue Area) This year, we are excited to welcome guest artists to EC from Uganda—NAKIBEMBE EMBAIRE GROUP—along with four of Kodo’s popular alumni-turned-solo artists. They will join Kodo on the Harbour Concert main stage to present three unique outdoor performances for you all to enjoy. Day 1 | Aug. 16 (Fri) REUNION Director: Yuta Sumiyoshi (Kodo) Featuring: Hiroyuki Hayashida, Ryutaro Kaneko, Yasukazu Kano, Masayuki Sakamoto, Kodo Day 2 | Aug. 17 (Sat) TATAKU —KODO × NAKIBEMBE EMBAIRE GROUP Director: Masayasu Maeda (Kodo) Featuring: NAKIBEMBE EMBAIRE GROUP, Kodo Day 3 | Aug. 18 (Sun) SHUKUSAI —SUNSET FINALE— Director: Yuta Kimura (Kodo) Assistant Director: Kenta Nakagome (Kodo) Featuring: NAKIBEMBE EMBAIRE GROUP, Kodo Shiroyama Park Sessions (Green Area) This year, join us at our favorite hilltop venue for the all-new Shiroyama Park Sessions: three mini concerts on Aug. 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun). Come along to enjoy exciting performances by an eclectic lineup of talented artists in a lush, green park setting. There’s plenty of space so you can sit back, relax, and get recharged by live music and nature. Aug. 17 (Sat) Gendai Sangaku Aug. 18 (Sun) Japanese x Western Sound Union: Shinobue x Taiko x Piano Aug. 18 (Sun) Earth Beat Project 2024 Workshops & Experiences (Other Areas) We've prepared a fantastic lineup of activities for people of all ages to enjoy, including: ・opportunities to discover folk performing arts from Sado Island and Iwate Prefecture ・a chance for beginners and people with some experience to learn Japanese instruments ・eurhythmics activities for younger children to enjoy music, movement, and play ・a visit to Kodo Rehearsal Hall, which is usually closed to the public Free Events (Yellow Area) The town area including Ogi Shopping Street, Triangle Park, Ayusu Hall will have performances and other free events to enjoy. ・Special Fringe ・Kodo Apprentices x Noism2 performance ・Fringe (Applications currently open!) ・Ogi Shopping Street Events Markets (Blue Area & Yellow Area) Everyone's favorite hub Harbour Market will pop up during EC. It's a lively marketplace with unique arts & crafts stalls and a range of food trucks. You can also enjoy foods and drinks at Triangle Park—alongside the Fringe stage—and shopping at EC Fair in Ogi Shopping Street. Get Involved in EC Many people pitch in each year to help make Earth Celebration a success. Want to get involved? There’s a variety of ways to lend a hand, like signing up as a supporter, Fringe performer, or Harbour Market stall holder. We also have applications open for taiko groups who want to perform at Big Little Taiko Fest. Help us make EC fun for everyone! The Fringe performer and Harbour Market stall holder applications are now open! (Applications close May 31) Other applications that are now open: ・Big Little Taiko Fest (Applications close May 31) ・Become an EC Supporter (Applications close June 30) New information will be added to our website in the coming days and weeks, so be sure to check in for the latest event info. Ticket sales will start from June 12 (Thu). We look forward to seeing you on Sado Island this summer for Earth Celebration!