August 18, 2024 - Summer Sonic - Tokyo, Japan

[neat yoke]

Tickets: https://www.summersonic.com/en/tickets/tokyo/

August 18, 2024 - Summer Sonic - Tokyo, Japan

[quasi oriole]

Ay ay I’m going

Also I’m that one idiot who already had 2 days ticket but bought the platinum ticket for day 2 coz I want a better spot to see bring me

[quasi oriole]

Niceeeeeee

[near shoal]

I'm joining as well.

[quasi oriole]

Can’t wait to see ya again my fren

[near shoal]

Same

[jagged spruce]

I'm going too! Would love to meet up 👉 👈 I have a platinum ticket

Also just saw the update about 'Morning First Numbered Ticket', it's so confusing for no reason ?? and why is it only available to japanese residents...

[quasi oriole]

It’s not too confusing actually! It’s more a thing since long time ago that Japanese fans queuing super early for entries to secure front spots, like how the west do the same when you go to a concert and want a good front spot you queue overnight/early morning

[quasi oriole]

I have the platinum ticket for day 2 as well, and a friend of mine who’s going too but she’s got a kpop act wanted to see first so we may get separated by then lol! I think we have a few frens here on this server who’re going, we can manage a little meet up

[jagged spruce]

But platinum tickets have a separate viewing area right? So we should be able to get a good spot without that special ticket?

I have like 8 different artists I wanna see that day 😂 at least most of them are playing the same stage and don’t overlap… I think

[quasi oriole]

It is indeed, platinum ticket holders have a different viewing area (more on the side but quite front to the stage iirc). I’m still deciding tho, since this will be my first time actually having a platinum and enjoy the privileges

I have 2 bands I wanted to see on the other stage, but both of them perform early, so I can definitely make it back to the main stage

[jagged spruce]

Wait there’s a schedule already??

Also, who are you seeing? Paledusk?

[quasi oriole]

No but it has stage split already

I’m seeing Paledusk yes yes
And CVLTE

I missed out seeing CVLTE at NEX FEST last November

[jagged spruce]

Ohh Paledusk is on my list, too! 🤝
But I haven’t heard of CVLTE, gonna check them out

[jagged spruce]

How do you know the times? Is it based on previous years?

It’s gonna be my first time attending SS so I’m a total noob lmao

[quasi oriole]

Stage split =/= the schedule

They usually release the timetable a week or 2 before the festival

[jagged spruce]

Oh yeah, I meant like who’s performing earlier or later in the day

[quasi oriole]

Say, they list the acts this way: usually the acts at the bottom will perform early, so you can have small estimation

Beach stage and Marine stage are at ZOZO Marine Stadium area (outdoors); while Mountain/Sonic/Pacific/Spotify RADAR are at Makuhari Messe (across different halls) and it’s indoors

No need to worry though! THEY HAVE SHUTTLE BUSES to get you from the Messe to the stadium (or vice versa)!

[jagged spruce]

Thanks for the info!! ❤️

[quasi oriole]

If y’all wanna know more about the get around, I’m gladly share my experiences. This will be my 3rd time seeing SS in Tokyo, my 6th time of attendance of this festival

[jagged spruce]

Omg the shuttle buses, I saw that in the ticket description and was like shuttle buses to where?.. just how BIG is this area gonna be? 😂

Wait are you a Sleep Token fan as well??

[quasi oriole]

Would be easier to show you the venues (left is the Messe, they also have a big food hall where you can buy some food and beverages), right is the stadium aka the hottest area if you plan to stay there all day

[quasi oriole]

Also yes yes (I’m still a noob though kek

[jagged spruce]

The stadium looks huuuge omg

[jagged spruce]

Ah cool!! I used to be super active in their server, but not anymore 😅

Lowkey thinking I should start doing cardio or smth so I can survive outdoors in the august heat 💀

[quasi oriole]

Last year I went there at the standing area for half a day, tis the day i sweated too much

My survival kit at Summer Sonic lmao

^ Pocari Sweat is not allowed to bring inside the stadium btw (I learnt that the hard way

[jagged spruce]

Wait why is Pocari not allowed?? Do they sell it there?

I think I’m gonna buy electrolyte tablets in preparation, forgot what they’re called but I remember them being quite effective

[quasi oriole]

Any drinks that has sugar are not allowed to bring it inside the stadium’s standing area (I found that out way later), this is for the protection of the field (or something similar to that from what I read )

water or sugar-free drinks are fine to bring inside the stadium’s GA floor area, just no pocari sweat or any drinks that has sugar. The staff will have a bag check before you enter and if they identify those drinks not allowed to bring in, they’ll kindly ask you to dispose them

And if you have a small electric fan like this, BRING IT

[jagged spruce]

Damn that’s strict! 😫

Ohh yeah I don’t go anywhere without my fan in the summer hahaha
Do you know what’s their policy on sun umbrellas?

[quasi oriole]

Ofc NO umbrellas are allowed

Umbrellas considered as dangerous items, so in short, prepare raincoat if the weather forecasts the rain and sunscreen/hat/towel for sunny weather

[jagged spruce]

Ty for the info! <3

Gonna be a struggle but I’m sure it’s gonna be worth it ehehehe

[quasi oriole]

It’s super fun! I used to attend the festival in Osaka but then switched to Tokyo few years ago. Tokyo’s venues are much bigger (and ofc the AC at the Messe yes yes

[quasi oriole]

Timetable is out (woah it’s early this time

[quasi oriole]

Day 2 I have a bit of breathing room after seeing CVLTE, I can get something to eat before Greta Van Fleet. In general I’ll have to stay outdoors for a whole day

[verbal nest]

Can we enter the venue any time we want? Even in late morning or afternoon?

[quasi oriole]

As long as you exchanged the wristband

Wristband grants you the entries to the stages/venues

I usually go there early on day 1, like around 9am, just to get the merchandise

[verbal nest]

Great!

[quasi oriole]

And this is the festival area map

[verbal nest]

How early do you think I have to arrive near the main stage to get a seat for bring me? I have no idea how crowded it usually is here

[verbal nest]

I've just found out there's an app too 😍

[quasi oriole]

I usually get there 2-3 sets prior for better spot (standing area I mean)

And yea make use of their app too!

You can set reminders to those who you wanna see

I highly recommend you traverse between the Messe and stadium by taking shuttle buses. Walking distance for that 2 areas takes almost half an hour, and with the hot weather condition recently in Japan, it’s not good to walk there

[verbal nest]

Yeah I hate summer in the region it's hell 😂 wait are the shuttles for everyone? Not only those with a platinum ticket?

[verbal nest]

I guess I'll go and watch Christina Aguilera just to save a seat in advance then 😂

[quasi oriole]

Shuttle buses are for everyone, but platinum ticket holders have a separate line for the buses

The map indicates platinum ticket holders’ viewing area for each stage as well

[verbal nest]

Sounds good!

[quasi oriole]

If y’all have any questions on the festival stuff I’d be glad and try my very best to answer em

[pseudo estuary]

ohhh surprised aurora and bhom are very close to each other...
was hoping to hear limousine live, but guess that's not happening ^^

[jagged spruce]

I’m surprised too, I was sure they’re gonna perform it together :0

though they might still open with it, Aurora is like an hour later hmmm

are there coin lockers? looking at this timetable, it’s gonna be a nightmare carrying merch around for the whole day 💀

also I just noticed something called a ‘Pocari sweat booth’ on the map ??masaka

[quasi oriole]

There are coin lockers but you’re expected they’ll be all occupied you can make use of their cloak service tho.

Pocari Sweat is one of their major sponsors (so do Red Bull lol), so you’ll see almost all the food stalls and beverage booths have em

[jagged spruce]

omg for some reason when you said you can’t bring pocari inside I thought it’s completely banned 😂

[quasi oriole]

How can they abandon their long time sponsors in the hot summers

[quasi oriole]

The time has come closer and this is an update from the organiser on the heat measures for this year (I just used the poor-man google translate but I think it grasped the general idea

In short: any drinks that have sugar are prohibited to bring inside the stadium. And they open more indoor areas at the Messe for resting

[jagged spruce]

That’s great!

I can’t wait wheeeeeee

Anyone going for day 1 as well?

[quasi oriole]

Me

Day 1 is pretty chill for me coz the first set I wanna see is Nothing But Thieves and they’re performing like 4pm; but I’ll still go to the venue early that day coz I wanna get some merchandise first

[quasi oriole]

https://www.summersonic.com/food/tokyo/ so many good food stalls ahhhhhhh

[jagged spruce]

Ohhh lucky! I have at least 3 acts I wanna see and it starts in the morning 😂

Damn that’s a LOT of food options

[quasi oriole]

Da food are so gooooooood there

[quasi oriole]

We can meet up if you want to, I’m free basically til 4pm that day

As you can see I consumed lots of pocari sweat in this particular festival

And more importantly, the food they sell there aren’t expensive! It’s reasonable while also feed your stomach full

[jagged spruce]

I’d love to!! I’ll be busy all the way up until 4pm, but I will have like 3 free hours or so after that

[quasi oriole]

I think I’m free for a bit after seeing Nothing But Thieves

Yea I still have some free time in between them and Bleachers

[jagged spruce]

Nice!

Plus we can always meet up the next day before BMTH

I think I’ll try to get in there early, during Christina Aguilera’s set 😂

[quasi oriole]

I wanna see Christina so I’ll be there early anyway

[jagged spruce]

Do you think you’ll go to the left side of the stage or to the right? Which one’s better in your opinion?

[quasi oriole]

I usually end up on the left side for some reasons, so most likely the same this time too

Day 2 I’m spending all day outdoors

[jagged spruce]

Same 😭😭 I hope we survive

[quasi oriole]

https://tenor.com/view/mulan-disney-mushu-eddie-murphy-i-live-gif-3560203

[jagged spruce]

I feel like such a boomer now that I don’t have Nitro, using regular emoji on discord feels criminal

[quasi oriole]

Not at all! You can still use the emotes on this server, it’s just me who’s an idiot to pay dumb stuff

[jagged spruce]

Noo it’s worth it! I used to always pay for Nitro 😂 I just haven’t been using discord nearly as much lately so I stopped

[quasi oriole]

[quasi oriole]

There’s a pop up store on this coming Sunday/Monday

I’M PISSED I FLY OVER ON TUESDAY

Exclusive merchandise they’re selling

[pseudo estuary]

Yeah just saw this too, and I'm flying on Friday T_T I hope they will bring something to the summer sonic...

[quasi oriole]

They sure will have merchandise at the festival, but the merch at pop ups are exclusives

I’m hella sad

[pseudo estuary]

i wish i had some friends in Tokyo to buy it for me T_T

[quasi oriole]

Wait I have the necklace tho

I got it last year at NEX FEST

[pseudo estuary]

Lucky you! I missed the necklace at last year's nex fest. I think it was sold out very early...

Hope i won't miss out on merch this time, since i have platinum ticket

[jagged spruce]

We can bring umbrellas!!

lowkey gonna have to worry about not getting my eyes poked out by someone else’s umbrella in the crowd but at least the heat is gonna be a lot more tolerable

[pseudo estuary]

I'm worried about the whole earthquake situation though D: hope nothing serious happens

[jagged spruce]

I’m sure it’ll be fine, looks like that recent one was pretty far from Tokyo

Where are you guys gonna be flying in from?

[quasi oriole]

I personally hate seeing people with umbrellas at festivals, especially in sunny weather

So I wear hat and with towel when in outdoors

[quasi oriole]

Hong Kong! I’ll be in Tokyo on 13th (which completely miss out the pop up

https://fxtwitter.com/intsonymusicjp/status/1821858360247099394?s=46&t=mAq_xXb4EYdMrPbYcVwQ5g damn they have more goodies too

[jagged spruce]

A hat is a must for sure! But I think umbrellas help a lot too, I can’t imagine summer without one after living in Japan 😂

I’m gonna miss the merch thingy too, but I don’t really like any of it in the pics… I wish they had something pink or pastel orz

[quasi oriole]

I still have this with me on my backpack (well it’s been there since NEX FEST

About the usage of umbrellas, in short you can’t use umbrellas on floor areas

[quasi oriole]

https://fxtwitter.com/nemo_omen__/status/1821837662254502143?s=46&t=mAq_xXb4EYdMrPbYcVwQ5g oh shit I didn’t recognise the back of the bomber jacket is customised with the Japan dates

[jagged spruce]

See that’s what I’m talking about! 😭 I hope they bring something like this to the regular merch booth

[jagged spruce]

Yeah this makes sense! It’s just for walking / getting around
“use of umbrellas in the rain is prohibited” made me LOL though 😂

Did they reveal the special art for the Japanese dates yet?

[quasi oriole]

Not yet I think

[quasi oriole]

OH DAMN THE POSTER FOR TOKYO LOOKS SO FUCKIN COOOOOOL

[pseudo estuary]

yeeeah so cool! I think they setlist they will play will be different from the one they had in the recent festival in Europe. Maybe more from youtopia? So excited!

[quasi oriole]

I’m praying for Limousine live

[jagged spruce]

Is that an official collab with Kodansha?? Damn

[quasi oriole]

Yes

And Kojima posted that posters on his socials too (I hope the boys will visit his studio again

[verbal nest]

I have COVID and have to cancel my flight to Japan 😭 does anyone know how to sell my summer sonic ticket? It seems the official resale website closed in July 🥲

[quasi oriole]

https://fxtwitter.com/yori_ykm/status/1822455642680156625?s=46&t=mAq_xXb4EYdMrPbYcVwQ5g I guess some of these may be selling at the festival

[jagged spruce]

Get well soon!! 😭

[quasi oriole]

Finally off work! I’m heading to Tokyo tmr, just few more days to go!

[pseudo estuary]

Still 3 more days at work for me -_-
Have a nice trip! Hope we'll be able to meet at the festival!

[quasi oriole]

Yeah! Hopefully we can meet up, would be lovely to meet y’all

[quasi oriole]

Apparently there’s a typhoon approaching Tokyo during the weekend but it seems the typhoon will be getting away after 17th so hopefully it doesn’t affect the festival much

[near shoal]

Couldn't you reschedule your flight tickets? Isn't the quarantine period now just 7 days?

[near shoal]

I read somewhere that they'll be having pop-up merch sales at Tokyo someplace 2 days before the event. Do you have any info about it?

[verbal nest]

The real problem is that I have strong symptoms and I can't even leave the bed. Can't imagine taking a flight🥲

[verbal nest]

Bmth shared some info on their Insta, maybe you can find the address of the popups

[pseudo estuary]

pop-up merch sales were on 11-12 aug 😦 there were no announcements about pop-ups few days before the event I think.

[quasi oriole]

The merchandise they’ll be selling at the festival

And I’m in Tokyo now

About the ticket code, I can confirm you’ll indeed receive the email 2 days prior the event (coz I’m seeing Onerepublic on the 15th and received the code earlier today

[pseudo estuary]

thank you for the info! So you just have to exchange the code in 7/11?

[pseudo estuary]

i want the hoodie, 2 tshirts and a scarf...i guess i will need a locker lol

[quasi oriole]

Yes

Lemme reconfirm ya later, I haven’t exchanged the physical ticket for Onerepublic gig yet

I forgot to bring my “All Hail Nex Gen” towel

[jagged spruce]

Not the typhoon nooooooo

[quasi oriole]

The weather forecast here said the typhoon is projected to pass by Tokyo after the 16th

[quasi oriole]

https://fxtwitter.com/intsonymusicjp/status/1823296584798601717?s=46&t=mAq_xXb4EYdMrPbYcVwQ5g HOLY SHIT MORE GOODIES

https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/bringmethehorizon/info/565837

I’m glad I bought platinum ticket for day 2 I think I may need the baggage service

[pseudo estuary]

yeaaah platinum tickets have separate locker area, right?

[quasi oriole]

Yea I think so

@pseudo estuary I got the ticket! It’s super easy: when you received the email, there’s a link you can open that given you the barcode, just show that to the 7-11 staff and they’ll print the ticket for you

^ Show this to them for the ticket print

[pseudo estuary]

thank you!

[jagged spruce]

May I ask you to share your wisdom once more? 😂
Do you know if the sizing of their merch sold in Japan is international or, well, Japanese?..

I’m usually a size medium but I’m assuming I’d have to get an XL or smth if it’s Japanese

[quasi oriole]

Sure thing! The sizing they sell there in general is international. I ain’t tall and I can wear small size but I like a bit oversized so I usually get medium

And it’s Japan, they always have XL (or even bigger

If we can meet up, the shirt I’ll be wearing is in medium

[jagged spruce]

Ok awesome! Thanks for the info ✨

[pseudo estuary]

i usually wear M an I bought an M-size t-shirt at the NEX FEST last year (and it's a little oversize), i don't think you will need XL!

[jagged spruce]

That’s good to hear, tq!

[quasi oriole]

Since we’re talking about meeting up, I think the Nex Gen Corporation booth at the Messe will be the perfect spot for us

[jagged spruce]

On the 18th? Or 17th first?

[quasi oriole]

17th the Sony Music booth will be Maneskin, but we can still meet up regardless

[brisk radish]

Ges do you got any leaks about BMTH setlist?

[pseudo estuary]

nope 😦 I think we will know about the setlist on Saturday (after they play in Osaka)

[quasi oriole]

Ofc they went to Kojima’s office

[pseudo estuary]

i'd love to hear Ludens live

[pseudo estuary]

my flight got cancelled due to weather in Tokyo xD but i hope i can still make it till Sunday...

[quasi oriole]

Yea the typhoon is projected to pass by Tokyo the closest by tmr

But the weather as of now is still pretty good lmao

I’m seeing Onerepublic tonight and the weather ain’t look like the typhoon is approaching soonTM

[jagged spruce]

Latest announcement

[quasi oriole]

The typhoon is passing by here for majority time of today

[quasi oriole]

Sonic Mania is proceeded as planned for tonight

Tis a bold move

[quasi oriole]

For any frens who’ll be attending day 1 of Summer Sonic as well, I’ll be there as early as around 9-10am local time (as long as the transport available and not being too congested).

See y’all soon at the festival!

[jagged spruce]

See ya! I’ll be there at around 11 I think

[quasi oriole]

Nice! I kinda want to see the merchandise booth (and get my wristband exchanged asap
) to see if Bring Me be available by tmr as well. If so I can get all the stuff bought in 1 day and I can bring a lighter bag on day 2

[jagged spruce]

Ohh that’s smart!! 👀 I’ll have to check out the merch booth as well

[jagged spruce]

apparently you need a reservation for the merch queue

[near shoal]

I'll try to reach till 2~3 pm for 4pm One Republic show. I know I need to reach earlier for General nearer row viewing position, but I need all my energy for the next day. Will ping you once I reach.

Anybody else here who will be joining us tomorrow? 😃

[quasi oriole]

I’m on iPhone and LINE doesn’t have the location service

[quasi oriole]

The weather is hot in Chiba area today, remember to have sun protection my frens

[quasi oriole]

I’M HERE!

[quasi oriole]

This QR code thingy for buying merchandise requires a location function accessible on the LINE app; which idk why mine’s not have this damn thing

Free entry for merchandise booth starts at 3pm so I’m going back to hall 9 later

And they have merchandise for Bring Me here already yes yes

[jagged spruce]

Ohh nice!!

[jagged spruce]

Quick q: did you walk there from Kaihinmakihari station or is there a shuttle bus to the venue? 👀

[quasi oriole]

Merchandise booth is at the Messe, it’s walking distance

[jagged spruce]

Oh my bad, I meant the Zozo stadium

[quasi oriole]

@jagged spruce I’m still at this hall so you can find me

[quasi oriole]

Take the bus of course!

But you still need to walk like 15mins or less to main entrance

[jagged spruce]

I’m still en route, dilly dallied for too long while getting ready in the morning 😂 I think I’ll be there at ~noon

Ahh ok, tq!

[quasi oriole]

I’m seeing onerepublic at 4pm so I’ll be still at the messe and wait for the free entry at merch booth by 3pm

But this chair is too comfy I don’t wanna leave yet

With very cool AC too

[jagged spruce]

Oh I see, I’ll probably meet you there around 3 then, my first act is at 1:30pm 🏃🏻‍♀️💨

[quasi oriole]

Sure sure! I’ll be roaming around the messe so I’ll keep the discord in check

The wristband for this year looks pretty good too

[jagged spruce]

The sleep token emoji is giving me flashbacks 😂

Is that the platinum wristband?

I have a regular ticket for today 😮‍💨

[quasi oriole]

I found the booth that will switch to Bring Me tmr

[quasi oriole]

Oh I missed this comment but no this is the 2 day regular wristband

I went to see Avantgardey and had a bit of dance workout

[jagged spruce]

Lmaoo

[quasi oriole]

I’m gonna get something to eat after seeing RIIZE

[quasi oriole]

I went back to hall 9 to take a break

I went past that Maneskin booth again (it’s super crowded btw), I think we should go there early tmr if we want to snag the goodies

[jagged spruce]

I’m dying somewhere at the zozo marine

This is SO much worse than I thought it was gonna be 😭 even the artists were dripping sweat 5 minutes into the set

Absolutely do not recommend afternoon performances at the stadium

I think I’m gonna give up on the kpop band I wanted to see and just go to makuhari now

[quasi oriole]

I did that last year

It’s a hell

I’m hanging out here if y’all wanna find me, am at hall 9

[near shoal]

@quasi oriole I am super duper late as I got a bit drunk last night since it was my farewell. I'm omw but will be reaching sharp at 4PM. Where will you guys be?

[quasi oriole]

THOSE COMFY CHAIRS ARE ALL OCCUPIED

[quasi oriole]

I’ll be at marine stage (ZOZO marine stadium) after I snag the merchandise

Gonna watch like half of onerepublic set then I need to head back to the messe for nothing but thieves at mountain stage

[jagged spruce]

Does it have AC??

[near shoal]

I'm only coming today for One Republic and merch. 🙃 But this heat omg.

[quasi oriole]

YES YESSSSSSSS

It’s so cozy here

[jagged spruce]

It’s a bit better now, don’t worry
My band finished their set at ~2pm and by the end of front stage area was already covered by shadow from the stage

One republic is gonna be mostly in the shadow of you’re close to the stage

Ok I’m coming

Anyone doing nothing but thieves later? I’m not a fan but if I’m gonna be at makuhari I think I’ll go see them

[quasi oriole]

It seems they open for free entry now at the merch booth

I just went in

[quasi oriole]

MEEEEEE!

Tis why I have to leave the stadium early for them

Originally I was giving up onerepublic coz their set time overlaps with NBT, then I check the schedule again both their sets are just right after

Hall 9 is across the bridge from the main halls (1-8)

[jagged spruce]

Nice tq

I’m waiting for the bus

[quasi oriole]

I’M INNNNNNN

[jagged spruce]

the merch line?

[quasi oriole]

Go to the furthest with a sign said overseas artists

Most of Bring Me merch are still available

[jagged spruce]

Cominggg

Almost there

[quasi oriole]

I recommend you grab the lineup shirt as well, it’s a rare sight to see Bring Me on top of an Asia music festival bill

I prolly need to get a move on after getting the merch, reckon there’s a long queue for the bus to the stadium

My backpack is getting heavy tho

[jagged spruce]

Where are you rn?

[jagged spruce]

Ah

I just joined the line for bring me

We can meet before NBT tho!

[quasi oriole]

Sure sure I’ll let you know when I’m on way back

Get some quick rest here

It’s so cozy

It’s way better than hall 5, the food stalls are so crowded

There’s a platinum lounge area when you’re on the way to mountain stage, we can meet up in front of the area there

[jagged spruce]

Okies!

[quasi oriole]

I swear the queue I went in is always the slowest bc of the indecisive people in front of me

[jagged spruce]

I got my merch, was literally the only person there

[quasi oriole]

I haven’t left tho

Where are you now?

I’m nearby the big shiny truck

Oh no the app is reminding me the set starting soon

I have to move now

I will let ya know when I’m on the way back to the messe @jagged spruce

Fuck it man imma walk my way to the stadium

Man

[jagged spruce]

Stay safe!!

[quasi oriole]

I made it back to the stadium…with 4 mins to spare

never again lmao

[near shoal]

I am walking towards the 2Day pass entrance.

[jagged spruce]

That’s my general mood for today

[quasi oriole]

I saw the queue for the bus > it’s too damn long > ok imma walk my way to the damn stadium

[jagged spruce]

The bus line from Zozo to Makuhari was moving quickly but I guess more people are going the other way

Also, they do NOT have enough toilets here
I feel like I’m gonna be in this line till 5pm 🫠

[quasi oriole]

I’m staying for half of this set then I’m going back

[near shoal]

@quasi oriole Are you at the R entrance Arena? Or you have platinum seating today?

[quasi oriole]

I’m at R floor

Not platinum

[near shoal]

Cool. I'm coming there

[quasi oriole]

I’m heading back in about 2 songs time

[quasi oriole]

There’re mobile toilets outside

Venue inside just not enough

[jagged spruce]

Yeah but no AC 😭

[quasi oriole]

I’m going back now, just left the stadium

Heading the bus stop

And damn it Ryan sang Maps this time

[jagged spruce]

I might not make it :///

Still f queuing

I don’t even need the bathroom, I just need the privacy to change 😭😭

[quasi oriole]

Which hall’s toilets you’re queuing

Early this afternoon I queued the toilet at mountain stage and it took quite a short time

I’m finally on the bus

I fear I may have to walk my way to the stadium (again) for Maneskin later

I’m heading to mountain stage now @jagged spruce

[jagged spruce]

Ok me too!!

[quasi oriole]

I’m here

Surprisingly front

[jagged spruce]

It’s over the bridge from hall 9 right?

[quasi oriole]

Yea

After you made the entrance, get to the right. You need to get across the food hall, then sonic stage, then platinum lounge and finally mountain stage

Heck I misread NBT starts at 5pm

They start at 5.15pm

[jagged spruce]

I’m running there lmao

[jagged spruce]

How do I find you

[quasi oriole]

I’m wearing white shirt today

Are you here?

[jagged spruce]

I’m in a yellow skirt, sunnies and blue towel

Passing the platinum lounge

[quasi oriole]

I’m in already

[jagged spruce]

Ok I’m about to enter

[quasi oriole]

Lemme turn on my phone’s flash light and wave

You see the stage?

[jagged spruce]

Almost there

Not yet inside 😭

[quasi oriole]

Lemme know when you see the stage

I’ll turn the flash light on and wave

[near shoal]

I'm now coming back to Makuhari. Where you guys at? Also, what's the best merch store for Bmth and OR?

[quasi oriole]

Merchandise booth is at hall 9

[jagged spruce]

I see it! I entered from the right side

[quasi oriole]

Lemme wave

[jagged spruce]

Right or left section?

[quasi oriole]

Kinda the middle

[jagged spruce]

Dang

[quasi oriole]

Left

[jagged spruce]

Is that you waving the phone

[quasi oriole]

Yes

[jagged spruce]

I’ll have to go around

One sec

It’s closed off

Flashlight?

[quasi oriole]

Phone’s flashlight

[jagged spruce]

Coming

[quasi oriole]

@near shoal me and Kate are at mountain stage and waiting to see nothing but thieves, merchandise booth is the only place to get the merch so it’s at hall 9

[near shoal]

I'll try to reach before NBT finishes, I'm still walking but it is difficult. Meet you guys after NBT then. I'll check the merch meanwhile.

[near shoal]

I just entered Mountain Stage for NBT.

Issok. Let's catch up after this act

[jagged spruce]

I’m at the food area at Makuhari

[quasi oriole]

I’m leaving mountain stage now

[near shoal]

I'm leaving now.

[quasi oriole]

I missed like 2/3 of Bleachers set dammit

I have to see my boys NBT

[near shoal]

The food area is the left side of stage, like Nex Fest, right? @quasi oriole ?

[quasi oriole]

No there’s a food hall

[jagged spruce]

It’s to the left, then more left

You have to pass another stage

And then there’s the food hall

I’m here

[near shoal]

😵‍💫

Ok found it. ome

omw

Reached food area

[quasi oriole]

I need a use of bathroom so I’m queuing (again)

[jagged spruce]

I’m lining up for the bathroom again

Same lmao

[quasi oriole]

Oh hey

Same mind kek

[jagged spruce]

Let’s meet next to Bacardi stall in ~10min?

It’s fairly noticeable

[quasi oriole]

I’m hearing Bleachers performing while queuing for the bathroom

[jagged spruce]

Wait me too 🤣

[near shoal]

Yup. Got it. I'll wait here.

[jagged spruce]

What do you look like/what are you wearing?

[quasi oriole]

Tis a weird spot

[jagged spruce]

Bathroom and a live show 💅

[near shoal]

Nerdy grey bmth tee and black pants. Redbull cup and long glorious hair. 🤣🤣🤣

[quasi oriole]

long glorious hair

[jagged spruce]

Ok! I’m a blond gaijin in a yellow skirt and a cow print tote bag

Heading there now

I’m at the Bacardi booth

[near shoal]

Coming back in 10

9

9

8

7

[jagged spruce]

I’m sitting right in front of it 🫠

[near shoal]

I'm here

Near the barrier?

[quasi oriole]

Pocari sweat booth right?

Oh wait I can’t read, Bacardi

[near shoal]

I'll go and check out the merch and join back with you guys.

Done. Where you guys at?

[jagged spruce]

We’re on the stairs

Turn around

[brisk radish]

Setlist bmth?

[near shoal]

@jagged spruce You missed out big time on Maneskin. And fireworks as well.

[jagged spruce]

I don’t like Maneskin at allll 🫣 But fireworks look cool!

[near shoal]

Don't worry. They'll have fireworks tmrw as well.

[quasi oriole]

Not today

[quasi oriole]

Game plan for today:
I decided to get there around 11am or so later coz I wanna get some food early (and check out the Nex Gen booth)

For sets: bodyslam (messe) > paledusk (beach) > (maybe) CVLTE (beach) > Greta van fleet/xtina/bmth (stadium)

…so I’m staying outdoors most of the time today

[near shoal]

I'll be reaching around 12 and running straight for the merch/bmth early-access album CD. Let me know beforehand if they do have it today.

[near shoal]

Tentatively.

[quasi oriole]

Sure sure

I’m on my way to Makuhari now

Imma pray for my survival at outdoors today

[quasi oriole]

Makuhari JR station is a bit more crowded than the same time of yesterday today. Just let y’all know so y’all can estimate the time to navigate

@jagged spruce if you’re not in a rush, there’s a shopping mall called Plena near Makuhari station. There’re plenty of bathrooms across the floors

[jagged spruce]

Oh that’s good to know!

I’m only seeing Ateez at 14:40 and then BMTH, no other plans for today
Just trying to survive 🫠

I do still wanna get one of those pickled cucumbers tho 👀

[quasi oriole]

Wristband collector

I’m waiting to see bodyslam then I off to the stadium

[calm linden]

hello I'm abby nice to meet you all(i just recently started using discord recently)! I'm on my way to summer sonic atm and just saw somewhere on here that there's a nex gen booth??

[quasi oriole]

Yes yes

I’m at that hall atm

But I’m having a quick meal rn so I’ll check that out later

[calm linden]

ok cool! where is the booth? inside I'm guessing?

[quasi oriole]

Hall 5

It’s a food hall

And if you wanna snag the merchandise, it’s at hall 9 (across the bridge from hall 1-8)

[calm linden]

oh omg thank you so much that's very helpful :))

[quasi oriole]

Are you seeing Bring Me at floor area later

Coz I’m that one idiot who plans to stand all the way from Greta van fleet set later

[calm linden]

I'm aiming to try haha I saw them back in 2016 up in the seating area so ever since then my goal has been to see them on the floor!

[quasi oriole]

Oh man

[calm linden]

same!! 😀💀

[quasi oriole]

We shall meet up later

Are you seeing paledusk too?

[calm linden]

yeah sure! I'm with my sister actually(who sort of likes bmth haha) she's mainly seeing a lot of the kpop groups

[calm linden]

I have no idea all I'm thinking is how im gonna survive like 3 to 5 hours at the marine stadium to see bmth 🥲

[quasi oriole]

I’m gonna melt today

Ohhhh this is nice

[near shoal]

I'll join you for Ateez as well since my friend wanted recordings. I have no clue tho. 😂

[quasi oriole]

I recommend y’all go straight to the booth first, coz it’s like a good ol’ snake of queue at this time already

[near shoal]

I just got on the train. FML this overcast humidity.

[jagged spruce]

What kind of ticket do you have for today? I’ll be at the platinum area I think

[near shoal]

Aaah. General only. 🙃

Even the damn Romance car ACs are making me sweat already 🥵

[quasi oriole]

I’m melting already

Oh the paper fan is a freebie if you buy the special shirt

[near shoal]

@quasi oriole Let me know what new merch they have today at the booth.

[quasi oriole]

And to buy that special shirt you need to preorder Nex Gen or buy Survival Horror

[near shoal]

Ah a Pyramid scheme. I see 🙃

[quasi oriole]

Fuck no I ain’t buy the vinyl again

I’m so pissed about it since last year

[near shoal]

They have only vinyl for Nex gen? Or CDs as well?

[quasi oriole]

I believe Nex Gen Corporation is an evil corporation

[quasi oriole]

Nex Gen CD is the preorder

They have Survival Horror on vinyl on site I think

[near shoal]

No early access? Like physical CD? Just pre order?
Then do they have international shipping?

[quasi oriole]

Idk

I may just go buy that shit and pray if any of my frens is going to Japan next month to get that preorder for me

[near shoal]

I was eyeing for an early access physical CD or smth. And I have toooo many tees already. I would rather buy from Amazon directly when it releases next month. 😮‍💨

I don't get it. They already have released the entire album on audio as well as video, and they are touring as well. Why the delay tho for the physical release! 😭

[quasi oriole]

The physical release has set to September, even on global release

Since they literally shadow dropped the album

I swear there’s NO ac in the food hall

[quasi oriole]

I preordered the vinyl btw

I ordered this one

And yes they have Survival Horror vinyl on site

[jagged spruce]

I might go to GA! Depends on how crowded it’s gonna be

Can you let me know if you get there before me?

[near shoal]

Sure. I'm still 1.5hr away.

And extremely hungry.

[jagged spruce]

Same lmao

We can go eat right after

[near shoal]

Yes please.

[quasi oriole]

Lemme dream: babymetal will join em on kingslayer tonight

I’m heading to the stadium. Bus queue gets crowded again

The powah of platinum: queuing for the bus is no queue at all

[quasi oriole]

The platinum lounge outside of the stadium has tv that live-streaming the main stage, and most importantly: GOOD OL’ AC

HOLY SHIT the stadium looks so crowded on floor area, bet lots of people are waiting for ATEEZ

Guess I’m gonna go in around 4pm

Oh the runway is still there on main stage too

[jagged spruce]

Thank GOD

[jagged spruce]

I’ll be at the stadium in about 10 minutes I think!

In that area I mean, I’m not going in just yet

[quasi oriole]

THANK GOODNESS FOR THE SHELTER

[near shoal]

I just reached Makuhari. Imma head quickly to the merch booth. And again, I am lost.

Need to find Hall 9.

Found it.

[near shoal]

I'll join you soon, as fast as my legs can walk.

[quasi oriole]

This fella right here helps writing Nex Gen

[near shoal]

@jagged spruce Reaching GA in 20. Where you at?

[jagged spruce]

I’m in a line to enter the stadium. It’s super congested so I’m gonna go in now

[jagged spruce]

I ended up going to the platinum area, it’s less crowded here
I’ll see you after the set? I’m on the right side of the stage

[quasi oriole]

Beach stage is an absolute hell in the afternoon

[near shoal]

I'll head up to the seats then and rest my legs 🙃

[near shoal]

I am at the left side seats. Planning to sit the next act as well. Melted away already.

@jagged spruce lemme know if you have any other plans

@quasi oriole Let us know when you'll be coming to GA

[quasi oriole]

I can go rn

The lounge is too comfy with AC

[near shoal]

[quasi oriole]

I head out now to L floor

[near shoal]

[quasi oriole]

But I need to go to the bathroom first

L floor entrance seems congested

Man

[jagged spruce]

Not getting food?

[near shoal]

Where you at? I just exited. My stomach is full with JUST POCARI 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🙃

[quasi oriole]

I went in platinum area

Tis a good spot for me for the next few hours lmao

[near shoal]

I'm at the Red bull near the entrance

[jagged spruce]

I’m at the platinum lounge, sorry 😭 I just really need the ac rn

I think im gonna sit here until Christina’s set starts and then enter

[quasi oriole]

ZAZZ where you at?

I can actually go back to the regular GA

[near shoal]

At the Redbull bar near the entrance

[quasi oriole]

It’s still not very spacey now at L floor

[jagged spruce]

Are you gonna stay platinum for BMTH? I just went to the platinum area stage left and it was actually really good, good view of the stage and the band members kept coming over to our side

[near shoal]

I can enter GA

[quasi oriole]

But ZAZZ doesn’t have platinum right?

Brb I’m going to the regular L floor

[jagged spruce]

Up close and personal lol

[quasi oriole]

I don’t wanna leave my frendo behind

[near shoal]

Well, I can come near the Platinum GA area, and we'll just be away by a barrier 😂

[quasi oriole]

No

Get in right now

The area right next is VERY close

[near shoal]

GA?

[quasi oriole]

Yessir

[near shoal]

ok boss omw

from left side right?

[quasi oriole]

L floor yes

It’s still very spacey here

And I’m close to the side barricade

[near shoal]

Do you need any drink from Redbull area?

[quasi oriole]

I have water

[jagged spruce]

Are you guys staying put until bring me? :0

[quasi oriole]

Yes ma’am

I wanna see greta van fleet anyway

And xtina too

Lmao

[jagged spruce]

Damn I want your stamina 😂

[quasi oriole]

My will powah to live

[jagged spruce]

What time were the fireworks yesterday? Right after the last act?

[quasi oriole]

Right after the last act yes

[jagged spruce]

Niiiice

[quasi oriole]

It’s approx 3-4 rows now

Hurry hurry @near shoal

[near shoal]

where are you?

I entered L floor

[near shoal]

@jagged spruce GA floor is closer than Platinum huihuihui 😆

[jagged spruce]

My main criteria is less crowded 👀

[near shoal]

You should have seen during Babymetal at NEXFEST. 💀

I literally drank non-Pocari Sweat 🙃

[quasi oriole]

Watching Bring Me means get to a safe spot from danger i mean mosh pits

[jagged spruce]

I’m used to seeing much heavier bands so I’m used to mosh pits (I participate if it’s indoors with AC), but today I’ll pass for sure 😂

[near shoal]

We have secured a good spot nesr the barrier where we have close view to the stage, its nearby the Platinum L and also the entrance to this spot seems easy and open still.

[quasi oriole]

No Kate you have to experience the true Japanese vibe when seeing Bring Me

It’s just a whole next level

[near shoal]

I would only participate in mosh pits after either getting drunk or at least 3 red bulls prior. 🕺

[near shoal]

Ppl literally fly

[jagged spruce]

What exactly does this entail 😂

[near shoal]

Flying Gaijin 😂

[quasi oriole]

You have to witness the lightspeed pit opening

[near shoal]

Huge pit. Otherwise Oli cancels the show.

[jagged spruce]

Lmaooo ok I’m looking forward to seeing it!

[near shoal]

You have to be IN IT to see it. 💀

[jagged spruce]

Oh hell nah, I’ll bear witness from the polite clapping crowd 😂😂

[jagged spruce]

I’m at the platinum area left

But I’m probably gonna leave ~20 minutes into the set bc I wanna see a band at the beach stage lol

[quasi oriole]

You’re lucky that the sun’s going down, it was a hell over there early this afternoon

[jagged spruce]

Oh I bet! It was nice and breezy now though

I’m going back inside the stadium, where you guys at? GA?

[quasi oriole]

I think it’s harder you get to us now we’re so front

[jagged spruce]

Can you raise your hand

Actually nvm

[quasi oriole]

Did you see Zazz waving

[jagged spruce]

I got a good spot so I’m staying put 😂 but I’m close to you I think

No :(

[quasi oriole]

Awwww

[jagged spruce]

I’m here

Well close enough 😂

[near shoal]

@jagged spruce We get golden ribbons at our spot.

[jagged spruce]

What’s that?

[near shoal]

Aww you missed it.

Ppl closer to the stage received it

Nvm you enjoy your platinum spot 😉😁

[jagged spruce]

I just ran to the beach stage and back so I wanna chill

Orange Rage is sooooo good live though, no regrets

[near shoal]

Yeah no probs we were just pulling your leg

I am already drinking non-pocari sweat in here 🙃

[jagged spruce]

Oh noooo

I feel like all of the white gaijin are only here for bring me lmao

[near shoal]

@jagged spruce Come meet up for a selfie.

[jagged spruce]

Where?

I’m outside of block l

[near shoal]

Wait near the Redbull place

[jagged spruce]

Ok lemme now when you get there, I’m sitting on a bench

Don’t wanna get up just yet 🫠

[near shoal]

We're just coming out

[jagged spruce]

Im next to the booth

To the left if you’re looking at it

[calm linden]

I didn't get to meet any of you guys but bmth was amazing!! 😭 they quite literally rocked my world 🫶💝 hope everyone had fun!

[quasi oriole]

Me happy