With DREAMS COME TRUE vocalist Miwa YoshidaBass Masato Nakamura(Photo/Jiji News Agency)
musicliveSmartphone inphotoYes or no. Recently, the issue of filming stages and venues during live performances has often sparked debate in Japan’s live scene.
At the same time, the music group is currently holding a nationwide tour “35th Anniversary Urawan 2024/2025” to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut.dreams come trueHowever, on October 1, official X released news about filming inside the venue. “We ask that all attendees refrain from taking photos within the venue.”
“On the day of the performance, we will inform you in the venue announcement, but regardless of whether the artist is present or not, photography activities (cameras/mobile phones/smartphones/tablets) are not allowed in the auditorium, such as projecting images on stage sets or screens, etc. . Likewise, activities such as recording are strictly prohibited.
He took a firm stand.
“Photography during live performances has often been a problem in Japan in recent years.foreignTaking photos with a smartphone is common during live performances. Now, the policy announced by Dream Comedy that “even if the artist is not present, all photography is prohibited in the venue” has aroused reactions from all parties, including taking photos of the stage before the performance. ” (music magazine writer)
There are many opinions on X that agree with Dreamcom’s statement, but on the other hand,
“Now?”
“Such a strict ban is outdated, but overseas artists have taken full advantage of this, allowing them to take photos and post them on social media. 》
“I kind of figured it out during the show, but I didn’t understand why it was banned from beginning to end. 》
“Just make it clear. However, I prefer live performances that can be filmed.
Many people reacted negatively.
In August, MAH, the lead singer of the rock band SiM, known for its hit songs such as “The Rumbling”, the opening theme song of the TV anime “Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2”, complained about the filming of a live performance, which also became a hot topic.
MAH cited a user’s post stating that “Photography is allowed at almost all overseas concerts.”
“Do you really want to film a live performance that bad?” Wouldn’t it be best if you could enjoy it without taking out your smartphone? 》
If you started this way, continue
“Even if photography is allowed in Japan, everyone will just take a few photos to commemorate it at first, but eventually some people will bring SLR cameras and GoPros, and some people will record the entire set list and post it online” YouTube to make money. 》
He noted that canceled live concerts could end up becoming a “lawless zone.” Furthermore, based on my own experience,
“It’s nothing like that creepy feeling you get when you perform ‘Rumble’ at an overseas show and everyone turns to the camera,” you say, looking into the eyes of the kid in the front row as you sing, but the kid stands out with his smartphone. , “Oops!” I couldn’t make eye contact because I was looking at the screen (laughing) It was like being in a zoo cage》
“Overseas, the artists weren’t happy about it, so they gave up, and because of our national character, the “no photography” was still in effect and there was no need to change it. it. “
“I think Japan should be proud of this unique culture,” he expressed his personal opinion.
“What I want to focus on here is an interview conducted in the music online media “Rolling Stone” in June 2024, in which Mr. Toshihiro Sagata, the president of Smash Co., Ltd. who organized Fuji Rock, talked about the planning and management of “Summer Sonic”. It was a conversation with Naoki Shimizu, CEO of Creative Man Production Co., Ltd., who is in charge of the project.
During the conversation, the two discussed “the gap between smartphone photography during live performances in Japan and overseas.” “If the artist agrees, that’s OK,” Mr. Shimizu said. “We have no choice but to strictly enforce the rules, but can we really call it a free festival?” “I’ve always had my doubts,” he explain. In response, Mr. Sagada said: “I personally think it’s okay.” “I think so,” he added. “Even if it’s a solo performance, there’s no way to regulate it. If you suddenly meet someone at a festival, then There’s nothing fun about it.” He objected to Japan’s “overly strict photo etiquette.”
We’re talking about filming at a music festival rather than individual artists’ live performances, but since these comments come from the presidents of two of Japan’s biggest music festivals, they could have ramifications for the live scene going forward. ” (Music magazine writer)
Dream Comedy sets out clear rules, regardless of the “trends of the times.” What other artists decide and how.
