The "Fan+ Live Audition 2026," a competition for the right to perform as an opening act at a major outdoor music festival, will now introduce a new "user voting" system where fans can choose their favorite artists. Three types of "voting tickets" will be available starting at 9 PM on July 24th (Friday). A new judging process where fans and artists work together to make dreams come true has begun.
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2026.07.06
Fanplus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Gen Sato), which operates fan sites for music artists, will implement "user voting" as a new judging criterion for its live performance audition "Fan+ Live Audition 2026," which is currently accepting entries, to directly reflect the passionate support of fans in the judging process.
The grand prize winner of this audition will be awarded the right to perform as the opening act on the first day of "Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026," a large-scale outdoor rock festival to be held on September 19th (Sat) and 20th (Sun), 2026.
As this is a crucial judging process that can lead artists to their dream big stage, this year, as a first-time initiative, we have adopted a rigorous hybrid scoring system that combines "user voting" with "judge voting" from a professional perspective.
Voting tickets required for "User Voting" will be available simultaneously on the official marketplace "Fanpla Market" from 9:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Going beyond the traditional framework of support, we look forward to your participation in this new judging process where fans and artists unite to aim for the dream stage.
■ How to participate in "User Voting"
Listeners and fans can participate in voting by obtaining and purchasing their desired ticket from the following three options on the official marketplace "Fanpla Market," and then using the serial code that will be sent to them via email at a later date.
[Voting ticket acquisition/purchase site]
Fanpla Market
URL: https://fanplamarket.com/
User guide: https://note.com/fanpla/all
*Tickets will be made available and distributed simultaneously from 9:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026.
▼ Three types of tickets offered on "Fanpla Market"
<Basic participation ticket>
① "Voting Participation Ticket" (Free)
Overview: A basic free ticket that anyone can obtain on Fanpla Market.
Voting serial code distribution: One serial code will be given to each user who obtains a ticket within the specified period.
Available period: July 24, 2026 (Friday) 21:00 to August 6, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59
② "Support Ticket" (paid)
Overview: A paid ticket that allows you to strongly support (boost) your favorite artist.
Voting serial code: 1 serial code per ticket purchased
Quantity limit: Maximum of 10 per person. Limited to 1,000 copies in total (first-come, first-served basis; sales end when sold out).
Price: 100 FPL (Current FPL prices can be found here)
Available period: July 24, 2026 (Friday) 21:00 to August 6, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59
Furthermore, the following tickets will be offered to those who wish to participate in the final live audition to be held at CLUB CRAWL in Shibuya on July 31st. Obtaining these tickets will complete your entry into the lottery for an invitation to the final live audition, and those who are successfully selected and attend in person will receive an additional serial number as a special ticket via email at a later date.
<Invitation application ticket linked to the final live audition>
③ "Free Invitation Ticket for Judges" (Free)
Summary: Winners will be selected by lottery to receive a free ticket to participate as a "judge" in the final live judging round scheduled for July 31st.
Voting serial code distribution: One serial code will be given to each person who wins the lottery and participates in the final live judging round.
Available period: July 24, 2026 (Friday) 21:00 to July 26, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59
*Please note that if you are selected but do not participate in the final live audition, you will not be eligible to receive a serial number.
For more detailed information regarding voting, please check the "Fan+ Live Audition 2026" special website.
[Special Website]
https://fanpla.jp/feature/liveaudition2026
● Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Monday, July 6, 2026 23:59
Artist entry period
● July 7th (Tuesday) - July 14th (Tuesday), 2026
First round of selection (audio recording and document review)
● Friday, July 24, 2026, around 9:00 PM
Artists who passed the first round of judging will be announced (announced on TOKYO FM's "FESTIVAL OUT" program).
● Friday, July 24, 2026 21:00
Three types of voting tickets are now available for purchase simultaneously on "Fanpla Market".
● Friday, July 31, 2026
Final Live Audition @ Shibuya CLUB CRAWL
● July 31, 2026 (Friday) 18:00 - August 9, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59
Voting period
● August 21, 2026 (Friday) around 21:00
The Grand Prix winning artist will be announced (on the TOKYO FM program "FESTIVAL OUT").
● Saturday, September 19, 2026
The Grand Prix winning artist will perform as the opening act for "Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026".
■ Audition Overview
Fan+ Live Audition 2026
Fan club platform "Fan+Kit" presents a live performance audition.
- Those who have opened a fan club or official website on Fan+Kit by Monday, July 6, 2026 (at the time of entry).
- Individuals who have original songs and are active as artists with music as their core focus.
Age and gender are not a factor.
・Nationality is not a requirement (applicants must reside in Japan).
Applicants must be available to attend the final live audition on Friday, July 31, 2026, and perform live on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
・Those who are available to appear on the radio
[Special Website]
https://fanpla.jp/feature/liveaudition2026
■Event Overview
Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026
[Dates] September 19th (Sat) and 20th (Sun), 2026
[Venue] Special stage within Nakatsugawa Park, Gifu Prefecture
[Event Official Website]
https://nakatsugawawildwood.com/2026/
*Please check the official event website for details regarding ticket sales and other information.
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