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THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE TOUR

After 31 shows across Japan, the Gatecraft Japan Tour ends in Tokyo.

Sora Kitano & The Slow Tide step onto the Budokan stage for the last time this tour with the full band, a four-piece string section and a stage built around the hall's octagonal shape. The set covers all five albums, from the quiet early records to last year's "Low Light, High Water". Three new songs will be played live for the first time. It is the longest set of the tour, close to two hours.

THE LINEUP

Sora Kitano & The Slow Tide (headliner)
Songwriter Sora Kitano formed The Slow Tide in Yokohama in 2016. Five albums and eleven years later, they are known for slow-building songs, warm guitars and live shows that feel close even in a big room. This is the band's first Budokan show.

Mio Aizawa (support)
Piano and voice. Mio has toured with the band since the first date in Sapporo and joins the finale for one song with Sora.

Tsubame Radio (opening act)
A three-piece indie rock band from Osaka. Fast, bright and loud. They open every night of the tour.

Special guest, Daniel Okafor (cello and voice)
Travelling from London for this one night only. Daniel joins The Slow Tide for a short set within the main show.

THE DAY, HOUR BY HOUR

  • 15:30 VIP entry opens (VIP ticket holders only)
  • 16:15 VIP soundcheck: watch the band rehearse, short Q&A, signed posters
  • 17:00 Doors open for all ticket holders. Merchandise stands open.
  • 18:00 Tsubame Radio (about 25 minutes)
  • 18:40 Mio Aizawa (about 30 minutes)
  • 19:10 Interval (about 20 minutes)
  • 19:30 Sora Kitano & The Slow Tide (about 100 minutes, including the guest set)
  • 21:15 Expected finish
  • 23:00 Venue curfew

Times may shift by a few minutes. Please arrive early. The first act starts on time.

GETTING IN

Nippon Budokan is a 5 minute walk from Exit 2 of Kudanshita Station (Tozai Line, Hanzomon Line and Toei Shinjuku Line). The streets around the hall are busy before the show, so plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before the first act. There is no on-site parking. Please use public transport.

Show the QR code on your ticket at the entrance. Each code can be used once. Your ticket is emailed to you after booking and is also in your account.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Your ticket on your phone, or printed
  • Photo ID if you hold a Student ticket
  • A small bag only. Large bags and suitcases cannot be taken in.
  • Cash or card for merchandise and drinks
  • Earplugs, if you like. It will be loud.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

  • Cameras with detachable lenses, tripods and selfie sticks
  • Video or audio recording equipment
  • Banners, large flags and anything that blocks the view
  • Glass bottles and cans
  • Anything the venue classes as dangerous

Phones are fine for a few photos, but please keep them down during the songs so everyone can see.

FOOD, DRINKS AND MERCHANDISE

Food and drinks are sold inside the hall. Tour merchandise stands open at 17:00: shirts, towels, posters, the new vinyl pressing of "Low Light, High Water" and a limited tour pin.

SEATING

Seat types are shown in the ticket list. Please sit in the seat on your ticket. Standing ticket holders stay in the standing area at the back of the floor.

ACCESS

Please contact us before you book if you need step-free access or accessible seating, so we can arrange the right spot. Our team will reply within 2 business days.

IMPORTANT

  • Resale above face value is not allowed. Tickets sold that way may be cancelled.
  • Entry may be refused for unsafe behaviour.
  • Running order, times and guests may change. Major changes will be emailed to ticket holders.

Questions: tickets@harborlane-demo.example

Filling up

The gate fills in from the ground up as tickets sell, until it stands complete.