SARAY [ Sweet Breath ] Release Live by stim MUSIC RECORDS

*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

Tickets go on sale from 1:00 PM on January 25, 2025 via Ticket Pia!

A special rooftop live performance limited to 200 people. VIP sofa seating is also available!

Venue: BLUE BIRDS ROOF TOP TERRACE, "MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO" within Osaka Castle Park

Address: 1-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002, Japan (Top floor of Miraiza Osaka Castle)

Date and time: Thursday, March 20th (Holiday)

Time: From around 7 PM to 10 PM (times may vary).

Tickets available at: Ticket Pia

Ticket: 5,000 yen (includes 1,000 yen worth of food) + separate One Donk fee required upon entry.

Note: There will be plenty of drinks available at the venue! Light snacks and food will also be available! (Contents may vary depending on the event)

Event Information & Performer Information

A new label, "stim MUSIC RECORDS," has launched, and a release party for its first artist, "SARAY," will be held!

Please enjoy her realistic singing voice with headphones.

SARAY

A bilingual singer with a Dominican father and a Japanese mother! She grew up in San Diego, USA until the age of 7, and loved singing from a young age, growing up surrounded by authentic music. She returned to Japan at the age of 7. She began her singing career in earnest at the age of 18. In 2008, she participated in "a-motion '08" and was selected as one of the 12 finalists. From 2009, she began working as a club singer. Around the same time, she was selected as a member of the girl group SALBIA and joined the group. She was very active as a member of SALBIA until 2011. From 2011, she took a break from music activities for about 12 years, but resumed her artistic activities in earnest from 2024. In December 2024, SARY changed her name to SARAY, and in order to spread SARAY's beautiful singing voice, a new project was launched with a production team formed by professional drummer Takanori Hiraoka, bringing together professional musicians and creators!

On December 14, 2024, they released their 1st mini album, "Sweet Breath"!

He is currently very active in various events such as live houses, clubs, bars, and cafes! He is also a regular artist at the 40 Sky Bar & Lounge of the Conrad Hotel, a five-star hotel in Japan! He is undoubtedly one of the artists whose future success is highly anticipated!

*Check out the music video for "I can't Breathe," a track from their upcoming 1st mini album!

SARAY Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/saray.voice?igsh=MW1qNHV6MmFmeTE5ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Takanori Hiraoka (stim MUSIC RECORDS Label OWNER)

profile

Born November 25, 1980. A drummer who creates a unique groove based on Jazz, Funk, Gospel, and Hip Hop. His father was a professional guitarist, so he grew up with musical instruments as toys. In 1998, at the age of 18, he started playing drums. He formed the Mixture Rock Band / No Cheap Ways and actively performed at various live houses and events. In 2000, No Cheap Ways made their nationwide major debut. At the same time, he was captivated by Black Music and switched to the path of Black Music. After that, he gained experience through session live performances with various musicians, support live performances, and with his own band. Later, he was selected as a backing member for major artist "piu mosso," and gained experience by participating in recordings, live tours, and television recordings. Around the same time, he was also selected as a backing band member for Blues Harmonica Ryuichiro Senoo. In 2005, he formed the Jazz Funk Band "So Nutz." He has performed on FM stations nationwide and toured the country, collaborating with various major artists. He also received critical acclaim for his first-ever live performance/live background music on an FM station in Japan. In 2006, he began teaching drums at ESP Entertainment, Osaka Jiyu Gakuin, Yamaha, BOT Music School, and PADstudio. In 2010, he gained experience through session live performances with top musicians in New York. He also received lessons from Charles Hanes before returning to Japan. In 2010, he participated in the Takuya Kuroda (Tp) JAPAN TOUR and the EZRA BROWN (Sax) JAPAN TOUR. In 2011, he participated in the Bobby Ricketts (Sax) JAPAN TOUR. In 2012, he participated in the EZRA BROWN (Sax) JAPAN TOUR. In 2013, he participated in the Blitz The Ambassador (Rap) JAPAN TOUR. In 2015, he participated in the Rob Bennion (Sax) JAPAN TOUR. In 2016, he signed endorsement contracts with drumstick manufacturer Wincent, drumstick accessory manufacturer Gig Grips, and drum manufacturer ddrum. He continues to be active in various fields, mainly in the Kansai and Kanto regions, including recording, live tours, television appearances, session performances, and his own band.

Participating Artists: UVERworld, TAKUYA∞, ESPECIA, Aiemu, Sato Chikuzen, SAKURA, Wakadanna (Shonan no Kaze), Ring (vovo tau), Ellie (Love Tambourines), Miray (SDN48), Yumi (SDN48), Shiina Junpei, Owada Kei, NOBU, DRAMATIC SOUL, MARU (Fire Lilly), Takemoto Kenichi, Hiro-a-key, Remah, Masayama Yoko, Sakazume Misako, Mye, NAO, Quncho, JAYE Koyama, WOODY FUNK, ZOOCO, Kato Elena, Suganami Hiromi, Ali Shaheed Muhammed (A Tribe Called Quest), Blitz The Ambassador, Tamala. Rayn. Alicia Saldenha. Meg Bless etc…

His own band, "Elephant Beatz"

Purchase your tickets at Ticket Pia !

Event information and details will be posted on social media by SHINKUKAN, a new J-POP media platform operated by Brush Music Co., Ltd.

http://shinkukan.live

Venue details: "MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO BLUE BIRDS ROOF TOP TERRACE" inside Osaka Castle Park.

https://www.landmark-osaka.com/bluebirds/

Contact: BRUSH UP FESTIVAL Executive Committee

mailbox@brushmusic.com

Planning: Brush Music Co., Ltd.

Produced by: Brush Music Co., Ltd. and event organizers for each date

Operated by: Mimoro Works LLC

Sponsored by: Chap Inc., Positive Dream Persons Inc.