What this is
Shimokitazawa CLUB251's own showcase series launching with a vol.0 edition — suggesting this is the debut instalment of what the venue intends as a recurring platform for emerging acts. CLUB251 is one of Shimokitazawa's most respected live houses, and events branded under a venue's own name typically spotlight artists the bookers are personally championing. Expect a multi-act bill of new or up-and-coming Japanese indie and alternative acts in an intimate, low-stage setting.
Who should go
Indie music fans who enjoy discovering acts before they break, and anyone who likes the Shimokitazawa live-house scene. Not a good fit if you need a headliner name you already recognise.
Good to know
Tickets for CLUB251 events are typically sold via eplus.jp or at the venue door — eplus accepts foreign credit cards and offers convenience store pickup at Lawson, which is the most reliable method for visitors without a Japanese address. CLUB251 is a small standing live house with a capacity of around 250, so the atmosphere is close and loud; earplugs are worth bringing. Doors usually open 30 minutes before showtime and the venue fills quickly for showcase events, so arriving at door-open is advisable. Cash is the safest option for drinks at the bar, though some Shimokitazawa venues now accept IC cards.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.