[Official Message] New Album; Tour: ayumi hamasaki PREMIUM SHOWCASE ~Feel the love~

[truehappiness]

The lottery already started for TeamAyu members and I think general sales are later this month. If not though, we'll hear about when they start after TeamAyu gets their pick.

[AyumiAi]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

The lottery already started for TeamAyu members and I think general sales are later this month. If not though, we'll hear about when they start after TeamAyu gets their pick.

thank you!!!!

[pimenta]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

The lottery already started for TeamAyu members and I think general sales are later this month. If not though, we'll hear about when they start after TeamAyu gets their pick.

Already signed the lottery, I hope I can get the tickets for at least one of the Yoyogi dates...

[kumis]

lol, guys... the album is not called New Grounds. that's a terrible album name but it would be funny if it really was called that because that's the name of a site that has porn games :p

the word grounds is nowhere in the original Japanese text (in katakana or romaji) so I guess the translator just fucked up big time, which Ayu's team shouldn't even be using

[ayuinh.k?]

Originally Posted by kumis

lol, guys... the album is not called New Grounds. that's a terrible album name but it would be funny if it really was called that because that's the name of a site that has porn games :p

the word grounds is nowhere in the original Japanese text (in katakana or romaji) so I guess the translator just fucked up big time, which Ayu's team shouldn't even be using

I wish ayu would have a staff/intern that updates her facebook page not only in japanese but in english like namie, is it that hard to find someone fluent in english in tokyo?

[pepper]

yay for mentioning the rock songs (y)

I want PV for rock song ;_; gawd I miss this.

[waterballoon]

i'm curious about the EDM debate, can someone give an example of an old EDM vs new EDM? is this valid?

Physical (Glee Cast ver.) in 2011 I think vs #SELFIE by the Chainsmokers in 2014

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

i'm curious about the EDM debate, can someone give an example of an old EDM vs new EDM? is this valid?

Physical (Glee Cast ver.) in 2011 I think vs #SELFIE by the Chainsmokers in 2014

I think "old-EDM" means not so influenced by the mainstream and "new-EDM" is everything that has been seeping into the spotlight.

"old-EDM" would be tracks DJs spun before "DJs" were the big thing in mainstream.

[mi|kshake]

I wish ayu would have a staff/intern that updates her facebook page not only in japanese but in english like namie, is it that hard to find someone fluent in english in tokyo?

Yeah, I'm surprised it doesn't update it English considering L'Arc~en~Ciel's page is also updated in English, like Namie's.

[adantatu2]

Originally Posted by kumis

lol, guys... the album is not called New Grounds. that's a terrible album name but it would be funny if it really was called that because that's the name of a site that has porn games :p

the word grounds is nowhere in the original Japanese text (in katakana or romaji) so I guess the translator just fucked up big time, which Ayu's team shouldn't even be using

Really ? Searching in 3...2....1

XD. I'm joking. I like the idea to call this album "ayu" or something like that

[Larien]

Agh, am I too late? I joined TeamAyu by their pay deadline, but am I too late to enter the lottery for tickets? Help please! I can't seem to figure out how to enter.

[Xianghua]

Originally Posted by Larien

Agh, am I too late? I joined TeamAyu by their pay deadline, but am I too late to enter the lottery for tickets? Help please! I can't seem to figure out how to enter.

On the ticket page, there is a form with 3 columns. The first column is your preference for tickets, so 第１希望 = 1st choice, 第 2 希望 =2nd choice, ect.
The second column says "公演番号." This is the show you want to attend. (Use the chart at the top telling you the show information) So, for example if your 1st choice is the Osaka show on Saturday (6/14) you would enter "6" on the drop down menu. (next to 第１希望)

The last column "希望枚数" is how many tickets you want for that show.

After that, you chose how you want to pay for/get the tickets. First option is 7eleven and the second option I believe is a delivery service, although I'm not sure because I always use 7eleven.

Last box you enter your email address to be notified if you won tickets.

I hope that was a helpful explanation

[hayasaki]

Originally Posted by Larien

Agh, am I too late? I joined TeamAyu by their pay deadline, but am I too late to enter the lottery for tickets? Help please! I can't seem to figure out how to enter.

It actually depends I guess (?). I was just able to join TA on the 10th of April and as of what I can read, those who joined TA until the 6th are the only ones who can join the lottery. i think we can reserve tickets on the 16th. anyone correct me if im wrong

[waterballoon]

Originally Posted by Zeke.

I think "old-EDM" means not so influenced by the mainstream and "new-EDM" is everything that has been seeping into the spotlight.

"old-EDM" would be tracks DJs spun before "DJs" were the big thing in mainstream.

that would be many years ago no

[Larien]

Originally Posted by Xianghua

On the ticket page, there is a form with 3 columns. The first column is your preference for tickets, so 第１希望 = 1st choice, 第 2 希望 =2nd choice, ect.
The second column says "公演番号." This is the show you want to attend. (Use the chart at the top telling you the show information) So, for example if your 1st choice is the Osaka show on Saturday (6/14) you would enter "6" on the drop down menu. (next to 第１希望)

The last column "希望枚数" is how many tickets you want for that show.

After that, you chose how you want to pay for/get the tickets. First option is 7eleven and the second option I believe is a delivery service, although I'm not sure because I always use 7eleven.

Last box you enter your email address to be notified if you won tickets.

I hope that was a helpful explanation

Thank you, that's great! The language is actually not the problem, though...I can't seem to find the ticket page. ^^;

EDIT: Never mind, found it! But you're right--it looks like we late-joiners have to wait until the 16th.

[hayasaki]

Why do I have a feeling that the PREMIUM SHOWCASE is just going to be a prelude to a bigger TOUR after the new album's release? )

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by hayasaki

Why do I have a feeling that the PREMIUM SHOWCASE is just going to be a prelude to a bigger TOUR after the new album's release? )

I find it unlikely. Especially since they promote it like that - "with 11 shows in 3 cities, Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, this concept of premium space will allow for the incorporation of many performances and mechanisms only achievable in these locations." (translation by Misa-chan)
I think the main reason for this Premium showcase with just 11 shows is that she wants to spend as much time as possible with her husband in USA this year.

[brener]

I'm glad that her new album will be released in summer sales are usually great in that season

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

The only problem with Tokyo being the only venue in Kanto means that there'll (assumingly) be a lot of people trying to get the same tickets. As opposed to having Saitama, Yokohama and Tokyo.

So that'll be interesting...

[TeamAyu2004]

I was wondering how she was going to fit everything in?
I mean she said in an interview that she moved to LA... sooooo.
Shes just going to travel to japan and tour and stuff now? that seems rather... a lot.