Live Viewing Japan Presents L`ARC~EN~CIEL LIVE J-Rock Concert Film in 10 U.S. Cities
Source: Live Viewing Japan, MediaLab press releases Official Site: larcenciel2014lvj.com Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Live Viewing Japan, a famous distribution company dedicated to introducing Japanese artists of various genres globally, is very pleased to share the spectacular stage presence of world-famous Japanese rock juggernaut, L’Arc~en~Ciel, with 10 major cities all over the United States, in the form of a delayed satellite broadcast of their long-awaited L`ARC~EN~CIEL LIVE 2014 AT NATIONAL STADIUM. Chosen as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, the iconic National Stadium only played host to four most influential Japanese music bands’ performances as of 2012, with L’Arc~en~Ciel included. Being the band’s second time to play at this enormous venue as well as their very first show since the last world tour, the significant L`ARC~EN~CIEL LIVE 2014 AT NATIONAL STADIUM sparked worldwide attention as soon as it was announced. In response to fervent requests from the U.S. audience, the second day (March 22nd, 2014) of the two-day concert will be presented in 10 theaters across the United States as a special delayed satellite broadcast. Original post cards will be given to everyone attending the live viewing and original limited edition glow sticks for the first 50 people who arrive. Tickets are available for $20 at the following theaters and Fandango.com. • Los Angeles, CA: Century City 15, 3:00 (PST) • Orange, CA: Orange 30, 3:00 (PST) • San Diego, CA: Mission Valley 20, 3:00 (PST) • San Francisco, CA: Bay Street 16, 3:00 (PST) • Seattle, WA: Pacific Place 11, 3:00 (PST) • Chicago, IL: River East 21, 5:00 (CST) • Houston, TX: Willowbrook 24, 5:00 (CST) • Baltimore, MD: Columbia Mall 14, 6:00 (EST) • Boston, MA: Burlington 10, 6:00 (EST) • New York, NY: Empire 25, 6:00 (EST) Please visit larcenciel2014lvj.com for more information. Comprised of Hyde (vocals), Ken (guitarist), Tetsuya (bassist), and Yukihiro (drummer), L’Arc~en~Ciel achieved blockbuster commercial success with many number one singles and albums on the Oricon charts after their major debut in 1994. Featuring a wide range of sounds from hard-rock tunes to romantic ballads, the band has so far sold over 15 million albums, 16 million singles, and millions of merchandise, including DVDs. Finding success at home, L’Arc~en~Ciel continued to expand their profile through launching activities overseas. On July 31st, 2004, L’Arc~en~Ciel made their North American debut at the anime convention, Otakon, as the first Japanese band to perform at the 1st Mariner Arena, which attracted an audience of 12,000 people. Sequentially hitting Asia and Europe from 2005 to 2008, L’Arc~en~Ciel gained increasing international fame and solidified their loyal fan base everywhere they went. The band embarked on a stunning world tour, which covered 10 countries throughout Asia, Europe, and North America, one year after they celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2011. Their New York show took place at Madison Square Garden on March 25th, 2012, making L’Arc~en~Ciel the first Japanese artist ever to be the lead act at the legendary venue. Acclaimed for having “made a great contribution to cultural activities, and built a bridge of friendship between Hawaii and Japan” by the mayor of Honolulu, Peter Carlisle, the band has conquered the Japanese rock scene at a furious pace with their captivating music and dramatic live performances, while setting their sights worldwide to keep up with the frenzied response in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
A spectacular concert film performance of the world-famous Japanese rock juggernaut, L’Arc~en~Ciel, will screen in the United States on March 22nd. Photo courtesy of MediaLab. © MAVERICK, 2014