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Enter to Win Concert Tix to Japan Night - HYDE and WagakkiBand
Japan Night would like to invite you to a one-night-only musical event at PlayStation Theater in New York City on May 12, 2019. The show will feature HYDE, who is also known as a lead singer of L'Arc-en Ciel, a pioneer of Japanese rock, and WagakkiBand, a viral video sensation who combines traditional Japanese instruments with modern rock ensemble. Also, one of the most notable calligrapher, Sisyu will join WagakkiBand for a special live collaboration.
To enter you must be 18 years old or older and live in or near New York City. Our winner will receive concert tickets, but travel/hotel is not included in the prize.
Learn more here about the event - japannight.org/ - and enter to win HYDE and WagakkiBand tickets now!
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Winners:
Lawrence Mar
S. Reten
Sarah Anne
Takia Richardson
Matthew Koeppen
AJ Adejare
Nelson Delarosa
Leah Brockman
Pearl Amonkosolpan
Preston Ralph
The Fine Print: Although unlikely to happen, Anime News Network reserves the right to cancel this contest at any time. Contest is open to any and all residents of the planet Earth and neighbour parallel dimensions, but prizes will only be shipped within the continental United States and Canada (elsewhere, you have to arrange to have it sent to someone living in the appropriate area, and they can send it to you.) Winners' names will be posted on AnimeNewsNetwork.com. Winners' addresses and e-mail addresses will be erased once the prizes have been shipped. Winners will be chosen by JapanNight.org, names and e-mail addresses of all entrants will be provided to JapanNight.org, and will be subscribed to their e-Newsletter. We reserve the right to retroactively add new rules when and how we see fit.
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