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NEWS

2026.7.15[INFORMATION]

Announcement of GAMBA OSAKA KICKOFF FES, a night festival of sound and light, to be held on July 25th (Sat) - Supported by Meiji Yasuda

At the " GAMBA OSAKA KICKOFF FES Supported by Meiji Yasuda " to be held at Grand Green Osaka on Saturday, July 25th,
We are pleased to announce the details of the " Sound and Light Night Festival " which will be held from the evening.

Performances by " Wadaiko Masaya" and " Japan Century Symphony Orchestra ," who are active in GAMBA OSAKA's hometown,
Lighting effects provided by Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.'s " Street Design Cloud YOI-en " are integrated into the design.
We offer special programs that you can only experience here.

Please come and enjoy a magical moment with your family and friends.

■Implementation Overview
GAMBA OSAKA KICKOFF FES Supported by Meiji Yasuda
Date: July 25th (Sat)
Location: Grand Green Osaka Umeda Park

■Performance Schedule
17:55-18:20 Wadaiko Masaya Performance × Street Production Cloud YOI-en
19:00-19:30 Japan Century Symphony Orchestra Performance × City Production Cloud YOI-en

■Performance content

" Wadaiko Masaya "

"Wadaiko Masaya," based in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, is a highly skilled Japanese taiko drumming group celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Their powerful performances, born from refined technique , resonate with many hearts.
Please enjoy the unique sounds created by combining various sizes of Japanese taiko drums with traditional Andean instruments .

Performers: Wadaiko Masaya
Content: GAMBA OSAKA Kickoff Festival Special Program

" Japan Century Symphony Orchestra "

This performance features a five-member ensemble consisting solely of brass instruments .
Utilizing their high level of classical performance skills , they will perform a medley of chants familiar to GAMBA OSAKA supporters, as well as songs that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations.
As a special stage where you can feel the excitement of GAMBA OSAKA before the start of the new season, the powerful sounds of brass instruments will resonate in the open space of Umeda Park.

Performers: Members of the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra (Brass Quintet)
Contents: Special performance including a GAMBA OSAKA chant medley

■Performers
Trumpet: Toshiyuki Komagari, Motoaki Sato
Horn: Keishi Kamada
Trombone: Natsuki Nishimura
Tuba: Masatoshi Hamaguchi

■Track list
Rossini: Overture to the opera "William Tell"
Instrument Introduction
Joe Hisaishi: Castle in the Sky Medley
Verdi: Triumphal March from the opera "Aida"
Michiya Haruhata (Mimura total withdrawal edition): J'S THEME
Compiled by Soichi Mimura: GAMBA OSAKA Chant Selection

" City Planning Cloud YOI-en "

Lighting effects will be displayed around the lawn area in conjunction with the performances of Japanese taiko drums and a symphony orchestra.
Enjoy a fantastical performance that fuses music and light throughout Umeda Park.
Furthermore, after the performance, a special show unique to that day will be held in the large roof and lawn area.

The entire Umeda Kita Park will be celebrating the start of GAMBA OSAKA's season.

*The image is a simulation of lighting effects and may differ from the actual appearance.


■Notes
*Please note that there are no seats available. Enjoy the performance from the standing area in front of the stage or the lawn area.
* You are not permitted to wear or use uniforms or merchandise other than those of GAMBA OSAKA.
*All or part of the footage (including still images) taken during the event (including images of individual attendees) may be used by GAMBA OSAKA's official media, news reports, and various merchandise.
*Please note that the event start time may change due to weather conditions or other factors on the day of the event.