Release Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019

THE BEATNIKS (The Beatniks) is a unit formed in 1981 by Yukihiro Takahashi, then a member of "YMO" and currently active in "METAFIVE," and Keiichi Suzuki, the vocalist of "The Moonriders," also a music producer and film composer for works such as the "Outrage" film series by Takeshi Kitano.

Their first album, "EXITENTIALISM," was released not only in Japan but also in Europe and the United States, significantly influencing artists, particularly in Europe. It is said that when they feel anger towards society or its ways, it becomes their motivation to begin creating.






THE BEATNIKS "NIGHT OF THE BEAT GENERATION" Release Commemoration Event
Date | Sunday, June 2, 2019
Venue | Tower Records Shinjuku Store, 10F Event Space
Meeting Point/Time | Staircase next to the 10F elevator / 30 minutes before the event starts
Time | OPEN 16:30 START 17:00
Performers | THE BEATNIKS
How to Participate:
Priority will be given to those who pre-order and purchase the target product at Tower Records Shinjuku store. Customers will receive a "Ticket Exchange Voucher for Event Participation" and a "Voucher for Special Postcard Exchange" on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purchase 1 CD: Event Participation Ticket (1) + Special Postcard Exchange Voucher (1)
Holders of the "Ticket Exchange Voucher for Event Participation" can exchange it for a numbered ticket at the special counter on the 10th floor starting at 15:45 on the day of the event.
*Even if you purchase multiple copies, you will only receive one event participation ticket per person.
*You will receive the same number of "Vouchers for Special Postcard Exchange" as the number of CDs you purchase.
*Special postcards will be handed out by staff at the event venue on the day of the event.
*Distribution of "Ticket Exchange Vouchers for Event Participation" and "Vouchers for Special Postcard Exchange" will end once the maximum number of available items is reached.
*Numbered tickets will be distributed randomly. They are not on a first-come, first-served basis. Please understand this in advance.
*Entry to the priority area will begin by calling out numbers in order of the "Numbered Ticket for Priority Area Entry" starting at the designated assembly time. If you are not present when your number is called, you may be asked to join the end of the line. Thank you for your understanding.
*Reservations for the target product can be made in-store, by phone, or through the store reservation service on the Tower Records website. The pickup store for the store reservation service must be the event venue. Please note that this is different from home delivery via Tower Records online reservations.
*For details on the store reservation service, please see: (https://tower.jp/store/torioki).

Target Product | THE BEATNIKS Live Album "NIGHT OF THE BEAT GENERATION"
Target Store | Tower Records Shinjuku Store
Regarding Priority Viewing Area |
Admission to the event is free, but a priority area will be set up in front of the stage. A "Numbered Ticket for Priority Area Entry" is required to enter the priority area in front of the stage.
*Viewing in areas other than the priority area is free, but if a large number of customers are present, we may have to refuse entry. Thank you for your understanding.
Important Notes |
*We cannot offer refunds for purchased items. Defective products will be exchanged for non-defective ones. Thank you for your understanding.
*The number of "Ticket Exchange Vouchers for Event Participation" and "Vouchers for Special Postcard Exchange" available, as well as the quantity of target products for sale, are limited. Distribution of these vouchers will end once the stock runs out.
*Customers who arrive late will be asked to join the end of the line. Thank you for your understanding.
*Photography, videography, and recording using any equipment are prohibited.
*Please cooperate with the staff's instructions regarding the event's progress.
*Various restrictions may be imposed during the event to ensure safety and prevent disruption. Thank you for your understanding.
*Event content may be changed or canceled without notice due to unforeseen circumstances or the artist's schedule.
*The organizers, venue, and performers are not responsible for any accidents or theft that occur inside or outside the event venue. Please take care of your valuables.
*For security and safety reasons, a baggage check area may be set up for participation in the fan event. Please deposit your belongings in the designated area before participating.
*Due to space limitations at the event venue, please store large luggage in coin lockers or other facilities beforehand. Luggage cannot be stored at the event venue.
*We ask for your understanding and cooperation with the instructions given by the staff at the venue on the day of the event. Failure to comply with staff instructions may result in the cancellation of the event or your removal from the venue. Please participate with this in mind.
Tel | 03-5360-7811 (Tower Records Shinjuku Store)