Joint Concert Featuring Wind Symphonic Bands from Hong Kong and Japan -Aug 31, 2026
Winds Club, Inc. is proud to host “WIND and BEAT 2026,” a joint concert featuring wind symphonic bands from Hong Kong and Japan, on Monday, August 31, 2026. The event will take place at “Epoch Nakahara” Concert Hall (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan), featuring performances by Niconico Sounds in Brass from Japan and The Twistmen Wind Orchestra from Hong Kong.
The first half of the concert will showcase independent performances by each band, allowing the audience to experience the unique style and character of both ensembles. In the second half, the two groups will unite as a grand symphonic band for a joint performance. As a celebration of intercultural exchange, approximately 60 musicians will take the stage together, filling the hall with a dinamic and harmonious sound.
The program primarily features Japanese anime themes and pop music. A defining characteristic of this concert is its accessible and engaging repertoire, designed to appeal to a wide audience—including families and young generations—all delivered with the dynamic energy unique to symonic wind ensembles. Scheduled pieces include the “Theme from Detective Conan,” “Pegasus Fantasy,” “Virtual to LIVE,” and “KICK BACK”. *program subject to change
We are honored to announce that this concert has received official recognition and support from the following organizations in appreciation of its social significance. We are deeply grateful for this prestigious recognition, which would not have been possible without the continuous support of everyone who encourages us. We would like to express our gratitude to you all.
Certified as “Cultural Program of Kanagawa Prefecture”
This concert has been officially certified by Kanagawa Prefecture, which promotes the “Magnet Culture (Magcal)” initiative—an effort to attract people and revitalize local communities through the power and charm of culture and the arts. Admission to this concert is free, and the program will feature on popular tunes that everyone is sure to recognize. We will continue to dedicate our best efforts to ensuring that the people of Kanagawa and all our audience can broadly attend and thoroughly enjoy this event.
Supported by the Japanese Band Directors Association (JBA)
The association has commended our initiative to promote exchange between Japanese and Hong Kong musicians. In addition to their independent performances, the bands will rehearse together toward the shared goal of this joint concert. We are committed to moving forward with this project to foster active communication through the power of music.
Band Profiles
TheTwistmen Winds -from Hong Kong-
Established in 2018, TheTwistmen Winds (“TTM Winds”) regularly arranges and releases a wide variety of musical genres tailored for wind symphonic bands. Actively participating in both online and offline concerts and competitions worldwide, the group continues to promote the diverse appeal of wind symphonic music from Hong Kong to the world, moving far beyond the boundaries of classical music. Over the years since their founding, they have achieved notable successes including:
– Malaysia International Virtual Band Competition (MIVBC): Achieved the overall championship, along with gold and silver awards, in 2021 and 2022. – World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) Championship (West Virginia, USA): Invited as Asia’s representative in 2023, securing 3rd place in the Concert Band Competition. – World Youth Music Festival (Zurich, Switzerland): Awarded a bronze medal in 2024.
Recently, the ensemble has focused on arranging Japanese pop pieces. In August 2025, TTM Winds held a joint concert with a local wind symphonic band in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, sharing Hong Kong artists’ fresh interpretations of Japanese music with the Japanese audience.
Conductor & Arranger: 羅 皓賢 Littlebrother Kel.L
The Twistmen Winds
Niconico Sounds in Brass -from Japan-
Niconico Sounds in Brass (“NNSB”) began its journey in 2013 as a sheet music production project dedicated to creating wind symphonic arrangements of Japanese pop culture works, including anime, video games, and VOCALOID tracks.
The following year, it expanded into a project-based wind symphonic band, launching live performance activities. NNSB has since driven a dynamic performance career both in Japan and internationally, achieving milestones such as delivering the first-ever large-scale live wind performance at a Sanrio theme park, and performing as an invited guest at major music festivals in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Zhengzhou (China).
In 2016, the ensemble hosted its first self-produced domestic concert in Japan, “#NNSB Kawasaki,” which received high acclaim from numerous wind music enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Although its activities were temporarily paused due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, NNSB made a spectacular comeback in 2025 after a seven-year hiatus. In August of that year, they performed at the APBDA (Asian Pacific Band Directors’ Association) conference in Singapore, followed by an appearance at the ABCF (Asia Band & Choral Festival) in Hong Kong in December, with both international performances earning critical acclaim.
In January of 2026, NNSB successfully held its second self-produced domestic concert, “#NNSB Saitama.” As a project-based band, rather than a permanent ensemble, activities are non-periodic, but NNSB plans to continue its passionate endeavors into the future.
Project Founder & Co-Representative: Louis♂正露丸 Conductor & Arranger: Louis KIHARA
Niconico Sounds in Brass
Concert Information
Concert Title: WIND and BEAT 2026 -Kawasaki meets Hong Kong-
Date & Time: Monday, August 31, 2026 Doors Open 18:00 / Starts 18:30 (Scheduled to end at 20:30)
Admission: Free (All seats general admission, non-reserved)
Child Policy: Preschool children welcome; family seating available
Organizer: Winds Club, Inc.
Co-Organizers: TheTwistmen Winds, Niconico Sounds in BRASS
In Cooperation with: WdField’s Music Lab.
Supported by: Japanese Band Directors Association (JBA)
Venue: Kawasaki City General Welfare Center, ”Epoch Nakahara” Hall (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan)
Access:Directly connected to JR Musashi-Nakahara Station (1-minute walk). 20-minute walk from JR / Tokyu Musashi-Kosugi Station
Ticket Information
Admission is free! We look forward to welcoming you. Please be sure to make a reservation in advance. Even for same-day tickets, please secure yours through teket.
