Japan is gearing up for one of its major music events of the year with the upcoming live broadcast of the music special titled "発表！今年イチバン聴いた歌～年間ミュージックアワード2024～." Set to air on December 28 from 7 PM to 10:54 PM JST, this special will highlight the most streamed songs of the year based on Spotify data.
The event, hosted by actors Moeno Kamishiraishi and Elaiza Ikeda, promises not only to showcase remarkable performances from top artists but also to engage fans with interactive voting segments. According to the event's timeline released on December 28, viewers can expect to see performances from popular groups like King & Prince, Naniwa Danshi, and Travis Japan, among others.
Taking place at the Hotel New Otani Makuhari, this year-end music festival aims to celebrate the charts created from streaming data. Viewers will witness live performances and be offered direct involvement through voting for their favorite songs. Voting took place from December 5 to December 11, where fans cast their ballots for the top songs by King & Prince, Naniwa Danshi, and Travis Japan.
Featured numbers include hit tracks like King & Prince's "koi-wazurai" and "I promise," alongside Naniwa Danshi's "初心LOVE（うぶらぶ）" and "The Answer." Each group will perform their most voted song as part of the special medleys planned for the live broadcast.
Among the planned performances, the event will feature collaborations including the legendary group Tohoshinki and the rising star group BE:FIRST. Their collaboration will present Tohoshinki’s "Share The World," highlighting the combination of musical legacies being brought to the stage. Another exciting performance will showcase SooYoung from Girls' Generation alongside NiziU, promising to debut their version of "MR.TAXI" and "Take A Picture" during this unique collaboration.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE is also set to take the stage, performing three of their most popular songs which made it to the top 100 streamed this year. They have built considerable hype with their tracks, securing their spot as one of the most listened to groups of 2024.
The full timeline for the event highlights featured acts by time block starting with the following:
7 PM - 8 PM: ILLIT, Moeno Kamishiraishi, King & Prince, Toshiaki Tahara, Tohoshinki, Naniwa Danshi, BE:FIRST
8 PM - 9 PM: KATSEYE, SPYAIR, Travis Japan, NiziU, BOYNEXTDOOR, Shigeru Matsuzaki, Arisa Mizuki, Yasuhiro Yamane
9 PM - 10 PM: Creepy Nuts, Yuya Tegoshi, Number_i, New Jeans, Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Special segments during the live broadcast will include the "Dream Stage" featuring collaborations among artists, where teams like ILLIT & Ganbare Looza will also showcase their talents.
The interactive aspect of the viewer voting really sets this year’s awards apart, as fans had the opportunity to influence the rankings leading up to the event, highlighting the connections between artists and their audiences.
This year’s special culminates with Aqua Timez, Ikeda Elaiza, XY, Omoinotake, and other significant performances, paving the way for the concert to not only spotlight music from the year but also capitalize on the public's entertainment value.
Overall, the "年間ミュージックアワード2024" promises to be both engaging and impactful, blending fan interactions with the showcase of Japan's top musical talent. It's poised to wrap up the year with great energy, making it an event not to be missed by music lovers.
