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Music Superstar YOSHIKI Will Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic and beloved Japanese superstar YOSHIKI will leave his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood.

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  • YOSHIKI was named "one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history" by Consequence and is described by Billboard Magazine as "a musical innovator".
  • YOSHIKI has sold over 30 million albums and singles and has sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times with his band X Japan.
  • He has performed at the world's greatest stages including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, Coachella Music Festival, and Carnegie Hall.
  • This tour will be the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all these historic venues.

International Rock Star YOSHIKI Makes Directorial Debut with Music Documentary Film YOSHIKI: Under The Sky

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY will have its international premiere on September 7 at the AMC Empire 25 in New York City's Times Square, featuring the world-renowned musician and composer YOSHIKI leading a global concert featuring today's top musical artists.

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  • Interspersed throughout the film are interviews with YOSHIKI about his passion for music and the pain of having lost loved ones.
  • The film celebrates the healing power of music and YOSHIKI's resolve to never give up.
  • The critically-acclaimed documentary film about the YOSHIKI's band X Japan – We Are X – was released in 2016 in 30 countries, winning awards at the SXSW and Sundance Film Festivals.
  • YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY (USA, 91min., English and Japanese) An A List Media Entertainment Production.

Disney+ Special "My Music Story: YOSHIKI" Premieres In The US On February 5th

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Disney+ announces that the U.S. premiere of "My Music Story: YOSHIKI'' will debut on Friday, February 5th.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Disney+ announces that the U.S. premiere of "My Music Story: YOSHIKI'' will debut on Friday, February 5th.
  • YOSHIKI also gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at his recording process and how he shaped the arrangements in his Hollywood studio.
  • DISNEY+ SPECIAL "MY MUSIC STORY: YOSHIKI" PREMIERES IN THE US ON FEBRUARY 5th
    In addition to YOSHIKI's Disney+ episode launching in America, YOSHIKI has a tremendous slew of artistic and entrepreneurial projects and accomplishments.
  • will.i.am, Bono, Jennifer Hudson and YOSHIKI came together on a new song called "#SING4LIFE" in solidarity with those in quarantine.

YOSHIKIMONO SELECTED BY TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM FOR SPECIAL KIMONO EXHIBITION

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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    From June 30th to August 23rd, the Tokyo National Museum's special "KIMONO" exhibition will include "Yoshikimono" designs from the Japanese superstar YOSHIKI.
  • His Yoshikimono brand pays homage to the traditional form of the kimono while continuing to evolve the artform with edgy styles.
  • In February 2020, Yoshikimono was also selected for the kimono exhibition of the world-famous Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is currently on display alongside works by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, and John Galliano.
  • The new "KIMONO" exhibition will provide a rich, colorful glimpse of this storied past, and relies on Yoshikimono to offer a bold look toward the future.

Yoshiki Donates $100,000 To COVID-19 Relief Fund For Music Industry Devastated By Coronavirus Outbreak

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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The current crisis threatens not only the entertainment industry but many people across various industries."

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  • The current crisis threatens not only the entertainment industry but many people across various industries."
  • "As a musician, I decided to donate to the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help my colleagues who might be struggling.
  • This year alone, YOSHIKI also donated a combined $100,000 to Australian Wildfire Relief and the Rain Forest Trust.
  • The rock musician and classical composer has also been active in promoting open sharing of information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Bono, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, and YOSHIKI Collaborate on "#SING4LIFE" to Inspire Hope and Love During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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will.i.am has released the uplifting track "#SING4LIFE" on his YouTube channel, created with fellow musicians Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and YOSHIKI.

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  • will.i.am has released the uplifting track "#SING4LIFE" on his YouTube channel, created with fellow musicians Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and YOSHIKI.
  • As soon as Bono wrote this song, he uploaded a solo version to U2's Instagram , and collaborated with will.i.am, who turned to his longtime friends YOSHIKI and Jennifer Hudson to complete the track.
  • YOSHIKI accepted the offer and wrote the score immediately, completing the piano recording two hours later.
  • The video was streamed worldwide on Yoshiki Channel International and is available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yckQnJp9fp8

YOSHIKI Makes Donation to Meals on Wheels Across Los Angeles, Urges Support for Those Affected by Sudden Food Shortages

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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Japanese rock star YOSHIKI has made donations in support of multiple Meals on Wheels branches across Los Angeles through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America.

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  • Japanese rock star YOSHIKI has made donations in support of multiple Meals on Wheels branches across Los Angeles through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America.
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    YOSHIKI makes donation to Meals On Wheels across Los Angeles (Photo: YOSHIKI)
    Seniors are facing the most danger from the coronavirus, and the CDC is urging community support for older adults.
  • Meals on Wheels is a federally supported program designed specifically to meet the nutritional and social needs of seniors.
  • YOSHIKI's relationship with Meals on Wheels extends back 10 years, and his support this week includes gifts of $3000 each to Meals on Wheel locations in:

YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen to Japanese Red Cross for Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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$100,000) to the Japanese Red Cross this week in commemoration of the ninth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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  • $100,000) to the Japanese Red Cross this week in commemoration of the ninth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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    YOSHIKI Japan Red Cross Earthquake Recovery (Photo: YOSHIKI)
    The disastrous event, which occurred on March 11, 2011, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan.
  • The Japanese Red Cross has extended the reception of donations for Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery until March 31, 2021.
  • In 2018, YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen in 2018 for heavy rain disaster in western Japan and 10 million yen the same year to victims of the Eastern Iburi earthquake.

YOSHIKIMONO Chosen for V&A Exhibition in London

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Friday, February 21, 2020
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YOSHIKIMONO the cutting-edge fashion brand created by Japanese rock star YOSHIKI has been chosen to be displayed at the prestigious V&A Museum in London during Europes first major kimono exhibition.

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  • YOSHIKIMONO the cutting-edge fashion brand created by Japanese rock star YOSHIKI has been chosen to be displayed at the prestigious V&A Museum in London during Europes first major kimono exhibition.
  • The exhibition will challenge this conception, presenting the garment as a dynamic and constantly evolving icon of fashion.
  • "YOSHIKI breathes new life into the kimono with his rock 'n' roll sensibility and we are excited to include his work in the exhibition.
  • The innovative approach taken by YOSHIKIMONO, particularly with regard to styling, shows how versatile the garment can be," said Anna Jackson, curator of "Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk."

'Yoshiki Live At Carnegie Hall' Classical Music Special A Smash Hit For The Holidays On PBS

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
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In 2013, YOSHIKI released his classical solo album, Yoshiki Classical, which included works co-produced by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin.

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  • In 2013, YOSHIKI released his classical solo album, Yoshiki Classical, which included works co-produced by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin.
  • In 2014, YOSHIKI performed his first Yoshiki Classical World Tour, with sold-out shows in 10 countries.
  • The same year, YOSHIKI performed his sold-out classical concert series Yoshiki Classical 2018 at Tokyo International Forum with guest performer Sarah Brightman.
  • YOSHIKIis currently composing music for xXx 4, the next film in the blockbuster franchise starring Vin Diesel.