AKB48 U.S. DEBUT CONCERT IN NYC

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PRESS RELEASE

AKB48
ALL-FEMALE MUSIC GROUP
US DEBUT WITH FREE FULL CONCERT @ WEBSTER HALL NEW YORK CITY

New York, NY, Sep. 1,  2009 - We are happy to announce the US debut of Japan’s popular music group AKB48. AKB48 will perform at a full concert at Webster Hall in NYC on Sunday, September 27.

AKB48 is a very unique, theater based, all-female music group created by famed songwriter/producer Yasushi Akimoto in 2005. AKB48 consists of 66 female members ranging from ages 14 to 26 (as of Sep. 2009). The group is divided into four groups - A, K, B, and Trainee. With the concept of “Idols you can meet everyday”, the group practically performs almost every day at their own exclusive AKB48 Theater in Akihabara, Tokyo. Their stage presence is an eye candy to the fans due to their multiple costume changes  throughout the show. These busy pop stars take on diverse challenging work by hosting their own TV show and appearing in movies and commercials. Not to mention their multiple collaboration work with artist Takashi Murakami. (Their recent single CD cover was illustrated by Murakami).

AKB48’s first international appearance was at the Japan Expo in Paris this past July. Now they are set to arrive in NYC with select members preparing for the best possible US debut!  They will show what Tokyo girls are about in show business. In addition you will get to experience their cute fashion and full smile power.

AKB48 Official Website:  www.akb48.co.jp
AKB48 in NY website:  www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/akb48
Media contact:  taeko@newyork-tokyo.com

AKB48 IN NY: SCHEDULE

SEP. 27 (SUN)
Doors open at 4:00 PM. 
Concert starts at 5:00 PM
WEBSTER HALL NEW YORK CITY - GRAND BALLROOM
125 E. 11th St., NYC
Free 18+ event with RSVP:  
www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/akb48

Note: No Photographing, filming, and recording is permitted

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