KYOTOGRAPHIE / KYOTOPHONIE / KG＋ 2026 Closing Party
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Saturday May 16, 2026
- Ace Hotel Kyoto | Ace Hotel Kyoto
- 245-2 Kurumayacho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto
A month filled with art, music, and meaningful encounters is finally coming to a close.
To wrap up this year’s focus on South Africa, we welcome a lineup featuring: DJ YURI BANGS, who delves deep into South African music; TETSU SHIRAISHI, whose genre-crossing sets take listeners on a journey around the world; and NORIO, owner of the record shop “rare groove.”
From the infectious rhythms of Amapiano and Gqom to unexpected sonic turns, join us for a final night that captures the spirit of KYOTOGRAPHIE, KYOTOPHONIE, and KG＋.
DOOR ¥2,000（＋ 1Drink ¥1,000）
アート、音楽、そして多くの出会いに彩られた1ヶ月も、いよいよフィナーレを迎えます。
今年の南アフリカ特集を締めくくる夜には、南アフリカの現行サウンドを深く掘り下げるDJ YURI BANGS、ジャンルを越境しながら世界を巡るようなプレイで魅了するTETSU SHIRAISHI、そしてレコードショップ「rare groove」オーナーのNORIOが登場。
AmapianoやGqomの高揚感あふれるグルーヴから、思いがけない音の展開まで。KYOTOGRAPHIE、KYOTOPHONIE、KG＋のスピリットを凝縮した特別な一夜を、ぜひお楽しみください。
入場 ¥2,000（＋ 1ドリンク ¥1,000）
In 2019, she began her journey as a DJ, captivated by the contemporary sounds of South Africa. Based in Shizuoka, Japan, her sets are a deep dive into Amapiano and Gqom, seamlessly weaving together diverse African beats to create a cohesive and immersive experience on the dancefloor. In 2023, she performed at the Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda. Through her recent travels to South Africa, she continues to explore authentic sounds and grooves, building deep connections with local artists and music lovers.
2019年、南アフリカのコンテンポラリーサウンドに魅了されDJ活動をスタート。静岡を拠点に、AmapianoやGqomを軸としながら、多彩なアフリカンビートをシームレスに織り交ぜた没入感のあるプレイでフロアを魅了している。2023年にはウガンダで開催された「Nyege Nyege Festival」に出演。近年は南アフリカへの渡航を重ね、現地のアーティストや音楽ラバーたちと交流を深めながら、リアルなサウンドとグルーヴを探求し続けている。
In the 1970s, TETSU SHIRAISHI became hooked on DJing after experiencing Ageishi’s sets at Akasaka Biblos. Through the 1980s, he learned by watching DJs at Nishiazabu Tommy’s, while the artists at Harajuku Monkberry’s left a lasting impact—shaping his taste across reggae, dub, and rock. At Club D, he trained under Toru Takahashi, often playing marathon solo sets from 5pm through to 6am, usually high-energy throughout.
He became known for his unconventional approach, building sets that started at BPM 85, rose to 135, and returned again—something few DJs would attempt today. Time spent in Kyoto and Osaka further grounded him in the traditions of disco culture. He later founded the legendary Kyoto club GARDEN, a mysterious spot frequented incognito by figures like Eikichi Yazawa and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Today, alongside his work as an ALS care helper and music selector for Butoh, TETSU SHIRAISHI continues to DJ with a singular, genre-defying style. With a loyal following that embraces his tendency to veer off course, he remains a respected—and at times formidable—presence among veteran DJs, truly in his element when things go off track.
BPM85から135まで上昇し再び戻るという、現在では稀有な構成のプレイスタイルでも知られ、京都・大阪で過ごした時間を通してディスコカルチャーへの理解をさらに深めていく。その後、矢沢永吉や坂本龍一らもお忍びで訪れた伝説的クラブ「GARDEN」を京都に設立。
現在はALS介助ヘルパーや舞踏音楽のセレクターとして活動する傍ら、ジャンルを横断する唯一無二のスタイルでDJを続けている。予測不能な展開を楽しみに集う熱心なファンに支えられながら、ベテランDJの中でも異彩を放つ存在として独自の道を歩み続けている。
NORIO is the owner of the record shop “rare groove” in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Known for its deep and wide-ranging selection—spanning disco, psychedelic rock, new age, and house—the shop attracts DJs and music lovers from Japan and abroad.
He is co-author of the music guidebook “WA B・O・O・G・I・E: 1980s Japanese Boogie / Funk / Modern Soul / Fusion” (Space Shower Books), and co-supervised the compilation “Heisei No Oto (Japanese Left-Field Pop From The CD Age, 1989–1996)” released by the German label Music From Memory, alongside AZ (Revelation Time).
He has also contributed DJ mixes to platforms including Dublab (L.A.), NTS Radio (London), Rinse FM (London), The Vinyl Factory (London), Worldwide FM (London), Redlight Radio (Amsterdam), Noise In My Head (Melbourne), Butter Sessions (Melbourne), Krossfingers (Ukraine), Kiosk Radio (Brussels), Hamon Radio (Tokyo), and Sound Metaphors (Berlin).
大阪・心斎橋のレコードショップ「rare groove」オーナー。ディスコ、サイケデリックロック、ニューエイジ、ハウスまでを横断する奥深く幅広いセレクションで知られ、国内外のDJや音楽ファンから厚い支持を集めている。
音楽ガイドブック『WA B・O・O・G・I・E — 1980s Japanese Boogie / Funk / Modern Soul / Fusion』（Space Shower Books）の共同著者であり、AZ（Revelation Time）とともに、ドイツのMusic From Memoryよりリリースされたコンピレーション『Heisei No Oto (Japanese Left-Field Pop From The CD Age, 1989–1996)』の監修も手がけた。
これまでにDublab（L.A.）、NTS Radio（London）、Rinse FM（London）、The Vinyl Factory（London）、Worldwide FM（London）、Redlight Radio（Amsterdam）、Noise In My Head（Melbourne）、Butter Sessions（Melbourne）、Krossfingers（Ukraine）、Kiosk Radio（Brussels）、Hamon Radio（Tokyo）、Sound Metaphors（Berlin）など、世界各地のプラットフォームへDJミックスを提供している。
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