- Date & Time
June 25th (Thu) 6:15-8:00pm (Doors open: 5:55pm)
*After checking in, you may enter and leave freely. - Place
Ono Auditorium, Waseda Campus - Eligibility
Waseda students, faculty, staff & the general public - Registration
Not required (seating for 200) - Fee
Free!
International students who are studying at Waseda will be performing Japanese songs solo and also with other local students at the ICC International Karaoke Contest this month! There were over 39 entries who competed in the qualifying rounds and now the 11 finalists will battle it out in the Grand Final!
This event features the winner of the 2013 Karaoke World Championship in Finland and Waseda University staff member, Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka, as a judge and guest singer. Last year’s KWC Japan representative and current Waseda student Mr. Keidai Hasehira will also be performing and judging at the event.
Students from America, Brazil, China, Finland, Japan, Korea & Taiwan from various departments will sing Japanese hits of all genres!
⇒Here’s a list of the 11 finalists
So who’s the best singer on Waseda’s global campus??
Listen and let Waseda’s talented students move you with their voices!
- Date
June 25 (Thu) 6:15-8:00pm (Doors open: 5:55pm)
*After checking in, you may enter and leave freely. - Venue
Ono Auditorium, Waseda Campus - Eligibility
Waseda Students, Staff & General Public - Language
Japanese & English (Songs will be in Japanese) - Fee
Free - Registration
Not required (Seating for 200) - Judging Criteria
A combination of performers Singing Ability, Performance, Passion & Visual Impact. - Judges
Prof. Hiroko Mikami
Director of the Waseda University International Community Center (ICC)
Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka
Waseda Univ. Staff Member, 2013 Karaoke World Championship Winner
Mr. Keidai Hasehira
4th year student at the School of Commerce, 2014 Karaoke World Championship Japan Representative
Judge/Guest Singers
Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka
Began working at Waseda University after graduating from Waseda’s School of Political Science and Economics in 2002.
Previously worked in the International Division and then School of International Liberal Studies and now works in the Secretariat of the Office of the President.
After his success on NHK-TV’s “Nodojiman” show as a Waseda student, he went on to appear in several national karaoke competitions.
In 2003 he received an award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in a national competition. He then won the Karaoke World Championships men’s category in 2013. (video)
In 2014 he released his debut single “Sakura Horohoro” with Nippon Crown Co. Ltd.
Mr. Keidai Hasehira
Entered Waseda University School of Commerce in 2012.
Began music career in 2014 and was chosen from 2000 entries to represent Japan in the Karaoke World Championships in August.
Also appeared on TV Tokyo’s “The Karaoke Battle” and won NHK’s “Anime Song Nodojiman Contest”.
★ Prizes
1) JTB Travel Voucher for 30,000 yen (Sponsor: JTB Corporation Corporate Sales)
2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD)
★ “ICC’s Choice” Special Award
1) Book Gift token for 10,000 yen
2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD)
★ Audience Present (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD)
The first 200 audience members will receive a 20% discount voucher from BIG ECHO karaoke box!
Organizer: Waseda University International Community Center
Sponsors: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD, JTB Corporation Corporate Sales
Inquiries: TEL: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]