Two official Kiingdom Hearts concerts have been announced!
KINGDOM HEARTS Concert -First Breath- is a brass concert that will be performing exclusively in Japan! Tickets will cost ¥7,000 including tax. Hopeful attendees can apply for reservations via lottery from April 28~May 10. Winners will be notified on May 13, and tickets must be purchased within May 13~19.
KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World Tour- is an orchestra concert that will be on a world tour! Presale tickets can be purchased from Wildfaery beginning on April 30, 2016. All tickets will go on sale starting May 14, 2016.
Here are the dates when the concerts will take place, as well as a special message from Series Director Tetsuya Nomura and Composer Yoko Shimomura!
Edit: Only 150 VIP tickets available at each World Tour concert for $189 and will include a meet and greet with Yoko Shimomura. Standard prices for each show varies by country.
Check below for a list of the current pricing for each World Tour concert:
Concert Location + Date | Pricing |
March 10, 2017 Tokyo International Forum Hall A (Japan) |
TBD |
March 18-19 2017 Salle Pleyel (France) |
VIP - $189 Gold - $133 Category 1 - $77 Category 2 - $49 |
March 24-25 2017 Central Hall Westminster (United Kingdom) |
VIP - $184 Gold - $128 Category 1 - $78 Category 2 - $56 |
May 6-7 2017 Esplanade Concert Hall (Singapore) |
VIP - $190 Gold - $139 Category 1 - $78 |
May 28 2017 Mercedes Benz Arena (China) |
TBD |
June 10/14 2017 Dolby Theatre (Los Angeles, CA, USA) |
TBD |
June 24, 2017 United Palace Theatre (New York City, NY, USA) |
VIP - $189
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Messages for -First Breath- (translated by Zephyr)
Until now for Japan and overseas, a concert will be held for KINGDOM HEARTS music. This time we will be able to hold the world’s first official KINGDOM HEARTS concert. The first year will be made of a symphonic band called “First Breath”. Please come see this first memorable commemoration for the world. I think you’ll enjoy the first breath when the concert plays for KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 and KINGDOM HEARTS III. Also, on the go and while you’re waiting, I’m very happy KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ has been popularly received.
Tetsuya Nomura, Director of the KINGDOM HEARTS seriesFinally an official concert for KINGDOM HEARTS will be held by a symphonic band! Personally for myself in high school, I played the flute and was conducting for a symphonic band. I thought the concert band there was extraordinary. (laughs) For how I started the concert band, in a junior high school festival, I heard a symphonic band playing African Symphony. (It is a classic!) Because of this one song, it had a significant effect in continuing the symphonic band over five years. I thought about being the person to start a symphonic band just so you could listen to a symphonic arrangement for KINGDOM HEARTS, and being the person that loves symphonic music more and more, I’m very happy. Thinking about the days we practiced everyday, I would like you to be immersed in a new world music in KINGDOM HEARTS. By all means, everyone please come listen. See you at the venue!
Yoko Shimomura, Composer for the KINGDOM HEARTS series
Messages for -World Tour-"The idea of a KINGDOM HEARTS concert has been in the works for several years, but even so, I was astonished to learn that our music would be performed by a full orchestra, in other countries no less. I’ve been given the opportunity to oversee the creation of the title, logo, and many other aspects of this amazing production, and as the director of the series, I am confident that what we’ve created will touch the hearts of our beloved fans everywhere.
The World Tour is slated for 2017, the same year as the KINGDOM HEARTS 15th anniversary. In the meantime, fans will get a chance to explore the world of KINGDOM HEARTS II.8, which is coming out later this year. I hope the excitement and joy they get from the experience will only increase their anticipation for the release of KINGDOM HEARTS III."
Tetsuya Nomura, Director of the KINGDOM HEARTS series“Please have a KINGDOM HEARTS orchestral concert.”
I heard this quite often, and it echoed my own feelings. I’ve wanted to have a concert for some time, and I’m happy to announce that it’s finally become a reality. When I began composing for the KINGDOM HEARTS series, I couldn’t even dream this day would come. But it has, thanks to our beloved fans. This concert and the music of KINGDOM HEARTS could not have existed without their undying support. I can’t thank them enough. The concert will encompass my feelings toward the series and those dear to me around the world. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Yoko Shimomura, Composer for the KINGDOM HEARTS series
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