Bakurocho Band, Billyrrom, and showmore to Perform at “Czech Music Crossroads” in Ostrava — Presented through the music showcase platform CUEW —

Bakurocho band was formed by Take and Oda on the concept of "Neo folk music from scratch". While constantly composing / performing music for TV and the stage with the great help of unique musician friends, Take and Oda also create videos and animations from their research, from drawing to directing by themselves.

Billyrrom is a six-piece band from Machida in Tokyo.
Rooted in disco, soul, and funk, they create a sound all their own.
The band’s name reflects their admiration for Bill Evans’ unwavering commitment to his beliefs, as well as their desire to embrace the Romani people’s fluidity in sharing music across different places. Their true power comes alive on stage.
Their headline shows sell out every year, and they have performed at major Japanese festivals including Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic. Beyond Japan, they have appeared at festivals and events in Taipei, Taichung, South Korea, Xiamen, Shanghai, Indonesia, and Thailand, steadily expanding their global presence.
In 2026, they will embark on their first Asian headline tour, covering Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Taipei. In addition, they announced a global partnership with the Universal Music Group in the same year, taking their global expansion to the next level. They have earned significant recognition both in Japan and internationally.
Highlights include being selected as one of 25 artists worldwide for “Fender NEXT” from over 1,000 acts, as well as honors such as NetEase Cloud Music’s “New Voice of the Year” in China, Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2025,” and the “Tokyo Alter Music Award 25” for the Best Alternative Artist.
Nine of their music videos have surpassed one million views, while on Spotify they have reached the Viral Top 10 in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, and have been featured on major playlists across nine Asian countries and regions.
Continuing to expand their reach, Billyrrom stands at the forefront of a new era.Their evolution is only just beginning.

​"showmore" is an alternative pop unit from Tokyo, formed by vocalist Manami Nezu and keyboardist/producer Atsushi Inoue. Although this duo has remained independent and unsigned since its formation in 2015, the music video for their signature song "circus" has been viewed 8.5 million times on YouTube, and their total streaming plays exceed 47 million. With emotional vocal and a unique pop sensibility that blends jazz, R&B, dance music, and a wide range of musical influences, they have established a distinctive presence in the music scene.