Thursday, July 5, 2018

Fuji Rock '18 Stages

Fuji Rock offers a lot of different venues for different performances and music genre. You will have the option on which performances would you prefer to watch or which music genre would you like to listen to. Every stage has its own theme and the audience capacity for each varies. Musicians would sometimes put on impromptu performances on the different Fuji Rock stages. But of course you wouldn't want to miss the big names and big production at the main stage, The Green Stage. Please see different stages at the Fuji Rock below:

1. Green Stage


The Green Stage is the Fuji Rock main stage which can accommodate about 40,000 people. It is the main venue for performance of famous artists and musicians. Big names and big production are usually held on this stage. Green Stage can be reached on foot by 3 to 5 minutes from the OASIS area. In this area you will find facilities suck as Priority Rest Tent, Wheel Chair Space and First Aid Tent. There are also large screens installed so that you can see the performers from different angles.

2. White Stage



With a capacity of about 15,000 people, the White Stage is the second stage where great bands perform in a beautiful scenery surrounded by trees. On this stage, artists from all genres perform. White Stage is located 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the Green Stage. In this area you will find facilities such as Large Screen Monitor and First Aid Tent.

3. Red Marquee

Located adjacent to the Oasis Field, Red Marquee is the only indoor stage at Fuji Rock with a capacity of 5,000 spectators. The stage hosts performances from the young artists to the veteran ones. There are dance performances and DJ's from around the world playing from night 'til dawn.

4. Field of Heaven

With a capacity of 5,000 spectators, Field of Heaven is an outdoor stage in the woods located 10 to 15-minute walk from the White Stage. Surrounded by forest, this stage brings out a unique atmosphere at the Fuji Rock. Special lighting and a mirror ball will be place at night creating a magical ambience. The stage is environmentally friendly as it uses electricity generated from bio diesel to reduce CO2. The facility in the area includes First Aid Tent.

5. New Power Gear Stage / Gypsy Avalon


A small stage of about 1,000 people, this stage offers a friendly ambience where you could enjoy up close and intimate performances from artists. The stage is located in a corner of New Power Gear Field / Avalon. It is environmentally friendly which uses an electricity generated from bio diesel and solar power.

6. Naeba Shokudo


Located in the Oasis area, the Naeba Shokudo turns into a hot stage during the night where you can catch a surprise band performances while drinking a glass of local sake.

7. Mokudo Tei


Surrounded by trees along the boardwalk that connects the White Stage and the Field of Heaven, Mokudo Tei is a small outdoor stage where there might be surprise appearances of Green Stage artists. The stage uses electricity generated from bio diesel and solar power. This is definitely a recommended stage for those who would like to enjoy music surrounded by nature.

8. Café de Paris


Inspired by the "Moulin Rouge" cabaret in Paris and its outstanding historical background, this stage is a venue for performances of pole dances and various unique international entertainers. Café de Paris is about 5-minute walk from the Field of Heaven.

9. Pyramid Garden


Located through the Pyramid Gate next to the tour bus stop, Pyramid Garden is Fuji Rock's best kept secret dedicated to tour bus participants. It is a popular hidden campsite area at Fuji Rock where families can relax and enjoy the surroundings. The areas is a relaxing space where time flows a little slower than elsewhere in the festival. Featuring the Pyramid Garden stage and organic café, Pyramid Café, this hidden gem is perfect for families. There are also various workshops and yoga sessions. Furthermore, there is also a sauna inside the symbolic pyramid. There are also surprise artist appearances on the stage.

10. Crystal Palace Tent


A tent located at the Palace of Wonder , close to the entrance gate, the stage features spectacular art deco, bars with stages set up in a flight of terraces surrounding a purple wooden dance floor. Crystal Palace tent is a venue for well-selected local and international bands and DJs.

11. Rookie A Go-Go

 
Also in the Palace of Wonder, Rookie A Go-Go is an outdoor stage for new artists. Selected rookie bands looking forward to become a big star in the future perform from midnight on the stage.

12. Day Dreaming and Silent Breeze 

If you want to enjoy pleasant breeze and scenery at Naeba summit then Day Dreaming and Silent Breeze is the perfect stage for you. you can ride the world's longest super gondola, "Dragondola", and see the amazing greenery in Naeba. Performances at Silent Breeze include radio exercise, picture story show and jump rope. At Day Dreaming, on the other hand, you can enjoy dance beat from chill out music. Coming up to this area will complete your Fuji Rock experience.

* To get to Day Dreaming and Silent Breeze, walk to the boarding area from the Red Marquee. Ride the Dragondola for 1,500 JPY per adult, children are free of charge.
* Caution: The last gondola return trip is at 16:30.
* Please make sure to purchase a ticket at the Ticket Booth located at the entrance of the Red Marquee before boarding. Red Marquee can be reached by walking directly from the campsite.

13. Blue Galaxy

Blue Galaxy appeared in the forest as a blue tent that replaces the "World Restaurant" in 2017. This year the tent will feature world's famous record collector, Jim West, spinning tunes from the 50's and 60's; DJ Salam Unagami who continues to bring the music and food culture of India and the Middle East to Japan, and other unique DJs. The area is decorated by Candle JUNE who also produces the Pyramid Garden. The area has also a bar and restaurant which make the Blue Galaxy a convenient spot.

14. Unfairground

This year's Fuji Rock provides a lot of fun to all spectators and the only adult mobile amusement park in the world, Unfairground, is coming to add more fun. Unfairground will bring special presentation of installations and graffiti, circus performances and music. Unfairground will showcase music by Glastonbury venues, The Acid House, The bangin' Slain Carousel and Jags Kooner's Acid lounge with the scene set with sculptures from the Unfairgrounds own Ringmaster Sam Haggerty.