Tsugaru Shamisen World Championships 2017

36th Annual Tsugaru Shamisen World Championships 2017
2017 第35回記念 津軽三味線世界大会 (Tsugaru-Jamisen Sekai Taikai)

A 2-day competition celebrating Aomori's traditional folk music, Tsugaru Shamisen (also known as Tsugaru-jamisen).

Date: May 3-4, 2017
Time: 10:00～ (doors open 9:00)
Location: Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan 弘前市民会館 (map)
Admission: 1-Day Ticket: 1000yen, 2-Day Ticket: 2000yen
Schedule (Tentative):

Wednesday May 3

• ジュニアC級 Junior C-Class (Beginners, Aged 15 & under)
• シニアC級 Senior C-Class (Beginners, Aged 60 & over)
• 団体戦各グループ Group 
• ミドルC級 Middle C-Class (Beginners, Aged 40-59)
• 唄付け伴奏B級 Song (Vocal) & Musical Accompaniment B-Class
  (津軽じょんから新節 Tsugaru Jonkara Shin Bushi: Beginners, All-Ages)
• 女性A級 Women's A-Class (Advanced, All Ages)
• アトラクション "Attraction" (Various Performance)
• 表書式 Award Ceremony

Thursday May 4

• ユースC級 Youth C-Class (Beginners, Aged 16-39)
• 個人B級 Individual B-Class (Intermediate, All Ages)
• 唄付け伴奏A級 Song (Vocal) & Musical Accompaniment A-Class
  (津軽よされ節 Tsugaru Yosare Bushi: Intermediate & Advanced, All Ages)
• 男性A級 Men's A-Class (Advanced, All Ages)
• アトラクション "Attraction" (Various Performances)
• 表書式 Award Ceremony

Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan 弘前市民会館
1-6 Shimoshiroganecho (弘前市下白銀町1-6)
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8356


More Information:
Tsugaru Shamisen Network Japan (Japanese): http://www.21tsnj.jp/national_contest.html