Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert heads to London in first European show
The 7th Event World Tour: The Stage concert will run at the Eventim Apollo in London on 19 and 20 January, with tickets on sale from 17 November. It is the first time the series has reached Europe.
Key takeaways
- The 7th Event World Tour: The Stage concert runs at the Eventim Apollo in London on 19 and 20 January.
- Tickets go on sale on 17 November.
- It is the first Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert ever held in Europe.
- A planned Los Angeles show was cut short earlier this year because of visa issues for performers.
A first for Europe
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is bringing its live concert series to Europe for the first time. According to Pocket Gamer, the 7th Event World Tour: The Stage show will take place at the Eventim Apollo in London on 19 and 20 January.
Tickets go on sale on 17 November. The event features the voice cast of the popular mobile game, performing in character with songs from the franchise.
Who is performing
Pocket Gamer names several cast members taking part, including Chisa Kimura, who voices Daiwa Scarlet, Sumire Uesaka, the voice of Agnes Tachyon, and Ayaka Ohashi, who voices Vodka.
The performers appear in character, which is typical of the franchise's live events. The songs come from the multiplatform mobile game, which blends horse racing with rhythm and training elements.
Why London matters
The tour had a setback earlier this year when a planned concert in Los Angeles was cut short because of visa issues for the performers. Pocket Gamer notes that many fans had accepted the loss of that date.
The London shows now give European fans a much closer option than travelling to the United States. For many in Europe, the report suggests, London is far more accessible than Los Angeles.
The venue
The Eventim Apollo, also known as the Hammersmith Apollo, is a long-standing London venue. Pocket Gamer points out that it has hosted acts such as Buddy Holly and The Beatles.
That history adds weight to the booking for a franchise holding its first European concert. Fans who want to attend should note the 17 November ticket sale date.
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