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  • Zenbu Kimi no Sei da coming to Norway

    Zenbu Kimi no Sei da coming to Norway

    Zenbu Kimi no Sei da is coming to Norway to play not one, not two, but THREE concerts in february 2026.

    Zenbu Kimi no Sei da (JP) – Misfits of the Idol World – coming to Elg Elg Bar in Kongsvinger on Friday, February 20, 2026. Presented by LookEast!

    Tickets are available at TicketCo

    The Japanese idol scene is a universe in itself – hyper-aesthetic, uncompromising and culture-building for decades. And in the shadowy land between pop perfection and total chaos joy you’ll find the most exciting outgrowth: alternative idol / anti-idol. Here the rules are different. Darker expressions, more noise, more shock factor, and songs that borrow as much from EDM, punk, heavy metal and hardcore as from classic J-pop.

    Zenbu Kimi no Sei da band photo

    Zenbu Kimi no Sei da (「ぜんぶ君のせいだ。。 / “It’s All Your Fault”) are among the very leading names in this wave today. A group that delivers the kind of concert that feels like being sucked into a neon-lit meltdown (in the best way). Think: J-pop + hardcore in a blender, with a sprinkle of denpa on top – sweet, aggressive, theatrical and completely unfiltered.

    Now Zenbu Kimi no Sei da is coming to Norway as part of their 10th anniversary tour – a first, clear step towards making one thing clear. This is a movement that doesn’t stop at Japan’s borders. If there are fans out there (or “patients,” as they affectionately call us), they’ll go there.

    Get your tickets at TicketCo

  • LookEast! is now in the news!

    LookEast! is now in the news!

    I wrote earlier about how LookEast! is now on tour with Isiliel and The Lilin. This has led to an article in our local newspaper Glåmdalen, and LookEast! is now in the news!

    LookEast! is now in the news!
    Kai Olav with Himari Tsukishiro, better known as Isiliel.

    The article discusses how LookEast! began by emphasising the importance of building a network and the opportunities it brings.

    Our close contact with Ricky and Himari led to Kai Olav being appointed as the tour manager for this tour. And befitting Kai Olav, he also uses this opportunity to connect with other artists, managers, venues and all the other people he meets.

    Isiliel and The Lilin on the scene of TomoFair in the Netherlands

    It’s been a hot tour with long distances between venues, but it’s been a blast. Everywhere we went, we met new fans to connect with. LookEast! is making waves and getting noticed around Europe.

    Himari giving it all on stage

  • Special message from MAD JAMIE

    Special message from MAD JAMIE

    MAD JAMIE has sent us this special message ahead of her concert in Kongsvinger on August 22.

    It’s exciting to hear that she’s anxious to come back to Norway and meet her fans again. Legend will have it that her first time here was very special.

    Read more about her upcoming concert in our main article.

    Tickets are available at Billetto.

    The concert will also feature other artists like Soldiers of Anarchy.

    MAD JAMIE will also appear at the NORAK Asian festival on Saturday, August 23. There she will perform a shorter set, so for the whole experience, I recommend you go to the concert at Vinger Blues & Rock Club in Kongsvinger on the Friday before.

    We are so happy to have received this message from MAD JAMIE, and we welcome her back with open arms.

  • Look back at LookEast! III

    Look back at LookEast! III

    On April 26, LookEast! arranged the third instalment of our showcase events. This is a look back at the LookEast! III event in April 2025.

    This time, we had several interesting acts, and the night ended with the start of Isiliel and The Lilin’s 2025 World Tour.

    The other artists featured were Kafai, Sukosi, some great, young K-pop dancers from Hadeland Folkehøyskole and the outstanding Wooli Duo. The audience fell completely silent in awe and amazement when they took to the stage.

    The evening provided us with some wonderful, beautiful, amazing, and enjoyable moments.

    We already hear rumours that artists are getting more jobs after being part of one of our showcase evenings.

    Enjoy this small compilation showing some clips of what the audience experienced on this wonderful spring evening at SubScene in Oslo.

    If you want to know more about us or contact us, you can see all our information on our About Us-page.

    Bildegalleri

    Photo: Jonathan Mazin, Dennis Møller, mermasa Records

    Video: MusikkReaksjonen

  • LookEast on tour with Isiliel and The Lilin!

    LookEast on tour with Isiliel and The Lilin!

    For the last few years, LookEast have been lucky to work with the Japanese artist Isiliel and her Norwegian band The Lilin.

    This has now resulted in LookEast joining them on their upcoming EU tour, and Kai Olav from LookEast has now left Norway to join Isiliel and The Lilin on tour.

    Kai Olav doing the legendary Himari travel pose

    LookEast, and especially Kai Olav, has played a huge part in the last two years development of Isiliel and The Lilin. He will now be assisting them with all kinds of tasks that needs to be done during a tour, so he will be a busy bee.

    The Lilin is a result of Kai Olavs connections, and the members were hand picked by him. Not only for their amazing skills on the instruments, but also personalities that would go together with Himari and Ricky.

    We’ve also had hands in the making of the last album, and it’s been a joy to work together with all involved.

    So if you see Kai Olav running around a venue, going from task to task, say a big HELLO to him and buy him a beer. He deserves it!

  • Study trip to Stoppested Verden

    On Sunday, june 8th, LookEast! did a trip to a fantastic festival, Stoppested Verden, to look, learn and get new acquaintances.

    Nini doing soundcheck on stage

    The day brought a lot of memories, interesting cultural meetings and new contacts we will take with us in our future endeavors.

    Next year we will hopefully be a part of this and have our own little stage, or maybe feature something on the main stage. Follow our social media to be the first to know.

  • MAD JAMIE – Concert in Kongsvinger, August 22, 2025

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025 – A BLAZING START TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

    A bold collaboration between LookEast! and Vinger Blues & Rock Club

    It might feel a bit early (and rude!) to mention back-to-school season already…
    But we can’t hold this in any longer – it’s time for the big reveal!

    • 🎸 MAD JAMIE (JPN)
    • 💥 SOLDIERS OF ANARCHY

    Get your tickets at Billetto!

    MAD JAMIE performed at the club back in May 2024 — delighting some, and shocking others!
    We rarely (if ever) saw such a large crowd from Oslo at a concert in Kongsvinger — and yes, fans even came from Finland.

    And by the way — yes, it was her who featured clips from Kongsvinger in her music video “Baby Star”, released shortly after the show.
    This might be the first time Kongsvinger ever appeared in a Japanese music video!

    Watch it here:

    From MAD JAMIE’s Latest Press Release (Excerpt):

    MAD JAMIE
    A solo project by Kanjousen Akubi, the punk rock idol from Udagawachō, Shibuya — waving the banner of “IDOL PUNK ROCK.”
    Kawaii is Fxxk!!!

    Born from the live idol scene, Kanjousen Akubi sings her way to rock stardom in live houses, alongside the JAMIEs (MAD JAMIE fans).

    Breaking the silence since the release of THIS is NONFICTION, the first album after MAD JAMIE’s revival, she now brings long-awaited new songs “THE MAD PARADE” and “Night Ray” on a European tour.

    Let’s make MAD JAMIE EUROPE TOUR 2025 – THE MAD PARADE – the hottest, wildest tour ever!