Sydney J-Pop Nights is an incorporated non-profit organisation with two missions: to spread the love of J-Pop music to the masses, and to champion local musicians, especially those stepping on stage for the very first time!

All revenue generated from our shows goes straight back into the budget for more shows - namely public liability insurance, venue hire, studio fees, equipment, advertising, photography, the list goes on. None of the committee members or musicians are paid for their time organising, or for participating in the shows - this is all done purely for the love of music, community and live performance.

We have now run 10 successful main shows, one live showcase, and several monthly community jams!

Would you like to be a part of our story?

Show date is Sunday, November 29th 2026.

We have a beautiful, thriving J-music scene here in Sydney. We love anime with all our hearts. But how many more times do we need to hear Blue Bird or Butter-fly? We love those songs, but there are so many other anisong bangers that we've rarely (if ever) seen performed …up till now.

J-Pop Night #11 will consist of 3 sets:

One set shounen.
One set shoujo.
One set everything in between.

Cosplay. Oshikatsu. Penlights. Choreography. Great vibes.

Will you help write our next chapter?

A successful candidate should:

Have a minimum skill level - and be willing to learn

We want to accept players and singers of all skill levels, but unfortunately we must implement a minimum skill threshold for everyone involved in the show, regardless of prior stage experience. Regretfully, we do not have enough resources to support complete beginners at this time. However, if you can stay in time, learn individually, and sing in tune, then we'd love to hear from you!

Nobody is expecting you to be perfect right away though, and we value those who are committed to furthering their craft, and who are open to receiving feedback and critiques!

Be a nice person

Homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, racism, arrogance and general rudeness are strictly not tolerated. We reserve the right to reject anyone we see displaying any of these traits.

An ideal candidate should be willing to work with others, and accepting of people with different skill levels. Our community is made up of people from all stages of their musical journeys - some with years (sometimes decades) of experience and others who are just starting out. We love people who are able to both give and receive feedback well, and who are willing to learn from others with an open mind - that's what makes great musicians!

Be over 18 years of age

We can be mentors, but we're definitely not babysitters! We are not currently in a position to work with minors, and it is unlikely that this will change.

Have an open schedule

We understand that everyone has busy lives, obligations, work and studies. However, due to the nature of the production, it does mean that you may need to have a flexible schedule in order to rehearse with your fellow members. We tend to rehearse during evenings and on weekends. We also have two mandatory tech rehearsals where we will be running the entire show, and all performers are required to attend. We don't mind if you're busy, but the production team will need to take your schedule into account when assigning roles.

Have access to their instruments

We rely on you to be able to organise your own individual self-practice outside of group rehearsals, so please make sure you have access to your instruments and are able to practice in your own time.

Be a team player

It's not about any one person getting the spotlight. When you lift up your fellow members, everyone shines together, and the audience will have a great time. We're looking for friendly, open-minded people with great teamwork skills.

Will you support your nakama?

Please select up to 4 songs from this list to record your audition video(s)! It's not necessary to record the songs in their entirety, the intro, first verse and first chorus are all we need to hear! Links to the songs have been provided for easy reference. We will only be considering songs from this list for the show, no other suggestions will be taken at this point in time. If you play multiple instruments, we will require recordings for each instrument to accurately assess your skill level.