Step into the Spotlight: Minato Local History Museum Hosts Electrifying ‘History Museum Concert’ on December 14th – Calling All Talented Performers

The Minato City Museum of Local History is recruiting performers to perform at the “History Museum Concert ” to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Minato City Local History Museum 2nd floor central hall

The Minato City Local History Museum opened on November 1, 2018, and is celebrating its 6th anniversary this year as a base for getting to know, explore, and interact with Minato City through its nature, history, and culture.

The building was designed by Yoshikazu Uchida, known for works such as the Yasuda Auditorium at the University of Tokyo, and was built in 1938 as the former Public Health Center, which has been preserved, renovated, and utilized. The exterior has a distinctive design called “Uchida Gothic,” covered with continuous arches and scratch tiles, and the interior has well preserved its original appearance, including the central hall, old lecture hall, and former director’s and deputy director’s rooms. The original space remains and is designated as a tangible cultural property by Minato City.

The Minato City Museum of Local History has been holding regular concerts since March 2019, shortly after it opened, but this time, as our first attempt, we are inviting a wide range of performers as listed below.

■“Historical Museum Concert ” event overview

・Date and time: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1:00 p.m./from 3:00 p.m. (approximately 30 minutes each time, 2 times)

・Venue: Minato Local History Museum 2nd floor central hall

・Participation fee: Free

■“Historical Museum Concert ” Performer Recruitment Guidelines

○Application qualifications

Groups/individuals who live, work, or attend school in Minato City, or who have a track record of musical activities in Minato City.

(There are no restrictions for professionals or amateurs)

*For groups, only up to 5 people can perform at the same time.

○Performance genre

String instruments, woodwind instruments, electronic pianos, etc.

*Performances of instruments that produce loud sounds, such as drums and brass instruments, are not accepted.

○Number of groups wanted

1 group

*Selection will be conducted by history museum staff and all applicants will be notified of the selection results.

○Application deadline

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00 p.m.

○How to apply

Please fill out the required information in the application form on the homepage below and submit.

○Notes, etc.

・There is no remuneration for everything, including transportation expenses.

・Any commercial activities are prohibited.

・Chairs for the performers, microphones/amplifiers for the MC, and music stands will be prepared at the History Museum.

Please prepare the instruments and equipment necessary for the performance by yourself.

Only electronic pianos can be prepared at the History Museum.

・Please be responsible for bringing in and out of musical instruments and equipment by yourself.

Minato City Local History Museum Exterior

*The “Historical Museum Concert ” is scheduled to be held after 2025, and performers will be invited from the public, but this time, applications will only be accepted for the December 14th event.