The Ultimate Japanese Funk Experience in Chicago: Retro City Pop & Future Funk together in one night!
Japanese Funk Night: City Pop vs. Future Funk
April 10 | Hairpin Arts Center, Chicago
Music is a conversation across time. On April 10, the Japanese Culture Center invites you to a sonic collision of two eras: the neon-drenched optimism of 1980s Tokyo and the high-velocity, internet-born energy of the modern dance floor.
What to expect
- City Pop | Van Paugam Representing the late-70s and 80s origins, Van Paugam curates the lush synths and disco-inflected basslines of Japan’s bubble economy. This is the sound of cosmopolitan luxury, sophisticated, soulful, and deeply nostalgic.
- Future Funk | Tiara The response to the classics. Tiara takes those foundational grooves and recontextualizes them through the lens of global online culture. Expect high-octane loops, anime-filtered aesthetics, and a relentless, dancefloor-driven pulse.
- The Centerpiece: A curated Dance Battle where the aesthetics of both eras meet in physical form.
- The Atmosphere: Hosted by Chicago’s own Jas, the evening is designed to be as visually arresting as it is sonically diverse.
Tiers & Access
The VIP Experience For those seeking a more refined vantage point, VIP access includes:
- The Green Room: Complimentary champagne (21+).
- Artist Integration: Private meet-and-greet with the performers.
- Priority: Early entry and exclusive event merchandise.
Early Bird Pricing Secure your place in the evolution. Reduced-price tickets are available through March 15.
The Details Ages: 18+ Date: April 10 Location: Hairpin Arts Center, Logan Square Presented by: The Japanese Culture Center
