Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Nanda Collection World Tour 2014 will include a stop at Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $26.50 to $150. Meet-and-greet ticket package includes VIP balcony ticket (reserved seat) and post-show meet-and-greet. No autographs; photos will be taken by tour photographer and posted on Facebook. One photo per person only. ID must be presented at will call to pick up tickets.
Other stops on the tour: The Showbox in Seattle on Feb. 13; The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on Feb. 15; Sound Academy in Toronto on March 7; Best Buy Theater in New York City on March 8. For reservations, go to www.axs.com/artists/1262/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-tickets.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu was born on Jan. 29, 1993 in Tokyo. She is known for a charismatic personality that represents the culture of Harajuku. In August 2011, the year she graduated from high school, she made her debuted with her first mini-album, “Moshi Moshi Harajuku.” A song from the album, “Ponponpon,” became a big hit around the world; the promotional video has been watched more than 30 million times on YouTube.
At present, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is receiving plenty of attention as the symbol of “kawaii” (“cuteness”). Her first album, “Pamyu Pamyu Revolution,” released on May 23, 2012, immediately topped the “Oricon” chart in Japan. The CD sold 200,000 copies and it is still selling well. On Oct. 17, 2012, the song “Fashion Monster” went on sale. The following November, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu did a solo concert at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Last February, she launched a concert tour, “100%KPP,” in 10 countries, including Japan, with 20 performances.
On the Web: http://kyary.asobisystem.com/