Hankyu Ferry hosts onboard live performances on our ship’s stage.
Please check this information.
If you applied for a tentative reservation between March 12, 2026, and April 30, 2026, and have not received confirmation regarding participation in events up to July 21, please contact our onboard live department.
We kindly ask for your understanding.
Onboard Live Department: 093-481-6981 (Weekdays 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Closed: Sat, Sun, Holidays)
Notice of Suspension Period for Onboard Events during Busy Season
Thank you for always performing in our onboard live shows.
We regret to inform you that we will suspend onboard events during the following period. We appreciate your understanding.
Suspension Period: August 7, 2026 (Fri) to August 15, 2026 (Sat)
- *During the busy season, we may not be able to accept reservations depending on availability. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Notice of Tentative Reservation Application
Starting March 11, 2026, we have changed the tentative reservation application period.
Artists planning to perform should check and apply accordingly.
Example
| Desired Performance Date | Tentative Reservation Start Date | Tentative Reservation Deadline |
| July 1 | April 10 | June 10 |
- Tentative reservations can be made starting from 2 months + 21 days before the performance date.
- The application deadline is 21 days before your desired performance date.
Notice of Artist Registration Recruitment
We will resume artist registration for onboard live performances starting April 1, 2026.
Artists who have not registered since July 2023 will need to register anew.
Please be sure to check the ‘Onboard Live Performance Conditions’ before registering.
About Registration
- Artist registration is accepted from the 1st to the 10th of each month. Applications cannot be made after the 11th. Please wait until the following month.
- Please prepare at least two songs, such as videos of your performances or posts on social media.
- Performances outside of the registered format will not be accepted.
- Applications will be reviewed after submission via the artist registration form. You will receive the results within the month of application.
Flow from Application to Registration Completion for Artist Registration
| Application Submission Dates | (Example) April 1 – April 10 |
| Notification of Review and Registration Results | (Example) April 11 – April 30 |
| Available Performance Dates | (Example) From June 1 |
New registrations are accepted from the 1st to the 10th of each month.
Onboard Live Performance Conditions
Recruitment Details
*Performances are limited to light music.
- Music Live (e.g., guitar solo, etc.)
- Performance (e.g., magic show, storytelling, etc.)
| Kitakyushu (Shinmoji) ⇔ Osaka (Izumiotsu) | Kitakyushu (Shinmoji) ⇔ Kobe (Rokko Island) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | Departure 17:30, Arrival 06:00 next day (common for Kitakyushu and Osaka departures) | [Sun – Thu] (Departure from Shinmoji) Departure 18:40, Arrival 07:10 next day (Departure from Kobe) Departure 18:30, Arrival 07:00 next day | |
| [Fri – Sat] (Common for departures from Shinmoji and Kobe) Departure 20:00, Arrival 08:30 next day | |||
| Performance Time | Scheduled for a 30-minute stage from 18:40 to 19:10 after departure (limited to one group per day) | [Sun – Thu] Scheduled for a 30-minute stage from 19:30 to 20:00 after departure (limited to one group per day) | |
| [Fri – Sat] Scheduled for a 30-minute stage from 20:20 to 20:50 after departure (limited to one group per day) | |||
| Staff | Up to 1 person (Applications without staff are not allowed.) | Up to 1 person (Applications without staff are allowed.) | |
| Music | You cannot perform songs that fall under music copyright or managed songs. | ||
| Number of Performers | Up to 4 people. *There are no sound staff onboard, so this applies only if you can operate the onboard sound equipment. | ||
| Sound Equipment | There is dedicated equipment onboard. *Please check the materials in advance. No equipment other than the dedicated equipment may be brought onboard. Performances are limited to those who can handle the dedicated equipment. ≪Equipment and Supplies Details≫ Mixer, CD player, amplifier, speakers (fixed around the stage) 1 direct box, 2 microphones, 2 microphone stands, 2 microphone cables, 3 chairs, 1 small table (for artist introduction and CD sales) *Instruments, instrument stands, sheet music stands, shields, etc. must be provided by the performers. *Drums cannot be used due to stage conditions. *Other percussion instruments are subject to consultation. | ||
*Please be sure to check before registering.
Please check the application period and fill in the necessary details.
Contact Information
Hankyu Ferry Co., Ltd.
Sales Planning Department, Onboard Live Section
Phone Number:093-481-6981
Reception Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays