Onboard Live | Hankyu Ferry

Hankyu Ferry hosts onboard live performances on our ship’s stage.

Please check this information.

If you applied for a provisional 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 participating in our onboard live performances.
We regret to inform you that we will suspend onboard events during the following period. We appreciate your understanding.

Suspension Period: August 7, 2026 (Friday) – August 15, 2026 (Saturday)

Suspension Period: September 18, 2026 (Friday) – September 23, 2026 (Wednesday)

*There may also be restrictions on other busy seasons regarding acceptance.

Notice of Provisional Reservation Applications

Starting March 11, 2026, we have changed the provisional reservation application period.
Artists planning to perform should check and apply accordingly.

Example

Desired Performance Date	Provisional Reservation Start Date	Provisional Reservation Deadline
July 1	April 10	June 10

Provisional reservations can be made starting 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.

Onboard Live Performance Conditions

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 videos of yourself performing or posts on social media with at least two songs.
Performances outside of the registered formation will not be permitted.
Applications will be reviewed after submission through the artist registration form. You will receive the results of the review within the month of your application.

Artist Registration: Process from Application to Completion

Application Dates	(Example) April 1 – April 10
Notification of Review and Registration Results	(Example) April 11 – April 30
Available Performance Dates	(Example) From June 1

*You cannot perform in the month following your application. Please be aware of this in advance.

For First-Time Performers
Here is the artist registration form

New registrations are accepted from the 1st to the 10th of each month.

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Onboard Live Performance Conditions

Recruitment Details

*Performances are limited to light music.

Music Live (e.g., Guitar Solo, etc.)
Performance (e.g., Magic Show, Kamishibai, etc.)

	Kitakyushu (Shinmoji) ⇔ Osaka (Izumi-Otsu)	Kitakyushu (Shinmoji) ⇔ Kobe (Rokko Island)
Route	5:30 PM Departure, 6:00 AM Arrival (Common for Kitakyushu and Osaka departures)	[Sun – Thu] (Departing from Shinmoji) 6:40 PM Departure, 7:10 AM Arrival (Departing from Kobe) 6:30 PM Departure, 7:00 AM Arrival
Route		[Fri – Sat] (Common for departures from Shinmoji and Kobe) 8:00 PM Departure, 8:30 AM Arrival
Performance Time	Scheduled for a 30-minute stage after departure from 6:40 PM to 7:10 PM (limited to one group per day)	[Sun – Thu] Scheduled for a 30-minute stage after departure from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM (limited to one group per day)
Performance Time		[Fri – Sat] Scheduled for a 30-minute stage after departure from 8:20 PM to 8:50 PM (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 only allowed for 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 (Note: condenser microphones cannot be used), 2 microphone stands, 2 microphone cables, 3 chairs, 1 simple table (can be used 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 environment. Other percussion instruments are subject to consultation.

About Onboard Equipment

*Please be sure to check before registering.

Please check the application period and fill in the required information.

For Registered Users
Here is the provisional reservation application form

Contact Information

Hankyu Ferry Co., Ltd.

Sales Planning Department, Onboard Live Division

Phone Number:093-481-6981

Reception Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday) *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays