What Our Clients Say

Every event we host is a collaborative effort, fuelled by our passion for music and the desire to connect artists with fans in unforgettable ways. We’ve worked alongside a diverse range of bands, promoters, and creative partners—each with its own story to tell. Here, you’ll find honest feedback from those who have joined us on this journey, offering insight into what it’s really like to plan, perform, and grow with Cicada Live by your side.

Besides being quick to respond, masters of spreadsheet creation, and great people, Cicada Live is the only booking agency I’ve ever worked with that proactively solved problems – meaning, they saw issues and moved to fix them before the band even realized they existed. This turned a frantic moment where we thought a major visa mistake was going to tank our tour into a ‘Oh, don’t worry, we already started handling that problem three months ago’ email reply. That attention to detail is why I’ll always work with the Cicada crew.

Fang Von Wrathenstein

Vocals, Lords of the Trident, USA

It is no easy task to coordinate the first run of major shows for two bands entirely new to the Japanese audience. That’s where Cicada Live has come in as strong partners on this massive endeavor. From the months of planning through the show days themselves Cicada were working around the clock to proactively prevent and solve problems, and laid the foundations for us to have the best shows we could in a new market. This level of energy, communication, and commitment is why I would recommend any band that’s new to Japan work with Cicada Live.

Peter De Reyna

Bassist, Seven Spires, De Reyna Management, USA

From the offer to the contract and the day of the event, everything was handled incredibly smoothly. Above all, Cicada Live is a team that truly values culture, the scene, and each individual band. When you work with passion, their support is warm and reassuring, providing a strong foundation for your efforts.

Ryoto

Guitar, Hell Freezes Over, Japan

Cicada is everything you want in terms of a booking agency. Clear, open communication and driven by passion and deep understanding of the scene. Booking a tour with them was such an enjoyable experience, and we all know how rare that is. I would recommend their service to anyone looking to tour Japan, especially when it’s your first time around.

Nienke van der Linden

Manager, SERVE, Netherlands

Ready to Work with Us?

Whether you’re a local Japanese act looking to broaden your fanbase or an overseas band aiming to break into the Japanese market, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today and see how Cicada Live can transform your live music vision into a reality in Japan.