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Atarashii Gakko Setlist
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J-Pop all-girls group Atarashii Gakko! (新しい学校のリーダーズ and stylized as ATARASHII GAKKO!) just wrapped up their first-ever North American tour… stopping by the Amsterdam Bar & Hall, in St Paul, on Thursday night (November 16).
This was a sold-out show, meaning that when you first arrive to the venue, you had to get in line. The line goes up a flight of stairs in the building… so we were directed to take the elevator to the sixth floor and then find the line on the stairs. It’s an awkward way waiting to get in the door… but it beats standing outside in the winter.
There was also no opening band, so there was a long wait time until the show begins. The dance floor quickly filled up with eager young fans who rush to the front of the stage for a good viewing spot. Many of them brought idol lights or were dressed up with the Atarashii Gakko’s official socks.
Since there was such a long wait time, some fans brough balloons with LED micro blinking lights and had some fun bouncing it around. When it ultimate pop, there was a huge gasp from the audience. Fear not, another balloon would soon go.
Atarashii Gakko finally came on stage and the crowd went wild. The “New School Leaders” are four girls: Mizyu, the cute but fierce one, Rin, the funky one, Suzuka, the glass-wearing wildcard, and Kanon, the graceful one.
As with these K-Pop/J-Pop/T-Pop bands, it’s not so much the catchy pop songs, but it’s all about the dance choregraph. It’s really a visual show with some crazy dance moves and sometime it’s acrobatic!
The fans are passionate and enthusiastic, often singing along or participating whenever the band would take a moment to ask the crowd questions… such as “Do you know Japan?”
If you are not familiar with Korean Pop or Japanese Pop groups, you should do yourself a favor and attend a show (if it’s not sold out yet). You’ll have as much fun watching the show as it is to experience it with their fanbase.
Update 11/21: Photos were finally approved.
This was a sold-out show, meaning that when you first arrive to the venue, you had to get in line. The line goes up a flight of stairs in the building… so we were directed to take the elevator to the sixth floor and then find the line on the stairs. It’s an awkward way waiting to get in the door… but it beats standing outside in the winter.
There was also no opening band, so there was a long wait time until the show begins. The dance floor quickly filled up with eager young fans who rush to the front of the stage for a good viewing spot. Many of them brought idol lights or were dressed up with the Atarashii Gakko’s official socks.
Since there was such a long wait time, some fans brough balloons with LED micro blinking lights and had some fun bouncing it around. When it ultimate pop, there was a huge gasp from the audience. Fear not, another balloon would soon go.
Atarashii Gakko finally came on stage and the crowd went wild. The “New School Leaders” are four girls: Mizyu, the cute but fierce one, Rin, the funky one, Suzuka, the glass-wearing wildcard, and Kanon, the graceful one.
As with these K-Pop/J-Pop/T-Pop bands, it’s not so much the catchy pop songs, but it’s all about the dance choregraph. It’s really a visual show with some crazy dance moves and sometime it’s acrobatic!
The fans are passionate and enthusiastic, often singing along or participating whenever the band would take a moment to ask the crowd questions… such as “Do you know Japan?”
If you are not familiar with Korean Pop or Japanese Pop groups, you should do yourself a favor and attend a show (if it’s not sold out yet). You’ll have as much fun watching the show as it is to experience it with their fanbase.
Update 11/21: Photos were finally approved.
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Atarashii Gakko! at Amsterdam Bar & Hall, St Paul (16 Nov 2023) |
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