TryHard Holdings (Nasdaq: THH) is expanding its Music Circus cultural programming and nationwide events with strategic support from majority shareholder SBI Holdings. A recent SBI Fireworks Festival drew over 25,000 attendees, highlighting demand for large-scale experiential entertainment.
For 2026, Music Circus plans multiple music, fireworks, family and cultural events across Japan, aiming to build a diversified entertainment ecosystem serving local communities, domestic travelers and international tourists.
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- SBI Fireworks Festival attracted over 25,000 attendees, evidencing strong event demand
- Majority shareholder SBI Holdings acts as strategic partner in event expansion
- Robust 2026 pipeline of music, fireworks, family and cultural events across Japan
- Diversified entertainment ecosystem spanning nightlife, tourism, culture and large-scale outdoor events
- Positioning to benefit from rising demand for experiential entertainment in Japan
SBI Fireworks Festival attendance
more than 25,000 attendees
Recent SBI Fireworks Festival co-hosted under Music Circus brand
Senshu Beach Lantern Festival edition
Vol.7
Upcoming Senshu Beach Lantern Festival in July 2026
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This announcement highlights expansion of Music Circus’ nationwide events, including festivals drawing over 25,000 attendees, supported by SBI Holdings’ majority stake. Investors may track execution against this 2026 pipeline and how it complements prior nightlife venue growth amid Nasdaq compliance constraints.
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OSAKA, Japan, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TryHard Holdings Limited (“TryHard” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment platform in Japan, today announces the continued expansion of its events and cultural programming business under its flagship brand, Music Circus. The expansion reflects the Company’s strategy to build a diversified entertainment ecosystem that extends beyond traditional nightlife operations, with SBI Holdings, Inc. (“SBI”) as majority shareholder and strategic partner.
A key milestone for Music Circus was the recent successful co-hosting of the SBI Fireworks Festival with SBI Holdings, Inc. (“SBI”), a leading Japanese financial services group. The event attracted more than 25,000 attendees and received positive feedback from visitors and stakeholders, demonstrating the growing appeal of Music Circus’ large-scale experiential entertainment offerings. The success reinforces Music Circus’s ability to deliver destination experiences that attract broad audiences while strengthening its presence across Japan’s entertainment, tourism and cultural sectors.
Looking ahead, Music Circus has assembled a robust pipeline of events across Japan for 2026, including music festivals, fireworks festivals, family-oriented events and cultural experiences.
Key upcoming Music Circus events include:
• Senshu Beach Lantern Festival Vol.7 (July 2026)
• SBI Fireworks Festival in Sakai (July 2026)
• SBI MUSIC CIRCUS OSAKA (August 2026)
• SBI Fireworks Festival in Osaka-Sennan (August 2026)
• SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO (September 2026)
Beyond these flagship events, Music Circus will continue to host a variety of community-focused and family-oriented events throughout the year, including seasonal festivals, cultural celebrations and outdoor experiences at venues across Japan.
TryHard believes the combination of nightlife venues, cultural performances, music festivals and large-scale outdoor events under the Music Circus brand creates a differentiated entertainment platform with multiple avenues for growth. By serving local communities, domestic travelers and international tourists through a diversified offering, Music Circus is strategically positioned to benefit from increasing demand for experiential entertainment in Japan.
“As we continue to expand Music Circus, our objective is to create a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem that connects nightlife, culture, music and tourism,” said Mr. Otsuki, the CEO of TryHard Holdings Limited. “The success of our recent events and the strength of Music Circus’ upcoming pipeline demonstrate our ability to deliver unique experiences to a broad audience as we seek to create long-term value for our stakeholders.”
A drone light show at the SBI Fireworks Festival in Chiba, adding an innovative visual element to the immersive entertainment experience.
A fireworks display at the SBI Fireworks Festival in Chiba, one of TryHard’s large-scale experiential events and a key milestone in its strategic partnership with SBI Holdings, Inc.
About Music Circus
Music Circus is TryHard’ flagship live entertainment and cultural programming platform, operating with SBI Holdings as majority shareholder. Music Circus produces festivals, live events, and year-round cultural programs across Japan, with a mission to scale diverse, community-driven experiences nationwide.
About SBI Holdings, Inc.
SBI Holdings, Inc. is a Japan-based financial services group with global investments across banking, asset management, and growth sectors.
About TryHard Holdings Limited
TryHard Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: THH) is a lifestyle entertainment platform in Japan with investments across nightlife, music, culture, and live events.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://www.tryhardthh.com/.
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Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue,” or other similar expressions. Among other things, business outlook in this press release, as well as TryHard’s strategic and operational plans and expectations regarding its business expansion and venue operations, contain forward-looking statements. TryHard may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about TryHard’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: TryHard’s goals and strategies; TryHard’s future business development, financial conditions, and results of operations; the expected outlook of the lifestyle entertainment business in Japan; TryHard’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; TryHard’s expectations regarding its relationships with its customers and other stakeholders; competition in TryHard’s industry; TryHard’s proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to TryHard’s industry, and general economic and business conditions in Japan and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of the announcement, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Investors are advised to refer to the Company’s filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when making investment decisions, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.
This release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy any securities, nor does it represent a public offering under Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.
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FAQ
What did TryHard Holdings (THH) announce about Music Circus expansion on June 29, 2026?
TryHard Holdings announced continued nationwide expansion of its Music Circus events and cultural programming in Japan. According to TryHard, this supports a strategy to build a diversified entertainment ecosystem linking nightlife venues, music festivals, cultural performances and large-scale outdoor events under one flagship brand.
How many people attended the SBI Fireworks Festival co-hosted by Music Circus and SBI Holdings?
The SBI Fireworks Festival co-hosted with SBI Holdings attracted more than 25,000 attendees. According to TryHard, the strong turnout and positive feedback showcase growing appeal for Music Circus’ large-scale experiential entertainment and help strengthen its presence in Japan’s entertainment, tourism and cultural sectors.
What major Music Circus events are planned across Japan in 2026 for TryHard (THH)?
Music Circus plans multiple flagship events across Japan throughout 2026. According to TryHard, these include Senshu Beach Lantern Festival Vol.7, several SBI Fireworks Festivals, and SBI MUSIC CIRCUS events in Osaka and Hokkaido, plus additional community-focused and family-oriented cultural experiences.
How does SBI Holdings support TryHard Holdings and Music Circus growth?
SBI Holdings is the majority shareholder and strategic partner for TryHard Holdings. According to TryHard, SBI co-hosts key events like the SBI Fireworks Festival and helps advance a nationwide experiential entertainment platform combining nightlife, culture, music and tourism-focused destination experiences.
What is TryHard Holdings’ strategic goal for the Music Circus entertainment ecosystem?
TryHard aims to create a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem under the Music Circus brand. According to TryHard, the strategy is to serve local communities, domestic travelers and international tourists through nightlife venues, cultural performances, music festivals and large-scale outdoor events across Japan.
Why might the Music Circus expansion be important for TryHard (THH) investors?
The Music Circus expansion broadens TryHard’s exposure to experiential entertainment demand in Japan. According to TryHard, a robust 2026 event pipeline and strong attendance at recent festivals may create multiple growth avenues within entertainment, tourism and cultural sectors under a single scalable brand.
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