Nicolas Ribalet

Nanto, Japan
Festival Sukiyaki Meets The World Artistic
Director / General Producer

  • Producer and artistic director of the FESTIVAL SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLD in Nanto (Japan) since 2006
  • Producer of the FESTIVAL SUKIYAKI TOKYO in Tokyo(Japan) since 2011
  • Chief Producer of the SUKIYAKI OFFICE general incorporated association
  • Production of cultural programs for the Ministry of Culture of Japan & Cultural Creation Platform program (2015-2024)
  • Production of official events for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 125th Anniversary of the diplomatic relationship Japan-Argentina (2023)
  • 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship Japan-Israel (2022)
  • Cultural Agenda of the Embassies of Japan in Southern Africa(2012-2018)
  • Consultant and adviser for international festivals (THE PIANO ERA, KYOTOPHONIE)
  • Production of international tours for artists (MINYO CRUSADERS, OKI DUB AINU BAND, AJATE among others) since 2009 for more than 700 concerts in 40 countries
  • Former Chairman of the NANTO-CITY CULTURAL CENTER HELIOS in Nanto (Japan) from 2018 to 2022, and producer and artistic director from 2007 to 2018 – established in Japan since 2001

CONTACT

COMPANY / EVENT

The Sukiyaki Meets The World festival is the oldest World Music festival in Japan, entirely dedicated to the modern music from the World since 1991. It is fully conceptualized and organized by a team of 250 volunteers and involves all the city. Taking place in the rural area of Nanto -UNESCO world heritage – for 3 days, it gathers 12,000 persons for a wide panel of concerts, workshops and conferences. It also proposes long-term workshops throughout the year, a program of residence for foreign artists in Nanto, and organizes satellite editions in Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa, providing full tours for its guest artists.

WHAT I DO

  • I look for bands to perform at my shows (e.g. promoter, festival owner/curator, venue, etc.)
  • I help bands get booked for shows (e.g. booking agent, touring agent/manager, etc.)

I produce various festival and events in Japan.

LOOKING FOR

  • Artist genres
    • Alternative and/or experimental
    • World, traditional and/or cultural music
    • We are open to any genre including some elements of local identity
  • Artist types
    • Legacy acts
    • Up-and-coming acts
    • Undiscovered talents