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Tokyo-based, American-born, Memphis-raised, Apryl Peredo is a multi-faceted music industry professional. She titles herself as an Artist Manager, but she does more than simply manage. With first-hand knowledge of the ins-and-outs of the ever-changing music industry — in general and Japan-specific — and a clear vision of how to help musicians further their careers, she hosts workshops on social media use, publishing, best booking practices, touring regionally and overseas, and long-term planning and goal-setting.

Her early experience as an awful bass player in a punk band led to a position as an A&R intern for EMI, Radio Promotion Assistant and seasonal studio manager for Cotton Row Studios in Memphis TN. Later she began hosting a radio show and co-coordinating weekend music festivals and events in Dallas, Texas. Now in Tokyo she runs the gamut from: co-writing and editing English lyrics for Japanese anime, pop and rock bands; assembling ensemble bands for special projects; and hands-on artist development. She has worked with large festivals such as Countdown Japan! and Warped Japan as well. She is regularly called on by those making short and feature-length films when an “expert” is needed on Japanese modern music to suit a scene. She is the co-organizer of a Tokyo-based showcase festival for both Japanese and overseas bands, Tokyo Beyond, an event that is a unique musical opportunity for international artists wanting to get a taste of the Japanese music scenes, as they would Korea/Zandari, Thailand/BMC and others. In addition to her main work with Japanese domestic artists developing within Japan, she also helps non-Japanese artists who wish to come experience, explore and grow within the Japanese music market by coordinating and managing tours, developing entrance strategy and approaching labels and distributors.

Sample list of Known Artists and Corporations she has worked with in some capacity*:

Ben is a multi-talented performer who co-founded the Monday Show School of Musical Theatre. He has been training performers for the past 12 years. Not only is he successful as a performer, he also produces shows, vocal coaches, and choreographs. He trains aspiring young talents in the performing arts, many of whom have become professionals in the industry or have been granted the platform to continue their performing arts educational journey in Singapore, Australia, UK and the US.

This competition is open to all regardless of nationality, but contestants must be a resident and living in Malaysia.

Singing is the minimum required act for this competition. Only solo acts are allowed. Duets, groups and bands are not qualified for this competition.

Songs must be of their original language, variations of the songs in other languages are not allowed.

(Songs from non-Japanese cartoons, non-Japanese Live-action series, and Vtubers are not allowed for this category)

For the Final Round at AniManGaki 2023, the 2 songs chosen & performed must be from the following:

Songs must be of their original language, variations of the songs in other languages are not allowed.

(Songs from Vtubers are not allowed for this category)
*Top 12 will be contacted via email for song sumission.

Participants entering the competition will go through the following process:

Non-compliance would result in disqualification.

For preliminary round at Pavilion KL – Tokyo Street Anniversary 2023, the Top 25 participants selected by the Judges, will go through the following:

1. Be physically present for the competition held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
2. Perform the same track as per registration

Announcement of the Top 12 advancing to AniManGaki 2023, will happen at 6:00pm on Saturday, 29/07/2023. All participants are required to be physically present during the announcement.

Online Submission

TOP 25
(Preliminary Round)

Successful participants are to compete in the Preliminary Round at Pavilion KL – Tokyo Street Anniversary held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on the 29th July 2023, Saturday.

Only 12 finalists will advance to AniManGaki 2023 Idol Competition. All finalists will be announced at Pavilion KL – Tokyo Street Anniversary at 6:00PM, 29th July 2023, Saturday.

Finalists will be contacted via email and Whatsapp for more details and information about the preparations for the Finals at AniManGaki 2023 on 26/08/2023, Saturday.

By entering the competition, participants have consented by default that:

• AniManGaki is not responsible for any damages to participants’ costumes or props during the competition.
• AniManGaki is not responsible for participant’s physical damage or injury during the competition. First-aid will be provided if necessary.
• AniManGaki is not responsible for any property or emotional losses during a participant’s participation in the competition.
• Participants are held responsible for any damages to stage, and other equipment caused during the competition.
• AniManGaki reserves the right to use participant’s images and performance recordings for promotional purposes.
• AniManGaki reserves the rights to alter the rules and structure of the competition as they see fit.
• By submitting your entries, all participants agree and acknowledge that all intellectual property rights thereto shall belong to AniManGaki. AniManGaki shall have the exclusive right to use, edit, modify and publish the entry submitted by all the participants, publish or not publish the names of the participants, in any way it deems fit for any advertising, trade, promotional purpose and for any other reason whatsoever, without any further notice to the participants and the participants shall not claim ownership or any payment or compensation on the materials. For the avoidance of doubt, the submissions will not be edited for judging purposes.
• AniManGaki reserves the right to disqualify anyone who is deemed unsuitable for the competition, and judges’ decisions are final.
• All results given by judges are finalised and cannot be contested.
• AniManGaki will not bear any cost related to the entry of the participants.
• By participating in this competition, each participant accepts the conditions stated in the rules and agrees to be bound by the decisions of AniManGaki. Every submission is final, please ensure all details provided are complete and accurate. Incomplete and inaccurate submissions will be disqualified.

• All participants must be fully vaccinated.
• Face masks are encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Sanitize and maintain good hygiene whenever possible.
• A Self Covid RTK test is encouraged to ensure everyone’s safety.
• If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please inform our staffs immediately, and we will escort you to the nearest medic bay/clinic:

Common Symptoms

• Fever
• Dry Cough
• Tiredness
• Loss of taste or smell

Less Common Symptoms

• Sore Throat
• Headache
• Aches and pains
• Diarrhoea
• A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
• Red of irritated eyes

Serious Symptoms

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Loss of speech or mobility or confusion
• Chest pain