DEAN FUJIOKA to Celebrate ‘Shelly’ EP Release With Christmas Eve Live Stream
10.December.2019 | MUSIC
DEAN FUJIOKA will release his new EP Shelly tomorrow, and to celebrate, the singer and actor has announced that he will hold a special Christmas Eve live stream entitled “Christmas Streaming Party 2019” on December 24, 2019.
The live stream will take place simultaneously across various platforms including YouTube and the official LINE accounts of SSTV and A-Sketch. It will of course be free to view. FUJIOKA will discuss the writing and production of the EP as well as look back over his experiences in 2019.
A campaign is also being held in Japan for 20 lucky fans who have purchased a copy of the Shelly to sign up and watch the Christmas Streaming Party in the place it will be streamed, with FUJIOKA in point-blank range. More details can be find on the special Shelly website. Applications close on December 16, 2019.
Be sure to write in your calendars that you’ll be spending your Christmas Eve with DEAN FUJIOKA this year.
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DEAN FUJIOKA – “Christmas Streaming Party 2019”
Stream Date: December 24, 2019 from 19:30 (JST) *Subject to change
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5TQy9q3tyRE
Watch on SSTV LINE LIVE: https://live.line.me/channels/52/upcoming/12573100
Watch on A-Sketch LINE LIVE: https://live.line.me/channels/2096065/upcoming/12591773
CD Purchase Bonuses
Those who purchase a copy of the CD can receive the following bonus presents on a first-come, first-served basis.
A-Prize: “Shelly” Original T-Shirt (20 People)
B-Prize “Ghost” Original Mug (50 People)
20 people can also sign up on the special Shelly website for a chance to be invited to the DEAN FUJIOKA Christmas Streaming Party 2019.
Application Deadline: December 16, 2019
CD Purchase Bonus Winner Announcements
*Winners for A and B Prizes will be announced by the items being sent to them
*The DEAN FUJIOKA Streaming Party 2019 will be held at an undisclosed location. Winners will be contacted by e-mail or telephone by December 12, 2019. All accommodation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the person attending.
Information regarding sign-ups can be found on the special Shelly website below. Please note that while there is information regarding the sign-up coupled with CD purchases, not all the information is listed. Check the website for detailed information.
Shelly Special Website: http://www.deanfujioka.net/shelly/
Space Shower TV Viewing Applications
◆PC
https://www.spaceshowertv.com/present/2019/12/pm005919.html
◆SP
https://www.spaceshowertv.com/sp/present/2019/12/pm005919.html
Release Information
Shelly EP
CD Release Date: December 11, 2019
Shelly Version (CD+DVD): ¥2,600 (Before Tax) [AZZS-99]
Ghost Version (CD+DVD): ¥2,600 (Before Tax) [AZZS-100]
Normal Version (CD): ¥2,000 (Before Tax) [AZZS-1088]
Those who purchase the CD at the following stores will receive exclusive items. All available on a first-come, first-served basis:
Amazon – Original A4 folder (Amazon ver.)
ASMART – Original A4 folder (ASMART ver.)
Tower Records – Original A4 folder (Tower Records ver.)
HMV – Original B3 Poster (HMV ver.)
TSUTAYA RECORDS – Original B3 Poster (TSUTAYA RECORDS ver.)
Other Stores – Original B3 Poster
Stream/Download Links: https://DEAN-FUJIOKA.lnk.to/Shelly20191007
Shelly Special Site: http://www.deanfujioka.net/shelly/
DEAN FUJIOKA Official Website: http://www.deanfujioka.net
Drama Information
“Sherlock: Untold Stories” – Fuji TV
Initial Broadcast: October 7, 2019
Written/Produced By: Fuji TV
Sherlock Official Website: https://www.fujitv.co.jp/sherlock/
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