Music from the Japanese Point of View

Singers

PANEL

Begin with an introduction of the guest

Guest says hello to the audience.

Visuals and/or audio could be used, if desired.

Give brief background of guest

Introduce latest work or mention latest project

Ask the guest to elaborate or add to info.

Discuss music from the Japanese point of view

What was it like, in Japan, when the guest's song came out?

How did the guest feel about this?

What interesting anecdote related to the release, popularity or lack of popularity of the guest's song might share with us?

What does the guest think of Japanese fans?

Does the guest feel there is a difference between the guest's regular and anime related fans? If so, what?

End with audience questions

Audience members ask the guest questions.

Conclude with a farewell

The guest and/or interpreter say goodbye and thank the audience.

PREPARATION

Introduction information

Introduction information can be selected by the guest or researched and scripted by the

staff.

Preparation of materials

Slides, video, audio and/or other materials to accompany the discussion should prepared ahead of time by the staff and/or the guest.

Protection, care, storage and transportation of any of the guest's personal items must be considered in advance.

Timing

Timing should be worked out in advance. Consult 'Timing' sheet.

Staff and guest preparation

Staff and guest(s) should be briefed on the schedule of the panel.

Consult 'Staff and Guest Preparation' sheet.

Questions from the audience

The 'Methods for Selecting Questions from the Audience' list should be consulted and one method should be selected and planned for ahead of time.

EQUIPMENT

Audio, video or slides would be most effective for this panel.

Other equipment may also be needed.

STAFF REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreter

Technician(s) and/or Coordinator

Staff to select and organize audience members with questions if pre-selection of audience questions is to be used.

VARIATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

Have the guest sing a song.