2026-01-28

[Now accepting applications] We are looking for performers for "Bach in the Subways," a performance celebrating the birth of Bach

At Hotel GrandBach, on March 21st, "Bach in the Subways" is an international musical movement held to celebrate Bach's birthday.(Bach in the Subways)In sympathy with the philosophy of "Performance," we will be offering the hotel's public spaces free of charge to anyone wishing to perform for two days, on Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.

"Bach in the Subways" is a grassroots movement that began in 2010 when cellist Dale Henderson performed Bach's Cello Suites on the New York subway. In order to celebrate Bach's birthday and connect classical music to the future, he refused tips and instead handed out free postcards. This pure musical experience resonated with people, and has now grown into a movement involving thousands of performers in dozens of countries around the world. 

■ About Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza entry

We are looking for people who can perform at our hotel and meet the following conditions:

Date: March 21, 2026Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 29th. Please check the application form for times.
Venue: Public spaces within the hotel (lobby, restaurant, etc.)
Performance time: 20-45 minutes
Instruments: Optional (please bring your own)
Contents of performance: Music by J.S. Bach (please see the guidelines for details).
Entry deadline: March 19, 2026, noon
others:
・You cannot participate by simply entering. A hotel representative will contact you within two business days of your entry.
・If you would like to participate in the performance, please click "Bach in the SubwaysPlease carefully read the guidelines set out by the organizing body before entering. If you do not agree to the guidelines, we regret to inform you that you will not be able to participate.

(Japanese)
Guidelines – Bach in the Subways
Frequently Asked Questions – Bach in the Subways

(English)
Guidelines – Bach in the Subways
Frequently Asked Questions – Bach in the Subways

 生誕Celebrating its 341th anniversaryPlease join us in "Sowing the Seeds of Music" to celebrate Bach's birthday with people from all over the world. 

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About "Bach in the Subways"

It is an international musical movement that began in 2010 when cellist Dale Henderson performed Bach's Cello Suites on the New York subway.
He refused to accept tips and handed out free postcards instead, hoping to "celebrate Bach's birthday and connect classical music to the future." This pure musical experience resonated with people, and today musicians from all over the world perform Bach for free in public spaces, spreading the appeal of classical music to many people. Official website　https://bachinthesubways.org/　 

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