Welcome to TOO HOT TO BE COOL, a series of rock events in Tokyo raising money and awareness for climate action! You can find on this page a recap of past editions, access to tickets when a new event is planned, links to our social media, and more!

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Get your ticket for TOO HOT TO BE COOL Episode 3!

The 3rd edition of TOO HOT TO BE COOL will take place on Friday 31st January 2025 at Ruby Room, Shibuya, Tokyo. Discover the line-up and get your ticket on the event page, and follow us on Instagram for more exciting updates until the event day (and beyond!). The first and second editions of TOO HOT HOT TO BE COOL were both sold-out, don’t wait too long to get your ticket for the third one!

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Event recap: TOO HOT TO BE COOL II – 23rd August 2024

Supporting Youth Climate Action Network Vietnam

TOO HOT TO BE COOL Episode 2 was another sold-out night of electrifying rock energy. This time, all proceeds were donated to Youth Climate Action Network Vietnam, to support the next generation of climate leaders in Southeast Asia. Huge thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, the bands and DJ who performed, our MCs Kaomi and Lisa, and all the staff at Ruby Room!

Lineup

Event recap: TOO HOT TO BE COOL I – 19th April 2024

Supporting WWF Japan

All proceeds from the first edition of TOO HOT TO BE COOL were donated to WWF Japan, to support their activities protecting and restoring forests in Southeast Asia, South America and other parts of the world. The organizers wish to thank everyone who bought a ticket, and of course all the musicians, MCs Kaomi and Lisa, staff members, and venue for making this possible.

Lineup

  • The Hafu (alternative rock)
  • Kid Chameleon (rockified pop)
  • FUQA (garage)
  • Sadboi (emo rock)
  • Aztec Brides (indie/progressive rock)

More about TOO HOT TO BE COOL

Launched in 2024 by Stéfan, founder of Studio Ichigo, TOO HOT TO BE COOL uses the federating and electrifying power of rock music to raise attention on the urgency of climate action. Every voice counts in the fight against climate change; we’re here to help more voices to raise, with the support of electric guitars!

Commercial Disclosure / 特定商取引法に基づく表記: TOO HOT TO BE COOL is a not-for-profit event. Main organizer: Stéfan Le Dû (contact: [email protected]). Studio Ichigo is involved as technical advisor for the sustainability education content of the event and is supporting the infrastructure, such as hosting this webpage. No revenue is generated by Studio Ichigo from this event: all the money collected from ticket sales, after deduction of the ticketing platform fee and the venue rental fee, is donated to non-profit organizations.