Tokyo Boredom was originally a massive thank-you to indie music fans. Dedicated punters who paid at least ¥2,000 every week to get into shows were treated to a free gig when all the acts at the event pitched in to pay for it.
However, as with a similar event last September, the size of this two-day festival and the decision to bring in some more popular artists means that the ticket fee is back in place, with ¥3,000 getting you access to 36 bands over the course of the weekend. Of course, it's still a bargain considering what's on offer (and unlike most live events, they don't gouge you for overpriced drink tickets).
Underground noise legends Hijokaidan and psychedelic rockers Katsurei top the bill, with the rest of the lineup a carnival of fractured and fractious postpunk and alternative rock.