Big Group Music Show Planned for '24-Hour TV' Charity Event
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The Japanese charity TV show '24-Hour TV' has revealed new details about a special group performance for this year's broadcast.
The theme of the show this year is 'My Family Story'. It will include many different segments about families.
One highlight is a large musical performance with about 90 people. All of the performers are charity partners, meaning celebrities who support the show every year.
The performance will be led by comedian and TV personality Ryota Uchimura, who will act as the maestro, or musical director, for the piece.
The music is meant to give encouragement to a runner named Mari Hoshino, who will take part in the show's famous charity run.
The lead vocal for the performance will be sung by Taiga Kyomoto, a member of the popular group SixTONES.
Organizers say the large group of performers will come together to support Hoshino during her run.
The '24-Hour TV' event is known for combining entertainment with fundraising for various causes.
Every year, the show features music, comedy, and personal stories, along with the marathon-style run.
Details about the rest of the show's lineup have not yet been fully announced.
Vocabulary8 words
- group performance
- many people playing or singing together at the same time
- broadcast
- a TV or radio program sent to viewers
- charity partners
- people who help a charity event regularly
- maestro
- a skilled leader of musicians
- encouragement
- words or actions that give someone confidence
- lead vocal
- the main singing part in a musical piece
- entertainment
- shows or performances that amuse people
- fundraising
- collecting money for a good cause
Quiz
Answer key
1. My Family Story 2. Ryota Uchimura 3. To give encouragement to runner Mari Hoshino
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Japanese charity TV show '24-Hour TV' has revealed new details about a special _____ for this year's broadcast.
The theme of the show this year is '_____'.
One highlight is a large musical performance with about 90 people, all of whom are _____.
The performance will be led by Ryota Uchimura, who will act as the _____.
The music is meant to give _____ to a runner named Mari Hoshino.
The _____ for the performance will be sung by Taiga Kyomoto, a member of SixTONES.
The '24-Hour TV' event is known for combining entertainment with _____ for various causes.
Every year, the show features music, comedy, and personal stories, along with the marathon-style run.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think large group performances are popular at charity events?
- What kind of music do you think would best support a tired runner?
- Do you enjoy watching charity TV shows? Why or why not?
- How do celebrities help make charity events more successful?