Sister Ghost to Tour Japan in November
The Derry grunge-pop artist will play several Japanese shows in November 2026, including a festival slot in Shinjuku.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Alternative
Derry grunge-pop artist Sister Ghost, real name Shannon Delores O'Neill, will play a number of shows in Japan in November 2026. The tour includes a festival slot at the Too Hot To Be Cool x Loud Women Festival in Shinjuku Marz Tokyo, chosen from more than 100 worldwide applicants.
Why it matters
The festival booking marks an international step for the Northern Irish artist, whose selection came through a competitive open application process. The trip was supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through its SIAP Travel Fund.
Sister Ghost was chosen from more than 100 worldwide applicants for the Too Hot To Be Cool x Loud Women Festival slot. The extraction does not specify ticket sales, attendance figures, or audience size for the Japan shows.
The players
Sister Ghost
Sister Ghost is the stage name of Shannon Delores O'Neill, a Derry grunge-pop artist who released the debut album Beyond The Water and the live album The Undead Tapes.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is the public body that funds and supports artistic development across Northern Ireland, and it provided the SIAP Travel Fund support for this trip.
The details
Sister Ghost is performing in Nakano City on November 10, Tokyo on November 12, and Shinjuku on November 14, 2026. The artist's recent live album 'The Undead Tapes' was recorded at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, with a bonus track captured at The Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, and is available via Bandcamp and streaming platforms.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Sister Ghost plays Nakano City.
November 12, 2026: Sister Ghost plays Tokyo.
November 14, 2026: Sister Ghost plays Shinjuku.
Industry Dynamics
Sister Ghost's Japan booking follows a pattern of Northern Irish artists using the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's SIAP Travel Fund to reach overseas festival stages. The selection from more than 100 worldwide applicants places the artist within a competitive international independent-music circuit.
Fans who want to see Sister Ghost live can attend the Japan shows on the listed November dates. The Undead Tapes is available now through Bandcamp and major streaming platforms.
The takeaway
International festival bookings like this one show how regional arts funding can help independent artists reach audiences far from home. Listeners interested in the act can stream The Undead Tapes or follow the official site for updates.
What happens next
Sister Ghost's scheduled Japan shows take place on November 10, 12, and 14, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more alternative music coverage to see how independent artists are finding audiences across international stages.
More information
Visit the Sister Ghost official website for tour details and music.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Derry Journal.
