On May 22, 2025, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Beach in Cannes will host a remarkable fusion of culture, creativity, and charity during the highly anticipated Beach Ball 2025 Charity Dinner & Congress Awards, part of the Cannes Film Festival festivities.
For the first time in his celebrated four-decade career, Japanese entertainer Hideyuki Nakayama will present himself to the world not as a television icon, but as a visual artist. Revered across Japan for his charisma and influence in show business, Nakayama now steps into the international spotlight with a bold debut as a calligrapher.
His live performance will showcase the grace and depth of Japanese calligraphy, introducing audiences to the meditative beauty of brush and ink. This moment marks a personal and artistic evolution for Nakayama, who brings years of artistic refinement and emotional expression to the Cannes stage.
Joining him is Yusuke Akamatsu, a Europe-based artist who paints vivid digital works using only his fingers and a smartphone. For over 25 years, Akamatsu has traveled the globe redefining what digital art can be. Their appearance in Cannes also marks a long-awaited reunion — the first in 40 years — uniting two distinct yet harmonious artistic journeys.
Together, their performance will bridge cultures and generations, merging the soul of tradition with the edge of innovation. As anticipation grows, the event promises to be a defining moment of artistic convergence at one of the world’s most prestigious cultural platforms.
Event Details:
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Beach, Cannes
Occasion: Beach Ball 2025 Charity Dinner & Congress Awards
