On a sparkling evening at Metro Arts, Shugorei (Thomas Green and Nozomi Omote) celebrated the launch of our new album, Memories of Magic, with a live performance that felt just as magical as the music itself.
We were honoured to share the stage with special guest vocalist Shêm Allen, who joined us for one unforgettable song. Tom brought his signature blend of electronics, mini kawaii toy piano, and melodica, while Noz explored new sonic textures on the electric vibraphone with a fresh effects pedal (called ‘Doraemon’ because it’s blue and futuristic), plus some drums and tiny sound objects. It was a moment of playful experimentation and heartfelt connection.
One of the highlights of the night was having Izumi Harmsen, the talented 10-year-old artist behind our album cover and merchandise, join us in person. Izumi’s whimsical drawings, coloured by Tom, have always brought a unique magic to Shugorei’s visual world. We were thrilled to celebrate her contribution together.
Metro Arts added their own touch of enchantment with a custom cocktail for the night: the Cat Dragon – a purple, sparkly drink that looked and tasted like something out of a dream.
We were also deeply grateful to Charlie Green, who created stunning visuals for the event. His dedication and long hours of preparation helped bring the atmosphere to life in ways we’ll never forget.
During break time and after the performance, Tom and I had a wonderful time mingling with audience members, sharing stories and laughter. The support from the Metro Arts team was incredible, and we feel lucky to have launched Memories of Magic in such a warm and welcoming space.
Looking ahead, Shugorei will be performing at Queensland Conservatorium on Wednesday, 12th November, and we’re already dreaming up our next release – a new EP planned for February 2026.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this night so special. The magic continues…
Shugorei 