ASP, the 8-member Japanese girl group under WACK, has officially announced their first-ever overseas tour titled “ASP in the U.K Tour”. The group will perform in three U.K. cities: Bristol on 22 September, Manchester on 23 September, and London on 25 September, 2025.
Known for their rebellious spirit and high-energy performances, ASP’s name stands for “ANTi SOCiETY PUNKS.” While rooted in punk rock, the group seamlessly incorporates elements of hyperpop, electro, and rap. In past releases, they have also collaborated with Sam from WARGASM, the U.K.-based extreme rock duo.
ASP first performed in the U.K. at Camden’s underground live venue The Underworld in November 2023 as part of the “WACK in the U.K” event. Since then, they’ve appeared in all six iterations of the event, captivating local fans with their intense, all-out live performances that transcend genres and language barriers.
This upcoming tour marks their first solo overseas tour, and includes new cities not previously visited during past WACK in the U.K. events. Fans in Bristol and Manchester will have their first chance to experience ASP live, while longtime listeners in London can look forward to reconnecting with the group.
Additionally, ASP is planning a special event in London on 20 September, with another free-entry performance scheduled for 21 September. Details to be announced soon.
Schedule:
2:30–4:00 PM – VIP Light Lunch & Cheki Event
6:30 PM – VIP Early Entry
7:00 PM – General Entry
7:30 PM – ASP Live Performance
After show – Cheki Ticket Sales for General Admission
9:00–10:30 PM – General Cheki Event
Forget what you think you know about Japanese idol groups – ASP ain’t it. Born from Tokyo’s WACK and led by disruptor-in-chief Junnosuke Watanabe, ASP launched in May 2021 as the first act on WACK’s own label since BiSH broke the idol mould.
From handing out free CDs at 46 TOWER RECORDS to launching gigs with ticket lotteries, ASP tore up the rulebook from day one. Their sound smashes genre lines, powered by raw energy and collaborators like MAXIM (The Prodigy) and Sam Matlock (WARGASM).
After conquering all 47 prefectures, they stormed the iconic Nippon Budokan on October 8, 2024—lasers, visuals, chaos: full takeover. Overseas? Five UK shows and counting, with “WACK in the U.K. Vol.6” set for June 2025.
Next up: a 19-show Japan tour kicking off 3 May and a new single, ‘Get New MIRAI’. With a new member onboard, ASP runs towards their new future.
