JCB International Co Ltd, the international operations arm of Japan’s sole international payment brand, JCB Co Ltd, has announced its sponsorship of the NHK Symphony Orchestra Singapore Concert 2026. Scheduled for 29 April 2026 at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, the event celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Singapore. This marks the orchestra’s first performance in Singapore in 24 years.
The concert will feature works by renowned Japanese composer Yuzo Toyama and Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes” from “Peter Grimes.” The programme, inspired by the theme of the sea that connects Japan and Singapore, promises a diverse and engaging musical experience. Takumi Takahashi, Executive Vice President of JCB International Co Ltd, expressed delight in supporting the event, stating, “This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore, and the concert we are sponsoring is a special event commemorating this milestone.”
JCB, a major global payment brand, has been expanding its network since launching its card business in Japan in 1961. With an acceptance network covering approximately 71 million merchants worldwide, JCB cards are primarily issued in Asian countries and territories, boasting over 175 million cardmembers. The company aims to enhance the SJ60 celebration through this sponsorship and other initiatives.
The concert is organised by the NHK Symphony Orchestra and will take place at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Concert Hall in Singapore. For more information, visit the Esplanade’s official website.
