Regis Headlines Downwards Nights in Tokyo and Osaka January 30 and 31

Regis (Karl O'Connor) landed in Tokyo for a Downwards Records-curated night at MIDNIGHT EAST that leaned into the label’s industrial minimal blueprint while spotlighting local talent. The show, promoted under the banner "MIDNIGHT EAST meets Downwards Records," featured a hybrid live slot with Liam Andrews and an extended DJ set from Regis, with local support rounds from NOCO, MAYUDEPTH, =AZUMAYA=, and EICHI ABE.

Promotional material for the event listed the floor and start time explicitly: "at MIDNIGHT EAST OPEN/START 22:00. LINE UP: =O-EAST 3F= [HYBRID LIVE] Regis × Liam Andrews [DJ] Regis NOCO MAYUDEPTH =AZUMAYA= EICHI ABE." That configuration, live processing paired with a long-format DJ set, gave the night both a performative edge and a nightclub-ready arc, moving from live textures into extended, mix-driven grooves.

The Tokyo show took place at MIDNIGHT EAST at Spotify O-EAST on January 30, 2026. The hybrid live billing positioned Regis and Liam Andrews in a live-collaboration slot, followed by Regis returning to the decks for an extended DJ performance. For local producers and club regulars, that setup offers a compact case study in how Downwards presents its catalogue in a different cultural context: label-signature sonics up front, then an open-ended DJ ride that lets the crowd absorb deeper cuts and rarities.

Promoters also list a second night in Osaka, with Regis slated to headline at Circus on January 31, 2026. Details for the Osaka date beyond the headline billing and venue name were not included in the available materials, so set times, support and ticket information remain to be confirmed. The two-night pairing nonetheless signals a targeted outreach by Downwards into Japan’s club circuit, pairing international curators with local selectors.

For scene members, the practical takeaways are immediate. Expect extended, tempo-flexible sets where track selection and mixcraft matter more than crowd-pleasing peaks. Local acts named on the Tokyo bill, NOCO, MAYUDEPTH, =AZUMAYA= and EICHI ABE, benefit from exposure alongside a foundational figure like Regis, and those appearances are opportunities to hear how local producers interpret Downwards-style stripped back rhythms and textural processing in a club environment.

What comes next is confirmation and documentation. Verify final Osaka timings and support listings with Circus before making plans, and if you attended the Tokyo night, archive setlists and recorded IDs while respecting venue recording policies. For Minimal Techno followers, the run underlines Downwards Records’ continued appetite for direct, label-first nights that prioritize mood, texture and sustained DJ narratives over peak-time spectacle.