As already reported in the press, a serious accident occurred at the music festival “PARASITE DEJAVU 2024” held on October 6 at the Izumiotsu Phoenix in Osaka, where a crane used to film live events tipped over, injuring five guests.
We sincerely apologize to the customers who were injured in the accident, and sincerely hope for their speedy recovery. We would also like to apologize again to the guests who attended the event, the organizer, the artists, and everyone involved in the industry for any inconvenience and worry this may have caused.
629 Inc. was commissioned by Space Shower Network Inc. to perform all filming and technical work for video production. Ltd., which specializes in special equipment for filming, to use a filming crane, and together they conducted safety checks on the foundation and installation of a special rail. The operator of the crane made an operational error during the event, causing it to lose its balance and fall into the seating area.
629 Corporation, as a company responsible for all aspects of filming technology, takes this incident very seriously and will make every effort to ensure that the injured customer recovers as quickly as possible. In order to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, we will formulate safety measures and preventive measures, review the safety management system with operators and managers, and strive to provide a safe and enjoyable live performance experience for our customers.
Once again, we would like to apologize to everyone for any inconvenience or concern caused by the accident involving the fall.
629 Corporation
President and Representative Director Takashi Michi