Guest Stage
Date
October 11, 2026 (Sun.)
Reception 17:45-
Door Open 17:45
Start 18:30
Guest Performers
Gustaf Rosell
Gustaf Rosell is a multidisciplinary juggler originally from Falun, Sweden. He discovered the art of juggling at the age of 11 and was instantly captivated, setting him on a path that led to studies at AFUK in Copenhagen and at Le Lido in Toulouse. Throughout his career, Rosell has focused on the visual and conceptual aspects of juggling, driven by the expressive potential of the art form. At the JJF, Rosell will present a ball juggling act based on a concept he refers to as “body traps”, alongside a newly created piece dedicated to ring manipulation.
Hatada
— Turning the ordinary into extraordinary —
A classical gentleman juggler, Hatada captivates audiences worldwide with refined gentleman juggling with everyday objects and devilstick. He began his professional career in 2023. In 2024, he appeared at Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka, one of Japan’s premier street performance events. In 2025, he won the Grand Prize at the prestigious German varieté competition Newcomershow, topping 418 acts. This achievement earned him international recognition, leading to his official registration as an artist with Cirque du Soleil. He is currently active across a wide range of platforms, from stage and cabaret shows to street festivals and television.
Experience an enchanting performance, woven through elegant storytelling.
Awards
- Runner-up, Fukuyama Street Performance Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prize & Wintergarten Varieté Special Award, Newcomershow 2025 and more
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Live Performances
- MAGINATION Magic Meeting 2025 (Guest Stage)
- Noge Street Performance Festival “ジャグリングの現在 (The Current of Juggling)”
- Osu Street Performers Festival
- Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka
and more
Media Appearances
- Fuji TV “Sake no Tsumami ni Naru Hanashi”
- Nippon TV “Sekai Marumie! TV Tokusou-bu”
ASICS Trading global brand commercial
and more
POILAB
A creative team dedicated to expanding the possibilities of poi and elevating its artistic appeal. Their work spans performances, technical instruction, stage direction, equipment development, and filming support.
Founder Yuta received the Special Jury Prize at JJF 2005 and appeared as a guest performer with a video work at the online edition of JJF 2020.
At JJF2026, they will present a new piece highlighting the beauty of poi trajectories and delicate expressions of light.
MC
Shelly
Mie University Juggling Club “Juggliano!” – OG
Discovered juggling upon entering university and began practicing with the hope that “even someone shy and without any special strengths could become more confident.”
Through numerous stage performances both on campus and in the community, came to appreciate the importance and potential of the MC role in connecting performers with the audience.
Since then, has been involved in organizing a variety of juggling events, always aiming to create an atmosphere that enhances the mood and vision performers wish to convey.She is active as a voice actoress Erika Housaka.
Experience
- MC – Chubu Student Juggling Tournament (3rd to 5th editions), Nagoya Juggling Carnival (NJC), Nagoya Juggling Contest, Juggling Carnival in JJF, Kouhaku Juggling Tournament (1st to 3rd editions)
- Vice Representative & Treasurer – Juggling Jeté
- Venue Director & MC – JJF2020 Aichi Venue
- Representative – AJA Presents Juggling Festival