Irvington’s Cookiee Kawaii Will Headline Hotel Hideaway Concert

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A “3-D social virtual community” that has gained millions of members by putting on virtual concerts will mark a big milestone with some help from an Essex County native, Cookiee Kawaii.

Kawaii, who hails from Irvington, will appear at a virtual show hosted by Hotel Hideaway on Friday, May 28.

The virtual concert will be free to view in Hotel Hideaway beginning on May 28 at 9 a.m. It will be followed by a meet and greet and live Q&A session with Kawaii on the Hotel Hideaway YouTube channel.

According to Hotel Hideaway, the concert is being held to celebrate reaching 15 million members.

“Over the past year, more audiences have moved online for connecting with friends and seeking entertainment,” Hotel Hideaway spokespeople said in a news release.

Kawaii rose to international fame last year when her song, "Vibe (If I Back it Up)," became a sensation on the social platform TikTok.

“I’ve been a fan of Habbo since a kid, so it’s an honor I get to headline as a part of a brand-new virtual concert for Hotel Hideaway,” Kawaii said.

Hotel Hideaway is operated by Finnish gaming company Sulake, which was acquired by media company Azerion earlier this year.

“We're so excited for Cookiee Kawaii's upcoming performance, which will surely delight and entertain our fans worldwide,” Sulake CEO Valtteri Karu said.

“Our goal is to bridge the gap between gaming and music,” said Holly Hammer, partnership manager at Azerion. “As a gamer herself, Cookiee Kawaii is a natural fit for this mission.”

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