Purpose: This is a space for people in the music business to meet each other informally, to hear and talk about great music, to share their personal achievements and challenges, and to reach out strongly together to promote Japanese music to the world. Alongside the formal industry organizations, the intense commercial rivalry of the marketplace, and the quick exchange of greetings at events, Music Biz Nite will build a friendly and supportive community helping each other to overcome new challenges from technology, other industries, and social change. And be lots of fun.
For: “Music Industry Party” : Labels, management, publishing, distribution, venues, artists, retail, merchandising, events, students, media…
Edit1) “Panel Discussion: “Anime, Games and Urahara Fashion - How can Japanese Pop Culture Drive Japanese Music Sales at Home and Overseas?" - Moderator & presenter: Nathan Reaven (www.hearjapan.com) 2) “The New French Music Scene – What’s heading for Japan?” (TBC)
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「パネル・ディスカッション: “邦楽が海外でダウンロードによってブレイクできるか？」 - MC & プレゼンター: Nathan Reaven (
http://www.hearjapan.com)
Edit3/17/2008 BIZ NITE @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
“CROWN RECORDS launches new club music label ‘playlist Zero’ ” (Hiroyuki Munekiyo, (Crown Records /playlist Zero
http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/playlistzero/,
http://www.myspace.com/playlistzero)
Japanese Major Label CROWN RECORDS’ new club music label ‘playlist Zero’ will feature promising DJs and artists, and promotion will include making their playlists available for digital portable players such as ipods. Genres will include R&B, FUNK, HIP HOP, REGGAE, SKA, TECHNO, HOUSE, TRANCE, ELECTRO, JAZZ, BLUES, MIXTURE ROCK, and more. Artists interesting in joining the playlist are invited to submit material. First releases include reggae singles from Kusuo on 2/6 “1/6000000000” feat. C&K) and METIS on 2/20 (“母賛歌” – Boranka).
The 3/17 Biz Nite presentation includes a live/dance performance from sexy Reggaethon girl unit NUDYLINE.
playlist Zero will host a showcase live event on 3/31 at Ebisu Liquid Room in collaboration with MySpace entitled "Strange Vibration with playlist Zero～to wear some flowers in your hair～" (Live acts: Metis, PENGIN, C&K, NUDYLINE, and secret guest. Open18:00)
(「http://jp.myspace.com/1001134305」)
1/21/08 MUSIC BIZ NITE
1. J-Bands at US Anime Conventions (Takashi Wakita, Fly Music)
New major label act Back On play the livehouse circuit in Japan but in the States are met at the airport by a limousine and play giant venues - the secret - they've made several successful tie-up tracks for anime that are popular on the US college circuit. Wakita explains the new way for Japanese acts to break into the North American market.
☆有限会社FLY MUSIC 代表：脇田敬
レコード会社での宣伝、club asiaのマネージャーを経て2005年にBACK-ON（cutting
edge/avex）の所属事務所として設立。
☆BACK-ON
東京足立区出身5人組。2005年ミニアルバム『BABY ROCK』でデビュー。
2人のヴォーカルと幅の広いサウンドで新しいサウンドを作っている。
アニメ「エア・ギア」主題歌『Chain』をきっかけに国内・海外で人気に火がつき、
youtubeやmyspaceなどで世界中に広がる。
2007年、3枚のシングルをリリースし、3回のワンマンを成功させる。
また、テキサス、台北、バンクーバー、ワシントンDCから招待され海外ライブを行う。
http://www.back-on.com2. Touring Overseas Indie Bands in Japan (Jason & Ken
http://www.ontheone.jp)
This hard-working event producer duo find the hottest indie acts overseas and bring them over early to tour Japan's livehouses Acting under the radar of Japan's major event companies is part of a long term plan to build a base of overeas bands who stay loyal after they go major and attract international attention. Jason and Ken explain how they keep costs down and create buzz from party-style gigs and an audience that keeps coming back.
Projects: 1) Set up a Japan Stage/Tent to annually tour the world’s music festivals from 2009.
Supported by Japan-based global brands, airlines, record labels, government(s) and private donations so the stage is provided ‘free’ to festivals, and just adds to their attractions.
Projects: 1) Set up a Japan Stage/Tent to annually tour the world’s music festivals from 2009. Supported by Japan-based global brands, airlines, record labels, government(s) and private donations so the stage is provided ‘free’ to festivals, and just adds to their attractions.