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German Music and Event Industry meets Japan vol. 3

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October 21st, 2025 | Symposium | Hibikoku Hibiya International Building Conference Square

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This symposium brings together leading German companies from the music and event industry—spanning publishing, live performance, and music technology—to showcase their expertise and innovations. Industry experts from both Germany and Japan will share insights into current market trends and developments in both countries. 

The primary objective is to foster bilateral exchange and establish a sustainable platform for professional networking and collaboration between Japanese and German stakeholders. 

Organized under the framework of the BMWE Market Entry Program, the symposium is directed at institutions and businesses operating within the music and event sectors. Participation is subject to specific conditions. 

  • Costs: Free of charge

  • Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 | 10:00 ‐ 15:05 (JST) Registration starts at 9:30

Program (tbd)

The program is subject to change at any time. 

Important Notes and Conditions for Participation

Registration will be closed, once the maximum number of registrants has been reached. 

Admission to the symposium might be denied in the in case the relationship to the industry is not clearly evident. 

We reserve the right to inquire more details about the interests of the registrant.   

Please bring two business cards and your registration mail for registration. 

We do not admit participation to the networking lunch only. 

Organizers

A Program of 

German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy 

Organized by 

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan) 

Hamburg Music e.V. 

Supported by 

Independent Music Coalition Japan (IMCJ) 

Independent Label Council of Japan 

Sound Engineers & Artists Society of Japan (SEAS)

Bundesverband der Konzert- und Veranstaltungswirtschaft e.V. (BDKV) 

RBX GmbH 

Participating Companies

 

NameIntroduction
Artemon Music

Artemon Music is a creative management and consulting agency based in Munich and is driven by a passion to support artists and bring culture everywhere. Artemon Music represents Sergei Nakariakov, the world's reigning trumpet/flugelhorn virtuoso; Dmitry Sitkovetsky a renaissance man and a magnetic creative force; Andrea Cicalese a quickly rising violinist in the musical world; Sophie Pacini a multiple award-winner of ECHO/ICMA/Rising Star Piano; MIKI and his fantastic Takeover! Ensemble which combines pop culture with classical music; and many more. 

Founded in 2018 by Natalia Semiletopulo Artemon Music is based on trust, experience and knowledge. 

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

We’re looking to connect with festivals, orchestras and venues that are open to unique and cross-genre ideas. We’re also interested in projects that bring classical music to new audiences and make culture more accessible and relevant.

Company Introduction

a.s.s. concerts & promotion GmbH

a.s.s. concerts & promotion GmbH, founded in 1979, is one of Germany’s leading concert agencies. Headquartered in Hamburg with offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf, we promote more than 1,200 live events annually across Germany and Europe. Our broad portfolio includes international tours, local concerts, open-air shows, corporate and gala events. We represent a wide range of genres, from rock, pop, and folk to jazz, world music, and comedy. As an experienced partner in global cultural projects, we also contribute to international expos and festivals.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

We are interested in presenting our roster of international and German artists in Japan—through club and theatre tours, festival performances, and joint events. Equally, we are seeking to collaborate with Japanese artists and their managements in order to bring them to audiences in Germany and other European countries. This includes full-service tour planning, festival integration, and open-air show slots. We also aim to cooperate with local promoters, cultural institutions, and agencies to develop bilateral event concepts, particularly in the live concert sector, where we bring long-standing expertise.

 

Company Introduction:

Brugger & Schachtner GbR (“Squama”)

From the Bavarian capital of Munich, one of the most forward-thinking labels for avant-garde, contemporary jazz has been steadily growing its reputation over the last few years—since 2019, to be exact, when musician/producer Martin Brugger and designer/art director Maximilian Schachtner founded Squama. The two friends originally met in Munich’s electronic music scene, and the label grew out of a community radio show they co-hosted. Designed as an independent outlet for Brugger’s boundary-pushing jazz band Fazer and the various projects of its members Squama’s roster gradually expanded.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:
Recording, PR, Touring/Live Shows, Sync

Celsius Management / Schubert Music Publishing GmbH

 

We operate across 12 offices in 16 territories, deeply connected to societies, media, and music companies in publishing, management, labels, promotion, booking, and merchandise. Our managing directors bring passion, expertise, and accountability, with backgrounds in PROs, labels, publishing, production, and management. Schubert partners with related companies to expand services and drives international success through experience and innovation. With tools like S-Tunes and S-Count for repertoire and rights management, we offer flexible, scalable solutions for a fast-changing market, delivering tailored playlists to supervisors, producers, and artists in a streamlined, modern way.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

Publishing / Labels / Mgmt / Booking / Merchandise / Promotion

Constantin Music GmbH

Constantin Music is the leading German music supervisor for film and tv/streaming. The company group is including music publishing (Constantin Music Publishing), a soundtrack label (Koenigskinder Music), production music (Constantin Production Music) and is active in adjacent fields like musical development, immersive productions and live-to-projection film concerts.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

  • AI development in film scoring & music editing
  • sub-publishing opportunities for specialized film music publisher
  • soundtrack release opportunities
  • sync opportunities
  • live-to-projection partner
  • immersive developments
Cyanite / elceedee UG

Cyanite is a German AI company providing music tagging and search technology for the music industry. Its API is used by music libraries, DSPs, labels, publishers, and sync platforms to better organize, search, and monetize music catalogs. With over 200 global clients, Cyanite enables data-driven workflows by combining deep audio analysis and state-of-the-art search algorithms. All AI is developed fully in-house, ensuring transparency, security, and scalability.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

We are interested in B2B clients and partnerships in the following verticals:

  • Music Publishing / Sync
  • Music Libraries & DSPs
  • Audio Branding & Music for Retail
  • Distribution Companies
  • Audio Software Providers
  • Record Labels

Our goal is to connect with partners who manage or monetize music catalogs and are looking to improve metadata, music discovery, and content accessibility through AI.

 

Company Introduction :

 

Delicious Tunes

Julia Kastl is an artist manager and booking agent at the Germany-based agency Delicious Tunes, specializing in jazz and global/world music. She works with internationally acclaimed artists such as Jowee Omicil, Kyle Eastwood, Alune Wade, and Made Kuti. With a background in journalism and marketing, Julia has co-led Delicious Tunes since 2017, focusing on artist development and international booking. Known for her professional approach and long-term, reliable collaborations, she supports artists in building sustainable careers and reaching audiences Europe-wide.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

Establishing trustworthy relationships with agents and artistic directors of jazz and global/world music venues and festivals in Japan, as well as connecting with Japan-based jazz labels to explore collaboration opportunities.

 

Company Introduction: 

 

Eskapaden / Deirdre Weiss-Laughton / Weiss-Laughton GbR

ESKAPADEN is a music agency based in Munich, Germany, employing six staff members and three trainees.
We represent artists across booking, management, label, and publishing services, both nationally and internationally.

Our largest department is booking, representing 35 artists/bands and 14 DJs. The focus is on national acts for the German live music market, as well as the planning and execution of corporate events.

In the areas of management, label, and publishing, we support approximately 15 acts, producers, and songwriters.
Our artists primarily operate in the genres of urban, indie, and electronic music, and many are active on an international level.

In the field of synchronization, we collaborate closely with internationally active agencies and national television broadcasters.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

Distribution (Vinyl), Synch, Artist and Label cooperations

Sounds of Subterrania

Sounds of Subterrania has existed for 26 years and released more than 250 recordings and represents more than 70 artists from all over the world.

I have had the opportunity to work with bands like Dirtbombs, King Khan, BBQ, The 50 Kaitenz, Melt-Banana, Bad//Dreems, Chain & The Gang, Columbian Neckties, The Monsters, Lubomyr Melnyk, Jaqee Nakiri, Bibi Ahmed etc.

In addition, I started a distribution 10 years ago. Because many small labels had no chance in the German / European market. At the moment I distribute records from Iron Lung, La Vida Es Un Mus Discos, Feel it, Static Shock, Sorry State, Drunken Sailor, Finders Keepers, Bachelor, Taken by Surprise, Alien Snatch, Reptilian and around 200 other labels.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

  • japanese labels who are interested in being distributed in germany and europe in the genres rock, sixtiesbeat, punk, jazz, soul, noise and roots & hybrid (worldmusic)
  • a cooperation with a japanese distributor/recordstores for records from Sounds of Subterrania and the represented labels japanese bands who want a release in europe
Piosenka Plus Germany

Piosenka Plus specialize in the production of high-quality tribute shows spanning various genres such as pop, rock, and classical. With over two decades of experience, Piosenka Plus has organized more than 500 concerts. As a global tour organizer, we operate on an international scale, while as a local promoter we primary focus extends to Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

Our flagship-shows are: „A Symphonic Tribute To Metallica“ or „Nirvana Symphonic Tribute“. www.metsymphony.com  | www.n-symphonic.com

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

Find local promoters to get our shows realised in Japan

Triple Talent Agency (TTA)

Triple Talent Agency is a live entertainment agency specializing in booking, festivals, event production, and consulting. We manage a diverse artist roster and organize both in-house and third-party events. A key focus is the international development of Heavysaurus and The Dark Tenor.


Heavysaurus is the world's first children's rock band with musical influences from hard rock and heavy metal, packaged in a spectacular stage show with a real live band - in dinosaur costumes.

https://youtu.be/GCTNwlC3r_4


The Dark Tenor (Billy Andrews) is a music artist who combines classical music with elements of rock and pop. His work reflects a blend of classical training and contemporary influences, appealing to a broad and diverse audience.

https://youtu.be/KLIEx6aQrDw

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

  • Family-friendly music and themed performances (Heavysaurus)
  • Classical crossover and visual stage productions (The Dark Tenor)
  • Cultural exchange and collaboration projects
  • Live entertainment and concert promotion
  • International artist touring and bookings
  • Music consulting and brand development for international acts in Japan
Winter & Winter

WINTER & WINTER, led by Mariko Takahashi and Stefan Winter since the 1990s, produces boundary-pushing music and sound art. Emerging from JMT (1985–95), which shaped jazz and avant-garde with artists like Steve Coleman, Paul Motian, and Cassandra Wilson, the label explores renaissance to contemporary music and pioneering AudioFilms. Collaborating with Uri Caine, Gareth Davis, and others, WINTER & WINTER creates immersive works blending music, sound, and visual art. Future projects include the “Symphony of Lost Sounds” and sound art exploring endangered sound cultures and coexistence between humans and nature.

 

Fields of interest in Japan:

  • We are looking for a new exclusive distributor for WINTER & WINTER (mainly CD and LP Vinyl) who is responsible for physical distribution and can also organize public relations, interviews and presentations to promote and distribute our music in Japan.
  • We are interested in collaborating with art galleries, art spaces and museums to present sound art installations and sound art performances.

 

Company Introduction 

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