Josaka
| Josaka | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | Josaka Music Limited |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Kevin Harrington, Jim Bowes |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin |  UK |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire London |
Josaka is an independent record label and music company based jointly in Reading and London, England.
History
[edit]Josaka was founded in 1999 in order to host a presentation given by Kevin Harrington to a Gartner Group conference in Amsterdam.[1]
For the next nine years, the domain josaka.com was used as a promotional platform for Berkshire-based bands, in the form of a forum.
In 2004, Josaka started an annual music showcase, held at Reading's South Street Arts Centre until 2006. In 2007, the event moved to Reading's Plug 'n' Play venue for one year only.[2] The same year, Josaka became affiliated with the Reading leg of the Jail Guitar Doors charity.
Record label
[edit]In 2006, Josaka Music Limited was formed as record label and music management company.[3] The label's first release was in April 2006; a double a-side by Wire Jesus entitled "The Intruder/Another Day".
The following artists have released music through the Josaka label:
|
|
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Josaka". Josaka. 2008. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Josaka's 9th birthday". BBC. 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- ^ "Josaka (profile)". Drowned in Sound. 2008. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2008.