Josaka

Josaka is an independent record label and music company based jointly in Reading and London, England.

Josaka
Parent companyJosaka Music Limited
Founded1999
FounderKevin Harrington, Jim Bowes
GenreVarious
Country of origin UK
LocationReading, Berkshire
London

History

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

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:

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References
  1. "History of Josaka". Josaka. 2008. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. "Josaka's 9th birthday". BBC. 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
  3. "Josaka (profile)". Drowned in Sound. 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
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