ILAJ is the voice of the independent recorded music sector in Japan.
ABOUT US
Independent Label Alliance Japan (ILAJ)
ILAJ, founded in January 2024, is the non-profit trade body representing the Japanese independent recorded music sector.
Founding members
- Victor Entertainment, Inc.
- PONY CANYON INC.
- Columbia Marketing Co.,Ltd.
- KING RECORD CO.,LTD.
- NIPPON CROWN Co., Ltd.
- Tokuma Japan Communications Co., Ltd.
- VAP INC.
- TEICHIKU ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
- FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
*listed in random order
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to support the sustainable growth of the Japanese independent recorded music sector and promote a level playing field in the global marketplace through education, advocacy and networking.
Our current priorities
- to help maximize independent recorded music revenues in the global marketplace.
- to drive the digital shift in the music industry.
- to encourage innovation creation by promoting the use of digital technology.
- to create global networking opportunities for independents.
- to develop the next generation of leaders.
*listed in random order