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.

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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.

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