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| parent = Josaka Music Limited
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| founder = Kevin Harrington, Jim Bowes
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==History==
==History==
Josaka was founded in 1999 in order to [[web hosting|host]] a [[presentation]] given by Kevin Harrington to a [[Gartner Group]] conference in [[Amsterdam]].<ref name="JOS">{{cite web|url=http://www.josaka.com/about-josaka/history-of-josaka.html|title=History of Josaka|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher=Josaka|year=2008}}</ref>
Josaka was founded in 1999 in order to [[web hosting|host]] a [[presentation]] given by Kevin Harrington to a [[Gartner Group]] conference in [[Amsterdam]].<ref name="JOS">{{cite web|url=http://www.josaka.com/about-josaka/history-of-josaka/ |title=History of Josaka |accessdate=2008-11-01 |publisher=Josaka |year=2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713120529/http://www.josaka.com/about-josaka/history-of-josaka/ |archivedate=13 July 2011 }}</ref>


For the next nine years, the [[web domain|domain]] ''josaka.com'' was used as a promotional platform for [[Berkshire]]-based bands, in the form of a [[web forum|forum]].
For the next nine years, the [[web domain|domain]] ''josaka.com'' was used as a promotional platform for [[Berkshire]]-based bands, in the form of a [[web forum|forum]].


In 2004, Josaka started an annual music [[showcase]], held at [[Bracknell]]'s ''[[South Hill Park]]'' until 2006. In 2007, the event moved to Reading's ''Plug 'n' Play'' venue.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2008/02/05/josaka_birthday_2008_feature.shtml|title=Josaka's 9th birthday|accessdate=2008-11-11|publisher=BBC|year=2008}}</ref> The same year, Josaka became affiliated with the Reading leg of the [[Jail Guitar Doors]] charity.
In 2004, Josaka started an annual music [[Variety show|showcase]], held at [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]]'s South Street Arts Centre until 2006. In 2007, the event moved to Reading's ''Plug 'n' Play'' venue for one year only.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2008/02/05/josaka_birthday_2008_feature.shtml|title=Josaka's 9th birthday|accessdate=2008-11-11|publisher=BBC|year=2008}}</ref> The same year, Josaka became affiliated with the Reading leg of the [[Jail Guitar Doors]] charity.


==Record label==
==Record label==
In 2006, ''Josaka Music Limited'' was formed as record label and [[music management]] company.<ref name="DIS">{{cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/directory/labels/Josaka|title=Josaka (profile)|accessdate=2008-11-11|publisher=Drowned in Sound|year=2008}}</ref> The label's first release was in April 2006; a [[double a-side]] by [[Wire Jesus]] entitled "''The Intruder/Another Day''".
In 2006, ''Josaka Music Limited'' was formed as record label and [[music management]] company.<ref name="DIS">{{cite web|url=http://drownedinsound.com/directory/labels/Josaka|title=Josaka (profile)|accessdate=2008-11-11|publisher=Drowned in Sound|year=2008|archive-date=8 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308155918/http://drownedinsound.com/directory/labels/Josaka|url-status=dead}}</ref> The label's first release was in April 2006; a [[double a-side]] by [[Wire Jesus]] entitled "''The Intruder/Another Day''".


===Artists===
The following artists have released music through the Josaka label:
The following artists have released music through the Josaka label:

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*[[Ben Marwood]]
*[[Ben Marwood]]
*[[Quiet Quiet Band]]
*[[Hello Wembley]]
*[[Hello Wembley]]
*[[Projekt A-ko]]
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*[[Rebus (band)|Rebus]]
*[[Rebus (band)|Rebus]]
*[[The Trouble With Me]]
*[[The Trouble With Me]]
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*[[To The Barricades]]
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*[[To The Barricades (band)|To The Barricades]]
*[[Tripwires]]
*[[Tripwires (British band)|Tripwires]]
*[[Urusei Yatsura]]
*[[Wire Jesus]]
*[[Wire Jesus]]
*[[Secret Rivals (band)|Secret Rivals]]
*[[Sleep Room]]
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Latest revision as of 11:54, 7 July 2024

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

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

History

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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

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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

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  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. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
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