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<p><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">What is KMC?</span></strong><br />
・ the only independently run, globally oriented music conference in Japan<br />
・ features a wide range of music from traditional to cutting edge<br />
・ sponsors seminars and workshops about music and the music industry<br />
・ brings together musicians from all over the world<br />
・provides year-round opportunities for musicians to play paying shows<br />
・has created many success stories with the theme of "Building Bridges With Music"</p>

<h2><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">What is a music festival? What is a music conference?</span></strong></span></h2>

<p class="body-text">Music Festival:<br />
・ many musical performances on different stages or in different venues<br />
・ musicians and music fans come together to enjoy their favorite music<br />
・ performers play in front of new audiences to promote and sell their music<br />
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Music Conference:<br />
・ many musical performances on different stages or in different venues<br />
・ musicians and music fans come together to enjoy their favorite music<br />
・ performers play in front of new audiences to promote and sell their music<br />
・ industry professionals introduce new ideas and opportunities in the field of music<br />
・ musicians can join presentations and discussions to further their careers<br />
・ valuable industry connections can be made</p>

<p><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bridging Cultures</span></strong><br />
・ "KMC was the fi rst step for me to be an international artist. ...sharing music with many<br />
musicians from various countries, I think we could feel the ‘Building Bridges with<br />
Music’ theme." - Blackuro (Osaka), KMC 2012 & 2013<br />
・ "I’ve met more people from around the world at KMC than I have anywhere else in my<br />
life." - Dale Campbell (UK), KMC 2009-2011<br />
・ "It was truly amazing. We truly made lasting friendships as well as connections with<br />
other musicians." - Robot Bomb Shelter (US), KMC 2010 & 2011<br />
・ "It was a wonderful experience to see so many people from diff erent cultures joining our<br />
African workshop." ?Olethabwekos (Kenya), KMC 2011<br />
・ "I know I will continue to reap the benefi ts of playing in Japan for time to come! It was a<br />
truly rewarding experience through and through!" - Norine Braun (Canada), KMC 2009<br />
When I came up with the idea of KMC in 2008, a Japanese<br />
search engine search brought up absolutely NO Japanese<br />
websites with the phrase“ music conference,” but now 6 years<br />
later the same search brings up pages and pages of sites.</p>

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（Duane Levi　KMC Founder & Executive Producer）</p>

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<p><br />
Thus KMC has become not only an event that other aspiring events in Japan look to for<br />
ideas, but also an event that musicians worldwide make plans to attend 12 -15 months<br />
in advance. Though there have been mistakes made and problems encountered along<br />
the way, in 5 years KMC has brought success and opportunity to the careers of many<br />
musicians in Japan and abroad to experience new things, make important contacts and<br />
of course, make money like no other event in Japan. Through its support base, KMC is<br />
uniquely positioned to continue improving the industry for independent musicians, but<br />
we need your continued support and participation. I truly hope that with the ongoing<br />
theme of “Building Bridges With Music” we can all learn from each other and expand<br />
our horizons together. Thank you again for your continued support.</p>

<p>The next KANSAI MUSIC CONFERENCE 2015<br />
will be held from SEPT/18-22<br />
詳細・お問合せ　Inquiries<br />
<a href="http://www.kansaimusicconference.com">www.kansaimusicconference.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:info@kansaimusicconference.com">info@kansaimusicconference.com</a></p>

<p>KMC Vibes on Blackan Radio features interviews of musicians who have attended KMC<br />
and introduces their music and careers.<br />
<a href="http://www.kansaimusicconference.com">www.kansaimusicconference.com</a></p>

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<p>Gospel　Workshop</p>

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<p>English　Rakugo　Workshop</p>

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KMC Vibes on Blackan Radio features interviews of musicians who have attended KMC<br />
and introduces their music and careers.<br />
<a href="http://www.kansaimusicconference.com">www.kansaimusicconference.com</a></p>

<p>The next KANSAI MUSIC CONFERENCE 2015<br />
will be held from SEPT/18-22<br />
詳細・お問合せ　Inquiries<br />
<a href="http://www.kansaimusicconference.com">www.kansaimusicconference.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:info@kansaimusicconference.com">info@kansaimusicconference.com</a></p>

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