Welcome to KMC!
Focusing on the Future
With opportunities for artists to introduce their music and culture to hundreds of school kids, network and collaborate with traditional and contemporary musicians from around the world, perform in front of an international audience, and of course make new fans, KMC 2026 can undoubtedly provide an experience in Japan like no other event can.
Building Bridges With Music Since 2009!
KMC is a weekend of performances and conference sessions held annually in the Kansai region of Japan.
Having sponsored countless performances and workshops, created a performance based cultural exchange program, and initiated collaborations, international tours, and long-term friendships between artists from 6 continents, KMC is a global community of musicians, industry and music fans like no other in Japan. See past conferences
As a member of TEAM EXPO 2025, this event was created to introduce the music and culture from 5 continents to elementary school students in Osaka. Details here
It was really fun. The children could experience the cultural differences between Japan and other countries. They learned not just about music, but also traditional outfits, geography, foreign languages, and climate change.
One of the most inspiring, heart-warming and hopeful shows I’ve ever had the opportunity to experience. We performed a few songs for about 360 kids. They asked us questions about why we play music and what we ate for breakfast.
It was great for the children to be exposed to the music of many different cultures and to experience the real thing. We would love to invite you back again next year if possible!
I have to say that from my whole trip/tour, playing at the school was probably the biggest highlight. Thank you again for setting that up.
In 2015, UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals to address the global challenges that humanity faces. The fulfillment of these goals can best be achieved if governments, businesses, organizations and citizens all work together.
KMC initiatives help to increase awareness about SDGs by creating, supporting and promoting opportunities related to the 3 SDGs below.
Provide more opportunities for technical and vocational training to youth and adults, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
By partnering with educators, educational facilities and organizations, KMC contributes to this objective by providing ways for youth to develop an interest in music and/or the music industry.
Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
To stress the importance of gender equality, KMC strives to include more women in activities, events, performances and seminars.
Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
KMC continues to focus on creating partnerships with artists, companies and organizations to encourage further involvement, and to help promote these goals for sustainable development through entertainment.
Blue Guitar Project is a nonprofit organization with a goal to encourage underprivileged youth to pursue their musical dreams using music education and new experiences. With the "Blue Guitar Pass" social media campaign, people from around the world share inspiring messages to the youth who have musical dreams by encouraging them to dream big, and never to give up.
KMC has been promoting the Blue Guitar Project in Japan since 2023. If you'd like to show support for disadvantaged youth, contact us and let us know!
More details here: Blue Guitar Project in Japan
