The lineup for the third wave of artists set to perform at the Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2025 / Trans Asia Music Meeting 2025 has been revealed, featuring 11 additional acts from Okinawa, across Japan, and overseas.
To date, the festival has already announced 11 artists from Okinawa, including Mutsumi Aragaki, ulma sound junction, and Orumaken Akane; 17 domestic acts such as Ai Kakihara, illiomote, Kingo (with The Vibrations), and Suzume no Tears; and 20 international artists, including 艾密璃AMILI & Quanzo (Taiwan), FOLK9 (Thailand), NdaChi (Cameroon), and Vincent Eco (Philippines).
In the latest announcement, three Okinawan artists have been added to the lineup: akira.drums, HOME, and TOSH. Joining from outside Okinawa are HALLEY, Sarasa, and TURTLE ISLAND. Representing the global scene are Chih-Chih, Chih-Yin Kuo (Taiwan), Littlefingers (Indonesia), 淺堤shallow levee (Taiwan), SU SAN (Malaysia), and Tickle Tickle癢癢 (Taiwan).
The festival has also secured TuneCore Japan, a prominent music distribution service, as a sponsor for the showcase stage, reinforcing its mission to support independent artists in reaching international audiences.
Set to take place in Okinawa City, locally referred to as Koza, the festival will adopt a circuit format, with Music Town Oto-Ichiba as its central hub and various nearby live houses serving as additional venues. It will welcome industry professionals, known as Delegates, from Asia and beyond to connect with performing artists, fostering opportunities for collaboration and exposure.
In recent years, the Music Lane Festival Okinawa has gained recognition for serving as a springboard for Japanese artists to perform at global music festivals, further highlighting its role as a key platform for international exchange and musical discovery.
Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2025 / Trans Asia Music Meeting 2025
Schedule
Dates: January 17 (Fri) – 19 (Sun), 2025
Showcase Venues:
- TuneCore Japan Stage (3F Hall, Music Town Oto-Ichiba)
- Koza Music Town 1F Music Plaza
- 7th Heaven Koza
- CrossoverCafe 614
- SLUM BAR
- OTOIRAKU
Conference Venues:
- TuneCore Japan Stage (3F Hall, Music Town Oto-Ichiba)
- Startup Lab Lagoon KOZA
Event Times:
January 17 (Fri)
- 18:00–21:00: Keynote Session / Opening Reception
January 18 (Sat)
- 10:00–12:00: Speed Meetings
- 13:45–16:30: Conferences
- 17:00–21:30: Showcase Live
January 19 (Sun)
- 11:00–16:00: Conferences
- 16:30–21:00: Showcase Live
Closing Party to follow after the Showcase Live.
All times are approximate. Check the official schedule (to be announced soon) for details.
3rd Wave Lineup: 11 Artists Announced
From Okinawa:
- akira.drums
- HOME
- TOSH
From Japan (Outside Okinawa):
- HALLEY
- Sarasa
- TURTLE ISLAND
From Overseas:
- Chih-Chih, Chih-Yin Kuo (Taiwan)
- Littlefingers (Indonesia)
- 淺堤 shallow levee (Taiwan)
- SU SAN (Malaysia)
- Tickle Tickle 癢癢 (Taiwan)
Previously Announced Lineup: 48 Artists
From Okinawa (11 artists):
AIMI / Mutsumi Aragaki / ulma sound junction / HELL型 / KACHIMBA / KINAMI / KUNIKO / norké / Orumaken Akane / Unmark Rabbit / Yukino Inamine & Harikuyamaku
From Japan (Outside Okinawa) (17 artists):
Ai Kakihara / Blufog / Delicious Grapefruits Moon / GOOD BYE APRIL / illiomote / Johnnivan / Jun Futamara / Kingo (with The Vibrations) / leift / MuchaMuchaM / RIS-707 / snowy / SPENSR / sucola / Suzume no Tears / THINGS / Tina Moon
From Overseas (20 artists):
艾密璃AMILI & Quanzo (Taiwan) / Banana Jogging (Thailand) / Barbie Almalbis (Philippines) / 林潔心 ddkogi88 (Taiwan) / Dhira Bongs (Indonesia) / DVY (Indonesia) / FunkyBrothers (Taiwan) / FOLK9 (Thailand) / HOA (South Korea) / 鹿洐人 Human Hart (Taiwan) / LAWIN (Thailand) / MAKARA (Thailand) / NdaChi (Cameroon) / SADOG (Taiwan) / strawman & celine (Italy + Mongolia) / SUNWICH (Indonesia) / Uudee’s Swashbuckling Dandies (Mongolia) / VEGA (Thailand) / Vincent Eco (Philippines) / ZY THE WAY 中庸 (Taiwan)
Inquiries: Music Town Oto-Ichiba, Tel: 098-932-1949
Organizers: Okinawa City / Music Town Oto-Ichiba
Planned/Supported by: Music from Okinawa / Studio Entre Co., Ltd. / LAB Co., Ltd. / Dot-Mura
Collaborators: Festival Life / PM Agency / Okinawa Startup Support Association / KOZAROCKS Executive Committee
Supported by:
- Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME)
- Music Publishers Association of Japan (MPAJ)
- Independent Music Coalition Japan (IMCJ)
- Japan Music Culture Export (JMCE)
Sponsored by: TuneCore Japan
Ticket Information
Standard Tickets
- General (1 Day): Advance ¥3,000 / On-the-Day ¥3,500 (date-specific)
- General (2 Days): ¥5,500 (advance only)
(Separate ¥500 drink order required per day at entry.)
Artist Support Tickets
- General (1 Day): Advance ¥3,000 (non-date-specific)
¥500 per ticket goes to supporting domestic artists.
(Sold via Peatix only.)
Under-20 Free Tickets
- Free with admission ticket (limited quantity; ID required at wristband exchange).
NFT Tickets
- 1 Day: ¥4,800
- 2 Days: ¥7,300
(Includes entry and a collaborative NFT artwork with featured artists.)
Business Pass
- ¥20,000 (3 days, full access to showcases, conferences, and networking events).
For detailed ticket outlets and online purchasing links, visit:
Music Lane Festival Website
