| Josaka | |
| Parent: | Josaka Music Limited |
| Founded: | 1999 |
| Founder: | Kevin Harrington, Jim Bowes |
| Genre: | Various |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire London |
Josaka is an independent record label and music company based jointly in Reading and London, England.
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.
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: