Japan’s leading int’l promoters form alliance

Creativeman, Live Nation, Smash, Udo, Hip and more are banding together to accelerate the resumption of international touring in Japan

News By IQ | 21 May 2021

The Billboard Japan stage at Creativeman's Summer Sonic 2019 © Summer Sonic

Ten leading Japanese concert promoters have officially announced the formation of the International Promoters Alliance Japan. Led by Creativeman Productions head Naoki Shimizu, the alliance is hoping to establish unified guidelines for the safe resumption of events involving international artists.

Ten leading Japanese concert promoters have officially announced the formation of the International Promoters Alliance Japan.

Led by Creativeman Productions head Naoki Shimizu, the alliance is hoping to establish unified guidelines for the safe resumption of events involving international artists.

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