"MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN" ceremony footage released, watch Kaze Fujii and M!LK's acceptance speeches and live performances once again
Footage of the awards ceremony for the "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026," one of the country's largest international music awards held on June 13, has been released on YouTube.
"MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN," commonly known as MAJ, is a music award presented by the Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA), established across boundaries by five major music industry organizations (Recording Industry Association of Japan, Japan Association of Music Enterprises, Federation of Music Producers Japan, Music Publishers Association of Japan, and All Japan Concert & Live Entertainment Promoters Conference). The first edition was held in 2025 under the concept of "Connecting with the world, illuminating the future of music." MAJ 2026 expanded its scale from the previous year, offering a total of 78 categories. Following a final vote on the nominated works and artists, the best works and artists were decided at the awards ceremony on June 13.
The newly released footage includes acceptance speeches from artists holding their trophies from the Premiere Ceremony and Grand Ceremony, as well as live performances by FRUITS ZIPPER, Kaze Fujii, HANA, M!LK, MISAMO, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Sam Smith, Sakanaction, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra with Special Guests [LiSA, TAKUMA (10-FEET), Aina The End], Hitsujibungaku, Kenshi Yonezu, Cup of Joe, Hindia, STUTS (feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope), THE SPELLBOUND × BOOM BOOM SATELLITES, and Hiromi Uehara.
Source: Music Natalie
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