# Kansai Music Conference

- Dates: 2 October 2026 to 4 October 2026
- Location: Kobe, Japan
- Organiser: Shalestone Entertainment Inc.
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

Kansai Music Conference (KMC 2026) is a weekend of performances and conference sessions held annually in Japan’s Kansai region, featuring artists, networking, collaborations, and performances for an international audience. It is for musicians, industry participants, music fans, and school students via an entertainment expo program.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.kansaimusicconference.com/)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media

## Speakers

- Jeff Jolly Band, US Country/Americana
- Kelly Bado, Canada Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter
- Los Carrangamelos, Colombia Carranga Music
- Yuki Matsugami, Osaka Taiko Drummer
- Eri Kikuchi, Canada Soothing & Soulful
- The Itchyworms, Philippines Catchy Music
- Leonardo Hilsdorf, Portugal/Italy Award-Winning Pianist
- Chiyo Kaiga, Hyogo Composer, Pianist, Singer

## Where to stay

- **レムプラス神戸三宮**: 110 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hankyu-hotel.com/hotel/remm/kobe-sannomiya)
- **花ホテル**: 250 m from the venue
- **神戸三宮東急REIホテル**: 260 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.kobe-i.tokyuhotels.co.jp/ja/index.html)
- **ブレンザホテル**: 290 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://brenzahotel.jp)
  - Phone: +81 78-2220-707
- **ともえ**: 310 m from the venue
- **神戸カプセルホテルセキ**: 330 m from the venue
- **アパホテル 神戸三宮**: 340 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.apahotel.com/hotel/kansai/12_kobesannomiya/)
- **相鉄フレッサイン**: 360 m from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #kansaimusicconference

- [Kansai Music Conference - KMC 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmx6f6Mgg90)
- [Kansai Music Conference - KMC 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p51_57bFs3E)
- [Kansai Music Conference - KMC 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPUedHzIwO0)
- [Kansai Music Conference - KMC 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9tM_6hLKyY)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/kansai-music-conference/