AWA, a subscription-based music streaming service operated by AWA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akio Togashi), launched its official Discord server, VACKSTAGE, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as a new community for online singers that provides a place for them to connect with each other and grow.
▼VACKSTAGE’s vision and background
VACKSTAGE was established by AWA, a music company, to support net singers and to further spread the “net singer culture” that originated in Japan, including singers and V singers. We aim to be a community that supports net singers to increase their influence in the music industry by gathering the information they need to advance to the next stage in their artistic activities and friends who aim for the same goal, through cooperation between members and learning from professionals.
▼Benefits of joining VACKSTAGE (Discord server)
1. Amazon gift card giveaway
The first 200 people to arrive will receive a 1,000 yen Amazon gift card. To receive the gift card, simply participate in the community and the AWA Lounge event and stream for 30 minutes or more.
2. Professional song reviews (in preparation)
Simply upload your audio or singing recordings within the community and receive valuable feedback from professional vocal instructors.
3. Fixed monthly rewards
You can receive original songs and other fixed rewards provided in the AWA Lounge. You can collect flowers (gifting) earned in the AWA Lounge and exchange them for various rewards.
▼How to participate
To participate in VACKSTAGE, simply follow the steps below:
1. Join the community
First, you will need to apply to participate in “VACKSTAGE”.
https://discord.gg/vb3v2QaaXp
2. Share your activities
Share your activities within the community and deepen your interactions with other members. Please actively use the channel for self-planning, collaboration, and consultations regarding production tools. We also plan to set up a “#ProMemo” channel where you can upload audio files and singing recordings and receive reviews from professional vocal instructors.
3. Participate in an event
Actively participate in events held at the AWA Lounge and other locations to earn various guaranteed rewards. Earn even more rewards through streaming activities and flower acquisition.
▼Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Does it cost anything to join Discord?
A1. No, participation is free.
Q2. What kind of events will be held?
A2. We plan to hold song reviews from professional vocal instructors and lectures exclusive to the community.
Q3. How do I receive my fixed reward?
A3. You can receive rewards by collecting flowers at the AWA Lounge and exchanging them for rewards.
Fixed Rewards List
■ Message from Representative Director and CEO Akio Togashi
“We are very happy to be able to provide a place where music-loving Net Singers can gather and grow while competing with each other. VACKSTAGE will spare no effort in supporting the next generation of creators to move on to the next stage. We look forward to your participation.”
■App Overview
AWA is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by AWA Inc., a joint venture between CyberAgent Inc. and Avex Fan Marketing Inc. The service was launched in May 2015 and offers 150 million songs and approximately 13 million playlists created by celebrities and users. In addition to the Standard Plan, which offers full access to all features for a monthly fee of 980 yen (tax included), the Free Plan, which offers all features free of charge except for offline playback, the Student Plan, which is for junior high school students and above and offers full access to all features for a monthly fee of 480 yen (tax included), and the Artist Plan, which offers unlimited listening to selected artists for a monthly fee of 270 yen (tax included). AWA is compatible with a variety of devices, including smartphones, PCs, TVs, car navigation systems, wearable devices, and smart speakers. Since its launch, the service has expanded to include a variety of plans and features to meet the needs of users and their viewing environments, such as “LYRIC DIVE,” a feature that beautifully animates lyrics in real time to match the music, and “LOUNGE,” an online space where users can enjoy the same music in the same space in real time with live audio streaming and gifting features, and has grown into one of Japan’s largest music streaming services.
Name: “AWA”https://awa.fm/
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Price: STANDARD plan (980 yen/month including tax) / FREE plan (free/month) / Student plan (480 yen/month including tax) / Artist plan (270 yen/month including tax *unlimited listening to one specific artist)
Available: May 27, 2015
■URL
AWA:https://awa.fm/
App Store:https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855
Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool
Desktop app:https://awa.fm/download/
AWA LOUNGE Browser version:https://app.awa.fm/lounge/
AWA latest information:https://news.awa.fm/
AWA Official Twitter:https://twitter.com/awa_official?lang=ja
AWA Official LINE:https://lin.ee/21w3f0k
■Company Profile
Company name: AWA Co., Ltd. (pronounced: awa)
Address: Sumitomo Real Estate Azabu-Juban Building, 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akimi Togashi, CEO
Business description: Music streaming services, etc.
Established: December 1, 2014
■ Contact Information
AWA Public Relations: press@awa.fm
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