TuneCore Japan × BARKS × CHIMERA Launch New Project to Bring Next-Generation Artists to Real Stages
TuneCore Japan, BARKS, and CHIMERA Union are collaborating on a new project to connect next-generation artists to real stages. This initiative integrates music distribution, curation, and live experiences, establishing the "M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE" at CHIMERA GAMES Vol.11 to enhance artist discovery, development, and dissemination.
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CHIMERA Union (Headquarters: Kyoto Prefecture), in collaboration with TuneCore Japan Co., Ltd. and music media BARKS, will launch a new initiative to connect next-generation artists from discovery to real-life experiences.
In conjunction with "M-SPOT," a music curation project by BARKS and TuneCore Japan, a new "M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE" will be established at CHIMERA GAMES Vol. 11. While providing new opportunities for featured artists, this stage will also serve as a "diverse cultural point of contact," a strength of CHIMERA GAMES, where creators can interact.
Background of the Initiative
In recent years, with the spread of music distribution and social media, an environment has been created where artists can easily share their music with the world. However, the overwhelming increase in information has also led to more instances where the quality of music is judged by numbers and algorithms.
"M-SPOT" has been curating and introducing many artists and songs from Japan's largest distribution service, disseminating "good music" from various angles.
This initiative aims to further expand the possibilities for artists by connecting CHIMERA's "place of experience" with the strengths of the two partners: "distribution" and "curation."
Project Overview
This project aims to build a new music pipeline that integrates "discovery," "experience," and "dissemination."
Discovery | M-SPOT (TuneCore Japan × BARKS)
"M-SPOT" is a project that selects notable songs and artists from all artists using TuneCore Japan, as chosen by curators, and introduces them through articles and social media.
The target audience is "cool artists who are not yet widely known," selected from the perspective of both companies that support the Japanese music scene.
Dissemination | M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE & LuckyFM/BARKS RADIO BOOTH
At the newly established "M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE" within CHIMERA GAMES, curated artists will perform on a real stage.
On the day of the event, in collaboration with LuckyFM Ibaraki Broadcasting, the stage performances will be publicly recorded for radio broadcast. This will facilitate dissemination across music media and real events.
Experience | Cultural Intersections at CHIMERA GAMES
CHIMERA GAMES, a hub for many urban and street cultures, sees the participation of dancers, cultural figures, and many "creators." This creates opportunities for them to encounter music and collaborate at the M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE / LuckyFM/BARKS RADIO BOOTH.
By strengthening the collaboration between "M-SPOT" and CHIMERA, a mechanism will be built to further broaden artistic expression not only through real events but also through connections with social media and participatory projects.
The goal is to realize a new music ecosystem where discovered music is expanded through multiple channels.
About CHIMERA GAMES VOL.11
CHIMERA GAMES VOL.11 is an urban experience festival that spans urban sports, music, and culture.
Within the venue, viewing, experiencing, and participating naturally intertwine, allowing everyone from children to adults to choose their own pace of play through easy-to-join experiences.
An open playground for everyone to enjoy!
"CHIMERA GAMES" brings together all kinds of culture, including live music, sports, gourmet food, and markets!
Japan's largest hands-on event, making "play" a basic for all humanity!
All the content that can only be experienced here connects children and adults through "play" for everyone to enjoy.
It's a "playground" where emotions overflow!
Starting with sports you can try, such as BMX, skateboarding, double dutch, and freestyle football,
Reservations flood in! The hugely popular karaoke stage,
FMX flying through the air, powerful drifting, and a vast market for kids to enjoy,
It's interesting because it has everything!
Come on, raise your voice and have fun! Demonically playful Vol.11!
Event Outline
Name: CHIMERA GAMES VOL.11
Dates: Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Venue: CHIMERA GAMES Odaiba Special Venue
(NOP Section, Aomi Temporary Parking, Koto-ku / 1-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064)
Organizer: CHIMERA Union
Official Website: https://games.chimera-union.com/
In conjunction with "M-SPOT," a music curation project by BARKS and TuneCore Japan, a new "M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE" will be established at CHIMERA GAMES Vol. 11. While providing new opportunities for featured artists, this stage will also serve as a "diverse cultural point of contact," a strength of CHIMERA GAMES, where creators can interact.
Background of the Initiative
In recent years, with the spread of music distribution and social media, an environment has been created where artists can easily share their music with the world. However, the overwhelming increase in information has also led to more instances where the quality of music is judged by numbers and algorithms.
"M-SPOT" has been curating and introducing many artists and songs from Japan's largest distribution service, disseminating "good music" from various angles.
This initiative aims to further expand the possibilities for artists by connecting CHIMERA's "place of experience" with the strengths of the two partners: "distribution" and "curation."
Project Overview
This project aims to build a new music pipeline that integrates "discovery," "experience," and "dissemination."
Discovery | M-SPOT (TuneCore Japan × BARKS)
"M-SPOT" is a project that selects notable songs and artists from all artists using TuneCore Japan, as chosen by curators, and introduces them through articles and social media.
The target audience is "cool artists who are not yet widely known," selected from the perspective of both companies that support the Japanese music scene.
Dissemination | M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE & LuckyFM/BARKS RADIO BOOTH
At the newly established "M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE" within CHIMERA GAMES, curated artists will perform on a real stage.
On the day of the event, in collaboration with LuckyFM Ibaraki Broadcasting, the stage performances will be publicly recorded for radio broadcast. This will facilitate dissemination across music media and real events.
Experience | Cultural Intersections at CHIMERA GAMES
CHIMERA GAMES, a hub for many urban and street cultures, sees the participation of dancers, cultural figures, and many "creators." This creates opportunities for them to encounter music and collaborate at the M-SPOT MUSIC STAGE / LuckyFM/BARKS RADIO BOOTH.
By strengthening the collaboration between "M-SPOT" and CHIMERA, a mechanism will be built to further broaden artistic expression not only through real events but also through connections with social media and participatory projects.
The goal is to realize a new music ecosystem where discovered music is expanded through multiple channels.
About CHIMERA GAMES VOL.11
CHIMERA GAMES VOL.11 is an urban experience festival that spans urban sports, music, and culture.
Within the venue, viewing, experiencing, and participating naturally intertwine, allowing everyone from children to adults to choose their own pace of play through easy-to-join experiences.
An open playground for everyone to enjoy!
"CHIMERA GAMES" brings together all kinds of culture, including live music, sports, gourmet food, and markets!
Japan's largest hands-on event, making "play" a basic for all humanity!
All the content that can only be experienced here connects children and adults through "play" for everyone to enjoy.
It's a "playground" where emotions overflow!
Starting with sports you can try, such as BMX, skateboarding, double dutch, and freestyle football,
Reservations flood in! The hugely popular karaoke stage,
FMX flying through the air, powerful drifting, and a vast market for kids to enjoy,
It's interesting because it has everything!
Come on, raise your voice and have fun! Demonically playful Vol.11!
Event Outline
Name: CHIMERA GAMES VOL.11
Dates: Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Venue: CHIMERA GAMES Odaiba Special Venue
(NOP Section, Aomi Temporary Parking, Koto-ku / 1-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064)
Organizer: CHIMERA Union
Official Website: https://games.chimera-union.com/