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Nagie Lane member mikako reflects on diversity and emceeing Billboard Japan's Women In Music event

In an interview with Billboard Japan, the musician discussed gender equity, her international upbringing in Vienna, and working in a mixed-gender chorus group.

The short version

  • Nagie Lane member mikako spoke with Billboard Japan after emceeing the Women In Music – EQUAL STAGE event in Tokyo on June 9.
  • She discussed how attending an international school in Vienna shaped her perspectives on gender equity, personal identity, and communication across differences.
  • Billboard Japan's Women In Music initiative launched in 2022 to highlight the contributions of women across the Japanese music and entertainment industry.

Key facts

  • mikako served as the emcee for Billboard Japan and Spotify's Women In Music – EQUAL STAGE event held on June 9 at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo.[Billboard]
  • The event featured live performances from female musical acts ATARASHII GAKKO!, Hitsujibungaku, LANA, and Awich.[Billboard]
  • Billboard Japan launched its Women In Music initiative in 2022 to honor female artists, producers, and executives.[Billboard]
  • Nagie Lane formed in 2018 as a six-member a cappella group and currently performs as a three-member mixed-gender chorus group.[Billboard]

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