History
Josaka was founded in 1999 in order to host a presentation given by Kevin Harrington to a Gartner Group conference in Amsterdam.
For the next nine years, the domain josaka.com was used as a promotional platform for Berkshire-based bands, in the form of a forum.
In 2004, Josaka started an annual music showcase, held at Reading's South Street Arts Centre until 2006. In 2007, the event moved to Reading's Plug 'n' Play venue for one year only. The same year, Josaka became affiliated with the Reading leg of the Jail Guitar Doors charity.
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