LD&K Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Hidemasa Otani) celebrated its 20th anniversary last year as an entertainment creation company that covers a wide range of fields such as music and food.
Taking full advantage of the infrastructure and know-how that can support music activities in all directions,
The fee for the 360-degree artist support crowdfunding service "we fan" that does not rely on record companies
We will change to 8% (+ 5% settlement fee) from November 8th (Wednesday).
"we fan" has a common vision of "supporting artists and creators",
Proven track record with over 200 artists in fan club/fan site production/management and ticket sales
It is a service that started in January 2016 as a joint business with SKIYAKI Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Takuya Miyase).
About two years after the start of the service, the target amount was 27,420,000 yen, and the support amount was 41,993,000 yen, an achievement rate of 153%.
It will be the highest standard in the industry as a purchase type crowdfunding.
Also, in the video project of the Uchikubi Gokumon Club, it was launched by a single project in just one month.
Supported 1,000 people, which was the 3rd place in the history of support (limited to music artists), and raised 15 million yen (at the time of February 2016), etc.
It became a big topic.

▽ Change history
Since its launch in January 2016, the domestic environment for crowdfunding has undergone dramatic changes.
However, the current situation is that it is not yet used as a means of creating works by artists like in the United States.
Therefore, we want more artists to feel closer to crowdfunding,
We will revise the usage fee from the desire to spread this mechanism. at the same time
Making the most of the know-how we have built up in sound source production, PR, distribution, design, goods production, fan club management, etc.
We will do our best to support the artists.
In addition, along with this fee change, we plan to present a new contract form for record companies led by artists.

▽What is we fan?
Things related to music that are overwhelmingly different from existing crowdfunding. Sound source production, advertising, distribution,
With know-how such as event festival booking, goods production, fan club management, etc., 360-degree music activities
Crowdfunding service launched to support.
You can use all or part of it flexibly.

<Service information>
[Name] 360-degree artist support crowdfunding “we fan”
[Official URL]https://wefan.jp/
[Official facebook]https://www.facebook.com/wefan2016/
【commission】<旧> 13% (+ 5% settlement fee)
　　　　 <新> 8% (+ 5% settlement fee)

Advantages of "we fan" that can only be done by LD&K
(1) Sound source production and video production
We have two recording studios and a video director in Tokyo, enabling speedy sound source and video production.
(2) Advertising/PR
News distribution to major music news sites such as "Natalie", "Geki Rock", and "RealSound"
(3) Provision of distribution and mail-order systems
It can be distributed and sold to major corporations such as "Tower Records", "amazon", "TSUTAYA", "itunes", and "spotify".
(4) Event, live production and festival, tour booking
In addition to the four live houses owned by LD&K, you can also book circuit live performances and tours nationwide.
(5) Fan club management
In cooperation with partner SKIYAKI, it is possible to operate a fan club using the web.
(6) Copyright registration and management
It is possible to apply for registration of copyrighted works to JASRAC, NexTone, etc. and manage work.
(7) Total management is also possible
We are also preparing a management contract to collectively support all the above operations.

What is LD&K?http://www.ldandk.com/
Established in 1995.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary as an entertainment creation company that covers a wide range of fields such as music and food, it has produced various artists in different genres such as rock, punk, acoustic, and jazz, and has the infrastructure and know-how to support music activities in all directions.

■ 50 things LD&K can dohttp://www.ldandk.com/top/
[Main affiliation / production artist]
Gagaga SP, Kariyushi 58, 04limited sazabyz, Dramatic Alaska, Beheaded prison club, Solar eclipse Natsuko, Fumiko Nakanomori,
Cymbals, Straightener, Ayano Tsuji, Asako Toki, GOLLBETTY, Wool and Flower, knotlamp, King Brothers

■ What is SKIYAKI?https://skiyaki.com/
With the vision of "supporting artists and creators around the world," SKIYAKI creates and operates fan clubs and fan sites for over 200 artists and creators, as well as sells tickets.

[Inquiries] LD&K Co., Ltd. Public Relations: Saito/Goto
TEL: 03-6861-7880 FAX: 03-6861-7881