Hypla Audition expands with over 20 music labels and management companies

The xHL-curated ‘Hypla Audition’ has announced its second wave of participating organizations, bringing the total number of involved music labels and management companies to over 20. The newly added group includes Ki/oon Music, Warner Music Japan, Horipro, and PIZZA OF DEATH MANAGEMENT, among others.

This large-scale audition seeks next-generation artists and bands regardless of genre or age, provided they are not currently signed to a major or indie label as of January 2027. A unique feature of the program is that artists who pass the initial screening gain the right to negotiate with multiple labels, allowing them to choose their own management or contract partner.

Finalists will perform at ‘Hypla - x Hype Live’ in December 2026. The top two artists will receive 500,000 yen each and a performance slot at the ‘Hype Like it! - HOPE STAGE’ event held at Makuhari Messe in January 2027.