Yoshiki Receives Variety’s 2024 International Achievement in Music Honor
Yoshiki will be presented with Variety’s 2024 International Achievement in Music honor at the eighth annual Hitmakers celebration on Dec. 7 in Los Angeles, presented by AFEELA.
Recognition of Yoshiki’s Career
In the March 27, 2024 issue of Variety, Yoshiki was honored with Variety’s 2024 International Achievement in Music honor, recognizing his prolific career as an artist, humanitarian, and philanthropist. Yoshiki, the first musical artist from Asia to receive this accolade, joins a prestigious list of previous recipients including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, and Bad Bunny.
Variety’s Executive Vice President on Yoshiki’s Achievements
“Yoshiki’s decades of artistic excellence include genre-spanning music collaborations, documentary filmmaking, and groundbreaking fashion endeavors. He has also consistently provided critical leadership in the cause of hugely impactful philanthropic efforts,” said Variety’s executive vice president of content Steven Gaydos. “We’re thrilled to present Yoshiki with the 2024 Variety International Achievement in Music award at our 8th Annual Hitmakers event.”
Yoshiki’s Diverse Creative Ventures
Since the start of his career as leader of rock group X Japan, Yoshiki has charted his path, exploring new creative endeavors in film with his directorial debut in “Yoshiki: Under the Sky” and in fashion with the launch of his fashion line Maison Yoshiki Paris.
Hitmakers Event and Award Presentation
Yoshiki was initially scheduled to receive the award at an earlier Variety event but had to reschedule. Variety is pleased to present the award as a special addition to its Hitmakers event, celebrating the year in music and honoring industry professionals who contributed to the music industry.
Event Sponsors and Newcomers Award
This year’s event sponsors include Presenting Partner AFEELA, a mobility brand developed by Sony Honda Mobility Inc. AFEELA will showcase its prototype vehicle and offer exclusive hands-on demos to attendees. AFEELA will also present the Newcomers Award to Shaboozey and Benson Boone.
FAQs
Q: When and where will Yoshiki receive Variety’s 2024 International Achievement in Music honor?
A: Yoshiki will be presented with the award at the eighth annual Hitmakers celebration on Dec. 7 in Los Angeles, presented by AFEELA.
Q: Who are some of the previous recipients of Variety’s International Achievement in Music honor?
A: Previous recipients include Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, and Bad Bunny.
Q: What creative ventures has Yoshiki been exploring recently?
A: Yoshiki has been involved in film with his directorial debut and in fashion with the launch of his fashion line.
Q: Who are some of the honorees at this year’s Hitmakers event?
A: Hitmakers honorees include Hitmaker of the Year Charlie xcx, Changemaker of the Year Jelly Roll, Humanitarian of the Year Quavo, and Triple Threat RAYE.
Credit: variety.com
