Nina Yamada (JP)

Born and raised in Kamakura, Japan, and currently based in London, Nina Yamada is a DJ, vinyl collector, curator, and founder of Jazzy Sport London, the first international branch of the independent record label and record store Jazzy Sport, which has been shaping Japan’s music culture since its establishment in 2002.

Founded by Nina in 2022, Jazzy Sport London has become a platform connecting the music scenes of Japan and the UK through a series of events, radio shows, and community-driven projects. Its activities have grown alongside the UK jazz dance community Footnotes, with the launch of a monthly jam night in April 2025, creating a space where dancers and DJs can organically share the floor. The project is now expanding into label activities, with its first releases currently in development.

After beginning her DJ career in Japan, Nina relocated to London in 2022. Since then, she has performed extensively across Europe and Asia, appearing at internationally renowned venues and festivals including Panorama Bar at Berghain, Wonderfruit, Love Supreme Festival, Jazz re, Multi Multi Festival, and Into The Burrow. She has also played at respected venues and spaces including Jazz Cafe, Yoyaku Records, Spotify O-East, WOMB, and VENT. In the UK, she opened for Theo Parrish at We Out Here Festival, further establishing her presence on the international circuit through her thoughtful, genre-spanning approach to DJing.