to target all audiences, including traditional 60's-70's music (which was the viewing target of the now-defunct "kayou concert") nhk aims at the so-called "rejuvenation" of the performers, singers and music, together with the "enka popular song" and "j-pop" styles. the program aims to become the "center of the japanese music scene". utacon also incorporates a relay from around japan, making the music show a unique live experience. as was the case with "nhk kayou concert", the program is usually performed in front of a live audience at nhk hall in tokyo, but on last week each month it is performed live from nhk osaka hall.