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Music City Industry Ecosystem Jobs Hiring Music Press Asia 1
economy / hiring

If Music Is an Industry, Musicians Need Jobs

In our latest series in discussion how to build a sustainable Music City, we discuss the topic of ‘Building a Music City: What New Zealand, China and Asia Can Learn About Organising Musical Talent’.

A New Zealand Composer-in-Residence programme offers one building block for a Music City, and a useful question for Asia: what does a city actually need to sustain musicians? A nine-month Composer-in-Residence position at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music in Wellington is not, on its own, a Music City. But it is one of the things a Music City…

Moulin Rouge Korea musical theatre Music Press Asia
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musical theatre

From Seoul to Broadway: Korea’s Musical Theatre Comes of Age

Sixty years ago, Korea was still finding its musical voice. Today, its musicals are finding their way to Broadway. There is something rather satisfying about a theatrical form born in the West travelling east, taking…

Star Wars Day: A Gateway to Orchestral Music in Asia

Every year on May 4, Star Wars Day brings with it a wave of nostalgia, references, and familiar themes. Yet beyond its cultural footprint, the music of Star Wars offers something more enduring, particularly for…

Listening to the Earth: Asia’s Living Soundscapes

Earth Day Across Asia: A Continent of Climates Earth Day in Asia does not arrive as a singular experience. It unfolds across monsoon skies, mountain air, coastal humidity, and forest canopies that breathe at their…

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On My Own Nathania Ong with Singapore Symphony 2026 Music Press Asia
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singapore / musicals

From Singapore to the West End, Nathania Ong Comes Home to Sing the Musicals

There is something rather satisfying about coming home after conquering a stage on the other side of the world. For Singaporean songstress Nathania Ong, that journey has taken her from Singapore to London’s West End and now back to the Esplanade Concert Hall, where she…

Asia-Focus

Five Ways Plants Can Increase Café Revenue in Kuala Lumpur

In today’s café culture, good coffee is only part of the experience. Customers are increasingly choosing cafés that offer warmth, comfort, and spaces worth sharing with friends and on social media. A thoughtfully designed garden or collection of indoor plants…

More Than an Audition: ORCA Bets on Tomorrow’s Creative Talent

Damai International, the international arm of Damai Entertainment and a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has launched ORCA (Original Creative Artists), a new artist development and content production label designed to discover and nurture emerging performers from around the world. Alongside…

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Shen Loh interview Blue Mansion Music Press Asia
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architecture

Inside the Blue Mansion’s Classical Music Series

Built in the late 19th century by Chinese tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze, the Blue Mansion stands today as one of Penang’s most iconic heritage landmarks. Located in the heart of George Town, the capital of Penang Island, the indigo-hued residence…

Interview with Filipino Mezzo Soprano Michelle Mariposa

Pinay mezzo-soprano singer Michelle Mariposa was one of the 1,500 participants of the Metropolitan Opera’s Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. The 30-year-old Filipino-Chinese singer from Quezon City wowed judges with…

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Music Partnerships Artist Meets Automotive KIRARA x Hyundai Music Press Asia
partnership

Music Collaboration in Asia: Finding Your Sound Beyond the Stage

What happens when a musician is asked to take an idea from outside the music industry and turn it into sound? Artists and corporations have collaborated for decades. The interesting question is not whether a company can work with a musician, but what happens when…

Technology

Music instrument modern editors choice Music Press Asia
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musical instruments / new innovation

Music Tools of the Week: Expanding How We Play, Anywhere and For Everyone

In a music landscape shaped by both innovation and accessibility, new tools are redefining not only how we create sound, but who gets to create it. This week, two products stand out for very different, but equally meaningful reasons. Play Anytime, Anywhere: Aeroband PocketDrum 2 Max Aeroband PocketDrum 2 Max For musicians looking to break free from physical constraints, the…

How AI Affects Music Creation in Asia?

Introduction: AI & Music Creation: Is the Future of Music Artificial? From viral TikTok beats to chart-topping pop hits, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how music is created, produced, and shared—and it’s happening fast. Gone are the days when music relied solely on human creativity;…

SXSW 2025 Awards New Innovation Creators

SXSW attendees gathered on the evening March 10 to celebrate the winners of the 2025 SXSW Innovation Awards, sponsored by LATAM Airlines. Hosted by three-time Grammy nominee SaulPaulSome, the Innovation Awards is an opportunity for some of the most creative projects across 11 categories to…

Review

Natasha world premiere New National Theatre Tokyo Music Press Asia
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opera

World Premiere Review: Natasha at the New National Theatre Tokyo

On 11 August 2025, the New National Theatre Tokyo (NNTT), Japan’s premier performance venue, launched the boldly imaginative Natasha — a one-act, multilingual opera by Toshio Hosokawa with a libretto by Yoko Tawada. As the third new commission under Artistic Director Kazushi Ono, this production not only continues NNTT’s recent dedication to cultivating Japanese contemporary composers but also stakes a…

The Soundtrack of Ally McBeal: Why Music Made This Legal Drama a Classic

In the world of late 90s television, few shows dared to blur the line between courtroom drama, emotional introspection, and musical fantasy quite like Ally McBeal. Created by David E. Kelley, the series wasn’t just known for its quirky characters or surreal narrative style—it carved…

Chocolate in Lyrics: 10 Songs to Satisfy Sweet Cravings

For something so universally adored, chocolate remains surprisingly underrated. Sure, we gift it on Valentine’s Day, savour it during celebrations, or reach for it when in need of comfort — but do we truly celebrate chocolate for all it represents? Beyond its rich, indulgent flavour,…

Conference

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tourism

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Anguilla for the Music Tourism Convention 2025

1. A New Beat for Music TourismAnguilla’s first-ever Music Tourism Convention puts the island on the global map as a destination where music, culture, and sustainable travel converge. It’s not just a conference — it’s a blueprint for how small islands can amplify creative economies…

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