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Petrichor PIano Competition 2026 Music Press Asia
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Deadline Extended for 5th Petrichor International Music Competition

The 5th Petrichor International Music Competition has officially extended its application deadline, offering musicians worldwide a second chance to submit their work for one of the most substantial independent competition prize pools this year. With a total of $60,000 in prizes, the competition spans 12 categories, selecting 36 winners and 120 finalists across disciplines. It is open to performers, composers, singers, ensembles, orchestras, and conductors of all ages and nationalities, reinforcing its position as a truly global platform for emerging and established talent. The extension comes in response to overwhelming…

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Why Book Mitski in 2026 thru 2028 Music Press Asia
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Why Mitski Should Be on Promoters’ Radar for Touring Between 2026 and 2028

An evolving artist enters a new touring phase across the United States and Asia. The indie artist begins a new touring chapter in New York before expanding toward Southeast Asia, including Kuala Lumpur. The global touring cycle for singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki has officially begun, with the artist performing tonight at the Tansy House Exhibit in New York, marking the opening…

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Stories worth keeping 2025 Music Press Asia

Stories Worth Keeping: Selected Articles from 2025

As another year of cultural production moves behind us, much of what was written, released, and discussed in 2025 has already begun to fade from view. The pace of publishing rarely allows space to return, reconsider, or reflect. New stories replace old ones before we have time to understand what they offered in the first place. This collection exists as…

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CGTN release music documentary highlights US Chinese relations Music Press Asia
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CGTN to Release Music Documentary, Highlights China-US Relations

“When We March Together”: Youth, Music, and the Future of China–US Relations CGTN will release its new documentary “When We March Together” in January 2026, offering a refreshing look at China–US relations through the lens of youth and music. The film highlights a lesser-explored facet of the bilateral relationship—one driven by youthful energy, cooperation, and shared creativity. The documentary follows…

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SIFMA cover image Music Press Asia

SIFMA 2025: Counting Down to a Global Soundscape in Kuching

With just days left before the stage lights rise, the world is turning its eyes toward Kuching, Sarawak — a city preparing to welcome musicians, dancers, educators, culture-makers, and festival-goers for the 2025 edition of SIFMA. In its 6th edition, this year’s gathering promises a wider scope of participation, with delegations arriving from across Asia, and beyond, continuing SIFMA’s commitment…

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Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra Music Press Asia

Vietnam Opens the 4th Asia–Europe New Music Festival in Hanoi & Phu Tho

Vietnam is set to become a centre of contemporary sound this November as the 4th International Asia–Europe New Music Festival opens across Hanoi and Phu Tho from November 27 – December 1, 2025. Nearly 300 artists, composers, and delegates will join the celebration — a gathering that strengthens Vietnam’s position as one of the region’s most ambitious platforms for new…

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China Performing Arts Cats and Children Dance Music Press Asia
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China National Theater for Children and the Palace Museum Wins China Art Festival Cultural Grand Prize

China’s beloved song-and-dance drama takes home the Wenhua Grand Prize, marking another milestone for children’s theatre and cultural storytelling. A whiskered hero has stolen the spotlight in one of China’s most prestigious cultural arenas. The Cat God in the Forbidden City — the charming song-and-dance drama co-produced by the China National Theater for Children (CNTC) and the Palace Museum —…

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Music China 2025 Korg Exhibitor Music Press Asia
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Music China 2025 Wraps with New Paths for Industry Change

The 22nd edition of Music China wrapped up after four dynamic days at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, bringing together business, creativity, and conversation from 22–25 October. The fair welcomed around 1,700 exhibitors and more than 114,000 visitors from 121 countries and regions, marking a 15% year-on-year rise in international participation. Strong overseas attendance once again confirmed Music China’s…

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SIFMA 2025 poster Music Press Asia

SIFMA 2025 Unveils International Lineup

The Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) is tuning up once again — and this time, the notes sound brighter than ever. As it enters its sixth edition, the two-day festival returns on 6–7 December 2025 at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building in Kuching, gathering an impressive constellation of artists from across Asia and beyond. For a…

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