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Music China returns to Shanghai 2026 Music Press Asia

Music China 2026 Returns: A Glimpse Into the Future of How We Create, Learn and Experience Music

Imagine walking into a hall where a piano can teach itself, artificial intelligence helps musicians compose new works, and music technology designed for gaming, film, broadcasting and even smart vehicles sits alongside centuries-old instruments. This October, visitors to Music China will get a chance to explore exactly that. Facts Taking place from 28 to 31 October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Music China returns as Asia’s largest musical instrument exhibition. While the event has long been known for showcasing fine instruments and bringing together manufacturers from around…

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Joe Hisaishi world tours dates 2026 Music Press Asia
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Joe Hisaishi 久石譲 Expands Global Presence with 43 Concert Dates Through 2026

Few composers today command the kind of cross-continental presence that Joe Hisaishi now sustains with ease. With 43 confirmed performances through the end of 2026, Hisaishi’s latest touring schedule is less a series of appearances and more a statement of artistic reach, spanning Asia, Europe, and North America in a tightly orchestrated global circuit. At the centre of this expansive…

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Yuja Wang VIVE Arts collaborate Music Press Asia
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Yuja Wang’s Playing with Fire Enters the 2026 Festival de Cannes Immersive Competition

Among the nine groundbreaking works selected from eight countries for the 2026 Immersive Competition at the Festival de Cannes, one project stands out for its bold reimagining of classical performance. Playing with Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, produced by VIVE Arts, has been shortlisted for Best Immersive Work as part of the Festival’s third Immersive Competition, taking place…

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Music Press Asia Weekly Briefing

Six stories shaping music, culture, and the arts across Asia and beyond. This week’s developments across music, theatre, broadcasting, and digital culture reveal an industry in rapid transition. From the continued expansion of large-scale musical productions in Southeast Asia to growing anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence and copyright, the cultural landscape is becoming increasingly interconnected, technologically driven, and globally visible. At…

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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,…

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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 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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