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Sept 2026 New Music Feature Music Press Asia Putumayo Global Tranquility
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September Album Feature: Global Tranquility by Putumayo

Ten artists. Ten musical perspectives. One gentle invitation to slow down. There is a particular luxury in music that does not ask you to hurry. For September, Music Press Asia turns down the volume of the outside world with Global Tranquility, the latest collection from Putumayo, bringing together calming and meditative music from across the globe. From Indian yoga melodies and Gaelic ballads to Nordic lullabies, Sikh kirtans, African blues and Brazilian bossa nova, the album travels widely while keeping its destination remarkably simple: peace. The collection features Ben Aylon…

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Loboc Childrens Choir opens ASEAN Film Festival Music Press Asia

Loboc Children’s Choir Opens ASEAN Film Festival 2026 in Hong Kong

The Philippines’ internationally recognised Loboc Children’s Choir brings music to the opening of Hong Kong’s ASEAN Film Festival, where cinema becomes a meeting point for Southeast Asian stories and cultural identity. Film festivals are usually built around what audiences see on screen. In Hong Kong this August, the opening of the ASEAN Film Festival 2026 offered a reminder that sometimes…

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On My Own Nathania Ong with Singapore Symphony 2026 Music Press Asia
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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 will front the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for On My Own: Nathania Ong with the Singapore…

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Pingtung County Government of Taiwan to host Hengchun Peninsula Folk Month 2026 四合一 周四前交 Music Press Asia
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Hengchun Peninsula Folk Month: Where Taiwan’s Living Folk Tradition Meets the World

Mountains, Sea and Songs: Taiwan’s Southern Folk Celebration Go as far south as Taiwan lets you, and you’ll hit the Hengchun Peninsula — a stretch of coast where the mountains basically dare the ocean to a staring contest. It’s already one of the island’s favorite travel escapes. What most visitors don’t realize is that it’s also home to one of…

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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 instruments of traditional craftsmanship. This October, visitors to Music China will get a chance to explore exactly that. Facts Taking place from 28 to 31 October at the…

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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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MPA weekly culture Asia Music Press Asia Newswire
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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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