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Abu Dhabi as Global Host City for International Jazz Day 2025

The 2025 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30, with Abu Dhabi selected as the Global Host City. Organized by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, this celebration will feature concerts and educational and cultural initiatives. “We are thrilled to celebrate this International day on a high note in the UNESCO Creative City of Music Abu Dhabi. This edition will highlight the city’s rich tapestry of creativity and cultural heritage while showcasing jazz’s ability to connect communities and promote…

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ASEAN India Artists Camp 2025 Music Press Asia
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ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp Strengthens Cultural Ties in Asia

The ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp (AIAC) is set to return for its third edition from March 29 to April 7, 2025, bringing together 21 artists from ASEAN Member States, Timor Leste, and India for a ten-day residency in Shillong. Organized by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with Seher, the camp will mark ten years of India’s Act East Policy,…

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Met Opera Eric Dominique Laffont Competition Winners 2025 Music Press Asia

Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition Announces 2025 Winners

The Met Opera has announced the winners of the 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. This year the five winners are as follows: Sadie Cheslak, 30, mezzo-soprano (Central Region; Duluth, Minnesota); The American-Scandinavian Foundation Birgit Nilsson Award Alissa Goretsky, 25, soprano (Midwest Region; Los Angeles, California); Fernand Lamesch Award Emma Marhefka, 25, soprano (Rocky Mountain Region; Allentown, Pennsylvania);…

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IFPI Report: Global Recorded Music Revenues Grew by 4.8% in 2024

Original press release Global recorded music revenues have grown for the tenth consecutive year, according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recording industry worldwide. Figures released today in IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025 reveal that total trade revenues reached US$29.6 billion in 2024, up by 4.8%. Working within a highly competitive market, record companies’ long term investment into the…

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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Celebrates 35 Release Hits Album Music Press Asia
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Japanese Band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Releases Greatest Hits Album

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of their 1989 debut, legendary Japanese band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra recently released their greatest hits album, titled ‘NO BORDER HITS 2025→2001 ~The Best of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra~’. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, a ska band from Japan, has blended a base of Jamaican ska music with other genres via their unique filter, resulting in an…

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HKAPA Presents Mozart Opera Don Giovanni Music Press Asia
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The School of Music of HKAPA To Present Mozart’s Don Giovanni

The Academy Opera: Don Giovanni is coming to Academy Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre this March 25, 26, 28 and 29. In a recent collaboration with the Schools of Theatre and Entertainment Arts, Drama and Dance, the School of Music of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts will present Don Giovanni, opera composed by Mozart with Italian libretto Lorenzo…

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Sxsw 2025 Innovation Awards Announced Winners Music Press Asia
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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 showcase their technological advancements to SXSW audiences. Longtime SXSW enthusiast Mark Cuban was introduced as…

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KL Symphonic band perform at KLPAC this March 2025 Music Press Asia
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Sentul Venue KLPAC Kicks Off First Quarter Season of 2025 with Live Music Programs

Led by Music Director and Resident Conductor Cheryl Mah, The klpac Symphonic Band is kicking off its 2025 season with an exciting night to bring audiences beyond the screen and enjoy a mix of music from famous musicals to iconic movies soundtracks. Musical lovers are invited to enjoy medleys from the best of Broadway and West End hits including Rodgers…

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Number i release new music joined head in the clouds fest 2025 Music Press Asia

Japanese Pop Trio Number_i Released New Music

Japan’s latest music sensation Number_i has been announced as a performer for Head In The Clouds Festival 2025, taking place on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Known for their genre-blending sound and high-energy performances, Number_i is set to bring their signature style to the festival’s stacked lineup. Tickets and…

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HK Singer Jacky Cheung Wraps up 1000 shows over 10 tours Music Press Asia
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‘God of Songs’ Jacky Cheung Breaks Record With 1,000 Shows Across 10 Tours

A milestone in Chinese music history Regarded as one of the most influential Chinese artists worldwide, Jacky Cheung is often celebrated as the “God of Songs” in the Chinese-speaking world. Beginning in 1987 with his first solo tour, the “Jacky Cheung 87 Concert” from Hong Kong Coliseum to his 1,000th concert in 2025, his career has taken him to over…

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