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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate 25 in 2023. Music Press Asia
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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra to Celebrate 25 Years

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) is Malaysia’s first concert hall dedicated to classical music. Designed by Cesar Pelli, the hall takes its inspiration from the traditional shoe-box shape of the great 19th century European concert halls with the magnificent Klais Pipe Organ providing a spectacular backdrop to the stage. Tonight, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is celebrating twenty five years of music making. Featuring two of the country’s young musicians of this generation, it will open with a new work Panaon (Journey) composed by Eugene Tong. Tong describes it as ‘a…

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Singapore’s Music Fund blackx Launches Operations in Japan, Hires New Exec

In May 2023, blackx announced its acquisition of a catalog comprising publishing rights to over 230 songs by renowned songwriter Frances Wang. As one of the first in Asia to offer qualified investors access to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights, blackx is in a unique position to capture opportunities as the region’s music industry continues to burgeon and…

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Physical 100 returns to Netflix for Seson 2. Music Press Asia

Netflix’s Hit Korean Reality Series Physical:100 Returns for Season 2

Physical: 100, which made history earlier this year has been picked up for a second season. After becoming the first unscripted show to top Netflix’s weekly ranking for non-English TV programs, the survival game series in an exclusive preview of the final set in Goyang, South Korea, recently, will return with a new theme on a bigger scale. The reality…

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Jacky Cheung 60plus tours Macao KL Spore. Music Press Asia
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Cantopop Singer Jacky Cheung Is Boosting South Asia Concert Economy

Hong Kong singer-actor Jacky Cheung is showing no sign of slowing down. The Cantopop singer who turned 62 last month (Jul) has already completed a Macao residency and 11 sold-out dates at the Singapore Indoor Stadium under his 2023 concert tour titled 60+. Last March 30, he announced his upcoming tour in Macao, which kicked off on June 9. Continuing…

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ANG DUYAN NG MAGITING by DUSTIN CELESTINO Cinemalaya 2023. Music Press Asia

Philippines Independent Film Festival Cinemalaya 2023 Returns To Manila

Cinemalaya – one of the most anticipated annual film festivals in the country – is back for its 19th edition, marking it as the second onsite screening of Cinemalaya since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what to expect in the 19th edition of Cinemalaya. VENUE Recently, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. announced that their renewed…

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Sam Lopez Sounds of Asean. Music Press Asia

Sam Lopez, AirAsia Release Sounds of Asean

This ASEAN day, the airasia play team takes its guests on an audio journey through Southeast Asia. Presenting Sounds of Asean, a music project with a line-up of five tracks featuring field recordings from five cities – Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila and Singapore. For this project, airasia enlisted Malaysian indie synth-pop artist Sam Lopez (aka lost spaces) to visit…

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Mesmerizing ribbons: Rhythmic gymnastics at Chengdu FISU Games. Music Press Asia

The Summer FISU World University Games Underway in Chengdu

FISU World University Games 2023, Chengdu kicked off with great pomp and fervor on July 28 at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Stadium, while the closing ceremony is scheduled for August 8 at the Chengdu Open Air Music Park. Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in Chengdu open. The Opening Ceremony was…

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Sulur Nakasari returns to Istana Budaya. Music Press Asia

Ethnic Music & Dance Show Sulur Nakasari 2.0 Returns to Istana Budaya

Istana Budaya’s latest production Sulur Nakasari 2.0 is all about bolstering its creative artistry from within its ethnic dance and music segment. For two evenings in a row starting tomorrow (Jul. 28), Istana Budaya with its very own production theatre group will mesmerize with some of Malaysia’s most modern interpretations of traditional dance and arrangement of classic songs in the…

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Editor's choice Films of 2023 at Music Press Asia

Editor’s Choice: Films To Watch at Malaysia International Film Festival 2023

The 6th edition of Malaysia International Film Festival is a 7-day treat to all moviegoers and industry professionals. Running from today onwards from 24-30 July, it features a regionally spectacular program of not only new movie premieres and screenings of classics, but also forums attended directly by casts and production crews. MIFFest is set to take place at LaLaport BBCC…

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