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Lo Ta-You to receive special award from Golden Melody Awards. Music Press Asia
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Golden Melody Awards To Award Lo Ta-You

The 32nd Golden Melody Awards, after some delays, was recently announced for 21 August 2021, on a Saturday at the Taipei Music Center.  Nominees totalling 171 works was released by the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC for 27 awards. Having already announced the receiver of the Special Contribution Award going to Lo Ta-You, the long list of nominees include some of the Mandopop world’s most active contenders. Lo, famous for his rocking tunes, has album releases dated back to as early as 1980. Today, he is recognized…

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Music Press Asia Magazine

Letter from Editor-in-Chief, Monica Tong I cannot believe that I’d ever say this. Music Press Asia turns five this month and we couldn’t be happier than to announce the launch of its very first digital magazine to celebrate the moment. Our very first volume and issue is our labour of love for a new era, albeit post pandemic in nature.…

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Music Press Asia Digital Magazine

Hello! Thank you for choosing Music Press Asia. We are excited to launch our very first digital magazine [Vol.1, No. 1]. To download your very first copy, please complete the details as requested below. [email-download download_id=”4489” contact_form_id=”4454”]

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Peking Opera has been China's greatest traditional art export. What are China's new plans to boost culture and tourism? Music Press Asia

China Released New Five-Year Culture & Tourism Plan

Earlier this month (June), China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism released its 14th five-year plan to develop the various areas for the 2021-2025 period. The plan sets out the major tasks of developing the culture and tourism, including advancing social civility, establishing artistic creation systems for a new era, improving the protection, inheritance and utility of cultural heritage, and enhancing…

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Music Press Asia News: China celebrates 100th anniversary of Communist Party of China. Image by Xinhua

China Turns 100: Holds Art Performance in National Stadium

China’s ruling Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary this week following the release of its Ministry of Culture & Tourism’s 14th five-year plan for the 2021-2025 period in early June 2021. An art performance, titled “The Great Journey”, took place at the National Stadium in Beijing on Monday evening to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of China’s Communist…

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Gardens of Punjab Exhibition on Hali Fair Virtual Gallery. Music Press Asia
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A Textile Showcase of Punjab’s Abstract Gardens

When most art exhibitions in the world are just beginning to open its doors again to the public, the virtual experience of visiting smaller spaces is still an option we’d opted this weekend. Considering the health and convenience aspect of it all, I had the rooms, spacious and brightly lit with sunlight toasting the floors of the exhibit, all to…

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Xu Zhong appointed by Royal College of Music and Drama Wales. Music Press Asia

Xu Zhong Appointed by Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) has recently appointed Xu Zhong, a Maestro, conductor, opera producer and educator as its first International Chair of Opera — representing Asia. Xu Zhong, already a world-renowned pianist and conductor, holds an exceptional resume as Dean of Soochow University School of Music, Chief Conductor of the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, President of Shanghai…

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Midem Africa 2021 Alliances Francais Partner. Music Press Asia

Midem Africa Partners with French Cultural Institutes

Starting today, Midem Africa’s four-day program will see the announcement of Kenya as Country of Honour, new keynotes and stellar artist performances. Midem Africa, the first pan-African digital music event, will map the African music industries, inaugurating its first digital edition featuring Kenya as Country of Honour.  Joining forces with French Institutes and Alliances françaises’ network of cultural partners from the region, Midem Africa…

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Music Press Asia Net-Zero project featuring GRAB a ride-hailing online application launched latest feature to reduce carbon footprint.

Grab, Ride-Hailing App Launch Carbon Offset Feature

Include electric vehicle (EV) options for its ride-hailing service, Grab users can now add SGD$0.13 per ride as part of its go green initiative to offset the emitted carbon on their car journey — a minimal amount of an e-hailing service that will go towards reforestation projects. Dedicating towards projects of reforestation and conservation in Southeast Asia, according to Grab,…

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Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Qatar Economic Forum. Music Press Asia

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra Performs at Qatar Economic Forum

What challenges and opportunities lie ahead as we push through the economic shock created by the pandemic? With the participation of over 100 speakers from around the globe, the inaugural Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg will be held virtually from June 21 to 23. The virtual event will see participation including heads of state, global CEOs from the world’s most…

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