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Music Playlist: Malaysia classic Hari Raya songs. Music Press Asia.
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Playlist: Hari Raya, Ramadhan & Aidilfitri

Malaysians, over the past two months, have endured much. Having persevered under the movement control order (M.C.O), it then later the conditional movement control order (C.M.C.O), another order has been given by the government to enter another new phase. Extended for another four weeks until 9 June, ‘balik kampung’ meaning ‘back to where you belong’ for the Hari Raya celebration will no longer be allowed. Inhibited by communities that represent some of Southeast Asia’s most pristine subcultures, this region is keeping it all together despite an illustrious past working alongside…

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ADEX promotes ocean artists part of its virtual expo. Music Press Asia.
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ADEX Features Seven Ocean Artists

ADEX, Asia’s largest dive expo, is known as a huge advocate of the ocean. Last Saturday, its virtual expo — ADEX Pixel Virtual Expo — celebrates ocean arts with its very own collective group of Ocean Artist. Its ‘Art for Sale’ event featured seven artists from all corners of the world, including Anuar Abdullah (Malaysia), Jade Hoksbergen (Taiwan) and Anindia…

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ASEAN organise symposium with China leaders and UNDP to discuss efforts with youths. Music Press Asia

ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium: “The Youths, Our Future”

Last month, ASEAN, China and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) held its 5th ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium: “Enhancing the Roles of Youth in Achieving the SDGs”, was attended by youth, government officials and stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region — part of a long-term partnership to work together to support the acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Central discussion topics include: how…

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Playlist of the Month: A May Day Dedicatio by Music Press Asia.

May Day: APAC Music Playlist

Labour day in Southeast Asia has come a long way since the 19th century when the idea of providing better pay and humane working hours for adults and children equals a healthier workforce. Today, we provide a brief note of some of Southeast Asia’s most prominent communities of diverse cultural inheritance and how they celebrate May Day. While not everything seems…

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Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 torch relay will end in Tokyo on 23 July. Music Press Asia
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Tokyo Olympic Games Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch Relay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this year is already on its way (since 25 March), a year after the arrival of the flame. For another two more months, Japan will be watching the Olympic Flame tour more of its spectacular coastlines and prominent cities. Beginning its epic journey at the J-Village in Fukushima, the journey…

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Computex, an exhibition in high demand post-pandemic, goes virtual. Music Press Asia
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Computex Debuts Virtual Exhibition

With conference dates for its physical conference rescheduled, Computex, an important exhibition for the global telecommunications industry will now happen virtually for one month: from 31 May to 30 June, 2021.     What used to be an annual event, the exhibition in Taipei now faces border control issues due to the pandemic and can no longer hosts its exhibitors, buyers…

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Djooky Inc. Seeks Talent, Awards Winner with a Recording Trip. Music Press Asia

Djooky Seeks Talent, Awards Winner with Recording Trip

The winner will receive a $20,000 cash award or a recording trip to the iconic Capitol Records in Los Angeles (artist’s choice).The first and second runner-ups will receive $USD5,000 and $USD2,000 cash awards respectively. 13 genre winners receive $USD1,000 each.Cash prizes are offered to the winners of the weekly charts. Djooky Inc., a music and fintech startup, has launched the…

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Umek fights a battle that all artists and everyone in the live scene are facing right now, pioneering his efforts to test NFT’s concept as early as these post-pandemic moments. Music Press Asia. Photo courtesy of Viberate.

Viberate & Blockparty Launch Live Gig NFT

Music research and analytics platform Viberate will be the first to test the concept of a live performance NFT, in partnership with digital asset marketplace Blockparty. Happening right now, the “NFT drop” (the release and subsequent auction of non-fungible tokens) started yesterday (April 29) and will run for 24 hours featuring the work of world-renowned Techno DJ UMEK.  The buyers of UMEK’s…

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Written by Malaysian writer Adele Lim, Disney's latest animation project is also featuring four music artistes from Southeast Asia. Music Press Asia
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Raisa, Yonnyboii, SPRITE and Matthaios Featured on Disney Animation Soundtrack

Four music artistes hailing from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia have joined forces on a striking musical collaboration, titled Trust Again.  Inspired by the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, Walt Disney Animation Studios have released Raya and the Last Dragon — its very first animation film representing the spirit of various Southeast Asian nations. The trilingual track, in line with…

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No sign of stopping: Recently, Universal Music Malaysia holds mini concert and virtual conference to increased their artists' appearance including Siqma & FML (above), Azmi Saat, Eemrun, Asyraf Nasir, and Nuha Bahrun.

Is the Future of the Music Industry Looking Good?

According to Brandessence’s latest report released last month, the entertainment or rather specifically the music industry has developed significantly over the years. Embracing a more digital world than ever, key players in the music recording and publishing world including Universal Music, Song BMG, EMI, Warner Music, ABC Paramount, Virgin Records and independent labels are beginning to acknowledge the long-term significance of…

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