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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 and media from abroad. Targeting exhibitors from ICT products/services related including 5G, artificial intelligence, AR/VR/MR/XR, Big Data & Cloud, Blockchain to Drones & Robotics, Gaming, IoT, Manufacturing Technology, Security &…

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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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Just days after performing at AFL's Grand Final, Australian pop band Sheppard releases third full length album. Music Press Asia

Sheppard Announce New Album Release ‘Kaleidoscope Eyes’

Two years in the making, ‘Kaleidoscope Eyes’ marks the multi-award winning band’s third full length release, and their first album since 2018’s ‘Watching The Sky’ debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts. Marking a new, more self-confident side of Sheppard.Coming off of three back-to-back world tours, two major album cycles, multiple awards and several years cooped up together in hotels…

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Malaysia Jazz Marathon 2020, held at Royal Selangor Pewter, goes livestream to help raise funds for the Malaysia Real Book Project. Photo courtesy of Horng Yih Wong.
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12-Hour Jazz Marathon Raises Funds For Malaysian Real Book Project

In what may seem to be another canceled event, the MJPF-TGT Jazz Festival 2020 is, with tenacious persistence, evolving rather unequivocally alongside lockdowns and movement restrictions. Initially postponed, the live event was canceled after its venue close down due to the increasing coronavirus infection nationwide. But with the excitement still cranked high, there was a need for drastic transformation; one…

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Asia Centre to host talks on impacts of covid on ASEAN/Japan. Photo: City of Hokkaido, Japan. Music Press Asia

ASIA Centre To Discuss ASEAN–Japan Coronavirus Impact

Asia Centre will be hosting a webinar discussion this November 18 to discuss and exchange post pandemic views with Japanese academics and scholars based in Thailand. Being socially, economically and politically interconnected, ASEAN and Japan are now facing challenging times. Examining the shared implications of the covid-19 pandemic for Japan and Southeast Asia, this webinar will also discuss the challenges…

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Malaysia's recent 2021 Budget announces support for the arts & culture sector. Music Press Asia

Malaysia Government Pledges RM15mil, Funds Arts & Culture

Good news is beginning to emerge in the horizon for 2021. Just two months to go before we all call it a year, Malaysia’s minister of finance announced the allocation of RM15 million from the 2021 national budget to fund the arts and culture industry. As part of its support to recover the country’s economy, tourism, arts and culture minister…

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Music promoters suffered great loss in the pandemic year where social distancing forces closure for large-scale festivals globally. Music Press Asia.

Indonesia Music Promoters Launches APMI

Following the ongoing reset of the live & entertainment segment in Indonesia, a group of music promoters has decided that drastic times call for drastic imaginative and drastic measures; recently launched Association of Indonesian Music Promoters (APMI) to help boost the country’s ecosystem of live festivals and shows. Represented by Indonesia’s prominent promoters, the group was recently officiated in Jakarta,…

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