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Inside the IBM Cloud in Dallas, Texas. (Credit: Connie Zhou for IBM). Music Press Asia

Malaysian Firms To Invest In Hybrid Cloud

According to Bernama, a Malaysian national news agency, that in a recent survey by IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), found that business executives in the country are planning ‘to invest in hybrid multi-cloud platform strategies and capabilities to drive business transformation and to unlock value’. Quoting that IT expenditures, totalling about 19%, is allocated for cloud computing with many more planning to increase expenditure from the current 36% to 46% by 2023. In a statement released by IBM Malaysia to Bernama, it said: “Enterprises in Malaysia need an application…

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As Australia preps for more changes in the live music industry, LEIF is launched to assist in its recovery from covid. Image courtesy of LEIF. Music Press Asia
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Australia Preps Return To LIVE

The LEIF COVID-Safe Guidelines was released last week ahead of the Event Summit, taking place online today where LEIF will unveil, along with partners EY, a first ever study to assess the economic contribution of the live entertainment industry in Australia. The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF), which represents Australia’s largest live entertainment and sport businesses has recently released its COVID-Safe Guidelines. Formed in…

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Margosa's song 'Penawar', produced by SOG Production, wins Anugerah Juara Indie 2020. Music Press Asia
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Margosa’s ‘Penawar’ Wins Anugerah Juara Indie 2020

Malaysian indie trio Margosa is hailed winner of Juara Anugerah Lagu Indie (#ALI2020). Its winning song ‘Penawar’ was performed alongside other twelve indie songs at Pentas Akhir at Spacerubix, Kuala Lumpur. And streamed LIVE at Kamar Seni Studio’s YouTube channel two days ago (October 3). ‘Penawar’ directly means antidote — is composed by Raja Nazrin Shah (SOG Production); lyrics by…

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Hirofumi Kurita to conduct Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra performance of the Monster Hunter Concert 2020. Music Press Asia

Livestream: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra To Perform Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert 2020

Performed by Japan’s oldest and largest symphony orchestra the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert 2020’ is coming to its audience digitally for the first time this October 3, 2020. A partnership between Live Nation Japan and Promax Inc., the orchestra will be playing, via livestream, hits from the world-renowned action game Monster Hunter. This year commemorates the game’s…

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The Bernadettes' most recent single 'Worthless Beautiful' is premiered on 30 September. Credits: Lilystars Records. Music Press Asia

Filipino Garage Rock The Bernadettes Released Single

The Bernadettes, a Filipino garage rock band, have released latest single ‘Worthless Beautiful’ yesterday. Released by label Lilystars Records, the single signifies the heel of a decade-long absence since their last debut single ‘Let’s Make Babies’ in 2009. Described as another fuzzy, garage rock song — this time illustrating the realities of life away from the performing stage. It premiered…

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Bechstein exhibiting its pianos at Music China 2019. Music Press Asia
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China’s Music Expo Is Going Virtual

Music China, jointly organized by China Musical Instrument Association (CMIA), Shanghai INTEX and Messe Frankfurt, is physically returning to Shanghai New International Expo Centre on October 28-31, 2020. One of the world’s largest expos of musical instruments, Music China, last year alone, hosted more than 2,400 exhibitors from over 34 countries and regions, drawing 122,519 attendees from 78 countries and regions. According to Music China, in order to seize the critical…

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Broadcast Asia's virtual exhibitors include Amazon, Sony Electronics and Roland. Music Press Asia

ConnecTechAsia Conference Goes Virtual Today

ConnecTechAsia’s virtual conference begins today will be featuring over 220 speakers and more than 200 sessions. Covering some of Asia’s latest trends within the Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT) space. With more than 10,000 attendees expected to connect to the virtual event, ConnecTechAsia2020 is set to become a 24/7, 365-day interactive marketplace, allowing exhibitors and buyers to continue to connect…

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Taiwanese Singer Sammy Chang Collaborates With Sheppard

Sheppard sets new direction heading towards Asia for new collaboration. Having already conquered their hometown of Brisbane, and dominated the Australian market with hits like ‘Geronimo’ and ‘Coming Home’, Sheppard recently collaborated with Taiwanese artist Sammy Chang (張語噥) to produce a special duet, a Chinese version of ‘Somebody Like You’. On September 11th see’s Sheppard and Sammy release an English-Chinese…

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Watch the reimagined folktale of Sang Kancil at the premiere of How Beruang Lost His Tail, directed by Lim Kien Lee. Music Press Asia
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Malaysia Tourism Ministry Launched First Virtual Festival

Though live events have been authorized since July, the performing arts sector is still hustling to recover as theatregoers all over South Asia are still taking a breather from buying tickets to attend live event.Partnering with Masakini Theatre, Sutra Foundation and Surprise Venture, Gerak Angin is Malaysia’s first virtual arts festival. What’s most striking about the music industry right this…

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Lalgudi Trust celebrates Indian icon's 90th birth anniversary. Image courtesy of Milap Production. Music Press Asia
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Milap, Lalgudi Trust Celebrate India’s Hindustani & Carnatic Icon

Maestro musician Lalgudi G Jayaraman is one of India’s most recent classical music contributor. A trailblazing performer, composer and teacher, Lalgudi has left behind an incredible body of compositions and a host of distinguished artists that he mentored over the years. And on 17 September 2020, Lalgudi G Jayaraman would have been 90 years old. As part of the Sri…

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