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Warner Music Group Opens Business in Vietnam, Signs Vietnam's indie band Chillies. Music Press Asia.

Warner Music Expands Market Share in SE Asia, Opens Business in Vietnam

U.S.-based international music company Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced on April 6 its latest expansion in Southeast Asia: the opening of Warner Music Vietnam based in Ho Chi Minh City. The record label and publishing conglomerate said that its newest office in Vietnam will be led by managing director Lisa Nguyen and will report directly to President of Warner Music Asia, Simon Robson. “This is a crucial moment in the development of Vietnam’s digital music market and it’s vital that we have a presence on the ground,” said Robson.…

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Some of the most creative adaptations about the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 is inspired from Queen's most prolific albums 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Music Press Asia.
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Creative Lyrics Amid A Spreading Virus

While some of us are slaving away working from home, not really, majority of us who are practicing or officially in lockdown or maintaining social distancing have found new ways to hustle with time and their creative outpour. For most of us, it has never been about whether it is Chinese or American, but about the livelihood that has been…

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Live Nation has postponed BTS's Map Of The World Tour in the U.S originally scheduled for April thru June 2020. Music Press Asia.

Live Nation $10M Crew Nation Fund Supports Tour & Venue Staff

With an increasing number of live music event cancellations worldwide amid the coronavirus, Covid-19 pandemic, so does the figure of live tour crew members who are seeking professional and financial reinforcemen Live Nation has launched a $10 million ‘Crew Nation’ fund this week in an effort to help provide support to its crews around the world impacted by the coronavirus…

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Avril Lavigne cancelled 11 world tour dates in Asia amidst the spreading coronavirus. Music Press Asia.

Coronavirus: Who’s There To Help?

Are you affected by what is happening across the region? We are putting together a list of links and communities and their initiatives launched to pull the creative pool together amidst the challenges in live entertainment. This article was updated on April 3, 2020, 3:03 p.m. This list will be updated weekly. Know an event or project that can be…

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Coronavirus Cancellation: Reed Midem cancels June 2020 conference in France. Music Press Asia.

Midem Conference 2020 Is Cancelled, Launches Digital Edition

It’s the beginning of a new era in conferencing and live events. In a press release announced yesterday, given the uncertainty surrounding the latest virus and companies’ concerns for the safety of people directly involved with the 4-day conference, Midem has announced the cancellation of its June conference in Cannes, France. “The situation related to the coronavirus is changing daily,…

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Music & Entertainment Events: Coronavirus Cancellation and postponment. Music Press Asia.

Coronavirus Cancellation Asia-Pacific Daily Updates: Over 51 Million Affected

Music and tech conferences, concerts, live gigs and other events worldwide have been cancelled, postponed or transformed into “digital-only” soiree as coronavirus, namely Covid-19, continues to spread globally. Over 45 million attendees have been affected and forced to make mandatory plans as far as 6 months from now. Last updated April 6, 2:13 p.m. This list is geographically categorized in…

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SXSW 2020 is cancelled. In 2019, the event attracted over 73,000 attendees with over 20,000 from abroad. Music Press Asia.

SXSW Canceled Decision By City of Austin

Just days after Facebook, Apple, Netflix, Amazon and Twitter pulling out of the South by Southwest conference, the management of SXSW released a statement today, announcing the City of Austin’s decision to official canceled the March 2020 event. For the first time in 34 years, the March event will close its doors to the public after a rapid spread of…

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CJ E&M's film "Parasite" won four Academy Awards. Directed by Boon Joon Ho. Photo courtesy of CJ E&M. Music Press Asia.
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Korea’s CJ E&M Oscar Win Signify Korean Film Industry Going Global

As we eavesdrop our way, wiggling through the crowds of Broadcast Asia and Asia TV Forum (ATF) last year, we caught a rumour in the wind. Perching high on our radar, Korea seems to be emanating a rather unusual tone ever since the birth and evolutionary journey of Korean pop culture and its global reach. At that time, some of…

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Music & Entertainment Events: Coronavirus Cancellation and postponment. Music Press Asia.

Coronavirus Cancellation Asia-Pacific: Over 51 Million Affected

Music and tech conferences, concerts, live gigs and other events worldwide have been cancelled, postponed or transformed into “digital-only” soiree as coronavirus, namely Covid-19, continues to spread globally. Over 45 million attendees have been affected and forced to make mandatory plans as far as 6 months from now. Last updated April 6, 3 p.m. This list will be updated weekly.…

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BTS reached Twitter frenzy generated 17 million tweets within 48 hours. Music Press Asia.

This Latest Music Album Release Gained 17 Mil Tweets In 48 Hours

BTS latest studio album – their fourth – is a 20-track album released under Bighit Entertainment. However, its not just any release. Within 48 hours of its release the album, MAP OF THE SOUL : 7, ARMY, its organized fan group, took to Twitter to rave about it and generated over 17 million tweets with hashtags #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_7, #BTSComeback2020 and #ON…

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