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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 our more senior colleagues were still wondering and looking to answer the question on why the demand for Korea’s popular culture has surged so drastically over the last decade, and…

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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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Sega's annual festival attracts a huge following in Japan. Music Press Asia.

SEGA Group Invest In AI Powered Music Discovery Platform Flutin

Flutin recently announced an investment partnership with SEGA Group as part of its expansion into gaming and digital entertainment. The investment will enable Flutin to further strengthen its user base in key markets like the US. Based in India but growing across the globe, Flutin offers listeners recommendations that purposefully surface emerging artists they’ll love, based on their activities, locations,…

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Wired Music Week returns for the 3rd edition this March 2020. Music Press Asia.

Malaysia Underground Electronic Music Conference Launch New Segment “Connect: China”

When the congregation of electronic music enthusiasts in Asia found a temporary home with the International Music Summit (IMS) which ran Asia-Pacific’s leading electronic music conference, our hearts skipped with roaring excitement. The key element to any ‘niche’ conference is sustainability. And as the annual event shifted its location from Singapore to Shanghai, China, we felt it was only a…

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“Stumps, Alder Lake, Nisqually River, Washington” by Hal Gage, United States of America, Shortlist, Open, Landscape (Open Competition), 2019 Sony World Photography Awards.
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Sony World Photography Awards 2020 Launched New Category: Environment

Now in its 13th year, the Awards’ Professional competition rewards a remarkable body of work for technical excellence and a fresh perspective on contemporary subjects. A new Environment category has been introduced this year in recognition of the growing importance of this topic in both fine art photography and photojournalism. Over 345,000 images from 203 territories were submitted across the…

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David Stouck is Warner Music's newly appointed A&R regional director for Asia. Photo credit: Tripp Street Studio & Steve Krongard. Music Press Asia.

Warner Music Has A New A&R Regional Director For Asia

To oversee the A&R operations covering 10 music markets in Asia-Pacific (China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand), Warner Music has decided that David Stouck may just be the man for that. David Stouck takes up his new role after working for five years in New York at WEA, Warner Music’s pioneering distribution and marketing…

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Sony World Photography Award 2020 announced shortlist grant and finalist recipient. Music Press Asia.

List of Finalist, Shortlist & Grant Recipient: Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Produced by the World Photography Organisation, the internationally acclaimed Sony World Photography Awards is one of the most important fixtures in the global photographic calendar. Now in its 13th year, the free-to-enter Awards are a global voice for photography and provide a vital insight into contemporary photography today. For both established and emerging artists, the Awards offer world-class opportunities for…

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Parasite Official Original Soundtrack Review by Music Press Asia.

Parasite: Jung Jaeil’s Film Scoring A Satire

Parasite, the first-ever South Korean film to win best picture at the Academy Awards, officially turned Korea’s film industry into a global phenomenon.When all attention is on Bong Joon Ho’s buoyant words at the red carpet, and later, on stage receiving the trophy, we see the excitement of a reserve man – an expression of a boyish pride we recognize…

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Midemlab winners in 2019: Jambl, ClicknClear, Legitary, Tunefork. Music Press Asia

Midemlab Announced Music Startup Competition Jury 2020

Midem, the home of the global music community, recently unveiled the jury for Midemlab 2020, the leading music startup competition, that will now include a Live Music category – an addition introduced to reflect today’s music market and to spotlight the most innovative solutions for bands, fans, venues, producers and promoters. In the streaming age, live is one of the…

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