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Hard Rock Hotel Desaru, Malaysia. Music Press Asia

Not Shying Away From The Limelight

When we first hear in the wireless that there is going to be another Hard Rock in Malaysia, our heart pounce not because we know that it is another stunning hotel. But because of how enduring the brand has achieved over the years synonymous to the dedication it has in advocating its rock theme. Perhaps a little perplexed on the notion about how Hard Rock has convincingly come to geographically embrace its second Malaysian property in Desaru, we decided on our roles to play and headed south, or rather east,…

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Kumolo Bumi is a Javanese dance piece choreographed by Rury Nostalgia. Photo credit The Jakarta Post.
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Padneçwara Celebrates 43rd Anniversary, Performs Kumolo Bumi

The Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) played host to the Padneçwara dance company’s dance piece Kumolo Bumi on Oct 11 and 12. Choreographed by Rury Nostalgia, the love story depicts an ancient Persian battle of two princesses: Kelaswara from the kingdom of Kelan and Adaninggar from China. Celebrating the dance company’s 43rd anniversary, Kumolo Bumi (Gem of the Earth) is a…

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Mumford & Sons is performing at Clockenflap, Hong Kong come November 2019. Photo courtesy of Chris Lusher / Magnetic Asia.

CENDANA Launches Trade Mission To Help Connect Malaysia’s Music Executive

CENDANA is now offering to reward five individuals an all-inclusive experience at Clockenflap music and arts festival in Hong Kong this November. Calling all music labels, managers and agents of independent and ‘export ready’ artists from Malaysia, CENDANA has extended an invitation to budding music professionals to attend one of Hong Kong’s premier annual music and arts festival set in…

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Who’s the Music Behind Tarantino’s Latest Film?

Music Press Asia discovers some of Quentin Tarantino’s music executives and professionals selected for his latest film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, which has recently grossed $USD357.6 million. Following a bidding war to distribute the film, the grand assignment eventually went to Sony Pictures replacing Tarantino’s long time partner Bob and Harvey Weinstein. Set in 1969 Los Angeles’ changing…

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MU:CON in Seoul saw over 8,000 attendees in 2018 and remain a hot spot for showcasing Indie acts from the local and indie scene. Music Press Asia

MU:CON Conference & Music Festival Returns To Seoul

MU:CON, Korea’s largest international music conference returns to Seoul next week from September 30 – October 3. Hosted by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism (MCST), the event held annually attracts local, regional and global interest from the music industry leaders, is fast becoming one of the top music festivals in…

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Post Malone performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in Manchester, Tenn 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Photo credit: Amy Harris [Music Press Asia]

Billboard Live Music Summit And Awards Set For Nov 5 & 6

Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards set for November 5-6 in Beverly Hills has been gathering some of the top international live entertainment industry, artists and professionals since 2004. P!nk will join artists like Hootie and Blowfish, deadmau5 and concert industry luminaries like Coachella co-founder Paul Tollett and Paradigm’s global head of music Marty Diamond at this year’s summit. Set at the Montage in Beverly Hills, the…

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Ngaiire, Mojo Juju Nominated For Australian Women In Music Awards 2019

Ngairee, Mojo Juju, Christine Anu, Claire Edwardes and Alice Skye are among the stellar list of finalists in the 2019 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA), to be presented at a star-studded ceremony, concert and party in Brisbane on October 9. This year’s Australian Women in Music Awards include three new award categories for Excellence in Classical Music, Music Journalism…

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[Music Press Asia/News]: Twitter Australia collaborates with AWMA and SSI. Photo credit: Twitter

Twitter Australia partners with Australian Women in Music Awards and Settlement Services International

Twitter Australia recently hosted the latest #SetTheStandard event series in partnership with Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) and Settlement Services International (SSI).  The event brought together industry-leading women who “Set The Standard” when it comes to campaigning for gender equality and showcases role models who use Twitter to create a voice, build their brand and advocate for change. Held…

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[Music Press Asia] Michelle Yeoh calls for other environmentalist ambassador. Photo credit: National Geograaphic
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Michelle Yeoh Calls For More Environment Ambassadors

This month we continue with our efforts of raising awareness of the environment contributing our “NATURE” segment to a 2009 documentary film made by National Geographic in cooperation with FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia). Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh is a poignant film that shows how Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (also known as Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary)…

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[Music Press Asia]: Hard Rock Hotel opens second hotel in Malaysia. Photo credit: Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel Opens Second Hotel In Malaysia, Amy Search Headlines

The coast of Desaru in Malaysia will be seeing the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel this September 28. Taunted as the brand’s second rock-and-roll-inspired hotel in Malaysia after Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the celebration will be featuring Malaysia’s rock legend Amy Search, famed for his hit single “Isabella”. The party is set to also include live performances of DJ…

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