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Audrey Lane Damai Entertainment New Talent Search Music Press Asia

More Than an Audition: ORCA Bets on Tomorrow’s Creative Talent

Damai International, the international arm of Damai Entertainment and a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has launched ORCA (Original Creative Artists), a new artist development and content production label designed to discover and nurture emerging performers from around the world. Alongside the launch, the company has opened applications for the “All My Anecdotes Global Audition,” an international talent search running from 3 July to 3 August 2026. Open to applicants of all ages, genders and nationalities, the programme aims to identify performers with strong artistic potential and provide selected participants with…

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Morissette Amon Cast in ‘The Notebook’ as Middle Allie

📍 Quick Facts What: The Notebook Musical When: September 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed by organisers) Where: Manila, Philippines (venue to be announced) Tickets: Available via official ticketing platforms (link to be added once live) Theatre Group Asia (TGA) is set to stage The Notebook: The Musical as its season opener for 2026–2027 this September, marking its international premiere…

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Star Wars Day: A Gateway to Orchestral Music in Asia

Every year on May 4, Star Wars Day brings with it a wave of nostalgia, references, and familiar themes. Yet beyond its cultural footprint, the music of Star Wars offers something more enduring, particularly for audiences across Asia. For many, film music is the first encounter with the sound of a full orchestra. Before concert halls and symphonies, it is…

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Hong Kong Soundscape 2026: Tan Dun, Opera, Ecology and Cultural Diplomacy in Asia

Hong Kong’s northeastern countryside will become a global cultural stage on 1 March 2026 as the Countryside Harvest Festival 2026: “Hong Kong Soundscape – Opera & Dance” One Day Music Festival unfolds at Yan Chau Tong in Mirs Bay. Recognised by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment as an “Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays,” this coastal landscape offers more than…

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Inside the Blue Mansion’s Classical Music Series

Built in the late 19th century by Chinese tycoon Cheong Fatt Tze, the Blue Mansion stands today as one of Penang’s most iconic heritage landmarks. Located in the heart of George Town, the capital of Penang Island, the indigo-hued residence is celebrated for its distinctive architectural blend of Eastern and Western influences, and was awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award…

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Learning the Art of Live Sound: My First 10 Sessions on the Yamaha DM7

I never thought I’d one day find myself behind a digital mixing console, responsible for shaping the sound of a live show. Yet, beginning mid-2025, I decided to take on a new challenge: shadowing a sound mixer for ten live music events. What started as curiosity quickly became an eye-opening journey into the nerve-wracking world of live sound engineering. Armed…

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The 2025 Indonesian Music Conference Opens in Jakarta: Minister Fadli Zon Calls Music the Backbone of the Cultural Industry

The Indonesian Music Conference (KMI) 2025 officially opened this week at The Sultan Hotel & Residence in Central Jakarta, bringing together the country’s most influential voices in music, policy, and creative enterprise. Held from October 8 to 10 under the theme “One Basic Nada” (One Basic Note), the conference gathers musicians, producers, policymakers, and music advocates to discuss the evolving…

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The unequal pie how AI and Tech are redrawing the global music economy Music Press Asia

The Unequal Pie: How AI and Tech Are Redrawing the Global Music Economy Between the U.S. and Asia-Pacific

The Global Score: One Big Market, Two Realities In 2024, the global recorded-music market was valued at US$29.6 billion, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Out of that, the United States alone accounted for approximately US$17.7 billion, or nearly 60% of total revenue. Asia-Pacific, by comparison, remains the fastest-growing but still relatively smaller contributor — worth…

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Tomorrowland Comes to Asia: Why Bangkok Secured a Five-Year Deal

In December 2026, the world’s most iconic electronic dance music (EDM) festival will make its long-awaited Asian debut. Tomorrowland, born in Boom, Belgium nearly two decades ago, has officially announced Bangkok as its host city for the next five years. For Thailand, this is not just another international booking. It is a strategic cultural coup — one that signals the…

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