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China National Theater for Children and the Palace Museum Wins China Art Festival Cultural Grand Prize

China’s beloved song-and-dance drama takes home the Wenhua Grand Prize, marking another milestone for children’s theatre and cultural storytelling. A whiskered hero has stolen the spotlight in one of China’s most prestigious cultural arenas. The Cat God in the Forbidden City — the charming song-and-dance drama co-produced by the China National Theater for Children (CNTC) and the Palace Museum —…

The Soulful Jazz Music We Are Listening Today

When the world’s stages light up, jazz pulses in the rhythm of discovery — and in 2025, Asia has become…

Jazz Recommended Playlist Music Press Asia

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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…

Yamaha DM7 series console user experience Music Press Asia

Music of the Month: “Instrumental Odyssey” by Putumayo

Taitung to the Global Stage: Interview with Magistrate Ching-Ling Yao

Building a brand of celebration for the body, mind, and spirit, and resonance between the slow economy and local culture Located in southwestern Taiwan and surrounded by the mountains and…

Taitung Magistrate Yao Ching-ling Taitung Spirit Festival 2025 Music Press Asia

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…

Jakarta Indonesia Musik Konferensi 2025 Music Press Asia

When Diplomacy Meets Rhythm: Donald Trump’s Visit to Malaysia at the 47th ASEAN Summit

When former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN Summit, global media turned its gaze toward trade, security, and geopolitics. But for those within the…

Donald Trump meets Anwar Ibrahim. Cultural diplomacy of Asia. Music Press Asia

Wildrain Gardener: Bringing Green Beauty to Homes in Bangsar, Damansara Heights & Bukit Bandaraya

Malaysia’s Ministry of Arts to Host Best of ASEAN Performing Arts

Southeast Asia Quarter 4, 2025: Ten Stories Driving the Region’s Creative Economy

Music of the Month: “Instrumental Odyssey” by Putumayo

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SIFMA 2025: Where Music, Culture and Conversation Converge

Now in its sixth edition, the Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) has grown into something larger than the sum of its programmes. Each concert has, in its own way, surpassed the last — not in volume or scale alone, but in the depth of its collaborations and the courage of its programming. To hold a festival year…

Putumayo World Music Says Farewell to CD Era, Embraces Digital Future

After more than three decades of connecting the world through music, Putumayo World Music — the label synonymous with world culture and global sounds — has announced it will end…

Putumayo Goes Full Throttle for Digital Future Music Press Asia

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Anguilla Gears Up to Host the Music Tourism Convention This November

Anguilla, the dazzling Caribbean island known for its pristine beaches, rich musical heritage, and vibrant festivals, is preparing to raise the volume this November with its first ever Music Tourism…

Music Cities Events Convention Liverpool 2017 Home of the Beatles Music Press Asia

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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…

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

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Voices of Unity: Mauritius Hosts the African Asia Pacific Choir Games

Mauritius has been alive with song this week, as choirs from across Africa and the Asia-Pacific gathered for the African Asia Pacific Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations 2025.…

PRG performing at African Asia Pacific Choir Games 2025 Music Press Asia

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture and Royal Commission for AlUla Sign Partnership to Advance Sustainable Development Through Culture

The Ministry of Culture and the Royal Commission for AlUla have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Riyadh during the Cultural Investment Conference to strengthen cooperation in culture, heritage and development. The…

Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Culture and the Royal Commission for AlUla. Newswire by Music Press Asia

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Traditional Music Theatre Festival Celebrated Heritage of Korea, China and Japan

This September, Seoul hosted the first World Traditional Opera Festival, a month-long showcase of heritage-based musical theatre from Korea, China and Japan. Running from 3 to 28 September at the…

World Traditional Festival debut 2025 Music Press Asia

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9 Must-Listen Podcasts on Music, Culture, and Arts in Asia

Asia’s creative landscape is as diverse as its people, and podcasts have become one of the most engaging ways to explore it. From the rhythms of traditional music to the…

9 podcast music culture arts in asia Music Press Asia

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From La Vie en Rose to BTS: How Roses Became Music’s Eternal Muse

Few symbols in music are as enduring as the rose. A flower that has inspired poets, painters, and lovers for centuries, the rose has also found a permanent home in…

Music Muse This Week Rose Sept 2025 Music Press Asia

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Fact Music Award Announces Winners

The 2025 The Fact Music Awards concluded on September 20 in Macau, marking the eighth edition of the ceremony since it began in 2019. Hosted by Jun Hyun Moo and Seohyun, the event once again brought together top K-pop acts to celebrate outstanding achievements. This…

Stray Kids Win Fact Music Award Macau 2025 Music Press Asia

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China National Theater for Children and the Palace Museum Wins China Art Festival Cultural Grand Prize

The Soulful Jazz Music We Are Listening Today

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

Music of the Month: “Instrumental Odyssey” by Putumayo

Taitung to the Global Stage: Interview with Magistrate Ching-Ling Yao

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

When Diplomacy Meets Rhythm: Donald Trump’s Visit to Malaysia at the 47th ASEAN Summit

Wildrain Gardener: Bringing Green Beauty to Homes in Bangsar, Damansara Heights & Bukit Bandaraya

Malaysia’s Ministry of Arts to Host Best of ASEAN Performing Arts

Southeast Asia Quarter 4, 2025: Ten Stories Driving the Region’s Creative Economy

Music of the Month: “Instrumental Odyssey” by Putumayo

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SIFMA 2025: Where Music, Culture and Conversation Converge

Putumayo World Music Says Farewell to CD Era, Embraces Digital Future

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