Malaysian Maestros Strike Gold in Rose Valley: A Triumph for Craftsmanship In a remarkable turn for the world of lutherie, two Malaysian violin makers have not only put their nation on the map but have done so with a resounding flourish. From the picturesque Rose Valley of Bulgaria, Tan Joven, 25, from Melaka, and her mentor, Tan Chin Seng, 45,…
Hans Zimmer is 67, but you wouldn’t know it. The man behind Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and Gladiator looks as…
So, you want to be a music journalist? Think of your words as instruments—crafted carefully, they shape how we hear…
Introducing the Next Generation of Music News—Fresh, Fast & Fearless Tired of music news feeling like homework? We get it. That’s why Music Press Asia is changing the game with…
The Philippine music scene is a vibrant and ever-evolving landscape, a true testament to the nation’s rich cultural tapestry and boundless artistic talent. In 2025, Filipino women in music continue…
The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) celebrates 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer, when more than 450 young artists from around the world come together, with artist-faculty…
The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), one of the oldest orchestras in Asia, presents the first concert of its 99th season, In Pursuit of Excellence: 2025–2026 MSO Concert Series. Titled “MUSIC FOR PEACE”, the first concert will be opening on Saturday, May 24, at the ALIW Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City, at 7:30 PM. This year, MSO will commemorate the 80th…
The Hong Kong International a cappella Festival 2025, an annual signature event of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), has just concluded on a resounding note. The nine-day festival brought…
Instruments are more than objects; they are vessels of emotion, history, and artistry. Each note they produce carries the weight of their craftsmanship and the love poured into their maintenance.…
Recently made it onto the on-demand platform Disney+ is a portly but short 40-minute documentary. In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted…
No Limits is now offering free viewing for its online programs of international features films and documentaries. The programs are co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong…
“It’s All About The Song” is the slogan at the American Songwriter Song Contest website, and one fittingly so in the world of music & entertainment in this century. Do…
Recently selected by the monthly chart of the Transglobal World Music Chart, the album of Al Andaluz Project – The Songs of Iman Kandoussi – Traditional Arabic Andalusian is a…
Pinay mezzo-soprano singer Michelle Mariposa was one of the 1,500 participants of the Metropolitan Opera’s Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. The 30-year-old Filipino-Chinese singer from Quezon City wowed judges with…
The 2025 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30, with Abu Dhabi selected as the Global Host City. Organized by UNESCO…
The ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp (AIAC) is set to return for its third edition from March 29 to April 7, 2025, bringing together 21 artists from ASEAN Member States, Timor Leste, and India for a ten-day residency in Shillong. Organized by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
