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SSO Announced 26 27 Season Music Press Asia
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026/27 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, marking a significant artistic shift with the appointment of Hannu Lintu as its new Quantedge Music Director. If orchestras had personality resets like phones, this would be the “serious upgrade but still recognisably itself” version. Joining him in shaping this next chapter are Nathanaël Iselin as Associate Conductor and Andrew Beer as Concertmaster, completing a leadership team that signals both continuity and fresh perspective. A Season That Travels Beyond Borders The orchestra is not content staying politely within Singapore’s immaculate concert…

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Petrichor PIano Competition 2026 Music Press Asia
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Deadline Extended for 5th Petrichor International Music Competition

The 5th Petrichor International Music Competition has officially extended its application deadline, offering musicians worldwide a second chance to submit their work for one of the most substantial independent competition prize pools this year. With a total of $60,000 in prizes, the competition spans 12 categories, selecting 36 winners and 120 finalists across disciplines. It is open to performers, composers,…

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HK Music Camp 2024 Music Press Asia
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Hong Kong Music Office Showcases 1,000 Young Performers in April Concert Series

From Frozen to Borodin: More than 1,000 young musicians from across Hong Kong will perform in a five-concert series this April organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, highlighting the city’s long-running youth ensemble programme. The concerts will take place at major venues including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall and Tuen Mun Town…

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Hong Kong Youth Music Camp 2026 Music Press Asia
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Hong Kong Youth Music Camp to Train 400 Young Musicians This Summer

Applications are now open for the 2026 Hong Kong Youth Music Camp, organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, with registration closing on 30 March 2026. More than 400 young musicians are expected to take part in the annual summer programme, which brings together student performers from across Hong Kong for intensive rehearsals and ensemble…

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Why Book Mitski in 2026 thru 2028 Music Press Asia
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Why Mitski Should Be on Promoters’ Radar for Touring Between 2026 and 2028

An evolving artist enters a new touring phase across the United States and Asia. The indie artist begins a new touring chapter in New York before expanding toward Southeast Asia, including Kuala Lumpur. The global touring cycle for singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki has officially begun, with the artist performing tonight at the Tansy House Exhibit in New York, marking the opening…

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Mirs Bay Hong Kong Music Press Asia
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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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What deserves our attention in 2026 Music Press Asia
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Before the Noise: What Deserves Our Attention in 2026?

The first working days of a new year often arrive quietly. Desks are cleared, inboxes refill, and the cultural machinery begins moving again. In music and the arts, this moment is usually followed by a familiar rush: predictions, trend lists, announcements, and declarations of what this year is supposed to become. At Music Press Asia, we are choosing to pause…

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CGTN release music documentary highlights US Chinese relations Music Press Asia
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CGTN to Release Music Documentary, Highlights China-US Relations

“When We March Together”: Youth, Music, and the Future of China–US Relations CGTN will release its new documentary “When We March Together” in January 2026, offering a refreshing look at China–US relations through the lens of youth and music. The film highlights a lesser-explored facet of the bilateral relationship—one driven by youthful energy, cooperation, and shared creativity. The documentary follows…

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China Performing Arts Cats and Children Dance Music Press Asia
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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 —…

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Music China 2025 Korg Exhibitor Music Press Asia
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Music China 2025 Wraps with New Paths for Industry Change

The 22nd edition of Music China wrapped up after four dynamic days at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, bringing together business, creativity, and conversation from 22–25 October. The fair welcomed around 1,700 exhibitors and more than 114,000 visitors from 121 countries and regions, marking a 15% year-on-year rise in international participation. Strong overseas attendance once again confirmed Music China’s…

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