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…
Few composers today command the kind of cross-continental presence that Joe Hisaishi now sustains with ease. With 43 confirmed performances…
Award winning film composer Hans Zimmer has announced his Australia and Asia LIVE dates this 2025. With five dates announced…
In this week’s podcast listening at Music Press Asia, we have two episodes from The Arts Hour on BBC Sounds. Both episodes are presented by Nikki Bedi speaks to Christopher…
George Town Festival 2023 returns with its 14th edition from 15 – 30 July, with over 50 programs for a spectacular celebration of arts, culture, and heritage. As an influential…
Larry Crowne is a 2011 romantic comedy film starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, directed by Hanks himself. The film tells the story of a middle-aged man who loses his…
