Anwari Ashraf, Head of Film Development at Astro Shaw directs Projek High Council, a new series by Malaysia’s Astro Originals. Project High Council is a Malaysian television series that directly reference boarding school days in Malaysia. Produced by Astro Shaw and Pasal Productions (Cyberjaya), the TV series dives into the thrills and spills of boarding school life – with references…
In the most surreal circumstances of live events rebooting among brands here in Kuala Lumpur is Fred Perry Subculture. An…
Restarting a career in live performance has been an uphill walk for many artists. Music Press Asia speaks with Malaysian…
Geography is an approach to understanding and engaging with the world around us. This is at the core of who we are here in Southeast Asia. To celebrate this event,…
Ludwig van Beethoven once said that ‘music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy’. While orchestral music provides elements of a more heterogeneous perspective, solo works can be…
In a recent concert at Zepp KL, its organizer Toybox Project is seen to have only one objective in mind. To reinvigorate Malaysia’s music and entertainment live scene with popular…
Astro is celebrating the year of the Water Tiger here in Malaysia with the UHUU2022 Chinese New Year campaign already well underway. With an extensive list of programs already being scheduled over the course of a three-week time frame, Astro will be featuring not only original song releases but also launching exclusive merchandise, announcing exciting partnerships and premiering signature content.…
For a bit of fun basking in the spirit of the Chinese New Year celebration in this region, Malaysia’s nationwide health and beauty brand Watsons had already released its CNY…
MusicDish LLC and Malaysia’s talent agency Keep It Local Entertainment has recently announced a collaboration to live broadcast five Malaysian Indie Bands in China. On the 16th of January, the…
The Malaysian Composer Collective (MCC) is proud to partner with UCSI Institute of Music for the second Free Hand Contemporary Composers Piano Festival 2022. During the festival, two composers will…
The Music of Malaysia: The Classical, Folk and Syncretic Traditions (Soas Musicology) (2nd Hardcover + Spoken Word Compact Disc) [Hardcover] The Music of Malaysia, first published in Malay in 1997…
Last month, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) showcased modern works of homegrown composers in its MPOPlaysOn: Malaysian Composers Series – a chamber concert. Collaborating with the Malaysian Composers Collective (MCC),…
Dance of the Wind and Sea, composed by Malaysian composer Vivian Chua is written for cello and piano. It is a fusion of Malaysian melodic and rhythmic patterns with Western…
My obsession for music as much as for bird-watching has always been an ever-increasing interest. Here’s three species spotted over the weekend. With roots in Perak, I head over the…
Making plans for a new lifestyle staying at home and restricting outdoor movement? If that is a yes, join Revive Arcade Festival this 4 and 5 December and get some…
Alena Murang’s latest music video of its single “Warrior Spirit” [“Sky Song” album] is anything but ordinary. Clad in beautiful costumes inspired by her cultural heritage from Borneo, she dances ever so gracefully and always with a group dressed in spectacular silhouette alongside intricate handmade…
