Music sounds better when shared! Heineken® is excited to announce the return of its global music platform, “Refresh Your Music, Refresh Your Nights”. The cross-genre, cross-culture music platform invites fans to break out of their music bubbles and explore new sounds and expand their music tastes. Back with an exciting twist, the highlight of this platform is the all-new Heineken® Fresh List – an exhilarating digital experience fostering new music discovery and connections. The Fresh List truly embeds the spirit of music exploration, leading music lovers to discover refreshing music experience ..read more

As China and Europe have resumed exchanges and dialogue at all levels since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of students and teachers from the Chinese Choir of Burg Gymnasium, a German high school, restarted cultural exchanges with China in March. Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, warmly welcomed them in Beijing last week. After learning about their studies and experiences over the past years, Peng praised them for speaking better Mandarin and encouraged them to share their experiences and feelings about China with their families and friends after returning home ..read more

After two decades of an amazing singing career in Malaysia, Siti Nurhaliza’s name has become synonymous to classic masters including P. Ramlee and Sudirman; all oldtime masters known in Asia. With live music performances increasingly gaining popularity ever since the end of Covid-19, Siti Nurhaliza is returning to the stage. The Fenomena concert in Singapore is scheduled four months after her sold-out concert, Sebuah Epitome Saya Siti Nurhaliza, at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil on Mar 9. Swirled by positive reviews, her one-date (Jun 29) concert in Singapore sold out quickly in Singapore. Fans wer ..read more

Founded in 1988 and the only six-time Grammy nominee label in Asia, Wind Music is Taiwan’s leading indie music company. For its April schedule here in East Asia, Wind Music will be flying to Estonia’s Tallinn Music Week (April 3-7), alongside a delegate of musicians to perform live. This marks the first collaboration for Peiti Huang (Wind Music) with two other international music labels: Sungchun Lee from Soundpuzzle (Korea) and Juliana Voloz from JV Promotion (Estonia). Together, they present the “Korea-Taiwan Flight” stage featuring two Taiwanese groups and four Korean groups, who will perf ..read more

From 9 March to 10 June 2024, the three-month exhibition is being presented free to the public. Marking the Biennale of Sydney’s 50th anniversary year, the 2024 edition challenges Western fatalistic constructions of the apocalypse. The 2024 edition will feature 88 artists and collectives from 47 countries. Selected artists have practices firmly rooted in diverse communities and artistic vocabularies. Prepare to witness the rebirth of history as the heritage-listed White Bay Power Station, a relic of the early 20th century and once a bustling coal power station, opens its doors to the public f ..read more

In a dazzling display of cultural richness and artistic fervor, the Cultural Palace of Malaysia – Istana Budaya – has unfurled its eagerly awaited 2024 cultural programs. At its recent launch ceremony and press conference, Istana Budaya, under Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), announced its latest products itemising The National Symphony Orchestra (OSK), The Malaysian Traditional Orchestra (OTM) and Istana Budaya’s Resident Artist (ARTISTANA). Due to the two-year renovations of its concert hall, there will be numerous live performances at five locations spanning the Kl ..read more

In the spirit of Taitung, beauty of its people, and geography, how has Taitung evolved economically over the last few years? We are curious how Taitung has come to embrace the slow economy. How did this idea come about and why it’s even more important than ever after the pandemic? 我一向覺得，愈國際化的時代，發展要愈在地。如何持續保有臺東這份真善美的特質，並且「有理念、有風格」的「販售」臺東的真善美，成為既能帶動地方發展，同時兼具永續發展與居民的生活品質，讓世代共享臺東「慢」的價值所能帶來的榮景，我們研擬出的縣政方案核心，就是「慢經濟」。 I have always felt that the more internationalized our times become, the more our local features need to be developed. How to maintain Taitung’s true, inherent beauty while marketing ..read more

Dive into the rhythm of March 2024 with Music Press Asia’s curated live music concert and event listing, spotlighting the most captivating cultural and arts experiences across the Asia-Pacific region. In a sea of over 100 events, we’ve meticulously filtered and handpicked the crème de la crème to present you with a select array of must-attend happenings. From electrifying music festivals to intimate cultural performances, our carefully chosen events promise to immerse you in the heartbeat of Asia’s diverse creative landscape. Read more for an unparalleled journey into Asia’s vibrant entertain ..read more

After resounding live performances in Taiwan and Hong Kong, Yo-Yo Ma (馬友友) is back on the road again. Set to play with his long time collaborator Kathryn Stott, his philosophy of expanding music via culture continues to impact leaders and music makers worldwide. Yo-Yo recently released his third album, titled Six Evolutions. This recording of Bach’s cello suites also includes Songs of Comfort and Hope, created and recorded with pianist Kathryn Stott in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yo-Yo Ma in Hong Kong and Taiwan tour 2023 In Oct 2023, the world-renowned cellist and Grammy winner perform ..read more

The sophistication of music streaming is about to come to users already using Line Music to stream. Music Story, the customer-centric global leader in music metadata, recently announced a partnership with Japan’s LINE Music. As one of Japan’s largest subscription-based music streaming service, LINE Music’s deal involves improving their customer experience using metadata provided by Music Story. Music Story will provide technology to improve the quality of its music metadata over a broad, Japan-centric footprint. Artificial Intelligence & Metadata Combining automated processing including A ..read more