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PM Anwar discusses Asean-Russia ties, culture and global issues with international media in Kazan

KAZAN, June 17 — From Asean-Russia cooperation and energy security to Russian literature and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim fielded a wide range of questions from international…

Grammys to add best Asian pop music performance category in 2027

The new Grammy category gives J-pop, K-pop and C-pop acts greater opportunities for international recognition.

Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead

Japan's largest music award ceremony moved to Tokyo for its second year, with a night of electric performances and artists honored in 78 categories.

App that turns humming into music wins Vietnamese student meeting with Apple's Tim Cook

Le Nhat Hoang, 22, was the only Vietnamese among 50 Distinguished Winners of Apple's Swift Student Challenge this year, earning the Hanoi student a trip to its Worldwide Developers Conference in California.

Japan music label Avex's Bruno Mars deal is part of $100m overseas push

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Singer Lim Young-woong donates W2m to help low-income patients

Singer Lim Young-woong donated 200 million won ($132,200) to Korea University Medicine on his birthday Tuesday to help low-income patients, the hospital said. Lim and his agency, Mulgogi Music, each contributed 100…

Singaporean actor Xander Pang to play Light Yagami in London's Death Note musical

The 25-year-old actor will play the lead role of Light Yagami in the musical adaptation of the highly-acclaimed bestselling manga at London's Barbican Theatre this July.

A Quick Visit to the Institute of Research in Opera and Music Theatre

Stage Practice and Academic Research Resonating at Waseda “If you have a chance, you should visit a theatre. You might find yourself unexpectedly hooked,” says Director Michiko Ishii with evident enthusiasm. She…

Indie music festival answers Busan's calling

Five music venues across Busan will unite this weekend, hosting over 30 live music acts for the first ever Busan Calling Music Festival on Friday and Saturday. Although in its first year, this festival is actually a…

Singapore band Jerry & The NeuFaces to stage 55th anniversary concert in August

An enduring fixture in Singapore's music scene, rock band Jerry & The NeuFaces will celebrate its 55th anniversary with a concert at Esplanade Concert Hall on Aug 21.

Jesus Christ Superstar musical given Advisory 16 rating for mature, religiously sensitive content

Base Entertainment Asia has included a disclaimer on ticketing platforms and will do so at the venue.

Upcoming production Jesus Christ Superstar musical given Advisory 16 rating

The musical arrives in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Theatre in August.

Gen Z American musician breathes new life into Korean classic ballad

An American musician and actor is generating buzz among K-pop fans with his remake of a beloved Korean ballad from the 1990s, breathing new life into a song cherished by generations of Koreans. The artist behind the…

GB polls’ aftermath

IT appears that the PPP is in a comfortable position to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan after Sunday’s polls for the region’s assembly. Though the party was leading the unofficial count at the time of writing,…

Catch Roy Kim and John Park under Namsan night sky

A summer night at Namsan Park will come with live music this month, as singers Roy Kim and John Park are set to perform at the Namsan Summer Festival. The one-day festival, hosted at Namsan Park on June 27, will feature…

A little bit of Paris is coming to Seoul this weekend

Seorae Village, home to Seoul’s largest French community, will host its annual Korea-France music festival featuring performances, food stalls and cultural activities. Held near the Seoul Public Procurement Service…

Music teacher in Klang pleads not guilty to 14 charges of sexual assault on six students

KLANG, June 8 — A male teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to 14 charges of committing physical sexual assault against six 15-year-old female students at a secondary school in Sabak Bernam. The…

Foreign residents invited to discover Korea’s traditional sounds

Many visitors to Korea first encounter Korean culture through K-pop, K-drama or palace tours. This month, Seoul offers foreign residents a chance to experience a side of Korea rooted in the country’s musical traditions.…

French experimental band Meule to kick off Asia tour in Seoul, Busan, Daegu

Somewhere between the mechanical and the human, between the precise and the chaotic, are the French experimental trio Meule. With a giant modular synthesizer, two drum kits sharing a single bass drum and a frantic wall…