High School Music AY 26/27

NUS expands arts education beyond the campus stage through STEER regional exchange programmes

From campus rehearsal rooms to international stages, NUS students are discovering new avenues to elevate their artistic practice beyond Singapore. Through the Study Trips for Engagement & EnRichment (STEER) programme,…

Castillero Calvo y los objetos cotidianos del Panamá Hispano

Para quienes vivimos nuestra “primera juventud” en los años 80 del siglo pasado, ya es común la situación de tener que explicar a nuestros hijos, qué era y para qué servía un cassette con cinta magnética. Múltiples…

UNSW’s AI companions for student wellbeing

University of NSW (UNSW) researchers have developed new digital AI companions designed to support students experiencing loneliness, isolation and mental-health challenges. Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a…

How Rain Rave took over Bukit Bintang with massive crowds and viral moments (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) made its debut on the streets of Bukit Bintang, turning the usually congested streets into a high-energy, water-soaked dance floor. Organised by…

Teachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influence

Teachers in music, physical education, science, technology and history have slammed the curriculums.

Victoria vecinal en el Casco Antiguo: alcalde Mizrachi confirma que comercios ocupaban plazas sin pagar

La tarde del jueves 26 de febrero de este año, un operativo del Municipio de Panamá tomó por sorpresa a media docena de restaurantes ubicados en las plazas Herrera y Bolívar , en el barrio de San Felipe . Mesas, sillas,…

A world of cultures comes alive at embassy fair in Washington

The sound of drums from the Pakistan Embassy could be heard distinctly as soon as visitors turned into International Drive, where the usually quiet diplomatic corridor had been transformed into a global fairground for…

How Hong Kong’s 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion will transform into new cultural hub

Perched above the streets of Tai Hang, the 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion has stood as a watchman to Hong Kong’s evolving history. The mansion and its front garden are the only remaining sections of what was once a…

After controversy in KL, Sarawak rep says Sibu should host ‘Rain Rave’ festivals instead

SIBU, May 3 — Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh has proposed that Sibu host an annual water music festival, saying the district is ready to embrace such initiatives amid controversy surrounding a similar…

Police impose travel ban on Japanese K-pop trainee over alleged fraud

Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station recently banned the trainee from leaving Korea after the group's management agency had filed a complaint over his having previously signed with another company. According to police and…

Viral clip captures moments when bystanders subdue armed woman at Rain Rave Music Festival in KL (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — A 28-year-old woman armed with a knife was arrested on the final night of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang yesterday, with a viral video showing members of the public bravely…

Will you watch Power Ballad, John Carney's latest tribute to music in Dublin?

Power Ballad stars US actors Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas.

Rain Rave festival debate should not be framed in extremes, says Johor DAP vice-chairman

KUCHING, May 2 — The debate over the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 should not be reduced to extreme positions and must instead be approached rationally, balancing values, freedom and economic considerations,…

Apple forecast tops estimates even as Mac shortages linger

Apple Inc delivered a surprisingly strong revenue forecast for the third quarter, even as it warned that memory-chip costs will increase and that shortages of Mac computers will persist for “several months.” Sales will…

KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 is a lawful and well-organised event that has generated real economic activity for local traders, workers and businesses, said Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng. In a…

Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Persatuan Siam Malaysia (PSM) president Sam Maark Suvanphet yesterday said that there is confusion between the Songkran celebration and water-based entertainment events such as water festivals or…

Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says ‘moral policing’ hurts tourism push

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Former minister Yeo Bee Yin has defended the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) amid ongoing backlash, saying critics should not overreact and warned that excessive “moral policing” could harm…

Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners

Chicago Public Schools marks May Day after tense debate over canceling school

Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. For all the intense debate and controversy over May Day in Chicago Public Schools this year, the start of…

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Florida State University’s distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes…