New rules for international acts performing in Malaysia are set to be revealed by the country’s government by the end of 2023, according to a report. The guidelines will be modernised and will also take into account all sensitivities of the public in Malaysia, according to Communications and Multimedia Ministry secretary general, Datuk Seri Mohammad …
ASEAN Music Showcase Festival reveals line-up
ASEAN Music Showcase (AMS) Festival is marking its first in-person event since it was founded in 2020, and has unveiled an all-Asian multi-genre lineup. The festival is set to bring together some of Asia’s most exciting music acts in Singapore on September 10 and 11. Each country in ASEAN – which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, …
Tickets on sale for Rainforest World Music Festival’s virtual performances
Tickets for Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2022’s virtual performances are now available to purchase. The festival is being held as a hybrid event, with the physical concert taking place at Sarawak Cultural Village in Pantai Damai, Malaysia. International music fans will be able to watch performances from the festival via a livestream. This year’s …
Backstage: Harry Styles, Arcade Fire and more
A round-up of the latest live music news… Harry Styles has announced a 32-date North American tour to promote his new album, Harry’s House. Produced by Live Nation, Love On Tour 2022 will include many of North America’s most notable venues, kicking off on August 15 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Styles will continue his …
Kuala Lumpur set to hold music/blockchain festival mash-up
Kuala Lumpur is set to hold a music and blockchain festival in September, with Malaysian music acts announced to perform. Blockfest will feature live music plus content from those within the blockchain industry including Kyoto Protocol, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Naratu and Carthreena. The tech festival is set to be held at the Sentul Depot in …
Singapore fans miss kick-off following ticketing malfunction
Singapore’s 2-1 win over rivals Malaysia on Saturday in the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Tri-Nations Series friendly was marred by a ticketing issue that prevented hundreds of fans from seeing the kick-off. The match took place at Singapore’s National Stadium (pictured) and was attended by 14,896 fans, a post-pandemic record after the Government recently …