The music industry is notoriously difficult to break. It’s not much of a surprise really, let’s face it there is an over abundance of singer-songwriters, bedroom DJs, and garage bands, all wanting to break into the big time with space for…
There needs to be more dialogue between computer scientists/technologists and musicians to create new software and apps, according to classical pianist Lang Lang, speaking at Midem 2013. Lang Lang explained that technology can help bring classica…
Gustav Holst’s classical spectacular The Planets by has been used widely in popular culture including The Man Who Fell to Earth starring David Bowie, whilst the menacing Mars: The Bringer of War has been heard in everything from TV documentarie…
This Sunday I was delighted to see the city of Bristol come alive in its annual three day long Harbour Festival. The festival takesplace all over the cityfrom the circus stage and child friendly entertainment in Castle Park to the dance village in Mi…
To celebrate 35 years of honourable diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, the Mahidol College of Music will host a concert entitled 'Vietnam Music' on Thursday. Several performances will feature musicians, singers and dancers from th…
Whilst Australia is famous for the iconic Sydney Opera House, it also houses many more fine opera venues across the country. Here I reveal some of Australia's most spectacular venues and the unmissable concerts that are coming up.. The Arts Centr…
Popular Taiwanese singer Rene Liu has publicly announced her marriage via the Internet. "Yes, I am married. Received a lot of well wishes. Thank you everyone for your concern" said Mrs Liu on her website in a message to fans. The 41 year-old …
In a bid to attract tourists to the upper north-western regions of Vietnam, the newly devised Son La Festival will show case the Hoa Binh, Dien Bien and Lai Chau provinces rich culture and heritage. The festival, which will be broadcasted on state te…
Sega is known as the major music and dance form of the Mascarene Islands – Mauritius, Rodrigues, Reunion and the Seychelles. It is something that every Mauritian is brought up with and forms a large part of the island’s culture. Sega&…
In light of the latest horrific news of the 8.9 Megaquake in Japan, Music for Relief, which was set up by the band Linkin Park, in the USA have set up a new chairty collection. The site says: "A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the…