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Elle Shimada’s CHALANT collective hosts femme-led discussion & event in Tokyo

Taking over ORD and SALOON in Daikanyama, the event coincides with the release of Shimada’s second album, ‘Lullaby For The River In My Body’

Labubu-shaped combination pills seized in Koh Phangan

Last April, the Ramathibodi Poison Centre warned about toy-shaped drugs spreading during Songkran

Laidlaw leads Intergalactic Global x Mixmag Asia pop-up takeover series at wappo & The Shady Pig

The event also includes local heroes on the line-up in an intimate 360° setup, a Void soundsystem, and late-night afters at Shady Pig

Dguru launches Sangsu Records with 9-track compilation

The first release showcases "leftfield electronics, experimental forms, and club-informed approaches that are sometimes functional and sometimes deliberately not"

Lucy In The Sky’s SCBD branch announces closure after 14 years in Jakarta

Known for its rooftop setting & inclusive music programming, the venue now operates only at its Senayan Park location

Rainbow Disco Club drops 2026 line-up with a “Secret Artist” yet to be revealed

The festival returns to Shizuoka on April 17–19, following a collaboration with Love International at WOMB in March

NET launches first-ever PLGRN Asia tour this month

The tour pairs the collective's founders with artists in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Hanoi & Bali

Bangkok venue Studio Lam announces closure after 12-year run

Founder Nattapon Siangsukon aka Maft Sai reflects on the space’s growth from experiment to cultural hub & its role in supporting the city’s music scene

Tomorrowland Thailand announces December 2026 dates & ticket sales

Ahead of its first Southeast Asian edition, the festival is opening pre-registration on January 8; a requirement for purchasing passes & packages

UnKonscious Festival returns to Pattaya for four days of pure trance

Running from January 29 to February 1, the beach festival presents multi-venue events & over 40 international artists

Seoul’s Audeum Audio Museum wins Special Prize at Prix Versailles

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s design has been recognised in the World’s Most Beautiful Museums category at the global architecture & design competition

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted to life in prison

The sentencing of the Apple Daily founder has intensified global concern over press freedom & political dissent

Waifu founder addresses challenges of international demands in Tokyo

Midori Morita highlights via Instagram post how small venues & grassroots promoters are struggling to meet Western touring expectations

New venue in Busan, Club Nasub, opens this weekend

A new three-story venue headed by Nyapi’s former owner & musically directed by local stalwart Kyo

Laura Zhang’s ‘Violet Veil’ Hong Kong exhibition to feature atmospheric sound & live performances

Running until December 19, the exhibition pairs intuitive paintings with sound by Yadin Moha & a one-day series of gong journeys plus an ambient listening session led by UJU

At least 25 people killed and six injured in Goa nightclub fire

The deadly blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, is suspected to have been caused by ‘electrical fireworks’

Tokyo nightclub WOMB opens new sister venue Z MARUYAMA

The 200-capacity venue will be located close to WOMB in the city's Shibuya ward

The Gathering 2025 brings Asia & Australia’s music communities together in Thailand

Mixmag Asia & EMC’s annual event this year also invites ADE leaders for a focused cultural exchange & collaborative dialogue at Siwilai City Club

EDC Thailand returns to Phuket in January with expanded layout & new experiences

The festival adds immersive zones spotlighting Thai culture & talent, plus a stacked international line-up including Tiësto, Nina Kraviz, Goldie & more

Keyi Magazine co-founders return to Asia for three-city tour

Berlin Bunny & Eyes Dice head to Beijing, Ulaanbaatar & Seoul, closing the tour with the exhibition that premiered at Tresor Berlin

Studio Adventure takes over Lumera Beach Club for Odyssey 2026

A two-day hub for dance & coastal energy with a top-tier 30+ line-up across two stages, plus an unmissable afterparty to ring in the new year