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Sneak peek: BEAM is back bigger, better and louder

From world-class hi-fi sound systems to new culinary concepts, BEAM & 72 Courtyard are reshaping nightlife in Bangkok and reclaiming their status as a session staple

Philippines pushes to penalise ticket scalping with new senate bill

The Anti-Ticket Scalping Act enforces strict punishments for unauthorised ticket resales over 10% of the original price

RASA launches with 2 nights of events, including collab with Organik Festival

Experience RASA's diverse music programming plus its unique spaces, Hall & Floor, as they officially open for public this weekend

SUBCAMP Festival unites soundsystem culture enthusiasts in Thailand

The event on January 17-19 invites 33 notable reggae, dub, jungle, dancehall & drum’n’bass acts to The Frog Cabana, Nakhon Ratchasima

Four dead after Pinkfish Countdown, Malaysian police temporarily suspend new concert permits

Existing permits are also to be reviewed, sparking debate over how suspensions could affect the music industry

HER 他 Transmission marks 200th mixtape milestone with DJ AYA

The bass-driven mix—which just dropped today—also comes in celebration of the platform's upcoming fifth anniversary

Francesco Maddalena headlines After Caposile’s takeover at The Iron Fairies Bali

Part of Tinka Fridays, the mastermind behind the Italian brand & label will be joined by Nico Bloom & Sara Siu on January 10

Simon Doty brings his universal groove to Hong Kong on February 8

Expect a night of evocative melodies at Keyz, The Trilogy, from Entertaining Asia’s first international guest of 2025

Mixmag Asia's standout snaps of 2024

Relive 2024's most memorable moments in a kaleidoscope of 60+ images as featured on Mixmag Asia

Helena Hauff set to ignite BEAM’s grand reopening with high-energy debut

In collaboration with Mixmag Asia, the night also features Bangkok’s scene stalwarts Mae Happyair & Krit Morton

Phum Viphurit, Drunken Kong, James Selva, Nakadia & more headline Thantawan Festival 2025

The idyllic festival set in Chiang Mai returns on January 11-12

Shutter Rhythms turns hawker stall into platform for experimental DJ sets

Founder Suffyan Safi speaks on how the project aims to challenge stereotypes about electronic music in the Lion City

Bold, visionary, resilient: why MUTEK.JP is seen as a beacon for audiovisual innovation

Elle Katayama shares how she experienced Asia's sole MUTEK edition that continues to redefine the underground

Four Asian nightclubs enter World’s 100 Best Clubs 2024 list

Zouk Singapore, CÉ LA VI, Savaya & WOMB secure spots on the Nightlife International Association's coveted rankings

Turn up for good: charities in Asia to back this holiday season

Give a little, feel a lot—with this list, we're inviting you to spread some meaningful joy!

More Rice Records unites 30+ Asian producers for 7-year anniversary compilations

The compilations feature representation from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam

New independent space SLAP 拍 launches with 12-hour opening party

The 150 pax multiple-room venue in Hong Kong opens with an all-local line-up on December 28

Malaysian attendees at Djakarta Warehouse Project report police misconduct

With 400+ Malaysian citizens allegedly arrested, organisers Ismaya Live have issued a statement, while Indonesian police deny the claims & promise an internal review

Victor Ruiz, Giorgia Angiuli, Ash Roy & more to perform at CULTR in Kochi

Set for early January, the festival teams up with Funk’N Around, Maushi, & Soupherb Records for 3 days at Bolgatty Palace

Pette Shabu releases debut album ‘SPRAK’

The experimental hip hop record by the Filipino rapper is boldly creative & singularly exciting

Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso & global musical icon, dies at 73

He recently made history as the first Indian musician to win 3 awards in a single night at the 2024 Grammys