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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

Hong Kong’s jazz & soul pioneer DJ Kulu passes away at 79

From fast cars & fashion photography to the DJ booth, his enduring legacy will continue to inspire generations to come

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

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

Tokyo set to adopt 4-day workweek to spark baby boom

The scheme, set to start in April 2025, aims to boost critical fertility rate & improve work-life balance

SYS Sister Sounds releases all Asian female/NB compilation

The release, featuring producers from Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia and many more, will donate all its profits to PARA Foundation

Precious Bloom to headline RASA’s NYE event

This marks the duo's first indoor live show in Singapore & the venue’s final public preview before its official launch

Ushuaïa Ibiza’s ANTS party to head on winter tour next month

ANTS On Tour will make stops in Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and Bali through early 2025

Terminal Sync connects Asia & Italy via Flussi Sonori podcast

The platform will host an event in Fukuoka on December 21, with featuring its founder & past podcast contributors

Underwear-only hotel party in Bangkok ends with drug bust

Police arrested over 120 party-goers, including doctors & foreign nationals, in the hotel’s 20th-floor suite