Asia News Curious Taiwanese farmer arrested for accidental cultivation of cannabis…which he reported "Mr. Yeh" is said to face a less severe sentence for reporting his stash & not getting high on his own supply
Asia News Early morning plunges & energetic beats await at ‘Immersion’ Dive into a sober rave in Singapore next Wednesday, presented by Wild Pearl Studio & Yes You
Asia News Bed Supperclub to be resurrected for a one-night affair in Bangkok this week Calling all Bed Heads and long-time Bangkokians, get your white wearables ready
Asia News Taiwan nightclub Pawnshop fights back against unlawful police raids “The recent incident not only impacted Pawnshop directly but also underscored the law enforcement’s lack of trust in the local nightclub and underground music culture.”
Asia News All That Matters invites 100+ speakers to Singapore for its 18th edition The event also brings back its Music Matters Live programming that aims to spotlight emerging artists from the APAC region
Asia News Film featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final performances to premiere at Venice Film Festival Directed by the late musician’s son Neo Soro, ‘Opus’ will include 20 of his compositions
Asia News Supreme opens its first retail space in Seoul, Korea The brand's second flagship store in Asia features custom made Ojas speakers hanging from ceiling chains
Asia News Soy&Synth event series returns to Berlin, featuring extended line-up of talents ‘South by South Sonic Serenade’ includes artists from Benin, Brazil, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cameroon, Indonesia and beyond
Film & TV Martial arts icon Bruce Lee gets immortalised in anime form for ‘House of Lee’ Spearheaded by daughter Shannon Lee, the series is set to premiere in 2024
Asia News Indonesia Beach festival forced to cancel due to local community pressure Organisers “hold deep respect” towards the decision & hope to someday “share the same space in harmony”
Asia News EDM festival Ultra makes its first return to Japan since 2019 Axwell & Ingrosso and Hardwell also make a return since the first Ultra Japan in 2014
Asia News Roland’s first store in Japan hits Harajuku this October Expect a super-personalised experience via Roland’s ASX retail technology & Demo-on-Demand service
Asia News The Weeknd soundtracks a “never-ending purgatory of pain” at Universal Studios Singapore Prepare to step into a pop-centric afterlife with tracks from Dawn FM & After Hours
Asia News Japanese festival takes legal action after DJ Soda allegedly sexually assaulted on stage The South Korean DJ had made an appearance at Osaka's Music Circus Festival earlier this month
Events NTS host & Osàre! Editions founder Elena Colombi makes Singapore debut Expect boundary-breaking music, art, and healing massage aunties from the Strange Weather collective
Events Nicole Moudaber debuts in Hong Kong for one-night-only gig Local party purveyor Omni invites over the philanthropist & techno pundit to perform on September 9
Events Disco maestros Romain FX & Midnight Runners unite for Hong Kong debut Mixmag Asia and Salon 10 team up for a disco party in the heart of Hong Kong's CBD on Friday, 25 August
Asia News Wearing Swatch’s ‘Pride Collection’ in Malaysia can lead to 3 years prison time The government has banned the Swiss brand’s coloured accessory for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights
Asia News Antal & XNYWOLF headline OPTIMAL's return to Jakarta The multi-genre, multi-room event takes over 4 venues for a midweek affair in the city’s CBD
Asia News Salt A Way ‘Blooming Horizon’ set to feature international headliners Romain FX & Sunju Hargun Uniting 6 local brands, the festival drops their 'Salty Mojo’ line whose proceeds will go towards supporting the event