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Sammy Virji to drop by Kuala Lumpur, Singapore & Hong Kong for debut Asia tour

The UKG standout & his high-octane sets land in November & December, with events presented by Collective Minds, Future Sound Asia & UMAMI

Malaysia strengthens AI push with new Nvidia data centre in Johor

The large-scale facility marks a US$2.36 billion collaboration aimed at supporting public AI services & sovereign AI development

Iconic Mumbai venue Blue Frog set to reopen in early 2026

Founder Mahesh Mathai says the return reflects India’s growing appetite for live music performances & commitment to discovering new talent

Clockenflap 2025 adds new mobile theatre experience, Minimax: The Planets

Created by festival Co-Founder Jay Hofmann-Forster, the work uses mobile structures, musicians, dancers & audience interaction

Ambient maestro Kin Leonn leads Pulse/Drift: Deep Listening Session at RASA

Part of the month-long Pulse/Drift programme, this three-hour session reflects how sound & image shape meaning across film & music

Kittenpop to host two-level creative takeover at The Warehouse Bangkok

The Mumbai-based cross-disciplinary collective hosts its signature showcase of music, fashion & live art on November 8

Thai herbal inhaler gets recalled after FDA finds microbial contamination

A batch of the Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2 from last year was found to have exceeded microbial limits, though the company ensures other batches are safe

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Bangkok’s Yadom Solidarity hosts first event to challenge artwashing & support Palestine

The October 26 event kicks off an ongoing series that unites the city’s creative community for a night of discussion, exchange & music

“To be politically aware in this climate is important”: Filipinos join Trillion Peso March to demand an end to corruption

Tens of thousands marched in Manila from Luneta to Mendiola, condemning the plunder of the archipelago & demanding accountability for billions lost to ghost flood control projects

R.Tee takes down ‘DAMDADI’ music video after plagiarism claims from Yseult

The MV's production company has distanced R.Tee & Soyeon from its creative direction, while the K-pop producer has issued a public apology

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s estate announces removal of music from Israeli streaming platforms

The estate joins artists like Arca, Massive Attack & Yaeji in supporting the No Music For Genocide initiative

Deadly Disco invites Romy, Flight Facilities & Hot Chip to Singapore for Halloween

Pasir Panjang Power Station will host Singapore’s biggest Halloween event with aerial acts, themed zones, a costume contest & more on October 31

Mystery package washed ashore on Jeju Island revealed to hold 20kg of ketamine

A beach cleaner discovered the “tea”-labelled bundles, containing a dose for the entire population of the island

FVTURE Bangkok opens in December as Southeast Asia’s largest hyperclub

The 6,000-capacity venue at BRAVO Mall will feature Asia’s first L2 & L2D L-Acoustic system, 360° LED visuals & flexible staging

Tokyo’s music cafés take centre stage in A Century in Sound documentary

The six-part series exploring “ongaku kissa” culture heads to Bali for a special screening at Klymax on November 5

Wonderfruit launches Field Tapes, a label born from the spirit of The Fields

The label opens with ‘Solar’—the first track from Tristan Bres’ ‘A Cinematic Journey’ LP which drops next month

68% of South Asian artists feel “poorly represented” in UK music industry, study finds

A “first of its kind” study found that South Asian musicians and industry workers face stereotypes and racial discrimination

pinks vinyl opens in Kyoto with a homegrown approach to record collecting

From digital roots to a physical location, the store aims to honour Japan’s vinyl heritage & keep collecting accessible

Mixmag Asia curates Pulse/Drift film programme with Asian Film Archive

Running throughout November 2025 in Singapore, the programme showcases 25 films exploring the pulse of Asian sound & cinema

Pippi Ciez brings his signature organic house sound to Singapore for W PRESENTS

The new concept from W Singapore – Sentosa Cove on October 24-26 celebrates music, design & conscious luxury

The Lighthouse Saigon to close permanently at end of this month

After nine years, the club will end operations with a final two-day farewell party on October 24 & 25