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GYOKU opens Osaka’s new vinyl hideout, Basura Muzik

The space champions forgotten records, letting DJs test grooves on a pro-grade setup with Funktion-One & d&b audiotechnik

“The system constantly undermines us”: protests in Jakarta expose anger over parliament pay, labour rights & police violence

Artists, collectives & venues from the city react through music & closures. Hear what they have to say.

GAIA heads to the Himalayas for another soulful festival escape in October

A boutique gathering of 2,000 people with three stages of music, immersive art & wellness rituals in a sustainable mountain setting

The Mixmag Lab lands in Bali with house legend Theo Parrish

The Detroit icon headlines the event at La Brisa on September 13, with support from disco revivalist Munir & Boorloo/Perth selector Rok Riley

BLAK, a new hard techno & hardstyle experience, lands in Malaysia this November

The new festival concept from Evolution Events Asia unites the harder sounds of electronic music & cutting-edge production under one roof

ALTER. Pavilion Live turns Yu Yuan into a festival-scale stage this Friday

Yang Bing, South Acid Mimi, Cocoonics lead a night where live music, DJ sets & immersive visuals reshape one of Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks

Independent cinema The Projector closes after 10+ years amid mounting debts

The company behind the space in Singapore, Pocket Cinema, has entered voluntary liquidation, owing over US$932,300 to members, co-founders & major creditors

Onefortyasia opens call for submissions for debut compilation

The collective invites artists of Asian heritage or based in Asia to submit tracks spanning 140, bass, dub, breaks, and UKG

CCTV footage shows USB swiped “ninja-style” from DJ booth

“I think there were a lot of emotions running through my head, but I just had to keep calm,” says Joshua Pillai aka RAAJ

Critics say Singapore River venues liquor extension is “not going to change anything”

Bars & clubs can stay open one hour later on weekends, but some argue this does little to revive the scene’s deeper problems

RASA & Goethe-Institut Singapore launch cross-cultural series, KONGSI AKKULTURASA

The inaugural edition brings together Berlin-based Indonesian artist Ariel William Orah & Singaporean sound artist Mervin Wong

Joyland Festival announces cancellation of November edition in Jakarta

“Rather than push forward with something that didn’t feel fully right, we chose to pause, to reflect, and to preserve what makes Joyland meaningful in the first place.”

Super Casual Hangout event in Bali merges music, art & Web3

“Collaboration doesn’t always start with a smart contract; sometimes it starts with a beer.”

Fuji Rock 2025 draws 122,000 attendees over four days

The 28th edition introduced daily line-up announcements, a new Japan-Asia stage & debut performances

Study shows Asia as fastest-growing market for generative AI apps

Downloads in the region grew 80% in six months, fuelled largely by AI assistants, according to Sensor Tower’s 2025 report

Rainbow Disco Club heads to Goa this weekend

Organisers Don't Forget to Go Home & artists describe the event as a chance to "connect Asian music communities" & "reclaim regional narratives"

The Maldives’ first-ever Fari Islands Festival to be headlined by FKJ, Rupi Kaur & WAGYUMAFIA

The event on 19-22 September fuses art, sound, ocean conservation, wellness & local culture across two interconnected luxury islands

Output Busan celebrates 8-year milestone this weekend

The club is the result of owner Minho Kim’s vision for a space that could “add depth and sensitivity to Busan’s urban life”

Thai government defends Tomorrowland’s THB1.65 billion budget

Critics argue festival funds should help families impacted by border clashes; officials say separate aid budgets are already in place

Win tickets to see Yaeji’s debut live show in Singapore

Catch the Korean-American hitmaker as she takes the stage at Capitol Theatre on September 1—giveaway now live on Instagram!

Chengdu nightclub .TAG to close after more than a decade

The venue will shut in just a matter of weeks, citing new regulations that would force the club to close at 2am