Mixmag - Asia News

Pioneering Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0000

Recognised as the world’s most recorded artist with over 12,000 songs, her final track ‘The Shadowy Light’ appears on Gorillaz’s ‘The Mountain’

Tonne of ketamine found stashed under cabbages in Thailand

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:17:31 +0000

The drug haul weighed around the same as an adult hippo

Gorillaz announce first-ever India tour for January 2027

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0000

The band brings ‘The Mountain’ to Bengaluru and Mumbai, mentioning “Our dream has always been to do a tour of India”

Hong Kong’s Lin Heung Lau turns into a dancefloor for Dim Sum Rave

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0000

RaveDAO will revamp the classic tea house into a late-night setting just before it relocates from Central

Radio Revolution’s Reading Room launches in Busan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:49:05 +0000

The new community radio is positioned as “a layered platform where music can be shared, learned, and experienced in different ways.”

Nepal appoints former DJ Sudan Gurung as Minister of Home Affairs

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:49:51 +0000

Local media has dubbed him “among the busiest ministers in the government” after making swift decisions in first days of office

Monolink lands in Asia for four-city tour of hypnotic live performances

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0000

The Berlin-based artist brings his blend of vocals, guitar & melodic sounds to Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Petaling Jaya

Dialled In announce new record label in short introductory film

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The platform’s co-founders offer insight into the label’s vision & commitment to South Asian artists

Peggy Gou to bring Berghain to Bali, complete with mandatory rice paddy queue

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0000

The superstar DJ has reportedly secured a plot in Canggu for the brutalist superclub, where the door policy will be decided by a spiritual healer

Bali to introduce fine for unsolicited song requests during DJ sets

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:48:00 +0000

The money collected is aimed toward supporting local & touring artists on the island

Voodoo Valley heads to the Himalayas with largely homegrown line-up across 5 stages

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:08:42 +0000

The festival combining music, art, and wellness returns this May with a “Love Reborn” theme centred on connection

Breakfast Club Dhaka 1433 marks Bengali New Year with 24-hour festival

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The Hutum Pecha stage, in collaboration with Bhai Bhai Soundsystem & Mixmag Asia, focuses on cross-border exchange across South Asia’s scene

Strange Weather’s Dunia takes over RASA & HQ with 2 nights of experimental programming

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:29:00 +0000

Expect a "kenduri" dinner, artist talks, movement works plus immersive sets spanning Southeast Asia & beyond

Tripolism headlines on Chater Road, Central's largest ever history-making street party

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Part of Hong Kong Art Week's closing weekend, OPEN by HE.R also features MĪMĪ x FY, HE.R Soundsystem & Ani Phoebe

Kuala Lumpur’s WET Deck is where the city comes together and the music leads

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Designed to evolve throughout the day, the space blends a relaxed social flow with a music-led focus in the heart of the city

Day Zero debuts in Bali with an island-wide, all-week-long line-up

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0000

Damian Lazarus brings the sunset-to-sunrise jungle experience to the island

The Hook launches as a multi-functional event space in Taipei

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Located in Xinyi District, the venue supports up to 450 guests, featuring integrated sound, lighting & visual systems

Gero & Chateau Rouge headline Rewind x ALTER. Art Basel Hong Kong closing party

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:35:00 +0000

The Shanghai & Hong Kong collectives present a multi-floor event with DJ sets & a site-specific sound installation at Soho House

Former rapper Balen Shah set to become Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:23:45 +0000

The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician gained traction with young voters during last year’s Gen Z protests, when his song became an unofficial anthem

New booking agency Zagareet launches to spotlight distinctive artists across Asia

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:29:23 +0000

Founders Shereen Jolly & Nikola Skočajić share the mission behind the Hong Kong-based agency: “The main thing is getting them into the right rooms with the right crowd.”

Devon Turnbull & Karimoku Furniture create listening room installation in Tokyo

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Presented at the Karimoku Research Center, Sound House combines handcrafted speakers, furniture & architectural acoustics that revolve around the Japanese concept of “ma”

Experience the Mixmag Asia Creative Hub at ComplexCon Hong Kong

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:32:00 +0000

Together with NOTHING and Jägermeister, the Creative Hub is a curated sound & lifestyle space for the event’s 30,000 visitors

Wu-Tang Clan announce Japan as final stop of farewell tour

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The hip hop pioneers bring Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber to Yokohama on May 24, ending a 36-date global run

Eaton HK unveils Art Month 2026 programme for Art Basel Hong Kong

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0000

Marking its second year as a Cultural Partner, the hotel also announced its Art Month party on March 26 titled Ancestral Frequencies

Goldie’s live band format makes Asia debut in Bangkok this month

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The drum’n’bass icon’s live concert experience takes place at Cloud 11 Hall on March 14

“Something we can nurture and grow responsibly”: Wonderfruit expands with Open Fields & Kyoto chapter

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:50:00 +0000

Stretching beyond 5 days & Thailand, Music Director Phuong Le mentions how the expansion sharpens the festival’s curatorial focus

Narcotics agency pushes for tighter regulation on vapes & nitrous oxide in Indonesia

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Lab tests found nearly a quarter of vape liquid samples contained narcotics; every sample tested during investigations came back positive

Gorillaz drop trailer for animated short ‘The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God’

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0000

Both the band’s hand-drawn film and new album ‘The Mountain’ arrive this weekend

Musicmine founder Hideoki Amano has died aged 63

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:29:15 +0000

Since establishing the label group in 1994, Amano helped lay the groundwork for the Japanese techno scene throughout the '90s and '00s

Hip hop duo Creepy Nuts become first Japanese act to claim two RIAA Golds

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The pair’s songs ‘Bling-Bang-Bang-Born’ & ‘Otonoke’ each surpassed 500,000 units, setting a new precedent for Japanese hip hop in the United States

Thailand’s ambiguous alcohol laws spark confusion among stakeholders

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:50:48 +0000

Frequent rule changes, including temporary voting-period bans, are said to be are impacting hospitality revenue & raising concerns about policy inconsistency

Pasar Senja celebrates Indonesian–Australian creative exchange at Melbourne's Fed Square

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Presented by Nongkrong Festival, the event showcaes Indonesian culture as “both living, evolving and expansive” in a dusk-to-night celebration

The Dalai Lama wins award at 68th GRAMMYs

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:29:00 +0000

The Tibetan spiritual leader won for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording

Roland launches ASPIRE electronic music education programme across Asia & Australia

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Developed with Musical Futures International, the project brings hands-on learning to schools in Bangkok, Melbourne & Singapore

Soi48’s photobook documents the raw & hyperlocal realities of nightlife in Asia

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:42:00 +0000

ADM: Asia’s Own Unhinged Club Culture gives an intimate look at dance music spaces, fashion, flyers, & more from 2017-2025

Bad Times Records finds a new home inside La Cabane Hong Kong

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Ani Phoebe shares on how the relocation builds on community, vinyl culture, & collaboration

Elle Shimada’s CHALANT collective hosts femme-led discussion & event in Tokyo

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:48:41 +0000

Taking over ORD and SALOON in Daikanyama, the event coincides with the release of Shimada’s second album, ‘Lullaby For The River In My Body’

Labubu-shaped combination pills seized in Koh Phangan

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:16:00 +0000

Last April, the Ramathibodi Poison Centre warned about toy-shaped drugs spreading during Songkran

Laidlaw leads Intergalactic Global x Mixmag Asia pop-up takeover series at wappo & The Shady Pig

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:27:00 +0000

The event also includes local heroes on the line-up in an intimate 360° setup, a Void soundsystem, and late-night afters at Shady Pig

Dguru launches Sangsu Records with 9-track compilation

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:15:00 +0000

The first release showcases "leftfield electronics, experimental forms, and club-informed approaches that are sometimes functional and sometimes deliberately not"

Lucy In The Sky’s SCBD branch announces closure after 14 years in Jakarta

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0000

Known for its rooftop setting & inclusive music programming, the venue now operates only at its Senayan Park location

Rainbow Disco Club drops 2026 line-up with a “Secret Artist” yet to be revealed

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The festival returns to Shizuoka on April 17–19, following a collaboration with Love International at WOMB in March

NET launches first-ever PLGRN Asia tour this month

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:47:00 +0000

The tour pairs the collective's founders with artists in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Hanoi & Bali

Thailand looks to the skies as first UFO Festival lands in February

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Hosted at Khun Dan Prakarn Chon Dam & near the “Area 51 of Asia”, it marks a new direction & wider strategy to diversify Thai tourism

Bangkok venue Studio Lam announces closure after 12-year run

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:05:00 +0000

Founder Nattapon Siangsukon aka Maft Sai reflects on the space’s growth from experiment to cultural hub & its role in supporting the city’s music scene

Tomorrowland Thailand announces December 2026 dates & ticket sales

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ahead of its first Southeast Asian edition, the festival is opening pre-registration on January 8; a requirement for purchasing passes & packages

UnKonscious Festival returns to Pattaya for four days of pure trance

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:52:26 +0000

Running from January 29 to February 1, the beach festival presents multi-venue events & over 40 international artists

Seoul’s Audeum Audio Museum wins Special Prize at Prix Versailles

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:44:31 +0000

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s design has been recognised in the World’s Most Beautiful Museums category at the global architecture & design competition

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted to life in prison

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:26:00 +0000

The sentencing of the Apple Daily founder has intensified global concern over press freedom & political dissent

Waifu founder addresses challenges of international demands in Tokyo

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Midori Morita highlights via Instagram post how small venues & grassroots promoters are struggling to meet Western touring expectations

New venue in Busan, Club Nasub, opens this weekend

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:28:00 +0000

A new three-story venue headed by Nyapi’s former owner & musically directed by local stalwart Kyo

Laura Zhang’s ‘Violet Veil’ Hong Kong exhibition to feature atmospheric sound & live performances

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Running until December 19, the exhibition pairs intuitive paintings with sound by Yadin Moha & a one-day series of gong journeys plus an ambient listening session led by UJU

At least 25 people killed and six injured in Goa nightclub fire

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The deadly blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, is suspected to have been caused by ‘electrical fireworks’

Tokyo nightclub WOMB opens new sister venue Z MARUYAMA

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The 200-capacity venue will be located close to WOMB in the city's Shibuya ward

The Gathering 2025 brings Asia & Australia’s music communities together in Thailand

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:40:26 +0000

Mixmag Asia & EMC’s annual event this year also invites ADE leaders for a focused cultural exchange & collaborative dialogue at Siwilai City Club

EDC Thailand returns to Phuket in January with expanded layout & new experiences

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The festival adds immersive zones spotlighting Thai culture & talent, plus a stacked international line-up including Tiësto, Nina Kraviz, Goldie & more

Keyi Magazine co-founders return to Asia for three-city tour

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +0000

Berlin Bunny & Eyes Dice head to Beijing, Ulaanbaatar & Seoul, closing the tour with the exhibition that premiered at Tresor Berlin

Studio Adventure takes over Lumera Beach Club for Odyssey 2026

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:31:02 +0000

A two-day hub for dance & coastal energy with a top-tier 30+ line-up across two stages, plus an unmissable afterparty to ring in the new year

“The Baron of Techno” Dave Clarke leads official Clockenflap afterparty

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Secure your passes to a night of raw, forward-thinking electronic music on December 5, presented by SLIMEFEST, ROBOT & Mixmag Asia

Kraftwerk bring their influential sound & visuals to Bangkok in 2026

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:59:00 +0000

The Grammy-winning group perform live in Thailand & Southeast Asia for the first time, presenting hits from their groundbreaking albums alongside high-precision visual production

Creamfields cancels its big Bangkok debut in December

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:21:50 +0000

Previously planned as the festival’s largest edition in Asia to date, organisers cite delivery challenges & have initiated refunds

Young Pulse makes India debut with three-city tour this weekend

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Via invitation of Dynamite Disco Club, the French artist brings his disco-house fusion to Mumbai, New Delhi & Bangalore

Yoyaku closes 2025 World Tour with a five-city Asia run

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:58:00 +0000

Celebrating ten years, the French imprint brings its global anniversary tour to Malaysia, South Korea & Japan

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh sentenced to death while in exile

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:23:00 +0000

Sheikh Hasina is found guilty over the 2024 student-led protests that left more than 1,000 dead

Shi Fu Miz share first line-up drop for 2026 edition at new venue

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The festival moves to Tai Tong Organic EcoPark in March, revealing initial names including Hiroko Yamamura, Minna-No-Kimochi, Mr Ho b2b & more

AER & Mixmag Asia team up for new series, WORLD2HK, starting with ZEE-2 next weekend

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:11:00 +0000

Expect fun-loving sounds from touring names & local stalwarts, plus collectable calling cards kicking off on November 28

Charlotte de Witte brings her high-octane techno to Singapore in December

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Collective Minds hosts the Belgian artist on December 12 at Pasir Panjang Power Station, following the release of her highly-anticipated debut LP

The Magic of Tomorrowland lands in Shanghai for China debut this month

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The festival’s first indoor event features Dimitri Vegas, Amelie Lens, Meguru & more at a brand-new venue

Raja Rani & Linying create sustainable fashion capsule inspired by ‘Swim, Swim’ album

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The collection features three elegant pieces made from upcycled modal silk sarees, inspired by music & movement

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

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:03:18 +0000

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

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:11:00 +0000

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

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

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

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:20:00 +0000

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

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:15:00 +0000

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

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:27:32 +0000

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

Nightspacer hosts Camp Out Vol. II at Bali’s Tibuan Waterfall this weekend

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:08:00 +0000

The 20-hour open-air event returns with collaborations from PURE! Records, Perspex & Obscura Signal

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

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:37:55 +0000

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

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:18:00 +0000

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

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:43:00 +0000

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