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Talent without nurturing is nothing. So, I worked closely with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s (MPO) media representative Hisham (Harry) Abdul Jalil to engage as many Star Metro readers, and donors, as possible. It was only my second MPO article that I had copy edited after a career pivot journey of 18 years. Yet, I quickly tweaked the media kit intro into a perky one to catch the eye of Star Metro readers and added in facts to give readers context; the efforts made by the MPO to nurture the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO), and what this concert would mean to Malaysia’s musically-talented kids as well as music lovers across genres. Harry jumped in, helping me to clarify some parts of the article. In about 30 minutes, the copy was good to go. Harry and I both thanked each other, with the kind of understanding that comes from having worked on many MPO and MPYO publicity pieces for years before I changed career paths in the late-2000s. We’ve both seen each other’s careers grow. We’ve built a behind-the-scenes appreciation of the reasons for and ways of nurturing audiences, and local talent. We still share goals of ensuring arts outreach and funding get good publicity. While indirectly helping to nurture musical talent over many years, we had come to nurture in ourselves a firm belief in Malaysia’s orchestral talent. Truly, talent needs nurturing, of the musicians who are blessed with it as well as the support systems — including media workers — that ensure such talent continues to have audiences. #nurture #talent #outreach #audiencebuilding #artspublicity

🎵 After the article on the #Cosmetics market, here is the article on the #Music industry both in France and South Korea. 🎶 In this article, we have mentioned the following entities : SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG ENTERTAINMENT, KOCCA FRANCE, Ministère de la Culture, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Check out my blog post written by our Associate Piper Gardner. https://wix.to/aox93Ug #Hallyu, #SouthKorea, #FrenchKoreanPartnership, #MusicIndustry, #IndustryAnalysis, #MusicBusiness, #MusicTrends, #GlobalMusic, #EntertainmentIndustry, #MusicEconomics, #CreativeIndustries, #MarketResearch, #CulturalExchange

🌟 Highlighting “Pilot Project for Audience Diversification in Contemporary Jazz”, organised by Assejazz! This project consists of the creation of a European programme for the exchange of jazz proposals through collaboration with 3 entities similar to Assejazz, dedicated to the dissemination and internationalisation of this musical genre! Key aspects of the project include: 🤝 Collaboration and Exchange: the 3 entities will visit Assejazz to share practices and tools, focusing on addressing challenges between jazz venues and new audience profiles. 🎤 Meetings/concerts: 12 in total (4 for each entity), held over 12 months, to inspire and develop tools to reflect on issues such as the reduction of the environmental impact of venues and the interaction with audiences that are not very integrated among current audiences (young people, women and citizens not professionally linked to musical disciplines) and practical tools to include audiences in the reflection and transformation of music venues. 👉 Find more about the project in the link: https://lnkd.in/dWNUiimv #LIVEMX #beyondmusic #livemusicsector #creativeeuropeprogramme #musicmoveseurope #livemxprojectshowcase

Have you heard familiar homegrown music broadcast in Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations or seen intricately designed staircases in your neighbourhood? These are two of many initiatives under Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) Launched on 5 September 2023 by the National Arts Council (NAC), Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) is a roadmap guiding Singapore’s arts policies for the next five years. Read on to find out how connectivity, distinctivity, and creativity will shape our arts landscape here: https://lnkd.in/geRHBpEh #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PublicPolicy #ArtsSG #OurSGArtsPlan

To me, the poetry inscribed along the Punggol Park Connector captures the charm of Singapore’s Arts scene – it may not be as robust as Vienna or New York, but it blends our Asian heritage and Western influences, and finds ways to intersect with the lives of Singaporeans. When researching on Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) for MAJU: The Youth Policy Research Initiative, it struck me as forward-looking, people-centric and ambitious. Forward-looking, because it taps on data insights and technology. People-centric, because it brings the Arts to everyday spaces and helps artists build sustainable careers. Lastly, ambitious because it envisions an Arts scene that unites all Singaporeans and even goes beyond our shores. A one-stop platform with a retro interface, artsy staircases in neighbourhoods, homegrown jams broadcasted on the MRT – in this article, we explore how Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) grooves with the times🕺

Under UMG's new regional structural initiative, their East Coast Record Labels, including Def Jam Records, have combined to organize "Republic Corps." This article talks about the new structure of both the company and the changes in management with the changes that have come along with this organization, as well as its affects on UMG as a whole. What do you think of this change in UMG? What do you think it means for record labels in the future? David Philp #musicindustry #music #universalmusicgroup #umg

We're always so proud of the success of our graduates and here's yet another brilliant story to share. Major venues including NEC Group Arenas have signed up to a scheme co-founded by a Coventry University graduate designed to reduce incidents of sexual harassment and help keep revellers safe. Safer Dance, co-founded by Coventry University graduate Jack Young (28) and friend Sam Hennerly (26), was launched in 2019 and provides venues with a range of resources designed to improve the safety of customers, contractors and employees. Such material, including staff training, educational resources and guidance, allows venues to engage with Safer Dance’s continuous improvement roadmap and help change attitudes and behaviours in relation to sexual harassment. Safer Dance is already working with major venues including NEC Group Arenas, Fabric London and Invisible Wind Factory Liverpool, while also engaging with universities and other organisations. Jack said: "I’ve always loved music, going to festivals and travelling to see my favourite DJs, but when I moved into the operational side of the music industry, I got a different viewpoint, I love this industry, but I saw that there was a darker side to it. "Lots of venues have their own procedures on how to deal with incidents of sexual harassment, and while Safer Dance can help venues to develop these, we are also about prevention. Sexual harassment isn’t just limited to the music and events industry, it’s a wider societal issue, but our aim is to help stop instances of sexual harassment from occurring at venues in the first place, rather than just reacting to incidents. "We want people to have confidence in the industry that they will be safe." Alan Goodman, Director of Event Operations for NEC Group Arenas added: "Although cases of sexual violence in our arenas are very rare, we can’t ignore this societal issue. "As venues that host millions of people every year, we’d like to do what we can to combat this. Live events should be safe spaces for everyone and regarding Safer Dance, it’s great to see young, local people in the industry wanting to do more to highlight this issue." Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3SPDgmN

Entertainment is never a piece of old news. Attracting international artists would be a great opportunity to contribute to colourful music festivals or concerts which could escalate our tourism rate. Malaysia is a strategic location for people from all over Southeast Asia to come and have euphoric days of music. Through writing this particular article, I could say how meticulous the guidelines would be, but it is all for good reasons. To be able to find a common ground in a melting pot would never be easy, not impossible, but it is sure a tricky task to meet eye to eye with every cultural and religious authority. Have a quick read on this new article that I have written if you are a local concert organiser or maybe just someone who wants to know more about things you need to know to do a concert in Malaysia. https://lnkd.in/gDhz8-iy

Exciting News in the Music Industry! Exciting Developments in the music industry as Universal Music Group acquires a majority stake in Mavin Global, valuing the company at close to $200 million. This strategic investment signifies a pivotal moment for the music landscape, illustrating Universal Music Group's recognition of Mavin Global as a leading independent record label. 🎤 Founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, articulates pride in the artistic accomplishments and brand legacy cultivated by their team, heralding a new era of growth with UMG's backing. Don Jazzy's commitment to advancing African and global music cultures underscores the significance of this collaboration. 🤝 The partnership between Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group, and Mavin Global underscores the value of synergy between artistic talent and business acumen. Their alliance aims to propel Afrobeats onto the international stage and foster innovation within the music sector. 🚀 Nigeria's increasing impact on entrepreneurial capitalism is exemplified through influential figures like Don Jazzy, spearheading global industry advancements. Mavin Global's ascension solidifies its position as a key player in entertainment, echoing the success of notable Nigerian ventures. https://lnkd.in/dWgX5Pqm #UniversalMusicGroup #MavinGlobal #DonJazzy #MusicIndustry #MilestoneAchievement #EntertainmentLaw #TechLaw #IPLaw #Entertainmentindustry

It's good to see promising attendance and ticket revenue figures in 2023 from Live Performance Australia. LPA's Evelyn Richardson said: ‘Despite cost of living pressures, Australians continued to strongly support live performance. It’s clear they value engagement with all categories of live performance, from ballet and dance, classical music and comedy through to musicals, theatre and festivals as well as tours by their favourite Australian and international acts.' However, she tempered that with words of warning about the future of our arts sector: ‘... behind the headline figures there continues to be real pressures on many of our performing arts organisations. It’s essential that governments at all levels recognise the cultural, social and economic importance of our live arts and entertainment industry and continue to invest in Australia’s creative capability and potential.' At Giving Culture, we also think the corporate sector can do a lot more too! As Evelyn puts it, the performance industry enriches 'Australia’s social and economic life': https://lnkd.in/gDa46JJD