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The RSL exam board and Casio have announced a strategic partnership combining new learning resources with a nationwide programme of professional development for keyboard teachers in India.
Sixteen young conductors from 12 countries have been selected to take part in the 3rd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition, to be held from 27–31 January 2027 at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum’s flagship youth development programme has brought together 22 students for cross-city cultural learning, industry dialogue and internships, with Swire Properties continuing as Lead Sponsor.
Returning to Hong Kong in October, the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo aims to move beyond the conventional arts-market model, creating practical pathways for touring, collaboration and exchange across Asia-Pacific and the wider international performing arts sector. Co-Director Anne Chan discusses the ambitions behind HKPAX 2026.
Cultural leaders, policymakers and performing arts professionals from across the Asia-Pacific will gather at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District from 6-9 October for the Association of Asia Pacific Perfoming Arts Centres' Annual Conference 2026.
The choir from Ying Wa College in Hong Kong has won the Choir of the World Trophy at the 2026 Hong Kong World Choir Festival, following the festival’s final awards evening at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 15 July.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Conducting Fellows scheme offers emerging conductors the rare opportunity to work as part of the nation’s premier choral organisation, gaining deep practical experience, expert mentorship, and meaningful performance opportunities.
The Foundation offers grants to non-profit arts organisations actively engaged in the cultural sector, supporting artistic projects. Projects must: be hosted by established organisations with a track record of delivering artistic projects; promote the sharing of traditional or contemporary Asian culture; and include established or mid-career level artists from Asia or the diasporas.
Organised by the HK Phil and sponsored by The Tung Foundation, the Young Audience Scheme (YAS) is a music education and audience development programme targeting local full-time students aged from 6 to 25.
Scholarships awarded annually to emerging and established music practitioners to further their studies overseas for up to 12 months.
A community engagement programme that enables young people to express themselves in safe space, through the process of songwriting and learning how to make music.
Founded in Hong Kong by internationally renowned choral expert Professor Leon Tong, the World Youth and Children Choral Artists’ Association (WYCCAA) connects young singers, conductors and choral leaders through major international festivals, competitions, workshops and cultural exchange programmes.
The Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC) is a network of more than 80 members from over 20 countries, comprising prominent performing arts centres in the Asia-Pacific region as its full members, and internationally reputable arts venues and organisations as well as related businesses and arts industry associations as its Peak-Associate and Associate Members.
Universal Studios Beijing brings some of the world’s best-known film, animation and entertainment worlds to China’s capital, combining large-scale attractions, live entertainment, themed environments, dining and retail within Universal Beijing Resort.
The Academy of Music is the music faculty of Hong Kong Baptist University. At the heart of the department's Creative Practice is a dedication to education through dynamic exchanges and innovative programmes led by an exceptional faculty.
Muziksea is Southeast Asia’s first fully digital choral music publisher, dedicated to amplifying the voices of composers and arrangers from across the region. Based in Singapore, we connect Southeast Asian choral artistry with the global stage.
Universal Studios Japan is one of Asia’s leading theme parks, located in Osaka. Part of the global Universal Destinations & Experiences family, the park brings together blockbuster film, television, animation and gaming worlds through immersive rides, live entertainment, seasonal events and themed attractions.