Arts Missoula is hosting a celebration that showcases local artists and culture in Missoula, Montana. The event features new additions such as a dance showcase and reflective opportunities at the ZACC and Missoula Library. It highlights some of the best artists in the area, but organizers note it's just a small representation of the larger art and culture scene. The goal is to inspire attendees to explore new hobbies or follow local artists in 2025 by sparking curiosity about what the community has to offer.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/missoula/missoula-on-main-celebrates-arts-and-culture-for-new-years-eve/article_044e3f0e-c7ca-11ef-b44c-2352b5c26f88.htmlDelaware-based arts organization is aiming to create a stable environment for opera singers to work and build a home life, with the goal of developing future leaders in the industry. According to the organization's representative, nearly all professional opera singers in America engage in side hustles due to the unstable nature of their profession, with approximately 95% working outside of performing.
https://whyy.org/articles/operadelaware-salary-singers-program/Hypebeast hosted its first two-day outdoor music and cultural festival, Hypefest Hong Kong 2024, on November 9-10 in Hong Kong. The event featured 24 musical acts, brand activations, art installations, and interactive experiences. It was financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and iMe Entertainment Group.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2024/12/03/hypefest-hong-kong-2024-an-unforgettable-weekend-of-music-art-and-community/346418Singaporean arts company T:>Works has blended opera and drag in a unique production of "Dido and Aeneas", a baroque opera by Henry Purcell based on Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid". The show, starring Becca D'Bus (real name Eugene Tan), one of Singapore's most popular drag queens, premiered at the Singapore International Festival of Arts in May and has since been invited to perform at the Yokohama International Performing Arts Meeting (YPAM) festival in Japan. Artistic director Keng Sen Ong describes the show as "a work in progress" and it will be performed on December 5-7 as part of YPAM 2024.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/11/30/stage/dido-and-aeneas-opera-drag/The Venice Biennale saw a record-breaking 699,304 visitors during its seven-month run, with international attendees making up 59% of the total number. The event drew younger crowds, with 30% of ticket-holders under the age of 26. This trend is consistent with previous years, including the pre-pandemic edition in 2019 and 2022's "The Milk of Dreams" exhibition, which also had high numbers of young attendees. The biennale extended its run by two weeks this year and introduced more programming for young visitors, such as the Biennale College Arte, which supports emerging artists under 30.
https://hyperallergic.com/969388/venice-biennale-2024-sees-second-highest-turnout-in-its-history/Elim Chan is a Hong Kong-born conductor who has made a name for herself in the classical music world. She was the first female conductor to win the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition in 2014 and led the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra as principal conductor from 2019 to 2024. Raised in a middle-class family in Hong Kong, Chan began singing in her school choir and learning instruments such as the cello at a young age. She was inspired by local conductor Yip Wing-sie, who showed her that women could lead orchestras. Chan's career has been marked by her efforts to engage audiences in an era of easy distractions. She believes that musicians need new ways to connect with their audience and has experimented with video productions and other innovative approaches. Despite facing challenges, including criticism from unexpected sources such as female musicians, Chan remains committed to her craft and is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a conductor. Chan's "can-do spirit" was forged in Hong Kong's competitive environment and has driven her to succeed in a male-dominated field. She is proud of her heritage and feels connected to her home city, which came under Chinese rule when she was 10 years old. Chan's upcoming projects include a foray into opera and shining a spotlight on Japanese composer Noriko Koide. Chan's goal is to rethink the relationship between orchestra and audience, building platforms to reach people outside the auditorium. She believes that being on stage and having a good concert is not enough in today's world and wants to engage with audiences in new and innovative ways.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2024/11/23/elim-chan-the-hong-kong-maestro-who-shattered-classical-musics-dinosaur-gender-stereotypes/157754The Dubai Music Festival aimed to promote local music talent by hosting a competition with 10 categories featuring emerging artists, including singer Nasser Mohammed, who won "Best Emirati Voice Talent," and SDN Band, which took home the "Best Group Performance" award. The festival also honored poet Dr Aref Alshaikh as the "Music Personality of the Year." Dubai Culture's Director General Hala Badri emphasized the importance of investing in future generations to ensure the sustainability of the local music sector.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2024/11/23/dubai-culture-crowns-winners-of-third-youth-music-festivalThe event, which takes place at 7 PM, will feature live performances by acclaimed artist Tamikyo Inez from Memphis. The evening will also include gourmet dining and provide opportunities for networking with influential attendees. Guests are required to dress in all black attire, making it a unique and upscale celebration.
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