The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is launching the inaugural "Koro: Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino Chorale Competition" to celebrate Filipino musical heritage. The competition will culminate on August 2, 2025, at the historic Metropolitan Theater in Manila, as designated by Proclamation No. 933, s. 2014.
The Houston Ballet's Japan tour has been well-received, with performances at Tokyo's Bunka Kaikan and upcoming shows in Nagoya's Aichi Prefectural Art Theater. The company's artistic director, Stanton Welch, is showcasing his works "Clear" and "Velocity," as well as pas de deux from "Sylvia," "Sons de l'ame," and "Madame Butterfly."
The Kew Gardens will host a gallery exhibition featuring works by Henry Moore, exploring his responses to the natural world and human impact on ecosystems. The show will include pieces from the Tate and Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, with four of Moore's sculptures displayed at Kew's wild botanic garden in Wakehurst, Sussex, alongside commissioned works by contemporary artists. This exhibition aims to reflect on nature, humanity, and the environment, a theme that resonates particularly now due to its relevance.
Romania's Eco-Friendly Festival for Alternative Culture
7.9.25
The festival in Romania celebrates nature, crafts, and the impact of small events on social change, attracting Romania's alternative crowd with its unique blend of environmental awareness and artistic expression.
The TIFF Unlimited Caravan will feature a diverse lineup of films, including Anora, directed by Sean Baker and starring Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas, and Flow, an Oscar-winning animated feature directed by Gints Zilbalodis. Romanian cinema is also well represented with screenings of Moromeții 3 by Stere Gulea, Nasty by Tudor Giurgiu, Cristian Pascariu, and Tudor D. Popescu, as well as Hoții de subiecte directed by Tudor Petremarin.
Yunus Emre Museum Honors Turkish Calligraphic Arts Heritage
7.9.25
The Yunus Emre Museum of Calligraphic Arts, founded in 2023 at Anadolu University, is located in Eskişehir's Historical Odunpazarı Houses District. The museum showcases a vast collection focused on writing history, calligraphy, and graphic design, honoring the principles of love, tolerance, and humanity embodied by Sufi poet Yunus Emre.
ZeeArts Gallery's SDGs Through Art Auction Success
7.9.25
The SDGs through Arts initiative, launched by ZeeArts Gallery in collaboration with the UN-UAE, has seen enthusiastic participation from art collectors and philanthropists at its auction. The project, curated by Zaahirah Muthy, has successfully completed editions in various locations including Dubai, Mauritius, Seychelles, Bangladesh, Iraq, Comoros, Lebanon, Reunion, Switzerland, Germany, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Oman, The Netherlands, Rodrigues Island, Madagascar and India.
K-pop group aespa won seven awards at the 2024 Melon Music Awards, while Japanese duo Yoasobi was also scheduled to perform at the event. The ceremony will be hosted by Kakao Entertainment on November 30th at Incheon's Mohegan Inspire. This year's Melon Music Awards saw changes in its voting formula, with digital music performance now accounting for 60% of the score, followed by popular vote and expert evaluation. Additionally, only paid subscribers to the streaming platform will be able to purchase tickets for the event, aimed at blocking unauthorized ticket sales.
Korean pop music critic Lim Jin-mo views "KPop Demon Hunters" as a significant milestone in K-pop's global popularity, likening it to another Netflix hit "Squid Game". The film has received praise from US entertainment publication Variety, which calls it a "standout performer" on the soundtrack. Entertainment website Collider highlights actor Ahn Hyo-seop's charming performance as Jinu, bringing impact to the demonic K-pop rivals Huntrix.