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30 Oct 2024

Music China 2024 strengthened global industry connections with advanced, diverse products on show

Wide-ranging brands and a symphony of innovation elevated the 21st edition of Music China, which attracted 119,083 visitors from 105 countries and regions and saw a 10% increase in overseas buyers compared to last year. The fair closed on 13 October, after welcoming over 1,800 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions for four days of international business at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Alongside classical instruments, the latest digital technologies were met with enthusiasm across a performance-lit fairground spanning 14 halls and 150,000 sqm. Industry players developed and cultivated valuable connections, and lauded the show as an essential platform for expanding sales channels across the international and Chinese markets.

9 Oct 2024

Music China 2024 poised for vibrant celebration of music business with over 1,800 exhibitors

Tomorrow, Music China, one of the world’s leading musical instrument trade fairs, will come alive at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, opening its doors to suppliers, distributors, educators, musicians, and enthusiasts for four days of business, networking, and inspiration. From 10 – 13 October, over 1,800 exhibitors will showcase their offerings across 150,000 sqm fairground. The expanded exhibition space includes the addition of Hall N1, encompassing the full MI supply chain. The range scales classic and modern, featuring acoustic and electric guitars, basses, brass and woodwind instruments, percussion, keyboards, as well as essential equipment, software, and services. Held together with expert-led workshops and vibrant performances by esteemed artists, the show promises to unite the music world in a language-transcending exchange of cultural and emotional connection.

20 Sep 2024

Music China to host international brands and vibrant fringe events for its 2024 edition

Music China, one of the world’s leading sourcing platforms for the musical instruments industry, is set to host its 21st edition at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 10 – 13 October. The show will bring together over 1,700 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, featuring a stellar cohort of loyal exhibitors and newcomers. Visitors can discover an assortment of top-notch traditional and novel instruments that strike the balance between the finest craftsmanship and rich acoustic quality. The Industry Forum will dive into insightful discussions and strategies designed to address the evolving landscape. An array of engaging workshops and performances, headlined by Music X, live jamming at DJ Pro Zone, and finger drumming at Drum Circles, will further connect music lovers for another year of creative pursuits and networking opportunities.

6 Jun 2024

Music China to rock back in October with 25% more exhibition space

Shanghai, May 2024. Following a near-record turnout of 122,000 visitors last year, the floor space for the upcoming 2024 edition is expanding to 150,000 sqm. The highly anticipated 21st edition, taking place from 10 – 13 October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), is projected to accommodate around 2,000 exhibitors, while a new Hall N1 has been introduced exclusively for audio recording equipment, electrical and electronic instruments. This dedicated sound-focused hall will provide exhibitors with opportunities to create an immersive experience for attendees through showcasing live performances and true sound demos. To ensure a tranquil environment, exhibitors are requested to utilise headphones and soundproof equipment.

27 Oct 2023

Over 122,000 visitors flock to Music China’s “we’re back!” celebration

With on-site orders rushing in, new connections being forged across 13 bustling exhibition areas, and a fairground alive with activity until the final second, this year's Music China will be remembered as the perfect comeback following the pandemic. Equalling its all-time visitor record, previously reached in 2019, and with more than 1,800 exhibitors spread over 120,000 sqm of exhibition space, the four-day fair attracted high praise from every sector of the Musical Instruments (MI) industry as it closed on 14 October. Among them was French violin bridge supplier Nicolas Despiau, who hailed it as “one of the most important fairs in the world,” – a sentiment that was supported by the attendance of trade visitors and end consumers from 92 countries and regions.

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