Now in its 17th year, Music China continues to grow exponentially. In fact, after the show’s most successful ever edition in 2017, organisers expect more records to be broken again this year. Its scale has grown by over 10% this year thanks to the introduction of a new hall, and exhibitor figures have risen by 6% as a result. Not only that, but there are now more live performances and fringe events than ever before, and the show’s visitor figure continues to be strong on each day.
Participants have come to expect Music China’s coverage to encompass an unrivalled range of products. From acoustic, folk and fretted instruments, to electric, bowed, woodwind and brass instruments, sheet music publishers, percussion, Chinese musical instruments, the show has the ability to cater to everyone’s sourcing needs.
Ms Judy Cheung, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, is looking forward to getting underway on Wednesday 10 October. She said: “It’s always a great feeling to see how excited our participants become as the show draws nearer each year, and 2018 is no exception. We’re proud to serve as a hub for discovering new musical innovations, whether that be in the form of the instruments themselves or through educational opportunities with some of the industry’s biggest names. We see the show as an all-encompassing platform, and we can’t wait to see our halls bustling with fun and business over the next few days.”
One aspect of the fair which has continued to grow is the strong collection of international pavilions. This year, a total of 13 pavilions will provide dedicated areas for the various music-making regions around the world. These are Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong (new), Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Russia (new), Taiwan, and the UK.
What’s more, some of the biggest MI brands from around the world will be scattered across the show floor again this year. These include the likes of ABRSM, Alfred, Alhambra, Aria, Armstrong, Bach, BAM, BG, Bluethner, Buffet, Casio, Conn, D’Addario, ESP, Fazioli, Fender, GEWA, Hal Leonard, Holton, Hsinghai, Ibanez, Jinbao, Kawai, King, KORG, Leblanc, LTD, Ludwig, Marshall, Martin, Medeli, Miyazawa, Muramatsu, Musser, Pearl River, Petrof, Roland, Saga, Salvi, Samick, Sankyo, Sauter, Schimmel, Schott Music, Seiko, Seiler, Selmer, Steingraeber, Steinway, Tama, Taylor, Yamaha and many more.
Away from the exhibitors, the show’s participants will also find a wide spectrum of education opportunities through the highly anticipated fringe programme. Expectations are high for the signature NAMM CMIA Forum and NAMM University Courses for example, as well as a number of seminars and workshops for Chinese musical instruments, training courses for piano tuning, violin-making workshops. At the same time, the Jazz Competition, the Music Lab, the Drum Circles and the exciting outdoor live stages will make a welcome return.
Embracing its position as a hub for music business, education and culture, a number of big names will descend upon Music China this year to take part in the multifarious live events taking place on-site. Grammy and BAFTA award winning composer and conductor Mr Tan Dun, most widely known for composing the 2008 Beijing Olympics medal ceremony music, as well as the scores for movies ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Hero’, will be at the show.
Joining Mr Tan is internationally acclaimed musician Mr Guy Pratt, who has worked with the likes of Pink Floyd, David Bowie and Michael Jackson. Guitarist Mr Alex Hutchins will also feature, being a well-known teacher of jazz fusion and rock. In terms of some of Asia’s biggest names, the show will welcome Chinese cellist Mr Liwei Qin, pianist Mr Jian Yi Huang, bassist Mr Peng Ji, percussionist Mr Feng Wen, violinist Mr Mengla Huang, and many more.
A final report of Music China 2018, complete with comments from the show’s exhibitors, visitors, event participants and performers, will be released shortly after the show. For more details about Music China, see www.musikmesse-china.com or email the show’s organisers at music@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.
More press information and photographic material can be found here: https://www.hk.messefrankfurt.com/hongkong/en/press/fair-press/entertainment-media-and-creative-industries/music_china.html
Other shows under the Musikmesse brand include:
NAMM Musikmesse Russia
12 – 15 September 2019, Moscow
Musikmesse
April 2019, Frankfurt
Background information on Messe Frankfurt
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