Jul 26, 2018 | Festivals, Music, Workshops
Ensemble Q is an impressive collective of musicians who’s self proclaimed purpose is to showcase and develop talent within the Australian classical music scene. The group seems to be characterised by the members passion for chamber music and their desire to ensure it...
Jul 24, 2018 | Music, Recital
Musical virtuoso and proud Malaysian Bobby Chen will be in Penang to give a recital on Thursday August 2nd. London-based now, Chen was accepted into the exclusive Yehudi Menuhin School in Britain at the age of 11, after starting piano lessons only 4 years earlier; his...
Jul 23, 2018 | Festivals, Film
This year, the George Town Festival’s programme features many film screenings of all genres and orientating from multiple continents. There is undoubtedly something for everyone! To help guide you through the vast selection, here are a few of the highlights! 1. First...
Jul 18, 2018 | Festivals, Heritage Walks
The St. Annes Festival is an annual religious celebration in Bukit Mertajam, a town in mainland Penang state. In 2018 it will take place from the 20th to the 29th of July. The event draws as many as 100,000 pilgrims each year, making it one of the largest Christian...
Jul 16, 2018 | Comedy, Community, Dance, Festivals, Food and Beverage, Music
Bon Odori is a Japanese-Buddhist festival that will be taking place on Saturday 21st of July 2018 from 6-10:30pm at the Esplanade. It is a vibrant celebration with many dance and music performances throughout the night. Alongside this there will be many stalls selling...
