Music industry conference hits the right note

The 2018 China (Beijing) Music Industry Conference will open on Thursday, as part of the ongoing China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services.

The meeting is a gala to gather worldwide business insiders in the music industry, promoting Chinese music to give it greater recognition overseas, organizers said.

The event also showcases the entire industrial chain of the Chinese music industry, reflecting its current development and sharing insights on its future.

Participants have an unrivalled opportunity to network with some of the most prestigious players in the industry, from operators of music-themed tourism towns, music training and education centers, to businesses involved in musical theater.

Represented by its subsidiary - CPAA Theatres, China Arts and Entertainment Group, one of the organizers of the conference, is taking part in the China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services for the first time.

The Silk Road International League of Theaters, an international platform specializing in performance arts, was initiated by CPAA Theatres in 2016.

Aiming to build itself into a major platform for cultural exchanges, the league pledges to provide more opportunities and boost the cooperation and trade with countries all over the world, encouraging exchanges and communication in different languages and among different groups of people from different countries.

At present, the league has 89 members from 33 countries and regions and two international organizations, giving it plentiful music industry resources.

At the China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services, the league is holding an exhibition to showcase the cultural highlights and achievements generated by its members, especially the countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Marco Polo, an original play about the legendary traveler produced by the league's members, will have its world premiere in Guangzhou, Guangdong province very soon, said Wan Zhiyong, director of management center of the league, adding that he hoped it can also be staged in Venice, Italy, Marco Polo's hometown.

Through the channels constructed by the league, a total of 10 new foreign plays will be staged in China this year.

"In recent years, we have seen more and more investors looking for new opportunities in the music industry," said Zhang Li, general manager of CPAA Theaters.

"Through such exhibitions and conferences, we hope to build up an international platform for cultural cooperation, helping the Chinese music industry to stand proud on the global stage."

liyou@chinadaily.com.cn

(China Daily 05/31/2018 page24)