In only a couple of weeks, Oct. 10-13, the fairground at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will open its doors to kick off the 18th edition of Music China. Visitors and exhibitors from all over the world will gather inside the 13 exhibition halls for four days dedicated to everything that has to do with music. The product range will cover the full musical instruments supply chain, and domestic and international brands will be side by side to connect to about 110,000 expected visitors. Next to the many live shows and events, Music China will once again organize a number of workshops and courses as part of its fringe program.
The fringe program will combine education, music appreciation and performance, and there will be a variety of events to attend. Courses, lectures and workshops will see to it that attendees leave the fairground with comprehensive knowledge about the latest industry trends, or a refined skill-set for those who prefer the more hands-on orientated sessions. To top it off, visitors can enjoy the live events that will take place continuously throughout the four exhibition days.
The fringe program in an overview:
Seminars and talks
NAMM CMIA Industry Forum
Oct. 10 14:00 to 16:00 – meeting room E1-M16
The 2019 forum will discuss what research is telling us about the benefits of music making across the lifespan. This year’s panel will look into the pursuit of happiness in music education.
Expert speakers:
– Keynote: Betty Heywood, director of international affairs of NAMM
– Keynote: Wang Shicheng, president of China Musical Instrument Association
– Zhou Haihong, professor of the Central Conservatory of Music
– Neryl Jeanneret, associate professor of the University of Melbourne
– Leung Bo-Wah, professor of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
– Li Hongyu, founder and chairman of Nine Beats
NAMM University Course (Session One)
Oct. 11 13:00 to 17:00 – Meeting Room E1-M15
The first “How to” session will open a dialogue on the future development trends of the music industry, and look into how training institutions can upgrade and optimize their art school management system. Participants will find out how to build, grow and defend their brand as a musical instrument store, and can discuss how teachers prefer a more independent approach, questioning if this is a challenge or an opportunity for art training managers.
Expert speakers:
– Zhu Wenyu, chairman of Shanghai Best Friend Music Culture Co Ltd
– Liu Hong, CEO of Jiangxi Hongsheng
– Zhong Xinxing, executive vice president of Jiangxi Hongsheng
– Cathy Miller, senior vice president at West Music
– Lin Jiaping, famous marketing expert and angel investor
NAMM University Course (Session Two)
Oct. 12 – 13:00 to 17:00 – Meeting Room E1-M15
During the second session, attendees will find out how an art school can improve its marketing output ratio and achieve efficient customer acquisition, and discuss how penetrating data can improve the operating profit of a campus. There will be an open discussion about the growing secondary market and how to take advantage of this, and a dialogue on how traditional musical instrument companies can transform from sales and training to a comprehensive social music platform.
Expert speakers:
– Qin Chuan, chairman of Hebei Qinchuan Musical Instruments
– Jiang Chunyan, chairman of Shanghai Yuanxiao Education Technology Co. Ltd.
– David Kalt, founder and CEO of Reverb and member of the NAMM Board of Directors
– Yang Zhigang, general manager of Guangdong Runsheng Culture Development Co. Ltd.
The Shanghai MIDI Forum will host keynote speeches from Tom White, President of MIDI Manufacturers Association, Chris Lord-Alge, world-renowned musician and artist, Chen Qiangbin, president of Shanghai Computer Music Association and Zhao Yitian, Founder and CEO of CME. Visitors can also attend the” Training Course for Senior Piano Technicians” and the “10th Global Forum on Chinese Traditional Music.”
Product innovation
Music Lab & Music China New Product Global Launch
Oct. 10-13 — Music Lab
This year’s Music Lab will once again be the right place for visitors to discover innovative products, see celebrity interviews, get into player sharing, check out product roadshows and more. The Music Lab will also host the Music China New Global Product Launch. This new format will feature the first launch of new products, an on-site release ceremony, media releases, interviews and a display area that will showcase a number of new products.
The 2019 “Violin-Making Master Workshop” will allow participants to refine their skills with courses about violin back radian making, violin top arching, violin panel sound hole production and a range of other topics.
Music education
This year’s “Second Music Education Conference” (paid registration) will focus on innovation, balance and quality. The Music China Educational Program will host the Forum of New Age Aesthetic Education, six Master Classes on music education, no less than 15 Music Trial Classes and music + Talks (paid registration), during which industry professionals will discuss different subjects of music education, followed by a closing ceremony. The program will also feature a Music Education Forum.
The Kids’ Music Castle will highlight the importance of music education across the entire industry. It is a specially designed multi-sensory zone, in which children can experience the world of music and sound by touching and trying out a variety of musical instruments first-hand.
Entertainment
International Electronic Music Competition & Second Original Electronic Dance Music Competition
Oct. 12-13 – Music Lab & Outdoor Stage S4
The International Electronic Music Competition will be organized by Music China and the Shanghai Computer Music Association and will include a number of jury members from different industry branches. Chen Qiangbin, president of Shanghai Computer Music Association, will be Chairman of the Evaluation Committee. The Second Original Electronic Dance Music Competition will be organized by both Music China and the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Participants will take part in a number of master classes and rehearsals, before showing their talent during the final competition. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony.
The show will also host the Art Salon again, which will function as a forum to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the China Symphonic Era and development. Jazz talents can show their abilities during the Jazz Competition and the well-known Drum Circles will once again be hosted in cooperation with Remo.
Just like last year, Music China will feature a charity project for autism: “Music Warms our Hearts.” It will include a Love & Coffee shop, a live performance, a donation ceremony and more.
And let’s not forget, the never-ending music live shows that will take place throughout the four exhibition days.