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To me, the poetry inscribed along the Punggol Park Connector captures the charm of Singapore’s Arts scene – it may not be as robust as Vienna or New York, but it blends our Asian heritage and Western influences, and finds ways to intersect with the lives of Singaporeans. When researching on Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) for MAJU: The Youth Policy Research Initiative, it struck me as forward-looking, people-centric and ambitious. Forward-looking, because it taps on data insights and technology. People-centric, because it brings the Arts to everyday spaces and helps artists build sustainable careers. Lastly, ambitious because it envisions an Arts scene that unites all Singaporeans and even goes beyond our shores. A one-stop platform with a retro interface, artsy staircases in neighbourhoods, homegrown jams broadcasted on the MRT – in this article, we explore how Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) grooves with the times🕺

Have you heard familiar homegrown music broadcast in Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations or seen intricately designed staircases in your neighbourhood? These are two of many initiatives under Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) Launched on 5 September 2023 by the National Arts Council (NAC), Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027) is a roadmap guiding Singapore’s arts policies for the next five years. Read on to find out how connectivity, distinctivity, and creativity will shape our arts landscape here: https://lnkd.in/geRHBpEh #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PublicPolicy #ArtsSG #OurSGArtsPlan

Remember this previous post https://lnkd.in/dtABHAjX where we talked about whether or not #5G is ready for the Internet of #Musical #Things (#IoMusT) and #networked #musical #performances? The answer keeps being "it depends". In our recent study, targeting a commercial 5G #NSA and a private MEC-endowed 5G #SA architecture, we experimentally show that the latter is instrumental to ensuring the < 30 ms end-to-end delays and low error probabilities that enable proper coordinations among remote musicians. The paper "Assessing a Private 5G SA and a Public 5G NSA Architecture for Networked Music Performances," co-authored by Luca Turchet and myself, is now available on IEEE Xplore. The work was presented at the 4th IEEE Symposium on the Internet of Sounds, Pisa, Italy, Oct. 2023. Check it out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQaGaB_y We also gratefully acknowledge Daniele Ciambrone and Domenico Francesco Puntillo (ZTE), as well as Stefano Zambon (Elk), for their kind help and support!

There are no words. 10.07 continues to bring us horror everyday. #culture #innovation #future #humanresources #technology

The Nigerian arts and entertainment scene thrives on creativity, and that's why today we're here to support the spectacle's industry by explaining how intellectual property safeguards that creativity: ➡️ Copyright protects original expressions in various artistic mediums, such as plays, scripts, song lyrics, poems, costume designs, and compositions and arrangements of musical works. ➡️ Moral rights grant artists the right to be identified, prevent distortion of their work, and control its first publication. This is crucial for maintaining artistic integrity. ➡️ Trademarks protect distinctive branding elements used by artists, bands, or performance venues, including logos, band names, and venue names. ➡️ Related rights protect supporting elements in the creative process, such as broadcasts, sound recordings, or the rights of performers, such as musicians, actors, and dancers. These rights ensure that artists have control over their performances. From captivating music to mesmerizing performances, your artistic soul deserves protection. Empower your artistic journey with the power of IP. We are here to help! https://www.okayode.com #okayodeco #intellectualproperty #Nigeria #ArtsIP #Nigeria #ProtectYourArt #SupportCreatives #Nollywood #NigerianMusic

Bringing Joy to Work: Why Fun Fridays Matter 😉 When we enjoy our time at work, something remarkable happens – our creativity soars, our focus sharpens, and our productivity skyrockets. It's no wonder research shows that happy employees are the most innovative and engaged. So, by investing in Fun Fridays, we're not just investing in a few hours of enjoyment – we're investing in our collective well-being and success. Let's keep the spirit of Fun Fridays alive, because when we have fun together, there's no limit to what we can achieve. Fun Friday @ Manlitics B2B ITES #funfridays #workplaceculture #employeeengagement #teambuilding #innovation #productivity #companyculture #companyculturematters #DiversityandInclusion #TeamBonding #WorkplaceWellbeing #OfficeFun

I had the opportunity to present the African music industry for a room of investors at the SuperReturn conference in Cape Town last week, here are my 6 key pointers. Do you think I missed anything? 1. Global trend towards investment in music rights; Google's investment in Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Blackstone's investments in major catalogues (fx Timberlake and Bieber), industry analysts report a consistent 5-10% annual return on music right funds. 2. Currently only 1% of the global royalties are from Sub Sahara Africa however 15% of the global population are in Sub Sahara Africa, this is presenting a huge growth opportunity as the continent gets online. 3. Africa is the fastest growing music industry in the world with an impressive 34% growth in 2022. IFPI 4. There has been numerous investment and M&A activities across Africa the last couple of years: Chocolate City Music, AFRICORI, YNBL, Ziiki Media, A.I Records and Mavin Records (public rumours). 5. There’s limited reporting and tracking of industry performance, only South Africa is included in official global reports, with that in mind the African music is expected to have a market size of $300m in 2025, an impressive 4x growth from 2021 to 2025. This is still peanuts compared to Korean led by K-POP ($10bn) and LATAM led by Reggaeton ($1.1bn) that Africa is walking in the footsteps of. 6. The unique market structures (or lack of the same) has made it difficult for global music (and movie) streaming services to convert awareness to real traction across key markets in Africa, this requires either (1) a local approach to business model and monetisation or (2) a focus on monetising outside of Africa. (Side note: this is not only the case in Africa but also in India and South East Asia that I'm aware of where especially access and cost of internet is a barrier) Thanks to Niall Naidoo for facilitating the discussion and Derrick Ashong for his unique insights into the music industry as well as a thanks to all the conference participants for intriguing conversations. Mdundo.com

Holiday reading! In our summer newsletter you can find out what we have been up to lately, what is next to come, and how you can participate ICH safeguarding journey! In the newsletter there are also great tips for summer music events in the Interreg Aurora region, links to our past webinars and an interview on motivation to share intangible cultural heritage. And much more! Read here: https://lnkd.in/dzUmqxQP #ichnorth #intangibleculturalheritage #musicalheritage #summerreading

Fuck the New World Order, We can do this on our own! Envisioning a New Era of Governance: A world where communities govern themselves, connected through a global network, upholding shared ethical values. Imagine a society where decisions are made locally yet resonate globally, transcending the need for traditional governmental structures. This is not just a dream, but a possible future, where technology, human consciousness, and ethical principles unite to create a sustainable, peaceful world. Let's discuss how we can collectively work towards this new paradigm of self-governance and global unity. #Decentralization #GlobalUnity #SelfGovernance #EthicalFuture #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableLiving #PeacefulCoexistence #HumanitarianInnovation #TechForGood #AIForHumanity #BlockchainCommunity #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoRevolution #GlobalConsciousness #CulturalDiversity #EthicalLeadership #GrassrootsMovement #EnvironmentalStewardship #CollectiveResponsibility #EmpathyInAction #InclusiveSociety #FutureIsNow #TechEthics #GlobalCitizenship #LocalActionGlobalImpact #SocietalChange #ConsciousLiving #MindfulLeadership #HumanPotential #CollaborativeEconomy #DigitalTransformation #NewGovernance #VisionaryThinking #HarmonyWithNature #freepalestine #freehumanity Yes they fired on their own people Like the u s a stood down on nine eleven