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Mind the Gap, Lead the Path: AAPPAC Annual Conference Returns to Taiwan at the Taipei Performing Arts Center

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The 2024 Conference drew over 4,000 participants from over 19 countries to explore the future of performing arts across Asia-Pacific

TAIPEI, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC) hosted the Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC) 2024 Annual Conference on September 4-6. A key platform for promoting artistic exchange, venue cooperation, and cultural diplomacy, the Conference convened global leaders in the performing arts, with over 4,000 participants from 19 countries. This year marked the Conference’s return to Taiwan with the theme “Mind the Gap, Lead the Path,” focusing on challenges and opportunities in innovation, local connections, sustainable development, and AI technology in global performing arts venues.

“I am very pleased to return to Taipei this year to hold the Annual Conference at the Taipei Performing Arts Center,” remarked Douglas Gautier AM, Chairman of AAPPAC. “This year’s theme, ‘Mind the Gap, Lead the Path,’ has involved thoroughly considering the gap between tradition and modernity, between communities and industries, and implications for sustainability. I believe everyone has gained tremendously from this year’s Conference.”

“As times change, the challenges for theater managers continue to grow,” said Victoria Wang, Chairman of TPAC. “Identifying and solving problems has become routine. I believe that the mission of venue managers in culture and the arts is to ‘break stereotypes, transform ways of thinking, and deeply understand one another,’ seeking new possibilities for thinking and progress in what can be seen.

“The AAPPAC 2024 Annual Conference has returned to Taiwan after 12 years,” commented Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an. “It is also a key part of the city’s major festival currently underway—’Trendy Taipei’.”

Keynote: The Digital Turn of the Post Pandemic Theatre

Exploring the industry’s challenges since the pandemic, Professor Katherine Hui-ling Chou from National Central University of Taiwan shared her research findings during the keynote speech on the first day. Her research evaluated audience engagement for online performances and found that digital mediums helped reach more younger viewers when priced lower, while also creating new ways for audiences to interact with performances.

Discussions Driving the Industry Forward

Four themed forums engaged participants in productive conversations:

Continuous Innovation in the Arts: Keeping Tradition Fresh explored the importance of tradition for modern performing arts.Neighborhood Life: The Choreography of Cultural Venues and Communities highlighted the importance of communities and students, as well as the need for venues to become part of their community’s ecosystem.Algorithm Theater: AI’s Creative Journey discussed the importance of understanding AI from a human perspective and how it can help with decision-making throughout the creative process.Constant Sustainability: Forever is a Verb underscored actionable ways to advance sustainability, including recycling and reusing theater props and costumes, reducing paper promotions, considering alternative solutions based on regional characteristics, and implementing electronic tickets.

Highlighting Taiwan’s Talent and Key Role of Younger Creators

Participants experienced the full range of Taiwanese artists in three performances —  “Sangpuy x Bulareyaung Dance Company,” Dance Forum Taipei X Toru Shimazaki’s “Shattered Moon,” and The Party Theatre Group’s “Father Mother” — along with six Showcases from 12 Taiwan Performing Arts Groups.

Lastly, a session titled “Connecting Series” combined the presentation of eight diverse works from various countries, providing an opportunity for AAPPAC members to share ideas on potential partnerships through the development and presentation of new work.

The next annual AAPPAC meeting will be held at the Daejeon Arts Center in South Korea in 2025.

For more information about the AAPPAC annual meeting, please visit: https://tpac.org.taipei/AAPPAC2024

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“Let’s Listen to the Band” set off music wave, 17sing helped to upgrade the pan-entertainment industry

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TAIPEI, Oct. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s first band variety show “Let’s Listen to the Band”, jointly created by 17sing and EBC, started on 7/7. The ratings and heat are rising all the time, ended at the Hsinchu County Gymnasium Finals Music Festival on 9/29. Taiwan’s first band variety show showed us the most energetic and youthful blood of the new generation of Taiwanese music, accompanying fans through a passionate summer.

“Let’s Listen to the Band” invited four famous stars: Harlem Yu,Howe Chen,Waa Wei,Luantan Ascent.They performed a wonderful show for us. And in the artist cooperation competition,many superstars served as flying guests and collaborated with the new generation of bands in the adaptation competition of golden songs, resulting in a wonderful chemical reaction; Famous bands also appeared one by one,  they made amazing performances; at the live music festival on 9/29, the internationally renowned Japanese band, ALI,, also came to the stage. Finally, Taiwan’s new band-Hue, from auditions to the finals, overcame obstacles all the way and used their own music and power to win the championship of “Let’s Listen to the Band”.

As one of the main partners of this show, 17sing uses its own way to let more people see the new generation bands. When the show started, 17sing launched a voting function, opened the competition list for “Best Band” and other awards, allowed all fans to freely vote for the band they support; In the resurrection match of the defeated group, 17sing opened the voting for the resurrection list, allowed the bands to return to the stage again, and successfully brought the eliminated band back to life; In the finals, 17sing exclusively launched the final list, allowed fans to predict the winning band. These votes have also become a crucial part of the outcome of the competition. These online activities of 17sing allowed fans to personally support their favorite bands, which greatly condenses the connection between the band and the fans. In addition to the show, DYB, Gao Xiaogao and other bands appear in the 17sing live room from time to time, brought users a wonderful online live experience, revealed interesting behind-the-scenes stories,showed singing skills, etc., and the 17sing live show was nicknamed by fans as “Let’s listen to the band’s extra chapter.”

It is worth mentioning that all voting at the recording scene of “Let’s Listen to the Band” and the voting by thousands of people at the finals music festival are all technically supported by 17sing APP. It is precisely because 17sing APP has the industry’s advanced Internet technology that it can ensure the success and fairness of voting and allow the program to proceed.Regarding this perfect cooperation, the person in charge of EBC said: “Thanks to 17sing APP for the assistance in “Let’s Listen to the Band”, which not only provides a complete voting page configuration for the show, but also provides professional technical support, enriching the integrity of the show.It also opened up more possibilities for the three-party cooperation between brands, media and programs. The cooperation between “Let’s Listen to the Band” and 17sing APP showed me the professionalism of the 17sing team, and I hope to continue to cooperate with 17sing APP in the future,to discover more outstanding musicians from Taiwan! “

17sing Marketing Director David also said: “The band has a deep influence on Taiwanese music. The songs they write not only reflect the current social atmosphere, but are also popular hit songs in karaoke. 17sing APP is very happy to cooperate with EBC this time,not only creates a new form of cooperation between brands and media, but also achieves our original intention of contributing to the Taiwanese music. After three months, we have been baptized by various bands with different styles. It also brings more imagination and inspiration to 17sing. We look forward to continuing to work with EBC to create more interesting music cooperation projects in the future.”

In this era of diversified music where young people are emerging, 17sing, as the leading karaoke social app, is not only a stage to showcase musical talents, but also a place for the dreams of new generation musicians to take off. Through cooperation with various music programs such as “Let’s Listen to the Band” and “Jungle Voice”, 17sing provides an opportunity for young people with music dreams to express themselves. 17sing’s cooperation with different music industry parties is not only the support of music culture, but also a practice of social responsibility. Through such activities, 17sing can discover more outstanding musical talents and enrich Taiwan’s music industry ecosystem. At the same time, this kind of encouragement to the music industry and support for the younger generation also reflects 17sing’s emphasis on the diversity, and promotes the influence of the new generation of singers in Taiwanese music. 17sing also hopes to take this opportunity to cooperate with more industries, contribute to Taiwan’s pan-entertainment ecology, and promote the development of music culture! 

 

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CyberMass Unveils Cutting-Edge Tabletop Exercises with Live Mock Incidents Led by Former FBI Special Agents

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PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CyberMass, a premier leader in cybersecurity services, is proud to announce its latest solution offering, revolutionizing the landscape of tabletop exercises for businesses worldwide. With a focus on providing unparalleled insight and preparedness for executive and operational teams, CyberMass introduces a groundbreaking approach to cybersecurity readiness.

We understand the critical importance of preparedness in today’s evolving threats – Luke Timpe, Founder of CyberMass

In collaboration with former FBI special agents, CyberMass presents a unique opportunity for businesses to engage in live mock incidents, offering firsthand feedback and guidance from seasoned former FBI Special Agents who held executive leadership positions within the Bureau, and decades of experience in combating cyber threats. These tabletop exercises are meticulously designed to simulate real-world scenarios, allowing organizations to proactively assess their response capabilities and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

“At CyberMass, we understand the critical importance of preparedness in today’s evolving threat landscape,” said Luke Timpe, Founder and CEO of CyberMass. “Our new tabletop exercises, led by former FBI special agents, represent a significant leap forward in cybersecurity real-world mock scenarios. By providing businesses with direct access to expert guidance and real-world insights, we empower them to enhance their readiness and resilience against cyber threats.”

CyberMass’s tabletop exercises offer a comprehensive approach tailored to the specific needs of each client, whether they are assessing executive decision-making processes or testing operational response protocols. Participants will engage in immersive scenarios that challenge their strategic thinking, communication skills, and incident response procedures, all under the guidance of seasoned professionals who have navigated similar challenges in their careers.

“We are thrilled to partner with CyberMass in delivering these innovative tabletop exercises,” said John Iannarelli (FBIJohn), former FBI special agent and cybersecurity expert. “Our goal is to provide businesses with a unique opportunity to learn from real-world experiences and refine their cybersecurity strategies. With our collective expertise and hands-on approach, we are confident that these exercises will empower organizations to effectively mitigate cyber risks and safeguard their assets.”

CyberMass’s new tabletop exercises with live mock incidents represent a significant advancement in cybersecurity training, offering businesses a proactive and immersive approach to enhancing their security posture. For more information about this innovative solution and how to participate, visit cybermass.io or contact Luke Timpe at Ltimpe@cybermass.io or our sales team at sales@cybermass.io.

About CyberMass: CyberMass is a leading cybersecurity services company based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a mission to empower businesses with comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, CyberMass offers a wide range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and our newest offering Tabletop Exercises. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert guidance, CyberMass helps organizations of all sizes protect against cyber threats and safeguard their digital assets against risk, positioning businesses in a better Cyber Posture.

Contact: Luke Timpe, Founder / President / CEO CyberMass Ltimpe@cybermass.io / 1-866-646-2211 / sales@cybermass.io

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Google removed our Rosh Hashana wishes, and we want to know why.

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We recently shared a “Shana Tova” post on our Google Business Profile, but it was removed without clear explanation. Even after editing it, the post was still taken down. Is there something going on here?

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A Call for Clarity Amid Restrictions on Our Community Celebrations

Yesterday we shared a “Shana Tova” post on our Google Business Profile, only to have it removed without a clear explanation. We tried again, editing out references to alcohol, but the post was still taken down. Google cited “content policy violations” but gave no specifics.

Now, our ability to post is entirely disabled, and we’re left wondering why.

As a Mediterranean restaurant with Israeli roots, it’s concerning that our posts, which don’t appear to violate any guidelines, are being rejected—especially during a time when community connection is vital. The situation in the Middle East has been terrible for almost a full year now, and over the past few weeks, things have escalated dramatically. Is that the reason?

We understand that, in times like these, any business with ties to Israel is in danger of being targeted, and incidents are often more common around Jewish festivals. But that doesn’t mean that we should be pre-emptively disabled, without any explanation, either.

What we can’t say on Google, we’ll say here: Everyone is welcome to join us and celebrate at 19 Cleveland. A new year is full of new opportunities, a chance to turn the page on a difficult time and find hope for better things.

The world needs more joy right now. So, happy Rosh Hashanah, everyone. Come raise a glass with us.

About 19 Cleveland:

19 Cleveland is an Israeli restaurant that welcomes people of all backgrounds. Our Mediterranean menu blends flavors from around the world, creating a dining experience that celebrates connection, community, and cultural exchange.

Media Contact

Eyal Hen, 19 Cleveland, 1 9179301896, Eyal@19cleveland.com, https://19cleveland.com/

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