IPOH MUSIC SYMPOSIUM 2026 OPENS

IPOH, 24 OCTOBER 2026 – The Ipoh Music Symposium 2026 commenced with an opening ceremony held at the Ipoh Convention Centre (ICC) yesterday.

The opening ceremony was officiated by State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee Chairman Dato’ Khairudin Abu Hanipah.

Also present were Ipoh City Council (MBI) Chief Whip Clr. Dato’ Mazlan Abd Rahman, representing the Mayor of Ipoh, Institut Darul Ridzuan Chief Executive and Board Member of PORT TPr. Dr. Zulqarnain Mohamad, and People of Remarkable Talents (PORT) General Manager Nur Hanim Mohamed Khairuddin.

Now in its eighth edition, the symposium carries the theme “Folk Music: From Rural Traditions to the World Stage”, serving as a platform to showcase the heritage of folk music and broaden appreciation of local arts and culture.

Held over three days, beginning on 23 October 2026 at ICC, the symposium features a variety of exciting activities, including exhibitions, forums, music workshops and the Nusantara Cultural Festival Concert.