The Culture Exchange

20/10/2024

WEST SIDE STORY is TCX's latest contribution to collaborative community performing arts and it is just around the corner.

After 2 years of planning (straight after EVITA!) here we are with our fourth international production.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following for their generous support, with a special mention to those at the top of that list, as always Bentley Music Academy Malaysia, joined by Orkestra RTM (Orkestra Radio Televisyen Malaysia), Sri Wilayah Ballet Centre, and Kuala Lumpur City Opera

We couldn’t make such positive impacts without the support of Tutan Entertainment and the stoic and sustained efforts, energy, and passion as undertaken by TCX’s co-founders, Nicole Thomson and Kevin Field.

To everyone performing have fun!

To everyone purchasing tickets – also have fun… and thank you!

WEST SIDE STORY - TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!
14th & 15th December 3pm & 8pm – PJPAC

Don't miss this exclusive semi-staged performance of one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

With iconic numbers like "America," "Maria," "Mambo," "One Hand, One Heart," "Tonight," and the unforgettable "Somewhere," this production promises an evening filled with the music and dances you know and love.

Directed by the renowned Jo Kukathas and conducted by the esteemed Kevin Field, this extraordinary event features a cast of over 70 talented performers from around the globe, marking the fourth international collaboration presented by BMA. A truly rare and remarkable theatrical experience awaits!

BOOK HERE: https://pjpac.com.my/event-details/?id=360





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12/07/2024

YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE!

Join us!

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AUDITIONS ARE STILL OPEN!

We have extended the deadline to the end of this month, so now it's up to you to make THAT choice and sign up to get involved in one of the greatest shows ever written!

Since 2018, over 300 performers have participated in our international biennial collaborations. West Side Story is our fourth, and largest, production to date.

You can expect three intensive and fun weeks in which you will be guided in every step, bar, click, riff, and rumble by a team of great coaches!

Together with The Culture Exchange, Orkestra RTM (Orkestra Radio Televisyen Malaysia), and you will collaborate in one the greatest shows ever written!

Open to all singers, dancers, actors, and instrumentalists from 14 years to adult.

For more information and to sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/mpwe7ss5

This is a semi-staged amateur production and educational event.
T&C apply.

Email: [email protected]








🎵Visit Our Academy Today!🎵
📍 Bentley Music Academy
4th floor, Wisma Bentley Music, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
☎️: 03-77273333
🌐: https://bma.com.my

30/06/2024

DAY 6 – SHOW TIME!
They saved their best for last these young Agrabahns!

What these young talents did in just 6 days was amazing - congratulations to all!

Off book in a few short days, that’s 94+ pages, 11 songs, dozens of steps, dances and blocking, costumes and props, all absorbed and integrated within a week.

And a great time was had by all!

See you in 2025!

(More photos to follow)

30/06/2024

THERE'S STILL TIME TO APPLY - JUST!!

Open to all from everywhere - this is going to be epic!

Be a part of our fourth major international collaboration in one of the greatest shows of all time!

For more information and to sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/mpwe7ss5

28/06/2024

ALADDIN JR - DAY 5

And it's all coming together today!

This unique 2024 Disney Jr. cohort have done amazingly well to memorise the show, in all its detail, in just 5 days.

They've all been at school all day, each day, before they start at Bentley Music Academy!

Have fun in the two shows everyone!

28/06/2024

ALADDIN JR - DAY 4

The show is blocked, costumes are sorted, props are plenty and tickets are selling fast - a good job well done by everyone!

27/06/2024

ALADDIN JR - DAY 3...
..was all about staging and lighting... and napping!

It's intensive stuff and there's a lot to learn - for all of us!

We are working with a superb team at Bentley Music Academy who are making all our lives so much easier.

Final blocking for Day 4 ahead!!

27/06/2024

A COMMISSIONED WORK FROM TCX

Experience the world premiere of "The Seventh Sea Princess" orchestral version, performed by the Tutan Festival Orchestra under the dynamic direction of cond...

26/06/2024

WEST SIDE STORY
The 4th International Collaboration
Curated by TCX

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26/06/2024

ALADDIN JR - DAY 2

Today was all about repetition and embedding the many new skills adopted the day before in time for Saturday!

Everything is going in the right direction, great job by everyone - well done!

25/06/2024

ALADDIN JR - DAY 1

Over 20 young actors/singers hit the ground running on Day 1 of 6 of this 'Staging A New World' program delivered by TCX and hosted by Bentley Music Academy.

This brilliant and unique cohort have just 5 days to memorise the show, the dance moves, the blocking, the props and, essentially, make sure the T-shirts fit!

Drop in again tomorrow to see how they get on!

24/05/2024

10 PLACES REMAIN - DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR @ BMA
Just ten places remain for this 6-day camp in June!

Our genie here says the Earlybird rate, still applies - so sign up soon!

Apply here:
http://tinyurl.com/yd53fxuz

Open to all singers/actors/dancers,18 and under, and runs from Monday 24th to Saturday* 29th of June from 3pm - 9pm each day (We'll give your school a release letter!) at Bentley Auditorium (See below.)

Performances: 29th 5pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: Watch this space!
*from 1pm on the 29th
For more info email: [email protected]

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24/05/2024

OUR BIGGEST COLLABORATION TO DATE: WEST SIDE STORY

For more information and to sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/mpwe7ss5

Music Camp starts 24th November.
Four shows at PJPAC 14th & 15th December
Closing date: Monday 1st July
Email: [email protected]

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01/05/2024

TCX CO-FOUNDER NICOLE THOMSON & BMA CHILDREN'S CHORUS.

Nicole was in KL, Malaysia, recently working with the newly formed BMACC ahead of their debut concert with the BMA SYMPHONY and making a major impression on these young voices in the process - who ultimately 'sang their socks off!'

The visit also included planning meetings for Aladdin Jr in June, West Side Story in December and the 'Exchange for Peace 2025' happening a year from now, a major collaboration with Nicole's home town of Mackay and the music community of Selangor and Bentley Music Academy.

28/04/2024

With TCX's West Side Story deadline looming in July, here's 'our EVITA' from the 2022 collaboration, Emily Cheah, to encourage you to sign up for an audition!

For more information and to sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/mpwe7ss5

Be a part of our fourth major international collaboration and one of the greatest shows of all time!
This is going to be epic!

Music Camp starts 24th November.
Four shows at PJPAC 14th & 15th December
Open to all singers and instrumentalists 14 years and above.

Closing date: Monday 1st July

27/04/2024

NICOLE PILLHOFER TALKS ALADDIN JR

Apply here: http://tinyurl.com/yd53fxuz
The early bird fee ends on 30th April - so get in quick!

Nicole returns in June, this time to co-direct the epic 70-minute Disney Junior musical tale about morals and friendships ...and being careful about what you wish!

Open to all singers/actors/dancers,18 and under, and runs from Monday 24th to Saturday* 29th of June from 3pm - 9pm each day (We'll give your school a release letter!) at Bentley Music Academy, Malaysia.