INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON
PERFORMING ARTS
AS CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES
IN ASIA
ORGANISED BY
CULTURAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
SUPPORTED BY
MINISTRY OF CULTURE, ARTS AND HERITAGE

RATIONALE
The Cultural Centre at the University of Malaya is organizing
an international conference on Creative Industries in conjunction
with Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary and 10th Anniversary of
academic programs at the Cultural Centre. The main focus
of the conference is to examine the existence of Performing
Arts in the Creative Industries, its importance and its
relevance to the globalised society in Asia and its new
function in this new industries. Creative Industries, started
from Cultural Industry, is becoming an important industries
in incorporating various pockets of creative activities,
not only in arts, culture and heritage but also fashion,
entertainment, film, advertising and media.

Creative Industries as the new and growing industries
in the new millennium

Performing Arts - Dance, Music and Theatre as important
sectors in the creative industries

This conference will not only focus on the tradition of folk,
court and popular forms in Asian Performing Arts but also
recognizing its varied expressions from historical and
cultural context, as well as realizing its innovations and
contemporary approach since the last 50 years. Various
issues in the field of Performing Arts (Music, Dance,
Theatre), Visual Studies, Heritage, Media Management,
Education, Performance, Creation, Research and Development
as well as Preservation and Conservation would be
discussed in the various panels.

The conference would be discussing various relevant issues
through paper and case presentations by scholars,
researchers, practitioners, thinkers and managers.
This international conference will be divided into 7 panels
and each speaker will be given 30 minutes (20 mins.
presentation and 10 mins. Q&A).

THE 7 PANEL DISCUSSION INCLUDES:
1. Tradition and Identity
2. Research Based Industries
3. Policies and Supports for the Performing Arts
4. Performing Arts Education for Creative Industries
5. Staging New Work in Performing Arts
6. Managing and Curating Performing Arts
7. Analysis and Criticism in Performing Arts

INVITED SPEAKERS
The conference will bring together some of the Asia’s leading speakers,
scholars, researchers, practitioners, thinkers and managers.
Opening Speech: Vice Chancellor, University of Malaya
Keynote Speech: Assoc. Prof. Cheryl Stock, Creative Industries-
Dance, Queensland University of Technology,
Australia.
Closing Speech: Prof. Dr. Mohd Anis Md. Nor,
Cultural Centre, University of Malaya.

TRADITION AND IDENTITY
1. Prof. Dr. Ghulam Sarwar (University of Malaya)
2. Dr.Rahayu Supanggah (Indonesian Arts School, Solo)
3. Ms.Patricia Alberth (Unesco Asia Pacific, Bangkok)

RESEARCH BASED INDUSTRIES
1. Prof. Dr. Mohd Anis Md.Nor (University of Malaya)
2. Prof. Dr. Tan Sooi Beng (University of Science Malaysia, Penang)
3. Assoc. Prof. Nurfaridah Abdul Manaf
(International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur)

PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION FOR CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES
1. Assoc. Prof. Chommanad Kijkhun
2. Dr. Pan Kok Chang (University of Malaya)
3. Ms. Rohani Yousoff (MARA University of Technology)
4. Ms. Roselina Khir Johari (University of Malaya)

POLICIES AND SUPPORTS FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
1. Dato’ Norliza Rofli (Cultural Department, Ministry of Culture,
Arts and Heritage)
2. Assoc. Prof. Said Halim (University of Malaya)
3. Ms. Elezaa Zainuddin (University of Malaya)

STAGING NEW WORKS IN PERFORMING ARTS
1. Prof. Richardo Abad (Ateneo University, Philippines)
2. Dr. Mohd Nasir Hashim (University of Malaya)
3. Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad (University of Malaya)

MANAGING AND CURATING PERFORMING ARTS
1. Mr. Masaya Shimoyama (Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur)
2. Dr. Volker Wolf (Goethe Institute, Kuala Lumpur)
3. Ms. Katelijn Verstraete (Cultural Exchange, Asia-Europe Foundation)

ANALYSIS AND CRITICISM IN PERFORMING ARTS
1. Prof. Dr.Solehah Ishak (University of Malaya)
2. Dr. Mathew Constancio Maglana (University of Philippines)

PARTICIPATION
Participation in the conference is expected from local
and international institutions and individuals, especially
among the academics, administrators, practitioners and
activists. Participation could also come from cultural
officers at Malaysian Ministry of Culture, Arts and
Heritage. Lecturers and postgraduate students from
Malaysian universities are most welcome.
Participant Fees – RM200.00
Student Fees – RM50.00

CONFERENCE PUBLICATION
Conference papers will be published in a book form and
distributed to participants.

SPONSORSHIP/SUPPORT
The Cultural Centre of the University of Malaya will be
the host of the conference. The university is highly
supportive of this international venture and agreed to
the full support to this international conference. The
Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage is a co-sponsor for
the conference.

PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS
The Cultural Centre, University of Malaya will offer a
special performance during the welcome dinner on the
27th February and a Mak Yong (World Heritage) performance
on the 28th February 2008 supported by Ministry of
Culture, Arts and Heritage.
For Further Information and Participation,
please contact:
• Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad : 03-7967 3339
• Prof. Dr. Solehah Ishak : 03-7967 3339
• Ms. Tan Hui Sean : 03-7967 3554
• Pn. Aida Rahman : 03-7967 3320
• FAX. NO : 03-7967 3576
• EMAIL : aidarahman@um.edu.my
• WEBSITE : www.pacia08.blogspot.com

CULTURAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
REGISTRATION FORM
The Secretariat
International Conference on Performing Arts
as Creative Industries In Asia
Cultural Centre, University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-7967 3339/3320
Fax : 03-7967 3576
Email : aidarahman@um.edu.my

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