The Hitmaker

While bridging the east and west music scene, 88rising is putting Asian artists in the spotlight.

- Marella Putri

In May, US-based entertainment company 88rising held a live stream Asia Rising Forever, described as an online festival celebrating the most exciting Asian talents from around the world. It also served as an opportunity to donate profits raised to Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Presenting 23 musicians performing from their own residence, the live stream was a huge success, with over three million people tuning in. And 88rising has more in store for its fans.

The next one that we do is going to be massive, and we're just excited about that. We've been working on it every single day. It is happening this year, says Sean Miyashiro, founder and CEO of 88rising.

Growing up surrounded by a diverse culture in the Bay Area in California has turned Sean, a Korean-Japanese descendant, especially interested in music. Since high school, he has loved to throw many events for all types of music and bring people together, which makes the basic concept of 88rising that he founded in 2015.