As a pioneer of cultural tourism, MGM has been supporting the development of Macau into a “City of Performing Arts” by organizing innovative and diverse art and entertainment events. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the MGM Theater is proud to present the “Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert, co-produced by Poly Performing Arts and “Black Myth: Wukong”. Featuring a selection of music from the game, “Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert is a bold crossover between music and game that combines symphonic and traditional Chinese music to create an unprecedented epic adventure. In addition, the animated short films from the game will be played during the performance to allow the audience to immerse in the majestic and fantastical world of Journey to the West's Eastern mythology.

 

The upcoming performance at the MGM Theater in Macau represents the “Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert's initial move towards engaging a global audience. Following successful performances in various Chinese cities, including Taiyuan, Nanjing, Harbin, and Wuhan, the choice of the MGM Theater for this performance is closely linked to the unique strengths of this venue, which offers audiences a new viewing experience.

 

The MGM Theater, Asia's first dynamic theater, is equipped with a 900-square-meter 4K LED screen—the size of three tennis courts—and is the world's first theater capable of offering 28-million-pixel of viewing pleasure to its audience. Here, audiences will be awed by the grandeur of the AAA game scenes shown on the theater's giant screen.

 

MGM is set to deliver an extraordinary audiovisual feast to its audiences this Lunar New Year. The MGM Theater is using L-ISA, an immersive sound technology that overcomes the difficulties of traditional amplification methods to create a multidimensional auditory experience. This cutting-edge technology accurately reproduces every in-game sound detail, enabling audiences to hear the rush of the wind as Wukong rides on clouds and the intense clash of weapons in battle with unparalleled clarity.

 

Last December, as the residency show Macau 2049 directed by Zhang Yimou premiered at the MGM Theater, the production innovatively presented eight forms of intangible cultural heritage. Among others, in the “Storytelling∙Origin” section, the timeless story of Sun Wukong is vividly told through the art of exquisite Shanbei storytelling, captivating the audience with its rich cultural heritage.

 

MGM Theater: Showcasing Traditional Culture Worldwide

“Black Myth: Wukong”, a standout Chinese video game, embodies a deep traditional cultural heritage and showcases the richness of the Chinese tradition. As an international metropolis and a hub of cultural exchange between East and West, Macau offers a unique atmosphere of cultural integration that attracts audiences from all over the world. With its advanced facilities, prime location, and exceptional influence on cultural dissemination, the MGM Theater serves as an important venue for various performances.

 

The “Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert at the MGM Theater will be a new art form to introduce traditional Chinese culture to the world. This concert gives audiences worldwide the opportunity to experience China's thriving gaming industry and the depth of its traditional culture, ushering in a new chapter of cultural exchange and heritage.

 

This Lunar New Year, be captivated by the awe and emotion of the “Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert. The performance will take place on February 1 and 2 at 15:00 and 19:30 at the MGM Theater. Experience the breathtaking moments where music meets game, East meets West, and tradition meets modernity. Three new songs will be premiered at this performance and each audience member will receive a set of exquisite, themed merchandise, including a T-shirt, canvas bag, and New Year couplets.

 

Tickets are now on sale. For details, please refer to the information below:

 

“Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert

Performance Dates	Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2, 2025
Venue	MGM Theater at MGM COTAI
Showtimes	Afternoon: 15:00 Evening: 19:30
Ticketing Platforms	Damai, Maoyan, UUTIX
Ticket Prices	RMB 180, 380, 580, 680, 880
MGM Official Website	https://www.mgm.mo/en/cotai/entertainment/wukongsymphonyconcert

 

 

 

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About MGM

 

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

 

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

 

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

 

For media enquiries, please contact:    

 

Jessie Kuan

Executive Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3412

Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo

 

Karen Lam

Senior Corporate Relations Manager

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3421

Email: karenlam@mgm.mo