Asia Arts Festival

Since 2013, Asia Arts Festival (AAF) has provided a worthy platform for musicians and dancers from all genres to showcase their talents, skills, and art forms before an illustrious panel of adjudicators. AAF has since attracted more than 3,200 participants from over 20 countries including Asia and other parts of the world such as Russia, Germany, Scotland, New Zealand and etc. For the first time the AAF, in collaboration with the Sunway University proudly present  Asia Arts Festival 2026 in Malaysia. Besides forging lifelong friendships and enjoying the fun and encouraging atmosphere at the festival, every participant will be awarded a trophy and certificate.

Registration is now open for AAF Malaysia 2026.

Founder & Artistic Director

Francis Liew is an accomplished choral director who is no stranger to the choral music scene in Singapore. He has been conducting school choirs since 1999 and has transformed many young choirs into respectable and award-winning choirs. Amongst his award-winning choirs, they share a total of 36 national and international Gold and Distinction awards, including a Grand Prix finalist and a Top 5 Best Primary School Choir award. Prior to the founding of the Asia Arts Festival, Francis was the Artistic Director of several arts festivals. He is also the founder of Concordis - a Choral Festival and The Singapore International Dance Challenge.Asia Arts Festival is the culmination of his 34 years of musical pursuits and his desire to bring all performing arts together by providing a worthy platform for all to showcase and grow their talents.

Festival Partner

Sunway University is one of Malaysia’s leading private universities, committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. The university plays an important role in nurturing creative talents and fostering a dynamic learning environment that supports the development of the arts and culture.

Through its diverse academic programmes and collaborations with industry and arts organisations, Sunway University actively encourages artistic exploration and interdisciplinary learning. It is dedicated to empowering students from various backgrounds, supporting their growth in music, performance, and creative expression, while providing valuable opportunities for those pursuing careers in the performing arts.

Festival Partner

International Performing Arts & Theatre (I-PATH) is an exam board and membership association based in London with a global presence. It offers Ofqual-regulated graded exams, setting standards in performing arts education.


I-PATH supports private dance and theatre studios, freelance teachers, and integrates performing arts into primary and secondary school curriculums. It provides global teacher training courses and masterclasses with industry stars.

Graded Examinations

I-PATH offers graded examinations across dance and theatre, including Ofqual-regulated qualifications awarded by RSL Awards, as well as unregulated I-PATH developed programmes.

Achievement Awards

For students and schools opting not to participate in our graded exams, we provide the Achievement Awards system. This unique approach recognises and celebrates  success, fostering a sense of accomplishment.

Teacher Training

I-PATH offers a diverse range of teacher training courses catering to teachers worldwide, spanning from comprehensive 2-year programmes to focused half-day CPD courses for dance, drama, and singing teacher