Aim and Scope

The Proceedings of the International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC Proceedings) is an annual peer-reviewed publication that publishes selected papers from the International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC), organised by the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia.

The aim of IMPAC Proceedings is to foster intellectual exchange and advance scholarship in the performing arts at local, regional, and global levels. The journal seeks to contribute to the sustainability and visibility of research in the performing arts while encouraging dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and cultural researchers.

The scope of the proceedings covers a wide range of fields, including but not limited to:

• Music, theatre, and dance studies.

• Performance studies and artistic practices.

• Ethnomusicology and ethnochoreology.

• Cultural studies and arts education.

Each volume reflects the theme of the year’s conference, showcasing original research that addresses contemporary issues, theoretical frameworks, artistic practices, and innovative methodologies. The proceedings welcomes diverse perspectives that critically examine performance as a site of cultural expression, heritage, and transformation.