Common Market and the Advantages of Macao: Discussion on the Orientation of the Cultural Industries from the Perspective of Entertainment Industry Development

Chong Cho Lam, Bai Xiaoqing

Abstract: The music industry in Macao had a late start. Not until 2003-a few years after Hong Kong and Taiwan music industries had reached their maturity-did Macao have its own music award. Currently, the music industry in Macao is on a good track, but it still needs to work on three key areas: First, making stars, since Macao lacks its own music stars;second, putting an emphasis on the music and the entertainment industries in accordance with the development trends of specific societies; and third, building a music industry structure of good quality and Macao characters by making full use of cultural industry fund, government support and development cycles.

Keywords: Macao; Music Industry; Musician; Cultural Industry Fund