Department of Media, Creative Industry & Intellectual Property

15/08/2026

12/08/2026

Rhythm of Bhutan has produced its very first winner 🏆
A vote that extended all across the globe has selected Nyendra as the champion that will sing for Bhutan at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 🇧🇹
https://www.eurovision.com/stories/eurovision-song-contest-asia-has-its-first-entry

10/08/2026

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment is pleased to share its Annual Report for 2025-2026, highlighting key achievements and progress achieved for the fiscal year.

The report provides an overview of the Ministry’s efforts towards advancing industry, commerce, employment, and economic development in line with national priorities.

For details please visithttps://www.moice.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Annual-Report-2025-2026.pdf

Department of Industry
Department of Tourism Secretariat
Department of Trade
Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority- BICMA
Department of Media, Creative Industry & Intellectual Property
Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship
Department of Labour
Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority
Phuentsholing Regional Office Of Industry, Commerce & Employment
Regional Office of Industry Commerce & Employment. Mongar Bhutan
Gelephu Regional office, Ministry of Industry,Commerce and Employment
S/Jongkhar Regional Office of Industry, Commerce and Employment
Bhutan Standards Bureau

10/07/2026

21/06/2026

World Music Day Celebration 2026

The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) celebrated World Music Day on June 21 in collaboration with M Studio and Norling Studios bringing together artists, musicians, producers and music enthusiasts to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Bhutan’s music industry.

Observed globally on June 21, World Music Day is a celebration of the universal language of music. Music plays an important role in our daily lives—it entertains, inspires, heals, and connects people across cultures and generations. It serves as a powerful medium for expressing emotions, preserving cultural heritage and fostering creativity and social cohesion.

To mark the occasion and recognize the dedication and hard work of artists who continuously strive to create quality music, the Department presented awards in five categories based on Spotify and YouTube performance metrics.

Supported through the ESP Budget, the celebration saw more than 100 participants from Bhutan’s music sector, providing an opportunity for artists and industry professionals to come together, celebrate achievements and reaffirm their commitment to the growth and development of Bhutan’s music industry.

Website Post for the same content is available at: https://domciip.gov.bt/world-music-day-2026-celebrated-at-the-norling-studios-thimphu-2/

21/06/2026

Celebrating World Music Day 2026!
Watch live on our YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/live/RPVAzGZY2n8?si=O0keXLEJmMsCujvp

18/06/2026

Music Exchange Program in Mumbai, India

With funding support from the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP), the Department continues to invest in the growth of Bhutan’s creative industry by creating international opportunities for Bhutanese artists. Building on the positive experience and feedback on the Vocal Training Program conducted in Bhutan in 2025 by renowned music industry professional Mr. Thomson Andrews, the Department organized the Music Exchange Program, focussed on classical and modern singing in Mumbai from 12–17 June 2026. It was titled GHAMMAK (Global Harmonies Across Music, Media, Arts & Knowledge) by our collaborating partners, Throan of Arts (TOA).

The program comprised artists from the last year's training program to ensure continuity. The exchange program provided valuable exposure to India’s music and entertainment industry through masterclass sessions, collaborative songwriting, studio recordings, networking opportunities and cultural exchange activities. A major highlight was the opportunity to interact and learn from some of India's award winning music professionals, amongst others, legendary Indian singers like Mr. Suresh Wadkar and Ms. Falguni Pathak, musicians like flautist Naveen Kumar, mixing and mastering maestro Deepak Palikonda and award-winning composer and producer Sameer Uddin.

The team also visited the renowned Yash Raj Studios, where Bhutanese and Indian artists collaborated to record an original song developed during the program’s songwriting and masterclass sessions. Participants also had the opportunity to visit the studio of National Film Award-winning composer Pritam Chakraborty, where they actively participated in professional recording sessions alongside Indian artists and music professionals.

Mr. Tashi Wangdi, a member of the team gave live demonstration and performance of Dramgnyen and Lim, along with Zhungdra and Boedra performances. The program ended with visits to Sound and Vision Studios and Roland India.

The exchange program also featured inspiring evening performances, bringing together Bhutanese and Indian musicians in a celebration of friendship, creativity and cultural collaboration. The program is expected to strengthen Bhutan–India creative partnerships, enhance the professional capacity of Bhutanese artists and promote Bhutanese music and culture on regional and international platforms.

14/06/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲

Ever left a concert disappointed because the sound was poor? Behind every successful live performance are sound technicians whose expertise can make or break the audience’s experience. As Bhutan’s creative industry grows, so does the need for skilled technical professionals. To strengthen technical expertise in the sector, the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) is conducting the first-ever Essentials Training Programme for Live Sound in Thimphu.

https://www.bbs.bt/243266/

04/06/2026

On the joyous occasion of the 36th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) solemnly joins the nation in offering our heartfelt felicitations and sincere prayers for Her Majesty’s continued good health, happiness, and long life.

May Her Majesty’s compassion, grace, and noble service continue to inspire the nation for generations to come.