Music Matters Live is almost here!
In just a few night's sleep, the long-awaited showcase festival is making its way back to Singapore with a stellar roster of artists from all around the globe. Music Matters Live comes as part of All That Matters, one of the entertainment industry's most exciting events that brings together music, sports, gaming and more. This year, as part of its live music showcase, Music Matters Live, music fans all over Singapore can expect stunning performances from over 35 artists from 20 countries across six free nights of music.
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"We’re delighted to have Music Matters Live back this year. It’s an incredible global platform for the APAC music industry and opens doors for talented artists seeking to make a mark in the world's most populated region. As ever, we’re honoured to be working with fantastic partners, from GPSS for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, to Warner Music, ONErpm, and many more.” says Jasper Donat, Owner and CEO of Branded.
From the Philippines' P-pop icon FELIP to Singapore's rising electropop star J.M3 to Indonesia's lyrical storyteller Teddy Adhitya to Australian pop singer-songwriter BIRDEE 王煒, here's your guide to Music Matters Live 2023.
Music Matters Live @ Clarke Quay
WHEN: 8-10 September, 7 PM til late
WHERE: Clarke Quay Mainstage
Music Matters Live kicks off this with an exciting lineup of performances, including a special 'Made in SEA' showcase that features the best emerging artists from across the region.
Happening at the Music Matters Live mainstage at Clarke Quay, fans can expect three nights of thrilling performances by Kiwi singer-songwriter Paige, Indonesian talent Teddy Adhitya, Korean electro pop acts Love x Stereo (featuring DA1SY DØØM) and KIRE, Taiwanese duo NIGHTONLYSTUDIO, and the English pop star Mauvey. They join Singapore's very own Benjamin Kheng, Nathan Hartono, and Sezairi.
MUSIC MATTERS LIVE SELECTS
WHEN: 11 September, 8 PM til late
WHERE: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Curated just for you, Music Matter Live Selects is a show that spotlights some of the best up-and-coming artists from around the globe, picked by the very own Music Matters team. To kick off the new week, fans will be able to catch another round of performances by Teddy Adhitya, Love x Stereo (featuring DA1SY DØØM), and Mauvey. The night will also be bookended with sets from Music Matters Live alumni Kalpee, Israeli alt-soul talent Nadav Sivan, and Australian electropop act Boo Seeka.
+18 house rules apply for entry.
WARNER MUSIC PRESENTS
WHEN: 12 September, 8 PM til late (doors open at 7:30 PM)
WHERE: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Warner Music is coming to Music Matters Live and they're bringing a handful of some of their best regional talents. As part of this year's festival shows, the record label will be holding an exciting showcase featuring performances from 8 of their talents that spotlight the diverse talents of Southeast Asia and that are sure to leave fans with an unforgettable night.
This includes sets from Korean R&B multihyphenate SHAUN, Filipino hip-hop superstar FELIP, Chinese chart-topping rapper thomeboydontkill, and Vietnamese indie singer-songwriter Vũ., as well as Paul Partohap, Abus阿布絲, yonawo, and LUSS.
Tickets are free, non-transferable, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up here.
+18 house rules apply, and attendees will be asked to present IDs at the entrance.
Follow Music Matters Live and Bandwagon Asia on Instagram to find out how you can secure your spot at Warner Music Presents.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, presented by It’s A Girl Thing
WHEN: 13 September, 7:30 PM til late
WHERE: Clarke Quay Mainstage
Girls just want to have fun and that's exactly what you can expect from Music Matters Live's Girls' Night Out. On 13 September, we're celebrating some of the best female artists from across the Asia-Pacific region with performances by Singapore's very own J.M3 and RENE, as well as Malaysian pop singer Claudia. Also performing are Saudi-based singer Fulana, Australian rising star BIRDEE 王煒, and award-winning singer-songwriter Paige.
To finish the night, fans will also be treated to a DJ set by Korea's Love x Stereo (featuring DA1SY DØØM).
ONErpm presents FUNYOUCANFEEL
WHEN: 13 September, 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM (doors open at 9 PM)
WHERE: YANG at The Riverhouse, Clarke Quay
To close out a week of good music, music company ONErpm will be hosting a showcase spotlighting some of the most viral acts across the region. Happening at Clarke Quay's Riverhouse, this year's festival will round out with performances from Ethan Low, CLAUDIA, CLUB BOYBND, KIRE, HNATA, and CHANKA.
"At ONErpm's FUNYOUCANFEEL showcase, we're celebrating incredible artists who have teamed up with us over the past year to make an impact across Southeast Asia and beyond. It's going to be a great night packed with performances by some of the next generation's headliners from around the region!” says ONErpm Territory Director Isaac Miranda.
+18 house rules apply for entry.
Check out the full details to Music Matters Live 2023, including the full artist line-up, here.
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