MUSIC MATTERS LIVE 2019 ANNOUNCES WHEN AND WHERE THIS SEPTEMBER

Music Matters Live, is back for it’s 14th year, September 13th - 18th.

● Clarke Quay returns as Official Venue Sponsor, 3 nights of main stage performances on Fountain Stage

● Participating Clarke Quay venues include Crazy Elephant, The Crossroads, Le Noir, McGettigan’s, The Riverhouse, Warehouse and Zouk.

● The Made In Singapore Showcase makes its mainstage debut on Day 2 with MML alumni, emerging new artists and some of the best musicians from Singapore, in a special collaborative event, presented by Zendyll and Hugo

● 50 top emerging artists representing 15 countries, performing more than 100 free shows across 6 nights

First acts announced:

DEAR KISS (Japan)

Billy Davis (Australia)

I Wear* Experiment (Estonia)

Totemo (Israel)

Amazing Show (Taiwan)

and many more to come...

Music Matters Live 2019 will once again showcase some of the brightest and most promising bands and artists from Asia and beyond, returning for its 14th year (and 9th in Singapore). 

The festival will run across 6 nights from September 13th - 18th, alongside the All That Matters entertainment industry conference. With the heart of Music Matters Live returning to Clarke Quay, the Official Venue Partner will host the Mainstage at Fountain Square for 3 nights of live music from September 13th - 15th.

The festival will be spread amongst several participating venues, including Crazy Elephant, Le Noir, McGettigan’s, Warehouse and Zouk . This year also sees the festival expand into new upcoming venues: The Crossroads and The Riverhouse. Entry at all venues will be free for the public to attend (venue rules apply).

50 artists from 15 countries will perform more than 100 shows, in more than 10 venues for Singapore audiences and in front of All That Matters delegates from the global entertainment industry.

ABOUT THE LINEUP:

Amongst the acts that make up this year's exciting international lineup, first to be announced are J-Idol ensemble, DEAR KISS , from Japan. They are no strangers to Singapore and the region with their loyal and expanding fanbase from appearances at C3AFA (Singapore & Hong Kong), and recent showcases across Hong Kong, Malaysia and Sydney. 

This year also sees the exciting addition of emerging female lead acts “ I Wear* Experiment ” from Estonia, “ Totemo ” from Israel. More acts include urban hip-hop artist “ Billy Davis and the Good Lords ” from Australia and indie rock band “ Amazing Show ” from Taiwan. Look out for updates of the full line-up coming soon.

MADE IN SINGAPORE SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY ZENDYLL AND HUGO:

The Made In Singapore , showcase returns bigger and grander than before, boasting an exciting new partnership with Zendyll and Hugo. This will be a first, having a Singapore independent music company supporting the showcase together with fashion icon Hugo. The Made In Singapore Showcase will make its Mainstage debut on Day 2 of the festival on Saturday September 14th, featuring MML Alumni, emerging new artists and some of the best musicians from Singapore, in a special collaborative event, presented by Zendyll and Hugo.

Steven Lam, Managing Director at HUGO BOSS - “At the core of the HUGO brand is self-expression, heavily inspired by music and its subcultures. Aptly, HUGO continues in its advocacy of local musicians and creatives and is proud to debut the Made in Singapore stage on the Music Matters mainstage, elevating our local talents alongside international acts in collaboration with Zendyll Records this year.”

Jon Chua JX, Founder of Zendyll Records - “Zendyll Records is proud to partner up with HUGO to bring the Made In Singapore showcase to the Fountain Square. This year’s showcase will be bigger than ever and include an amazing selection of new and alumni Singaporean artistes for Music Matters Live. It is an honor to be a part of the celebration local music and bringing the Made In Singapore showcase to forefront.”

Jasper Donat CEO Branded, creator of the All That Matters festival, believes: “Music is at the core of this amazing week. We produce Music Matters by, with, and for the industry and that includes today’s music talent. Bands have always performed at the event and this has grown to be Asia’s most international live platform to showcase new artists. Music Matters LIVE boasts 6 nights in Singapore’s Clarke Quay and surrounding night spots. Who will you discover?”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Timbre Music Group returns as an Official Production Partner. Ebenex returns as this year’s Official Backline Partner. The Official Beer of the festival is Crossroads Brewing Co., Singaporean craft beer. All main showcase and country showcase events are free to attend.

Look out for updates of the full line-up coming soon.

Music Matters Official Hashtag and Social Handles

#Matters19

Website — musicmatters.asia

Facebook — facebook.com/musicmatters2me

Instagram — .instagram.com/musicmatterstome

Twitter - twitter.com/musicmatters

Apple Music — apple.co/musicmatters

For further press enquiries please contact:

Music Matters Festival & Artist PR enquiries:

Sammy Shirra-Moore - sammy@branded.live

Gina Lama - gina@branded.live

For event enquiries please contact:

Music Matters Live Sponsorship and Partnerships enquiries Vinnie Quek - vinnie@branded.live

All That Matters sponsorship enquiries: Jen Bennett - jen@branded.live

All That Matters Media and Delegate Sales enquiries: Ami Vora - ami@branded.live