Music Matters Live returns to Singapore with 40 global artists

The 21st edition of Music Matters Live will return to CQ @ Clarke Quay in Singapore this October, offering four nights of free live music. The festival is scheduled to run from October 2 to 4, with a final showcase on October 7.

Featuring 40 emerging artistes from 15 different countries, the event spans multiple genres including indie, alternative, J-Pop, and Southeast Asian pop. Notable participants include the Philippine group Lola Amour, New Zealand’s BORDERLINE, Singaporean talent St. Humain, Mexico’s Bratty, and Australia’s Pierce Brothers and Flynn Gurry.

The lineup includes specialized showcases such as the MadeIn Philippines Spotlight Weekend, a MadeIn Japan feature with KID PHENOMENON, and the inaugural MadeIn Nagaland showcase from India. Additionally, the Music Is Universal showcase, presented by Universal Music, will highlight rising pop talent from Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.