- September 16, 2025
- 3:31 pm
Bingkai Karya – Marking two decades of Music Matters Live, Singapore’s biggest free music festival is back! This year’s edition brings together more than 40 emerging artists from across the globe, performing over four spectacular nights from September 26–28 and October 1, as part of the Singapore Grand Prix season. Expect an unforgettable celebration packed with energy and music from every corner of the world.
The highly anticipated international lineup includes James Reid, PSYCHIC FEVER (EXILE TRIBE), Go-Jo, ONE OR EIGHT, Singapore rapper ABANGSAPAU, and representing Indonesia is the multi-talented Shakira Jasmine. Known from The Voice Kids Indonesia and her role in the film Dua Garis Biru, Shakira has also made waves with her hit single Meant 2 Be, which has garnered tens of millions of streams. Recently, she was even featured on a Times Square billboard as “EQUAL of The Month.”
Music Matters Live 2025 will also feature exciting themed showcases, including:
J-Pop Matters – September 27
Sounds Australia with Music Matters – September 28
Girls’ Night Out – October 1, celebrating women’s artistry worldwide
The festival is a flagship part of the All That Matters conference, happening from September 29 to October 1, 2025. As Jasper Donat, CEO of Branded, shared: “Music Matters Live is a platform for new talent from around the world to come to Singapore, be discovered in Asia, and beyond. This 20th edition is a celebration of music, culture, and innovation at Clarke Quay.”
