Music Matters is a global platform representing the Asia Pacific music industry and a gateway for artists looking to break into the world's most populated region. Music Matters features a B2B conference and a live, public festival, where musicians and artists can connect with fans, as well as leaders from record labels, platforms and brands in the music space.

CALL FOR BANDS

Music Matters Live is returning as part of All That Matters

this October 2-7, 2026

We're bringing together some of the hottest artists from around the world to showcase, discover and be discovered in the very heart of Asia Pacific… and we want you to be part of it.

Get your application ready and submit it via this link

Applications close April 14, 2026

Will you be discovered? 🌏🎙️

MUSIC MATTERS LIVE - CQ @ Clarke Quay

In September 2025, we marked two decades of Music Matters, a pivotal platform for the music industry. Thank you for being part of this milestone event!

Music Matters Live turned up the volume at Mainstage CQ @ Clarke Quay — in association with Hit The Apex at CQ @ Clarke Quay, and proudly presented by StarHub.

We celebrated as 42 talented artists from 18 countries lit up Clarke Quay across four unforgettable nights of live music.

📅 Date: 26 – 28 Sept, 1 Oct 2025
📍 Main Venue: Mainstage CQ @ Clarke Quay
🌐 Website: www.musicmatterslive.asia
📱 Instagram: @musicmatterstome