Founded in 2002 and recognised as a top 10 Event Marketing Agency by Marketing Magazine, Branded produces live media that matters, connecting businesses, brands, celebrities and fans through large and small scale events, specialising in the media, entertainment and sports industries.
We own and operate the award winning “Matters” series including Sports, Digital, Marketing, Gaming and Music Matters. We are the original producers of the YouTube FanFest and are Global Partners with Google on the world’s largest touring live celebration of online content. We created It’s a Girl Thing and have also published magazines, run off to join many carnivals and even launched a newspaper in Hong Kong. We have Walked with Dinosaurs, danced with Grease the Musical, sung with Cats, Rocked You with Queen and even stuck an Omega on Coco Lee's wrist.
Music Matters, Asia’s premier independent music festival comes back to Singapore in September 9-13 2017, for its seventh edition for 5 big days of music discovery.
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Music Matters - Who Will Be Discovered?
We are back for the 12th Annual Music Matters in Singapore, Asia Pacific’s entertainment industry gateway.
After another successful festival in 2016, Branded are again giving a number of breakthrough acts from around the world the opportunity to perform live in front of key global entertainment industry influencers and executives.
The festival runs alongside the All That Matters conference delivering an insightful programme, covering the latest topics and trends in the Music, Sports, Online Entertainment, Gaming and Marketing industries from Asia and throughout the world.
Music Matters is held during one of the biggest entertainment weeks in the Asian calendar, taking place from September 9-13, 2017. The festival will feature 2 days of live public performances on September 9-10, followed by 3 nights of dedicated industry focused showcases from September 11-13.
For the last 11 years, the Music Matters festival has been the pioneer in creating music connections between Asia Pacific with the rest of the world, cementing itself as the gateway for a dynamic line-up of local and international artists looking to break into the world’s most populated region.
Aaradhna is a 29 year old Soul singer. First signed to a recording deal at 16, she's previously had two other #1 singles in 2004 and 2005 and is a platinum selloing R&B / Soul artist from her own country of New Zealand.
Winner of the prestigous "ALBUM OF THE YEAR" at 48th Annual Mew Zealand Music Awards (winning against international break out LORDE), Aaradhna is ready to spread her wings in 2014 with her follow up album "Under The Blue Moon". Written while touring the US & her downtime in Hollywood. Aaradhna has paired her unique and honest song writing abilities with top US Writers, August Rigo (Justin Bieber, One Direction), Kwame Holland (Will Smith, Mary J. Blige)) and LA Production team Twice As Nice (50 Cent, Nelly, Robin Thicke).
Signed directly by Avery Lipman (President of Republic Records) to a 5 album deal, Aaradhna with her honest and straight to the point songwriting is set to follow in the footsteps of contemporary sul divas Amy Winehouse, Adele and Duffy, with her own unique Pacific edge.
Aliando is a new rising star of Indonesia. Multi talented and passionate in all areas of art, his first love is music. He wrote his first single Kau Terindah, Love you all the way, and so many more. He plays guitar and taught himself drum. He is also a great actor with top rating tv serial and movies. He won awards on both acting and music.
Three years, six tours and three members ago, Bad Pony were two dudes sitting in a dank basement recording indie-pop tunes as a side project. Three years on, Bad Pony are five multi-instrumentalists with an award winning live show.
Having taken out the Raw Artists Musicians of The Year Award 2013, the five piece were acknowledged for their unique and communal approach to rhythm, performing with no designated drummer but instead with a gaggle of mismatched stand up percussion instruments.
After releasing their critically acclaimed debut EP in 2015, their latest five singles (including a collaboration with Bad Decisions) have achieved success on triple J radio Australia within the last year. Bad Pony are currently touring their latest single ‘Sideways’ on a massive 23 date tour.
Armed with his guitar and his folk songs, he created the foundations of his own universe in his first single “Lucky” (2011). The universe was further developed and revisited in his first two albums “Tomorrow May Not Be Better” (2011) and “Too Old to Die Young” (2013). Then, taking inspiration from the world around him and his position in it, he created his third opus, “Facing Canyons” (2015). With his instantly catchy melodies, clever arrangements, and constant charisma, he exploded onto the world scene as a sincere and unexpected artist.
On the stage, Bastian Baker has been duly rewarded (two platinum albums, five Swiss Music Awards, a World Music Award,…) and internationally recognized (opening act for Shania Twain, Bryan Adams, Johnny Hallyday, and more ”).
A 5-piece indie experimental rock band based in Hong Kong. With the chemistry triggered by different musical interests and thoughts, Chochukmo has created a unique style of their own. They experiments rock music with different elements from jazz, punk, dance to bossa nova etc. The band is also known for their energetic live performance and has been described as "Perhaps the most charismatic band to have emerged in southern China in recent years" by TIME. With collaborating with different brands ( FWD, Volkswagen, Mini, Levi's, Versus Versace, Durex etc.) and crossover projects with pop musicians, The band aimed at breaking the boundaries between mainstream and indie music, broadening possibilities of Hong Kong music scene.
Disco Hue is a 4 piece electronic-pop act from Singapore formed in early 2012 by synth player, Zie and former front woman, Christina. Influenced by acts like Daft Punk, CHVRCHES, Ella Riot, the band composes tunes off electronic hooks, infectious melodies and groovy bass line. Disco Hue is a fresh mix of electronic dance music characterised by a live band setting. After the recent sold out EP launch in May 2016, they have been receiving rambunctious amount of audience. They had performed in well acclaimed events such as Baybeats 2016 and IGNITE! 2016.
DJ MARTIN, a World-class Japanese Open Format DJ, based in New York City, Tokyo and Singapore
MARTIN has carved out a career in New York City spinning at many high profile clubs, such as 1 OAK, The Darby, Up & Down, Marquee, Avenue, PHD Rooftop,PACHA,The Box, Lavo, Gansevolt Hotel,Gilded Lily,Webstar Hall and many more. No one would actually think of a DJ, who is active in the music scene of New York and have an affiliation with the Wu Tang Clan Radio. After performing in New York for some times , he is now known by famous celebrities/Partygoers like Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Jordan,Jay-Z,Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake,Snoop Dogg,Jason Derulo,Afrojack,Eric Morillo just to name a few. With all his valuable experience, he then signed with "Wu- Tang Clan Radio.” DJ MARTIN was then selected to manage Wu World Radio which is Managed by Wu-Tang Clan Management, and now maintains a column in Japanese street magazine ‘411 Magazine’.After He has experienced in NYC for 7 years, He went back to his home country Japan, and visited all the city in Japan as a guest DJ.also Released his first official CD from SONY music Japan.and featured America’s TV Drama “Empire”. He performed at Ultra Korea 2016 also for an official after party of Ultra Japan. He also spun in Las Vegas, Philadelphia,Washinton DC,Playa Del Carmen (Mexico), Montego Bay (Jamaica), Beijing & Macau (China), Manila (Philippines), Osaka & Tokyo (Japan).
Doves & Ravens is a trio of Kenneth Qua, Edwin Wong, and Moses Jadon Wong based in Singapore. The exciting groove-pop band have won fans over with their anthemic hooks, refreshing candour, and deep pop sensibilities that sit upon a soulful lyricscape. Their debut album, Wonder, was released on 4 June and peaked at #3 on iTunes Singapore, while receiving regional praise from Thai magazine Funjaizine.
Garden City Movement is a Tel Avivian-based electronic music project. The three produce sweet hypnotic beats to ground floor bass heavy tracks. Signed with BLDG5 records, Garden City Movement first made waves last fall with the release of their debut EP Entertainment, which garnered early press champions as numerous Hype Machine influential blogs, Pitchfork, Clash, The FADER, Stereogum and FACT which created a short documentary about “The rising stars of Tel Aviv.”
With videos reaching 1M hits and screenings at the LA film festival, GCM scored support slots for acts such as Alt-J, Cults, SOHN & Rufus and their debut appearance on the Boiler Room. The trio intensively toured Europe and was on festival bills such as Primavera, Pukkelpop, Glastonbury & Fusion festival.
Bengali Cinema, the second EP, continued Entertainment‘s media praise. They dominated Hype Machine’s top 3 for three days straight with Terracotta, and were featured in the vast blogosphere as “The Band To Watch.” Radio stations such as BBC6, KEXP & Sirius XM(to name a few) picked up tracks from both EP’s as well as reaching #21 on CMJ’s RPM chart.
In April, the band has teamed up with The Vinyl Factory and released “Modern West,” Garden City Movement’s 3rd and final EP in the trilogy. The Vinyl Factory encompasses a record label that worked before with artists such as xx, Massive Attack and Roisin Murphy.
The Hong Kong four-girl band GDJYB (the acronym of their Cantonese name雞蛋蒸肉餅, a dish made of steamed egg with pork) is one of the city’s fastest rising bands. Despite its quirky name, one of this group’s defining characteristics is the strong social commentary in its songs. By fusing math-rock and folk music in Kongish, the band’s changing tempos and patterns bring something distinctive and fresh to HK indie music scene. In 2014, the band was chosen as one of the “23 New Rising Stars in Hong Kong’s New Music”. After playing at large music festivals such as Clockenflap, Taiwan Wake Up Festival, China Midi Festival, GDJYB become the first HK band being invited to Laneway festival Singapore in 2016. Get ready to taste the HK math-folk music!
Known for his creative and unique songwriting, HUSH is a singersongwriter that hails from Taiwan. Through the use of philosophical ideas, HUSH’s music portrays the love and loneliness of life. With humble beginnings, HUSH’s musical journey began in 2010 while performing at a local coffee shop in Taipei, where he worked as a barista. Since then, HUSH has released one EP (Astronomical Cachet), two studio albums (X, Psycho Love), and one unplugged album (Everyone’s Gonna Miss You).
Fitting iNCH into a caricature of her namesake would be a misnomer. Always surprising people with her breadth of musicianship and depth of personality, iNCH is never afraid to venture into the discomforting umbra of artistry to push her own limits and challenge popular perceptions. One can imagine her as a musical nomad with the spirit animal of a mouse deer — endangered, private and mysterious, yet when revealed is honest and vulnerable — a contradiction of meekness and artfulness. Such unpredictability makes this pint-sized Singaporean singer- songwriter all the more an exciting paradox to embark on a musical adventure with.
Linying, the Spotify Spotlight on 2016 Featured Artist is breaking into the indie-alternative consciousness on her own, with mentions on Billboard and NPR, a stint on the global Spotify Viral charts, while showcasing a brand of moving lyricism and vivid music production in songs that reveal a stark emotional perspective through elements of electronica, baroque pop, folk, and alt-rock.
Since the release of their debut EP in 2015, MAEFIRE have been unstoppable.
First single ALYSHA catapulted the band head first into Melbourne’s rock and roll scene, playing to a sold out Workers Club and follow up shows in Adelaide & Brisbane.
Second offering SOLE DESIRE reached international air play and saw the band play shows with Brit rockers As It Is, US band The Maine, as well as Australia’s Ocean Alley & Young Lions across the country.
Heading back into the studio at the tail end of 2015, MAEFIRE are set to premiere the music video for new single WITHOUT YOU in July this year. Showcasing a more groove orientated sound reminiscent of The 1975 and The Neighbourhood. WITHOUT YOU is the first offering from the bands follow up release CRYSTAL EYES due September.
My Life as Ali Thomas (MLAAT) is an indie-folk band based in Thailand. Though began in early 2013, MLAAT recruit wasn’t final until late 2014. MLAAT, fronted by a female vocalist, is a four-piece band– acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums. MLAAT music can be recognized as Pop, though with a dash of that folky-experimental sound. MLAAT currently has two official singles; ‘Daughter and Son,’ and ‘Winter’s Love.’ ‘Cordelia,’ MLAAT’s third official single, is set to release in early August, with the plan of full studio album set to release early September.
One of the early proponents of the now-popular genre of Dubstep in India, NUCLEYA has built on that start to emerge as one of the most exciting, experimental and engaging producers in the Indian scene in the past five years. He has made his mark as an Indian dance music producer, focussing on sounds and textures that are Indian in nature but international in appeal. He has performed at numerous music festivals around the world including Glastonbury (UK), Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK), Lille 3000 (France) and the Electron Festival (Switzerland). He has been the preferred opening act for many international artists touring India including Major Lazer, Skrillex, Diplo, Benga and Flux Pavilion.
Olivier Cong is an aspiring singer-song writer. Born in a quiet December night, he learned to write a bit and play a few different instruments. Cong composed his first few songs when he studied in the United Kingdom and performed around pubs to people who'd paid attention. Cong’s music has a taste of blues, folk and alternative; trying hard to explore the bigger picture with his personal emotions and a few music chords. Leonard Cohen, Damien Rice, Bob Dylan, Radiohead and Steven Wilson are his favourites and from them, you can find a sense of direction of what kind of singer-song writer he is. While he spent most of his years in search of his path in life, studying science at one time, then psychology, he finally found his true romance in music. Too many options may just kill a man, in this case, luckily survived. He performed in major European cities, such as London, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam, receiving good responses. Lately, he has returned to Hong Kong, his home town, and performed in the Wow and Flutter Weekend Music Festival. From folky blues such as “Searching for the Raven”, calming tunes like “A Thousand Winds”, to a more progressive approach, “A ghost and his Paintings”, his compositions allow diversity and dynamics.
With the release of his much awaited debut album, In Tokens & Charms, in January 2015, Delhi-based singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad firmly established himself as one of the frontrunners in the Indian independent music scene.
Prateek, with his unique blend of minimal, folk arrangements and pop rock melodies, effortlessly captures life’s complexities in his songs. Live, Prateek perfectly recreates the warmth and vulnerability that is a signature on his recordings, using his folk-pop sensibilities to forge an infrangible connection with the audience.
"Perth quartet Rag n' Bone refer to themselves as ""polished scunge"" and describe their sound as ""an angel meeting up with a drunken choir, vomiting diminished scales over battle drums"".
After releasing their debut EP, winning 2 WAM Song of the Year awards (Rock & Punk) and travelling overseas to play “Rock A La Buse Festival”, Rag n' Bone return with their track “I Don't Feel at Home In This World Anymore”. Described as “...utterly compelling.” by Music Feeds, its the first taste of the band's forthcoming debut album and is a call to action from one of Perth's most exciting and dynamic live acts."
"Starting with a simple chant of her favorite Disney movie when she was 3 years old, Raisa Andriana started it all through the song “A Whole New World”, which then opened the door of a new musical world for her future dreams.
Up until 2016, Raisa has released 4 full length albums, from debut titled ""Raisa"" album to the most current album, named Handmade. Within 5 years having career in music industry, Raisa has held her own solo concert in Jakarta (May 2015), following Surabaya (November 2015)."
Fresh and soulful Brisbane-based 4-piece band, Slip-on Stereo, is filling rooms all over the country at the moment. They are considered the “band to see” The bands following has exploded since the release of Rocksteady in early 2015, and they’re continuing their climb up the charts.Slip On Stereo have had ealry success with their current single ‘Oceans’ Which has seen high rotation on commercial radio and raving reviews from fans and peers alike. Numerous support slots while being apart of the Nova Insta parties and Austereo Hit105 Pop up shows have seen them play along the likes of Red Foo, Bonnie Anderson, 360, ILLY, Dami Im, The Vamps, Sheppard and many more. Described as “Energetic and soulful”, their style is a unique blend of Pop, RnB, Reggae & anything else they feel inspired to throw in the mix.Zeek Power and Clint Wallace, former Busby Marou bassist, lead the band vocally while also holding the rhythm on guitars. Uncle/nephew relations, bass guitarist Phil Moore and drummer Ash Moore hold the heartbeat of the band together.
It’s not easy for a Thai rock band to stay at the top of their game and maintain their popularity for 10 years. But Slot Machine is that band. With six studio albums, three MTV award nominations plus 11 local and international awards, Slot Machine is undoubtedly a Thai rock band to be noticed.
Their next adventure involves taking on the international market. Slot Machine’s first all-English album, ’Spin The World’, was released in 2016. Slot Machine has always been willing to take risks, and the band believes the time is right for something completely new. With the help of six-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Steve Lillywhite, who has worked with U2, The Rolling Stones, and The Killers, the new album opens a new chapter in the band’s career.
Since breaking onto the Australian electronic music scene in 2014, Slumberjack have expanded their sound with bigger hooks and more visionary textures. Powered by their kinetic chemistry, the Perth-based duo’s latest output includes “Open Fire,” an energetic collaboration with former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns (released via Diplo’s Mad Decent in North America and Onelove elsewhere across the globe). Having earned 10 million-plus streams across all platforms, Morgan Then and Fletcher Ehlers also recently released “Enigma (feat. GRRL PAL),” a bright and airy track that reached #4 on HypeMachine in late 2015. In each of their new offerings, Slumberjack channel their complex musicality and passion for innovation into music both deeply inventive and distinctly timeless.
Sydnee Carter is an 18year old singer songwriter from Perth Australia like no one else. Lyrics with emotion and worldliness beyond her years, Her tone so unique it can't be likened to anyone else and a style, ' true only to herself ' .
Her debut EP released in 2015, has seen her fan base increase dramatically on all her social media platforms and over 2.8 million streams to date on Spotify Internationally.A grand finalist in the Telstra “road to discovery”, West Australian song of the year finalist and as a performer, as a finalist in X Factor 2014.
When the six members of THE SOULS are on stage one can feel the spark leaping over no matter if they are playing in front of 15’000 people in the Zurich Hallenstadion or being the support act in the Sporthalle Hamburg for an international star like Lenny Kravitz. But with their pacey and melancholic sound THE SOULS also cast a spell on the audience on smaller and more intimate stages in the world. Every member contributes its own special part. Although the characters differ very much from each other THE SOULS are a sworn community that has internationally experienced a lot in the last couple of years.
Following the success of their chart-topping debut EP in 2013, The Summer State has emerged as one of Singapore’s
most exciting pop-rock bands. The Summer State prides themselves for their dynamic ‘live’ performances, and their
music abounds with infectious hooks and heartfelt lyrics. Having amassed a strong following after sharing stages with
international acts and a series of festivals around the region, The Summer State is ready for the next phase and provided
a glimpse of what’s to come with the release of their latest single, “Enough”. The Summer State has now set sight on
their second EP and crossing over to the international market.
Indonesian band The Trees & The Wild will be back in Singapore at Music Matters Live to present their new album ‘Zaman, Zaman’. The long-awaited release has its roots into the band’s home turf - folk and experimental noise - but this time wanders further into ambient post-rock and moody electronica.
On stage, the band forms a tight-knit circle, building irresistible walls of sound. Their entrancing live show will carry you to the inner reaches of the emotions, giving the cinematic grandeur of life a tinge of gloom.
Identical twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso debut studio album 'The Secret Life of...' was certified 4x platinum by ARIA and have been regularly topping the Australian charts since. A special performance from one of Australia's leading music acts.
TheOvertunes is an Indonesian Acoustic Band of brothers formed in 2010. Consisting of Mikha Angelo in Vocals, Guitar & keyboard, Reuben Nathaniel in Guitar and vocals, and Mada Emanuelle in bass and vocals . TheOvertunes is looking to "shine a light" and send Positive messages through their songs.
Music Matters, Asia’s premier independent music festival comes back to Singapore in September 12-15 2016, for its sixth edition for 4 big days of music discovery.
For the first time ever THE HONG KONG STAGE comes to Music Matters in Singapore presented by JOOX! Hear from some amazing Hong Kong artists who have made the journey to rock it it out and reach a new audience!
FEATURING... 8:00 - My Life As Ali Thomas (TH) 8:40 - Stopgap (SG) 9:20 - iNCH (SG) 10:00 - Doves & Ravens (SG) 10:40 - Linying (SG) 11:20 - Jawn (SG) 12:00 - Disco Hue (SG) 12:40 - The Summer State (SG)
#01-05 St James PowerStation, 3 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098544
MILLIAN SIngapore, a Concert Venue and a Night Club. Its state of the art sound and light system promises to be an audio and visual roller coaster for its audience.
Anchored by a quality line-up of Singaporean musicians and bands like Raw Earth, Chicken Shack Revival and Soulvibin’, Barber Shop also recreates the spirit of the blues in its Saturday Blues Jam Sessions. Reminiscent of older times when people of all ages came together and new friendships were forged over a shared love of music, experience a unique environment of creative energy, music education and appreciation right here in Singapore
Kyo
Kyo
133 Cecil St, Singapore 069535
descend into the party den
tucked away in skyscraper-lit downtown, in the basement of a tower in the bustling, dazzling business district of metropolis singapore is kyō. a space where elemental music meets visionary art. the art of escapism honed to its finest.
past the alluring, all-seeing eyes adorning the entrance, the access to an inconceivable abyss: a doorway to myriad new pleasures unfurls before your sight. look to the right and you'd be invited to indulge in a bewildering range of sake-delics. the city's longest bar is reassuringly stocked to the brim with fine spirits, wines and beers worthy of the taste and refinement of the well-travelled individual you are.
walk on if you dare, and be lured by the unrelenting beat throbbing for your attention. your feet begin to move at their own will. with each beat, you shimmy a step closer to a primal gathering nearing its point of frenzy. the rush takes you over, you make unforgettable eye contact, there is no choice but to surrender.
in this moment of enchantment, against a backdrop of rough-cut stone, wood and bronze, how can it be that everything you've ever known all starts to make sense?
73 Bras Basah Rd, NTUC Trade Union House #01-01, Singapore 189556
Like any Singaporean, we pride ourselves on our ability to switch and converse between our national language of English and our mother tongue. And as with any Timbre venues, you can expect good music and quality live performances on stage. Switch is for the closeted Mandarin-pop fans who refuse to queue up for hours to meet your idols, refuse to wave your glow stick in the dark at gigs and will not give into the argument that one language-genre of music is more superior to the other.
Timbre@ The Substation
Timbre@ The Substation
45 Armenian St, Singapore 179936
Tucked away from the maddening crowd - in a hidden, dew-kissed nook at Armenian Street, a fresh fusion of music and food has planted itself amongst the waving leafy fronds. It's rustic tranquility sweeps one back to more youthful days when things were less complicated and everything was forward. This al fresco setting amidst the hustle and bustle of town allows one to gaze into the night sky with quiet contemplation - an isle of calm amidst a busy city.
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