Music Matters

Music Matters is the flagship conference of the Asia Pacific music industry.

The sessions are led by the music business' most influential figures and it is the annual meeting point for decision makers to network and discuss the development, challenges and opportunities of the music industry.

2012 marks Music Matters' 7th year and all that matters in music and digital entertainment will take place in Singapore from 22nd – 26th May combining Music Matters (Asia’s annual global music industry gathering and international music festival in and around Singapore) and Digital Matters (produced with CASBAA, exclusively focussing on the monetisation of digital entertainment).

The conference has hosted some of the biggest names in the entertainment business such as U2's Manager, Paul McGuinness, Producer, Steve Lillywhite, Spotify CEO and visionary Daniel Ek and music A-listers such as Jason Mraz, Simple Plan, Jamie Cullum, and Grammy winning artist Imogen Heap. 

A selection of topics to be discussed at Music Matters 2012 includes:

• Challenges and opportunities in 2012
• Monetising digital content and services
• Business model focus: Explosion of K-Pop
• Asia hotspot focus: Japan, China and Taiwan
• Rise of the Asian music festivals

Music Matters is the flagship conference of the Asia Pacific music industry. The sessions are led by the music business' most influential figures and it is the annual meeting point for decision makers to network and discuss the development, challenges and opportunities of the music industry.

Digital Matters is the venue for showcasing innovation, sharing success stories and collaborating with new partners for new business models. Participants will gain a unique perspective into online entertainment services from market leaders and innovators, and have more opportunity to connect through content.

Music Matters Awards

The Music Matters Awards will reward those who have made an outstanding contribution to the industry and recognize those people who break boundaries and amplify Today's industry. The Music Matters Awards will be announced throughout the high profile Music Matters conference on 25 & 26 May.

The most imminent award will be given to the winner by the lead sponsor at the closing ceremony of the conference, leading to the celebratory cocktail reception. The benefits gained through sponsorship of these prestigious awards will include a high level of global media exposure leading up to and after the event and heightened brand awareness through close affiliation with high caliber music industry leaders.

Music Matters and Digital Matters Awards will honor milestones and achievements in music, games, video, advertising, broadcasting and television.

Recognising the initiatives and hard work that comes from continual innovation, Digital Matters Awards and Music Matters Awards pay respect to the minds that fuel and progress the entertainment ecosystems.

For more information, go to: http://www.asiamatters.com/music/2012/home/