[Panel Series] SOUNDCHECK: Real Talk for the Realistic Music Creative
Ideal for emerging and mid-career independent music creatives seeking grounded, actionable perspectives.
Last updated 16 June 2026
📆 Mar - Jul 2026
📍 Arts Resource Hub @ 42 Waterloo Street
SOUNDCHECK is a new monthly panel series hosted by music producer Evan Low, featuring a rotating panel of industry practitioners who share practical approaches and real experiences to help independent music creatives navigate their careers more effectively.
Evan Low, a Young Artist Award recipient (2024) with international touring credits and over 200 songs in his production portfolio, will be moderating these sessions with the insight of someone who's worked across multiple aspect of the music industry — from engineering for legends like David Foster to co-writing Singapore's National Day theme songs.
Session 4: Making Money and Understanding Publishing, Royalties & Sync
📆 23 June 2026, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 Arts Resource Hub @ 42 Waterloo Street
Most musicians know how to release a song. But far fewer know what happens after — who owns it, who gets paid, and how a song keeps earning long after release day. Session #4 gets into the business behind the music.
What we will discuss in Session #4:
Publishing rights and song ownership
How royalty systems actually work
Sync licensing opportunities in Singapore and beyond
Building recurring income from your music
Who will be speaking in Session #4
Kevin Foo
Managing Director for Southeast Asia at Sony Music Entertainment and Co-Founder of Umami Records and Foundation MusicGregory Tan
Global Trailer Music Composer and Founder of Soul Forest Music, with sync placements on Fast & Furious 9, Star Wars: Andor, Diablo IV, and Netflix's Our Great National ParksDaina Ariffin
Singer-songwriter and vocal producer known as Dainasaurs, with writing credits for major K-pop and J-pop acts including TWICE (MISAMO), ITZY, and NiziU
What to Expect:
Panel discussion + Quickfire Professional Feedback segment where selected participants receive real-time feedback from guest speakers
Opportunity to be selected for SOUND CHECK: Mentorship Extensions, a 3-month mentorship programme with personalised 1-on-1 guidance
Past Sessions
Session 3: Beyond The Stage - Building Sustainable Portfolio Careers
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📆 28 May 2026, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 Arts Resource Hub @ 42 Waterloo Street
Most musicians don't burn out from a lack of passion — they burn out from not knowing what options they actually have. Session #3 steps off the stage and into the systems behind it.
What we will discuss in Session #3:
How musicians in Singapore actually make a living
Ways to diversify your income as a music creative
Tools and platforms to run your music like a business
Setting long-term creative and financial direction as an SEP
Session 3 speakers:
Dru Chen
Pop, funk and soul singer-songwriter and producer with credits for Universal Music, Warner, League of Legends and Roblox; TEDx speaker and adjunct lecturer at Republic PolytechnicSamuel Wong
Musicologist, Co-Founder and Creative Director of The TENG Company; creator of iconic works including the SMRT Train Chimes and Stories from an Island CityEstelle Fly
Singer, actress and content creator; former member of Japanese idol group Sea*A with solo hits surpassing 1 million streams and acting and hosting credits across stage, screen and MTV Asia
Session 2: Winning on Online Platforms & in the Press
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📆 30 Apr 2026, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
📍Arts Resource Hub @ 42 Waterloo Street
Most music careers don't grow just because you post more. It's about choosing the right platforms, understanding your audience, and figuring out what makes you you.
What we will discuss in Session #2:
How to choose the right platforms for your music
What actually makes a strong personal brand
How artists position themselves to be seen and heard
Session 2 Speakers:
Marian Carmel
Singer-songwriter, visual artist, and Spotify RADAR and former EQUAL cover artistdeførmed
Experimental electronic music producer and member of Syndicate, Singapore's electronic music collective and labelWax Guitar Services
Guitar technician, Gibson Authorised Service Center owner, and TikTok Singapore SG60 changemaker
Session 1: Gigging and Building A Local Community
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📆 20 Mar 2026, 5pm - 8pm
📍 Black Box @ 42 Waterloo Street
The glamorous version of being a music creative doesn't usually include loading gear, chasing invoices, or building your crowd from scratch. So let's talk about it.
How to navigate Singapore's gig circuit
Working with venues, promoters, and collaborators
Building a sustainable local community around your music
Session 1 Speakers:
Tim De Cotta
Vocalist, bassist, songwriter, producer, and Founder of Warrior ProductionsAarika Lee
Creative consultant, singer, and founder of Sing Song Social ClubKrysta Joy
Singer-songwriter and founder of Saylah Studios
Key Takeaways
Missed the session? Here are some highlights from our speakers.
📽️ Connecting over music, continue to learn, find your community
ARH Learns
How do you build sustainable careers through community in Singapore’s gig scene?
SOUNDCHECK is created in collaboration with the Arts Resource Hub (ARH). ARH supports arts Self-employed Persons (SEPs) by providing opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow. Through SOUND CHECK, ARH provides independent music creatives with access to industry expertise, professional networks and career guidance essential for building sustainable careers.
This event is part of ARH Connects, our curated programme series for the ARH subscriber community. Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here!