New Singapore music venue on the boards

Article posted by Coliseum, January 6^th, 2025

Image: Live Nation

Live Nation is set to launch its first live music venue in Southeast Asia with support from the Singapore Tourism Board.

Digital Music News said the 3,000-seat music hall, being built in Singapore in partnership with Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, will feature multiple rooms and stages – set up to host both developing and established international touring acts as well as local artists.

The venue, which is due to open in 2026, will quickly become an asset to the community with a café and bar that can be utilized as a smaller event space, transforming the site into a dynamic hub for live entertainment.

Located at the former Grange Road carpark, at the junction of Grange Road and Somerset Road, the arena will be the first purpose-built space in Asia by Live Nation.

The global concert promoter currently owns and operates hundreds of ‘live’ music venues in cities around the world, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Live Nation will leverage its unparalleled global experience to operate the venue at the highest standards, creating significant local employment opportunities and contributing to Singapore’s economic growth.

Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “It is exciting to see Live Nation and LREIT’s commitment to developing the Grange Road event space as Asia’s first flagship entertainment venue along the iconic Orchard Road.

“This initiative will contribute significantly to the ongoing rejuvenation of Orchard Road, expand the lifestyle offerings in the precinct and boost its attractiveness to locals and visitors.

“By working closely with our industry partners, we are cementing Orchard Road’s position as a must-visit lifestyle destination, while affirming Singapore’s reputation as the region’s live entertainment capital.”

Local audiences will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of fresh and upcoming live music performances and cultural events within the venue’s unique performance spaces. The new venue will also host a range of meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and other community-focused activities for locals to enjoy.

Kelvin Chow, Chief Executive Officer, Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd. added, “The development of Grange Road into a vibrant day-and-night event space will further strengthen LREIT’s presence in the Somerset area.

“This is also a great opportunity for us to play a part in Orchard Road’s rejuvenation by injecting a live entertainment venue in a world class shopping street. We are excited to see our partnership with Live Nation and STB come to fruition when the multi-functional event space is completed.”

Greg Gillin, Senior Vice President of Venue Development, Live Nation Asia, said, “Live Nation is pleased to expand the live music market in Singapore with the new venue.”

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