Feel the beat of IP on 26 April, World IP Day!
Music connects all across cultures, and intellectual property (IP) is key to protecting every element that makes up a song. By safeguarding the work of lyricists, composers, producers, performers, and more, our local music scene can flourish into a vibrant community.
In collaboration with our partners, we're shining the spotlight on our local music creators to showcase their IP journeys in the local and global music scene.
World IP Day 2025 Address
By Mr Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance
Hear from Prime Minister Wong as he conveys recognition to the efforts of music creators in honing their craft to share their music with us, and shares his thoughts on how we can support our musicians.
Tune in to our Music Experts
Join us for a celebration of music and creativity in this podcast that hits all the right notes!
Perfect for budding or established musicians – or anyone curious about the business of music – don’t miss this harmony of music and insight! This podcast is organised by IPOS, in partnership with NAC, NLB and VICPA, in conjunction with World IP Day.
Podcast highlights
Live performance of Perfume and All You Need (is Love) by shazza
A deep dive into the IP considerations of music creation and production, and how to monetise your IP both locally and internationally.
Speakers
Mr Daniel Chai
Guitarist, Music Arranger, Producer, Composer, and Educator
Mr David Siow
Director, Steady State Records Music Export Professional
shazza (Ms Shareefa Aminah)
Singer-songwriter
Mr Simon Seow
Regional Director for Southeast Asia, IFPI
Musician Spotlight
Club Mild: Indie-pop Wave Makers
Life on the ‘milder’ side doesn’t stop this trio from pursuing music.
Daniel Chai: Musical All-rounder
Working across different, genres, platforms, and industries in the ever-evolving music world.
Evanturetime: An Adventurer of Sound
The story of Evan Low, award winning Singaporean music director and producer.
Jaydos: Bringing Music to Life
Of music and production magic.
Jeremy Monteiro: King of Swing
Putting Singapore on the map since 1988.
Robbie Say: Evoking Emotion Through Music
Orchestrating soundtracks that give films a special flavour.
shazza: Lyrical Storyteller
shazza's musical journey, from her bedroom to New York.
Tay Kewei: Sassy Singer-Songwriter
Mandopop musician delivering traditional erhu melodies to jazzy tunes.
weish: Experimental Expressionist
An alternative look at music.
Yung Raja: Actor Turned Multilingual Rap Star
Paying homage to his cultural roots through modern hip hop beats.
Resources
Check out these resources, curated specially for our innovators to navigate their IP journeys:
Video Guide for Creatives
Guides
Navigate key IP concepts such as copyright and trade marks, and gain useful tips with these curated list of guides.
Workshops
Enhance your competitive advantage, build lasting partnerships, and drive business growth with these workshops.
Tools and services
Access tools and resources that will help you navigate your IP journey.
