1MX brings Asian-Fusion Music Festival to Sydney
After sold out events in Toronto (10th September) and London (8th July) this year, 1MX is set to delight thousands of music fans in Sydney at The Hordern on Sunday 8th October.
Featuring a tightly curated line-up, 1MXSYD is an opportunity to see established and emerging Australian and Asian musical artists, including Dami Im, William Singe, KZ Tandingan, Ben&Ben, Maymay, Bini, Keenan Te, and Milky Day who will be performing live.
Alongside live music, 1MXSYD will feature an Asian food fair and an exciting array of interactive fashion, cultural, and lifestyle activation sites within The Hordern precinct.
“When many music festivals overreach and overload the senses, 1MX is a compact Asian music festival featuring a tightly curated line-up of established and emerging artists from Asia Pacific excelling in their genres,” said Maribel R. Hernaez, Managing Director, ABS-CBN Global for Asia-Pacific. “1MX presents an authentic Asian artist showcase which is also appropriate for the local cultural scene it is hosted in.”
Since winning the 5th series of The X Factor in 2013, Dami Im has gone on to release chart-topping hits and became Eurovision “Royalty” in 2016 when she earned the highest score ever by an Australian with her smash hit, "The Sound of Silence,” which charted in 38 countries.
“1MX is a fantastic concept and after great success in London and Toronto, I’m excited for 1MXSYD,” said Dami. “A music festival that celebrates Asian-Australian performers and other acts from across South East Asia is a fantastic event to be part of. 1MX is delivering an event unlike another, to an audience not always catered to. There’s a huge demand for a festival of this type that celebrates established and emerging artists from our corner of the globe.”
“This will be our first time visiting Sydney and we can’t wait to perform in front of old and new fans at 1MXSYD,” said Paolo Benjamin Guico, the co-founding member of Ben&Ben with his brother Miguel Benjamin Guico. The talented folk-pop band hailing from the Philippines was the most-streamed artist on Spotify Philippines in 2020.
“We were lucky enough to perform at 1MX London and 1MX Toronto, and can’t wait to contribute to the show in Sydney. 1MX has a variety of acts that will ensure something for everyone.”
1MXSYD
Sunday, 8th October 2023
The Hordern
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.1musicx.com/sydney/
1MXSYD Partners with Afterpay:
Through 1MX Sydney's "Book Now, Pay Later" plan, online pricing for General Admission (GA) and VIP tickets is discounted.
Online GA tickets are just AU$116 compared to AU$145 at the venue, while Afterpay pricing also allows buyers to pay S30.99 for GA tickets every two weeks.
VIP tickets are AU$180 versus AU$225 at the venue, while Afterpay pricing allows buyers to pay $46.99 every two weeks.
1MX Sydney will feature performances by:
Dami Im – This artist is very much in the music news today: her latest EP entitled, "In Between", debuted at number one on the iTunes chart and is currently in the Top 10 Australian albums on the Aria charts. Beginning her musical journey as a virtuoso pianist, Dami is renowned for her emotive and powerful vocals since capturing hearts when she won The X Factor Australia. She has released a string of hit albums and singles such as "Alive", "Super Love" and "Gladiator". She went on to become "Eurovision Royalty" in 2016 when she earned the highest score ever by an Australian entry with her smash hit, "The Sound of Silence", which charted in 38 countries. Dami's self-titled album debuted at #1 on the charts and went on to be a platinum seller. She has released four studio albums which all reached the top ten charts. https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-dami-im/
Ben&Ben - This talented folk-pop band from the Philippines has been wowing audiences since 2017 with chart-topping hits like “Kathang Isip” and “Maybe the Night,” to name a few. They were named Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist in the Philippines in 2020 and won numerous awards. With a unique approach to songwriting, all band members of Ben&Ben collaborate on each song’s lyrics and music. They combine electric and acoustic instruments, such as violins and guitars, to create their distinctive sound. The popular group released their latest single, "Could Be Something", last June 30 which also has an official performance video on their YouTube channel. https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-benben/
KZ Tandingan – Kristine Zhenie “KZ” Tandingan is a rapper and singer from the southern islands of the Philippines. She rose to prominence after winning the first season of The X Factor Philippines in 2012. Known for her unique sound and technique, she has been dubbed Asia’s Soul Supreme, which she proved true during her participation in Singer 2018, as she competed against globally renowned artists Jessie J and Coco Lee. https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-kz/
William Singe – A leading light in Australia’s burgeoning music scene, William first attracted attention by taking third place on Australia’s X-Factor as part of a group formed by the show’s producers. He quickly used this newfound success as a springboard for his solo career. Several acclaimed covers, original releases, a successful collaboration, "Mama", with UK producer Jonas Blue and world tours followed, eventually leading to William relocating to Los Angeles to take his career to new levels in 2017. Following the global pandemic, William’s newest music shows a maturing artist realizing the power of his voice through a sense of introspection and personal connection. Inspired by a rapidly changing world and his own experience in life as a young Australian-Maori, he is poised to be a vital voice in R&B for years to come. William’s latest single has a hot summer vibe, "Have to Be". https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-william-singe/
Keenan Te – With over 5 billion views on TikTok alone and over 100 million streams in the past 12 months, topping music charts in Asia and Australia, pop sensation Keenan Te has been making waves in the music industry. Keenan’s powerful voice has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, including top music personalities like Meghan Trainor, Jennifer Hudson, Addison Rae, Anson Seabra, and more. Keenan recently released a new single called, "Overthinking About You", which will be part of his upcoming EP that is guaranteed to thrill his fans, https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-keenan-te/
Milky Day - Milky Day is a rising R&B artist with a unique contrast personality, born and raised in New Zealand, and educated in the US at Amherst College, where he graduated with a double major in Math and Music. Milky Day has released several popular tracks, including "You'll Be Alright" and "Take It Slow," which have gained significant traction on streaming platforms, with over 47 million combined plays on Spotify alone. With a love for traditional music and a passion for mixing and engineering, Milky Day is a talented musician who is quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-milky-day/
Maymay – This Filipina actress, singer, host, and model has won hearts and emerged as Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Big Winner in 2017. After her TV debut, Maymay signed a recording contract with Star Music and launched her eponymous debut album at a star-studded Skydome event. The album received gold and platinum certifications from the Philippine Association of Record Industry. Maymay is also a fashion icon and an accomplished host. In 2018, she made history as the first Filipina to walk the runway during the Arab Fashion Week strutting clothes by the famous Filipino designer Furne One Amato of Amato Couture in Dubai. Today, Maymay is a rising star in the music industry. She has been nominated in the Best Asia Act category at the 2022 MTV EMA for her hit song “Amakabogera”. https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-maymay/
BINI - A chart-topping Filipino girl group currently under ABS-CBN Music, BINI was formed to embody the idea of a modern Filipina. The group’s name is derived from the Tagalog word for “young lady,” which perfectly captures their sweet yet fierce, independent yet informed characteristics. Composed of eight talented members – Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Mikha, Stacey, Jhoanna, and Sheena, BINI has undoubtedly made a splash in the P-Pop scene. Their debut album, “Born to Win,” solidified their status as a rising star in the industry. Not only have they taken home the coveted “P-Pop Group of the Year” award at the TikTok Awards 2022, but their official hashtags #biniph and #bini_ph have amassed over 450 million views on TikTok. Their catchy single, “Na Na Na,” has been used over 600 thousand times on the platform, proving their sheer popularity. Bini’s success has earned them the MTV Asia Spotlight Artist title, and they have also been selected as a Spotify RADAR artist. With a feature on Rolling Stone as a representative for Southeast Asia, Bini’s star is only continuing to rise. Currently boasting 246K YouTube subscribers, 133K monthly listeners, 14M all-time streams, 415K TikTok followers, 45K Twitter followers, and 50K Instagram followers, the future looks bright for Bini. As they continue to make music and inspire young women everywhere, it’s clear that they are well on their way to becoming a household name not only in the Philippines but across the globe. https://www.1musicx.com/sydney-bini/