Resound Collective

What Resound Collective does

Resound Collective Limited is a Singapore-registered charity and musicians' collective founded in 2016 that promotes music for small ensembles. The organization operates two flagship performing groups: re:Sound, a chamber orchestra of professional Singaporean musicians capable of assembling up to 56 players for large-scale productions, and Concordia Quartet, Singapore's first full-time professional string quartet in 28 years (debuted February 2020). The collective delivers a calendar of 3-4 core concerts annually at premier venues including Victoria Concert Hall, Esplanade Concert Hall, and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, with ticket prices ranging from SGD $20 to $268 distributed through SISTIC, BookMyShow, Culture Pass, and venue box offices.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue structure with three principal streams: (1) ticket sales from concerts and special productions, (2) tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations under Institution of Public Character (IPC) status valid 16 August 2024 to 15 February 2027, which carries a 250% tax deduction benefit and is matched 1:1 by the MCCY Cultural Matching Fund, and (3) operational grants from the National Arts Council Singapore under the Major Company Scheme (August 2024 to February 2027). Donor tiers range from SGD $50 general donations to $20,000+ Founding Donor commitments with multi-year recognition benefits. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its platform is a WordPress website supported by an NAC development grant, with no APIs, apps, or AI/ML capabilities.

Resound Collective serves classical music enthusiasts, young musicians (via the Prodigious Series side-by-side with the Singapore National Youth Orchestra), schools and educational institutions through NAC's Arts Education Programme, and corporate and individual donors. Strategic differentiators include Singapore's leading chamber-music brand position since 2016, deep institutional relationships with NAC, SSO, YST Conservatory, and Esplanade, and increasingly ambitious cross-genre commercial IP collaborations — including Warner Bros./CineConcerts (Harry Potter Film Concert Series), Square Enix/AWR (NieR:Orchestra), Sigur Rós, and Vedic metal band RUDRA — that broaden the addressable audience beyond traditional classical concert-goers. Community outreach extends to Gardens by the Bay, Allium Healthcare, and rental-flat communities via Collective for a Stronger Society.

Name

Resound Collective

Legal name

Resound Collective Limited

Website

https://resoundcollective.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Resound Collective is a Singapore-registered charity and musicians' collective founded in 2016 that operates the re:Sound chamber orchestra and Concordia Quartet, presenting 3-4 concerts annually, educational outreach, and cross-genre IP collaborations for classical music audiences and young musicians in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Chamber Music Performance

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Chamber music performances
• Live classical concerts
• Orchestra and string quartet
• Arts education programs
• Music festival events

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from concert tickets sold through SISTIC, BookMyShow, and at the door. Ticket prices range from $20 to $268 depending on the event, seating category, and performer.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Donations from individuals and corporations, eligible for 250% tax deduction due to IPC status. Cultural Matching Fund provides 1:1 matching for donations. Multiple donor tiers from $50 general donations to $20,000+ Founding Donor level with various recognition benefits.
3. Government Grants: Support from National Arts Council, Singapore under the Major Company Scheme (August 2024 to February 2027). MCCY Cultural Matching Fund provides matching for donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Resound Collective is a Singapore-based musicians' collective and registered charity that produces live chamber music performances through its two main ensembles: re:Sound, a chamber orchestra, and Concordia Quartet, a professional string quartet. The collective mounts roughly 3-4 concerts per year at Singapore premier venues, supplemented by the Singapore Chamber Music Festival, the Dennis Lee Piano Series, and the Prodigious Series for young musicians, with tickets sold to the general public and programming supplemented by donations and government grants.

Product overview

Resound Collective is a Singapore-based musicians' collective and registered charity (active since 2016) that promotes music for small ensembles. The organization operates two main performing groups: re:Sound, a chamber orchestra, and Concordia Quartet, a professional string quartet. Additional offerings include the Singapore Chamber Music Festival (SCMF), the Dennis Lee Piano Series, and the Prodigious Series for young talent. The collective typically presents 3-4 concerts per year featuring professional Singaporean musicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• re:Sound Chamber Orchestra Resound Collective's flagship chamber orchestra that performs 3-4 concerts per year, featuring professional Singaporean musicians performing classical repertoire including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, and contemporary composers. Performances take place at Singapore's premier venues including Victoria Concert Hall and Esplanade.
• Concordia Quartet A Singapore-based professional string quartet managed by Resound Collective, consisting of four prize-winning musicians (Wilford Goh, Kim Kyu Ri, Edward Tan, and Lin Juan). The quartet performs 2 recitals per year on average and has participated in international festivals including PRISMA in Canada and Harpa International Music Academy in the USA, plus a Malaysia tour in 2024.
• Singapore Chamber Music Festival (SCMF) An annual chamber music festival presented by Resound Collective that brings together music lovers, students, and top chamber musicians for concerts, workshops, and masterclasses featuring international artists.
• Dennis Lee Piano Series A new piano series showcasing Singaporean pianists performing with re:Sound chamber orchestra.
• Prodigious Series A concert series showcasing exceptionally talented young Singaporeans performing solo with re:Sound without a conductor, later expanded to include side-by-side performances with SNYO musicians for mentorship and rehearsal experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Concordia Quartet's June 2020 live broadcast was highlighted in BBC Music Magazine
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• BookMyShowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Ticketing platform partner for Pascal Rogé and Elena Font with re:Sound, Dennis Lee Piano Series, and select other concerts.
• Warner Bros./CineConcertsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert series. Resound Collective Orchestra performs John Williams' score live to picture at The Star Theatre.
• SQUARE ENIX / AWR Music ProductionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] featuring music from NieR video game series with conductor Eric Roth, original vocalists J'Nique Nicole and Emi Evans, and director Yoko Taro in attendance.
• Collective for a Stronger SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026re:Sound supports this Community Foundation of Singapore initiative by donating tickets to CSS donors and beneficiaries, promoting shared cultural experiences for families in rental flats.
• Sigur RósflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Icelandic post-rock band for performances at Esplanade Theatre in February 2025. Genre-defying partnership bringing alternative rock with orchestral arrangements.
• RUDRAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Vedic metal band collaborated with re:Sound's 56-piece symphony orchestra for 'Cosmic Dissolution' - an Esplanade Commission and Kalaa Utsavam festival presentation. 33-year career merger of heavy metal with orchestral power.
• Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SNYO musicians perform side-by-side with re:Sound musicians in the annual Prodigious series, providing young talents with professional mentorship and performance opportunities. This collaboration showcases exceptionally talented Singaporeans and gives them opportunities to play solo with re:Sound.
• Chamber Music and Arts SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-presenter of 'The Glasshouse comes ALIVE!' series featuring interactive children's programmes with animated illustrations, storytelling, and live chamber music at Esplanade Recital Studio.
• Melaka Youth String OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Concordia Quartet conducted ensemble masterclass with MYSO at Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara (JKKN) Melaka during Malaysia tour, supported by Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
• Sunway UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Outreach programme venue for quartet reading session at Sunway University School of Arts during Malaysia tour.
• UCSI UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Exclusive chamber music masterclass led by Concordia Quartet at UCSI University's Kuala Lumpur campus Recital Hall.
• Wild RiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Theatrical collaboration immediately following Concordia Quartet's debut concert, part of Wild Rice's production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Venue partner at Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre.
• Singapore Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016SSO Organ Series collaboration featuring re:Sound with organists Koh Jia Hwei and Isaac Koh. Regular collaborative performances and venue sharing at Victoria Concert Hall.
• YST Conservatory of Music, NUScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Concert venue partner for performances at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Concert Hall. Collaboration on educational initiatives and platform for young musicians.
• SISTICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Primary ticketing platform for majority of Resound Collective concerts including Prodigious series and orchestral performances.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Singapore's flagship full-size symphony orchestra and the dominant classical music institution in the country. Comparable as a Singapore-based performing arts organization with overlapping musician pool and venue partnerships, though much larger in scope and budget than Resound Collective.
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Premier US chamber music presenter with year-round programming, education, and artist development. Comparable in mission to develop chamber music audiences and train musicians, though operates at substantially larger institutional scale.
• Academy of St Martin in the Fields: Internationally renowned chamber orchestra with a flexible musician model analogous to re:Sound. Comparable in chamber-orchestra positioning and freelance-player structure, though at materially greater scale and with deeper international touring infrastructure.
• Australian Chamber Orchestra: Established Asia-Pacific chamber orchestra with international touring profile. Comparable in chamber-orchestra format and repertoire breadth, but operates at a much larger scale with full-time musicians and a global touring circuit.

Others

• Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music: NUS music school and venue partner for Resound Collective concerts. Not a direct competitor but adjacent ecosystem player—produces young classical musicians who feed into re:Sound and Concordia Quartet's talent pool, and hosts Resound Collective performances.

Direct peers

• Wayfarer Sinfonietta: Singapore-based chamber orchestra made up of freelance musicians performing classical programmes. Highly comparable operating model—project-based freelance ensemble in Singapore's classical music ecosystem where some Concordia Quartet members also serve.
• Britten Sinfonia: UK-based chamber orchestra known for cross-genre programming and conductor-less performances. Comparable model: flexible chamber orchestra, innovative programming, and emphasis on both classical core and genre-crossing collaborations, but operating at significantly larger scale.
• The Philharmonic Orchestra (Singapore): Singapore orchestra where Resound Collective musicians (Lin Juan) hold principal positions. Directly comparable freelance-led Singapore orchestra, with overlapping talent pool and shared classical concert market.
• Metropolitan Festival Orchestra: Singapore-based freelance professional orchestra presenting festival-scale classical programming. Closest direct peer in Singapore's classical landscape, sharing the freelance-musician model and competing for similar concert audiences and venue slots.

Regional players

• Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra: Singapore-based opera company whose orchestra draws on the same freelance classical musicians as Resound Collective. Comparable as a Singapore performing arts organization with shared talent supply and audience demographics, though focused on operatic repertoire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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