Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS)

03/06/2026

A reminder that our upcoming songwriting session will be helmed by 林倛玉 Jim Lim, a respected producer, songwriter and arranger whose work has shaped Mandarin pop across the region.

With decades of experience spanning songwriting, production and vocal direction, Jim brings a deep understanding of both the creative and technical sides of making music. From building songs from the ground up to helping artistes find their sound, his approach is rooted in craft, clarity and emotion.

We hope you'll join us.

https://forms.office.com/r/kq7fr6W4g0

03/06/2026

29/05/2026

Join us for a songwriting session with 林倛玉 Jim Lim, a respected producer, songwriter and arranger whose work has shaped Mandarin pop across the region.
With decades of experience across songwriting, production and vocal direction, Jim brings a deep understanding of both the creative and technical sides of making music. From building songs from the ground up to helping artistes find their sound, his approach is rooted in craft, clarity and emotion.

Come ready to explore your ideas, sharpen your creative process and learn from one of the industry’s most experienced music makers.
https://forms.office.com/r/kq7fr6W4g0

28/05/2026

"In a recent segment of Detik Semasa, the hot topic of Music and Al was discussed and the episode featured views from various music creators and a label/publisher.

“I feel that the melody and the lyrics should be 100% human. If one wants to be a composer then you have to write the melody and you have to write the lyric from your own intelligence. If not, to me then that’s no longer a creation, it only becomes a product of machinery.” - Prof. Jeremy Monteiro

Catch the discussion in the program. Link in first comment.

26/05/2026

Myles – Soulmate in a Box is a bold, speculative musical written by and starring the multi-disciplinary artist Inch Chua. Co-created and presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), the resulting musical was an effort of love when artificial intelligence (AI) research drove Inch to teach herself to code from the pandemic. She joked during the after-show chat that Myles was created as a counterpoint to herself so if she should pass on, her family could simply talk to Myles in her stead.

Though the play’s central romance is a composite of different experiences, its depiction of our rapid adoption of AI serves as a broader perspective. It mirrors the sentiment shared by Inch: that by inventing the airplane, we inadvertently created the airplane crash which then presents the question of what the ‘plane crash’ on AI might be, if there were to be one.

During the Singaporean singer-songwriter’s interview with The Straits Times, Inch insisted on writing all eight of the show’s songs as part of her integrity as a music creator. More importantly, she shared her stance on AI during the ST Interview: “Like every tool, I would be sad if my washing machine broke down, but I’ll be capable of washing my own clothes, you know?”

Catch this thought-provoking musical before it ends its run on 31 May 2026:
BUY TICKETS HERE
https://www.srt.com.sg/show/myles/

If you were curious and wanted to speak with Myles:
https://myles.thisisinch.com/

25/05/2026

Join us for a songwriting session with 林倛玉 Jim Lim, a respected producer, songwriter and arranger whose work has shaped Mandarin pop across the region.

With decades of experience across songwriting, production and vocal direction, Jim brings a deep understanding of both the creative and technical sides of making music. From building songs from the ground up to helping artistes find their sound, his approach is rooted in craft, clarity and emotion.

Come ready to explore your ideas, sharpen your creative process and learn from one of the industry’s most experienced music makers.

https://forms.office.com/r/kq7fr6W4g0

15/05/2026

On 21–22 April, CISAC convened member societies in Singapore for a dedicated Distribution Training focused on enhancing royalty distribution across broadcasting, OTT services and general licensing.

https://www.compass.org.sg/cisac-strengthening-royalty-distribution-across-asia-pacific/

09/05/2026

Encounter II: Liang Wern Fook’s composition showcase wasn't just a concert; it was a homecoming for the soul. 🇸🇬

Under the masterful baton of Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) told a story of our shared heritage while entertaining and tickling the audience with powerful mastery of mere instruments.

SCO’s Composer-in-Residence Wang Chenwei breathed a second life into these classics with his brilliant arrangements. By weaving in traditional instruments like the Hokkien Nanyin p**a and Teochew tihu, Chenwei created a symphonic tapestry that felt both traditional and yet modern.

Dr Liang shared on stage that it’s been said that his works are legendary only because of his lyrics. The orchestra proved otherwise tonight when it transformed lyrics into textures, proving that the melodies are also worth their weight in gold.