Connect with your roots.

Discover your story.

Connect with your roots.

Discover your story.

We are always looking out for budding music artists - it all starts with AKAR.

We are always looking out for budding music artists - it all starts with AKAR.

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A performer singing at re:SURGENCE Vol 1
A performer singing at re:SURGENCE Vol 1

We are a hybrid label that elevates emerging artists through personalised talent management and unique storytelling marketing.

We are a hybrid label that elevates emerging artists through personalised talent management and unique storytelling marketing.

“Akar” means roots in Malay. We want to nurture artists to grow their roots through music and discover what it means to grow beyond them.

“Akar” means roots in Malay. We want to nurture artists to grow their roots through music and discover what it means to grow beyond them.

We are a part of AKAR CO., a collective based in Singapore that caters to individuals and companies seeking to discover and articulate their brand story.

We are a part of AKAR CO., a collective based in Singapore that caters to individuals and companies seeking to discover and articulate their brand story.

We specialise in talent development (AKAR) and creative content production (AKAR Studios).

We specialise in talent development (AKAR) and creative content production (AKAR Studios).

Our Mission

To kickstart and empower emerging music artists on their journey of self-discovery, guiding them to explore their roots while encouraging growth beyond boundaries.

Group photo of the AKAR CO. family, featuring Co-founders Afiqah and Geraldine, and artists I.H, aküma, Lana Lajarca, and Clara K.
Group photo of the AKAR CO. family, featuring Co-founders Afiqah and Geraldine, and artists I.H, aküma, Lana Lajarca, and Clara K.
Group photo of the AKAR CO. family, featuring Co-founders Afiqah and Geraldine, and artists I.H, aküma, Lana Lajarca, and Clara K.

Our Vision

To ignite a cultural revolution in the local arts industry, where emerging artists embrace their heritage as a foundation for creative exploration.

Group photo with all volunteers, attendees, and performers at RE:surgence Vol 1
Group photo with all volunteers, attendees, and performers at RE:surgence Vol 1
Group photo with all volunteers, attendees, and performers at RE:surgence Vol 1

How We Help Artists – Our 3 Gs

Gather Experience

Gather Experience

Through performance opportunities.

Through performance opportunities.

Grow Audience

Grow Audience

Through better branding & marketing.

Through better branding & marketing.

Gain Knowledge

Gain Knowledge

Through management & mentorship.

Through management & mentorship.

Co-founders of AKAR CO., Afiqah and Geraldine, manning their booth at *SCAPE Creative Fellowship, Season 6 Demo Day. Before AKAR CO., it was dreamALIVE
Co-founders of AKAR CO., Afiqah and Geraldine, manning their booth at *SCAPE Creative Fellowship, Season 6 Demo Day. Before AKAR CO., it was dreamALIVE
Co-founders of AKAR CO., Afiqah and Geraldine, manning their booth at *SCAPE Creative Fellowship, Season 6 Demo Day. Before AKAR CO., it was dreamALIVE

Where It All Started

A chance encounter at Batey Hackathon 2021 sparked AKAR CO.'s (then dreamALIVE) mission. What began as 5 strangers with a shared passion for the performing arts identified a gap in support for young artists. Witnessing our friends struggle to turn their dreams into reality, we saw a need for a safe place that empowers emerging talents. AKAR CO. was born, transitioning from a hackathon concept into a full-fledged marketing and talent agency dedicated to nurturing Singapore's next generation of musical stars.

Our Motivation

Our combined 25+ years of experience as performers ourselves revealed that Singapore's performing arts scene lacked a guiding light for young performers. Faced with limited resources and a lack of direction, these artists often felt overwhelmed and hesitant. This realisation fueled the creation of AKAR CO., a talent agency dedicated to empowering Singapore's next generation of performing artists.

Ezekiel and Afiqah posing for a photo together during Ezekiel's feature on Mothership
Ezekiel and Afiqah posing for a photo together during Ezekiel's feature on Mothership
Ezekiel and Afiqah posing for a photo together during Ezekiel's feature on Mothership

Our Values

A behind-the-scenes photo of RE:surgence Vol 1, featuring the audience and some performers preparing to step on stage
A behind-the-scenes photo of RE:surgence Vol 1, featuring the audience and some performers preparing to step on stage
A behind-the-scenes photo of RE:surgence Vol 1, featuring the audience and some performers preparing to step on stage

Inclusivity

We're dedicated to celebrating diverse talents from all backgrounds.

AKAR Volunteers posing for a candid photo at RE:surgence Vol 1
AKAR Volunteers posing for a candid photo at RE:surgence Vol 1
AKAR Volunteers posing for a candid photo at RE:surgence Vol 1

Community

We're committed to building a safe space where artists can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

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A collective that caters to individuals and companies seeking to discover and articulate their brand story.

Discover your story

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©2024. AKAR CO. All rights reserved.

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A collective that caters to individuals and companies seeking to discover and articulate their brand story.

Discover your story

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©2024. AKAR CO. All rights reserved.

Logo of AKAR CO. in black, with tagline

A collective that caters to individuals and companies seeking to discover and articulate their brand story.

Discover your story

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©2024. AKAR CO. All rights reserved.