

Obito at GenFest, Ho Chi Minh City. (2023)
Knowledge Gives
Us Power.
Community Makes
Us Powerful.
OUR MISSION
Driving a Sustainable Future

Vu Thanh Van & Thinh Suy at Polygon, Hanoi. (2024)
Strength in Numbers
How we are as a business community will dictate the future of the industry for generations to come.
In Vietnam we have an opportunity to create a viable industry and solidify the future for artists and businesses to grow and thrive.
So let's work together.
Professional Excellence
The Front Line
One of our mottos is "To Lead by Example".
So the beginning of the association is to show the industry of what can be done. We have hand selected a number of the top professionals to be the initial members. These members can provide expertise and experience to the association to create and adapt the mandate to benefit the industry as a whole.

Huy Tuan & Michael Choi at Gyeonggi Festival, Korea. (2024)
WHO WE ARE
Board Members
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Thanh Bui
Chairman
Incredibly successful career as a singer songwriter and one of the top artists in Vietnam. He has written and performed with artists such as BTS and Tata Young. Now chairman of one of the biggest education groups in Vietnam.
Expertise
Education, Infrastructure & Live Venues

Founder & Chairman of
Embassy Education
Michael Choi
Vice Chairman
Bassist, music director and producer, having worked with the likes of MIKA, Charli XCX, Mr Hudson & Kanye West and more. After 30 years in the industry, he has already amassed many successes in Vietnam in a short period of time with InQ.
Expertise
Music Business, Production & Live Shows

CEO & Founder of
InQ International
Gia-Khanh Nguyen
Board Member
Founded by 3 young entrepreneurs, AIS label is behind the huge success of tlinh, currently the number 1 female artist in Vietnam. AIS is not only growing it's roster, they are destined for international success.
Expertise
Management & Label

Co-Founder of
AIS Label
Dang Vu Nguyen
Board Member
COTDIEN is a media company, with 6 million across all platforms, which includes Dai Phat Thanh, an incredibly popular music media in Vietnam. Vũ is also the founder of CIRCLE R, managing artists and producers, including Obito.
Expertise
Media & Marketing

CEO & Founder of
Dai Phat Thanh (Media)
Ayano Komatsubara
Board Member
Aya has lived in Vietnam for over 15 years and founded Mau Collective. She is also the manager of Suboi, one of the 1st internationally recognized artist from Vietnam. With years of experience in music IP, Aya heads the connection of Japan with Vietnam.
Expertise
Management & Publishing

CEO & Founder of
M.A.U. Collective
Nguyen Ho Hai Long
Board Member
VIEENT is one of the most influential distribution companies from Vietnam. Recognized by Spotify, VIEENT has focused on the local pop genres and Long represents true knowledge of the Vietnamese market, especially outside of the 2 main cities.
Expertise
Distribution

CEO & Founder of
VIEENT Music
Huy Tuan
Board Member
Musician, producer and head of the biggest music festival in Ho Chi Minh City. Well known and respected figure in the Vietnamese music scene, his enthusiasm for live music is well known. He's also CEO of Beyond Entertainment.
Expertise
Festivals & Agency

CEO & Founder of
Hozo Festival
Di Le
Board Member
15 years in the music industry, covering many roles. Successfully developed groundbreaking music projects, from pioneering electronic music in Vietnam with a large-scale EDM community to producing top-charting hits and building artist and festival brands.
Expertise
Label & Distribution

CEO & Founder of
Techbeat
Senior Members
Hoang Huy Thinh
Senior Member
Founder of one the most popular online music pages in Vietnam, Thinh's appetite for all genres of music is insatiable. One of the biggest supporters of new artists in Vietnam.
Expertise
Media

Founder of Co Dong
(Media)
Vo Duc Anh
Senior Member
HRC is one the most recognized venues in Vietnam. HRC is always touted as the biggest influencer for indie music. Most, if not all, indie artists get their break there. Recently, it has hosted international acts such as Elephant Gym.
Expertise
Live Venue

Founder of
Hanoi Rock City
(Live Venue)
Aiden Nguyen
Senior Member
One of the most successful Vpop managers in Vietnam, he is behind artists such as Amee and Grey D. Recently he started S-Hube, a company managing producers, writers and engineers.
Expertise
Management & Label

CEO of ST319
& S-HUBE
Jayden Linh Nguyen
Senior Member
Founded by 3 young entrepreneurs, AIS label is behind the huge success of tlinh, currently the number 1 female artist in Vietnam. AIS is not only growing it's roster, they are destined for international success.
Expertise
Management & Label

Co-Founder &
Promotions Manager
of AIS Label
Phuc Huu Nguyen
Senior Member
Founded by 3 young entrepreneurs, AIS label is behind the huge success of tlinh, currently the number 1 female artist in Vietnam. AIS is not only growing it's roster, they are destined for international success.
Expertise
Management & Label

Co-Founder & Director
of AIS Label
Hieu Marlin
Senior Member
Previously, artists such as MCK and tlinh started with Hieu and CDSL. Now Hieu has focused on managing Vstra, one of the most promising young rising star who has already amassed a large following.
Expertise
Management

Head of CDSL
Nguyen Thanh Phuoc
Senior Member
Previously started as a manager, Phuoc has moved into live music promotion and has successfully completed many tours and shows for indie artists in Vietnam.
Expertise
Live Music Promotion

Founder of
We Are Tomato
SARAH SUAREZ
CEO
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MIKE DENG
VPE
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REAY FINIGAN
CTO
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PRESS
AMP in the News
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