April 28, 2017

Zepp concert halls to expand across Asia,backed by Cool Japan FundSony Music Entertainment (Japan) is pleased to announce a network of Zepp concert halls coming tocities across Asia, to be set up by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and group company Zepp Hall
Network. The Zepp concert halls will all feature stage machinery, lighting, and sound systems withspecifications standardized for all Zepp venues across the globe, an advantage to tour promoters andtouring artists alike. Funding for construction and management will be partially covered by thegovernment's Cool Japan Fund.

Currently, Zepp Hall Network manages six venues across Japan—Zepp Sapporo, Zepp Tokyo, ZeppDiverCity (also in Tokyo), Zepp Nagoya, Zepp Namba (Osaka), and Zepp Osaka Bayside—with new halls
opening in Fukuoka in 2018 and Yokohama* in 2020. Zepp expansion in Asia will blaze a trail for theJapanese music industry while creating touring opportunities for Japanese and international artists. Our
hope is to bring people around the world together and provide the grounds for cultural exchange bybuilding the infrastructure.

*To be managed by Koei Tecmo Holdings.

New Zepp international concert halls at a glanceSingapore■ Overview
Located on Level 3 of the Big Box complex in Jurong East, the Mega Box Event Hall A has been

remodeled to open as Zepp@BIGBOX Singapore and will be managed by Zepp @ Big Box Pte. Ltd., ajoint venture between Zepp Hall Network and Singapore-based Big Box Investment Pte. Ltd. Easily

accessible next to Jurong East Station, the venue is part of BIG BOX, a large complex offering acomprehensive retail experience complete with a hypermarket, restaurants and playground where visitors
can shop for groceries, electronics, furniture, apparel, and much more.
■ DetailsVenue:

Zepp@BIGBOX Singapore

Location:

BIG BOX Singapore, Level 3, 1 Venture Avenue

Area:

3,500 ㎡

Capacity:max. 2,333 (Total of 4,032 when combined with adjacent Event Hall B)

Grand Opening:

June 4, 2017, slated to open with a RADWIMPS concert

For a press release on Zepp@BIGBOX Singapore, see (Japanese only):https://www.sme.co.jp/s/SME/pressrelease/detail/NEWS00494
Malaysia■ Site Overview
A Zepp hall will open in Kuala Lumpur near the city's most vibrant district downtown, Bukit Bintang City.
Urban redevelopment in this area includes plans for a large complex including new offices, residentialbuildings, hotels, a shopping mall, restaurants, and other retail. Zepp Kuala Lumpur will be set up as partof the Entertainment Hub inside Bukit Bintang City Centre. The venue will be easily accessible by train ormonorail from nearby Hang Tuah Station.
■ Details
Venue:

Zepp Kuala Lumpur

Location:

No. 2 Jalan Hang Tuah 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Area:

6,800 ㎡

Capacity:

2,500 (standing)Opening:

End of 2020Taiwan■ Site Overview
Hsinchuang Futuhsin is a growing Taipei suburb with several upscale condominium towers and newgovernment headquarters. The area is set to draw more visitors on completion of the Taiwan Film

Institute and a shopping center with a youthful vibe, where the Zepp hall will occupy four floors. Just a
12-minute ride from Taipei Station on the Taoyuan Airport MRT and a 5-minute walk from Xinzhuang

Fuduxin Station.
■ Details
Venue:

Zepp New Taipei

Location:

Futuhsin, Hsinchuang District, New Taipei City

Area:

4,900 ㎡ (total floor space)

Capacity:

2,200 (standing)Opening:

April 2020

Further information on the expansion of Zepp music venues to follow as it becomes available.
Inquiries
https://www.sme.co.jp/s/SMEen/form/inquiry