Vision
Build a leading music ecosystem in Vietnam and bring Vietnamese music to the world.
DAO Music
Entertainment
Founded in 2020 · Vietnam
Founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 2020, DAO Music Entertainment is a music ecosystem supporting artists, labels and music companies. Its capabilities span artist development, music and visual production, distribution, publishing and licensing, marketing, digital media and direct-to-fan commerce. DAO brings creative, media and commercial resources together to help Vietnamese music reach audiences at home and around the world. The company works across the music journey, from developing ideas and artists to releasing, protecting and growing the value of their work.
Mission
Support artists and partners in creating, developing and growing the lasting value of music.
Music comes first.
Every decision begins with the record, the artist’s identity and the listener’s experience.
Built on trust.
Lasting partnerships need clear scope, transparent reporting and shared accountability.
Further, together.
Connect creativity, rights, releases and fans to grow the value of music.
The DAO ecosystem
DAO Labels
Artist development and musical direction. DAO Entertainment · DAO MX · 1HQ.
DISTRIBUTIONDAO Distribution
Music distribution and release planning.
DAO Music Publishing
Composition rights administration and licensing.
DAO Studios
A space for songwriting, recording and music production.
MEDIA NETWORKDAO Media Network
Media strategy and audience engagement.
ZLAB
Original music content and performance series.
FanMe
Products and experiences directly for fans.
Milestones
Founded in Vietnam
DAO Music Entertainment is founded in Ho Chi Minh City.
Growing the ecosystem
Distribution expands; ZLAB and ZD Media are established.
IFPI membership
DAO joins the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
The Orchard partnership
A strategic partnership with The Orchard is announced.
