PENANG, MALAYSIA; 5 OCTOBER, 2023 – Swee Lee (sweelee.com) proudly announces the official launch of Swee Lee Local Penang alongside an exclusive Taylor Guitars showcase, marking Swee Lee’s first expansion into Penang and its commitment to the music community.
The inauguration of Swee Lee Local Penang marks the debut of Swee Lee’s Local Store concept, designed as a haven for musicians, emerging and established, and fans and enthusiasts. This concept expands Swee Lee’s omnichannel musical retail experience with click-and-collect convenience, a demo lounge for customers to test musical instruments and equipment, as well as a venue for community engagement and artist collaboration such as fan meet-and-greets, product showcases, and events with local music labels and talent.
As a part of the opening event, Taylor Guitars partnered with Swee Lee to host an immersive brand showcase at the newly opened venue of Swee Lee Local Penang, uniting Penang’s musicians and guitar enthusiasts. The event showcased Taylor Guitars’ craftsmanship while celebrating the soul-stirring performances of Penang’s esteemed musicians – Wendy Tan & Jay Lim, Bowie Ong, and Kelvyn Yeang.
“The launch of Swee Lee Local Penang exemplifies our dedication to nurturing a vibrant music community,” says Meng Ru Kuok, CEO at Vista Musical Instruments. “Our Swee Lee Local concept offers a shared space for artists and music enthusiasts to come together and further their craft, symbolising Swee Lee’s unwavering commitment to fostering musical creativity and passion. We’re excited to see how Swee Lee Local can be a part of more communities in the Southeast Asia region coming soon.”
Swee Lee Local Penang, aligning with Vista Musical Instruments’ overarching strategy, embodies our dedicated efforts to establish deeper connections within communities across the region. This expansion of Local stores extends beyond retail to serve as a versatile venue dedicated to hosting frequent partner and artist events. These initiatives highlight Swee Lee’s passion for supporting local artists, engaging consumers, and fostering a vibrant and thriving community of music lovers and fans.”
For further information and to explore Swee Lee’s curated range of musical instruments and gear, visit sweelee.com.
ABOUT SWEE LEE
Established in 1946 and headquartered in Singapore, Swee Lee is Southeast Asia’s leading omni-channel musical instrument and lifestyle retailer and distributor. Committed to community and creativity, the brand’s mission is to be the region’s trusted house of music and expression. Swee Lee is known for curating immersive experiences at their Social Club cafes and Local store concepts, and matching customers with the products and services they need throughout their musical journey. With a legacy rooted in thoughtfulness, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm, Swee Lee embodies a passion for music that resonates across the region. Swee Lee is a part of Vista Musical Instruments and has locations in 5+ countries across Southeast Asia.
ABOUT VISTA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Vista Musical Instruments is an innovative, global collective of music-related brands dedicated to building meaningful products and experiences for the music community. Brands include MONO, Harmony, Teisco, Heritage Guitars, Dawsons, and Swee Lee.
BandLab Technologies is a technology company that designs and develops innovative tools and services for the next generation of music creators. With a mission to break down the technical, geographic and creative barriers for musicians and fans, the group develops global social music creation network BandLab, digital audio workstation Cakewalk, artist services platform ReverbNation, and beat marketplace Airbit.
For more information and career opportunities, visit BandLab Careers.
NME Networks is a global, next-generation media group that views pop culture through the lens of music.
The group takes audiences on a lifelong journey, from finding their first guitar via Guitar.com and discovering new artists in NME, to deciphering the latest creator tools and technologies via MusicTech.
For more information and career opportunities, visit nmenetworks.com.
Vista Musical Instruments is an innovative, global collective of music-related brands dedicated to building meaningful products and experiences for the music community. Brands include MONO, Harmony, Teisco, Heritage Guitars, Swee Lee and Dawsons.
For more information and career opportunities, visit vistamusic.com.