S'wak musician Belle Sisoski goes full throttle for Singapore F1

Summary

• Sarawak-born Belle Sisoski makes her F1 debut with Bornean soul and fresh beats.

• She joins a stacked lineup featuring G-Dragon, CL, and Elton John.

• She will mark the milestone moment with a set featuring unreleased tracks.

Sarawak-born sound alchemist, Belle Sisoski, is ready to light up the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Fusing ethnic roots with electrifying EDM beats, Belle is revving up to drop bold new soundscapes at the F1 Night Race on Oct 4 at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre (Zone 4). 

“When I got the call, my first thought was: let’s go!” said the Malaysian musical prodigy in a WhatsApp message to Malaysiakini. 

Sisoski’s not just dropping beats in Singapore, she’s telling stories in surround sound, with rhythm as her passport and heritage on full blast.

“Yes, there’ll be unreleased material. I see live shows as more than just a playlist. They’re storytelling.

“For Singapore, I’m crafting a performance that crosses cultures and speaks through rhythm, energy, and emotion - universal languages,” she said.

Sisoski made her debut at music festivals at just 17, performing before a crowd of 40,000 from around the world at Borneo Sonic in Kuching.

Since then, she’s racked up over a million YouTube followers and built a global fan base with her boundary-pushing fusion of ethnic instruments, cinematic layers, and club-ready drops.

And now, with her Singapore F1 debut, she’s not just representing herself. The opportunity is Southeast Asia’s mic drop on a global stage. 

“I’ve always believed Southeast Asia has so much to offer the global stage. Not just as a regional feature, but as a strong voice of its own. 

“I’ve worked hard to develop a sound that feels true to me, but I also see more recognition for Southeast Asian artists who bring innovation and craft to the table,” she added. 

Entertainment at every corner

It’s three days of non-stop speed, sound, and star power from Oct 3 to 5, with Lewis Capaldi, Clean Bandit, and Melanie C (DJ set) lighting up the track.

Heavy-hitters like G-Dragon, CL, Foo Fighters, and Elton John are also set to take the stage across various zones.

“Being included alongside global icons feels like part of a positive shift that’s been a long time coming. 

“For me, it’s simply about showing up authentically with my heritage, my sound, and my energy,” Belle said. 

She views Zone 4, where she will be performing, as a space that goes beyond hardcore racing fans. 

It draws families, travellers, and music lovers - all open to discovering something new. 

And that’s where Belle sees real connections happening. 

For her, if someone unfamiliar with her work remembers the set, it means she’s already opened a new door.

Where tradition meets future

Belle’s mashup of ancient instruments and modern EDM has turned heads around the world. 

However, the Grand Prix isn’t a “made it” moment, but a checkpoint.

“It’s a milestone, for sure, but I see it more as a checkpoint rather than a ‘made it’ moment. I’m proud to carry Sarawak with me wherever I go. 

“This is a reminder that as artists, we grow by consistently building, showing up, and doing the work. Validation is a bonus, not the goal,” she explained. 

Belle describes her music as a blend of tradition and innovation, rooted in Southeast Asian heritage, while layered with cinematic and electronic elements. 

She believes her distinct approach resonated with curators of the event because she isn’t trying to fit into a predefined genre. 

Instead, she’s crafting her own lane, shaped by storytelling, emotion, cultural identity, and immersive sound design.

“My music lives where tradition meets the future,” Sisoski said. 

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