Now Showing: Karaoke! Playing the ♯ and ♭

Annexe, Objectifs
14 Sep 2024, 7.30pm
Entry by donation

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Playing the ♯ and ♭ Zine-making Workshop (Register here)
14 Sep 2024, 5pm–6.30 pm
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Join us for a zine-making workshop revolving around music in film!

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Everyone is welcome to sing! – that is the general mantra of karaoke. Since its invention, karaoke has evolved into a cultural and popular phenomenon, specifically in Asian countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Vietnam. In these lands, singing takes various forms and is carried out in locations such as bars, KTVs, homes, cafes, weddings, and funerals. The communal act is not only entertaining and fun, it can also provide a sense of comfort and familiarity.

Exploring the social impact of this beloved activity, Karaoke! Playing the ♯ and ♭ presents short films where realities, dreams, and fears converge with the act of singing. Whether as a form of escapism, the yearning for something more, or a chance to dance the night away – these films invite you to experience the rhythm of their world.

This screening is part of Objectifs’ new quarterly film programme, Now Showing, which highlights the artistic, playful, and expressive form of short and medium length films. Beyond film screenings, the programme is also a space for discussions and activities.