With a focus on queer characters and queer stories, this workshop is an introduction to developing character-driven queer drama for stage and screen. Join award-winning Scottish playwright and screenwriter James Ley, as he facilitates his favourite creative-thinking and playwriting exercises to help you harness queer joy in your writing. This workshop will accept participants who […]
About the Programme Five years on and PRESSPLAY returns with its headlining programme LASTPLAY, featuring iconic acts in local, alternative music. In this year’s iteration of LASTPLAY, we’re bringing the gig from our public libraries, right to you live in the centre of the Bras Basah Bugis area. Join us for an evening of soulful […]
Promotions Auto-applied, no promo code needed: 40% concession* rates for students and seniors 20% off buddy tickets Request promo code via email to programmes@bookcouncil.sg to enjoy: 20% off past participants of SBC Academy 10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members * Please be prepared to present your student pass or senior citizen card on the day of […]
Join in this symposium to hear from Cándida Fernández de Calderón, director of the Fomento Cultural Citibanamex. A.C., Mexico, as she discusses her work with craftsmen to preserve and promote Mexican heritage. Other speakers include Lidia Riveros, Tracy Tang, and Denisonde Simbol, who worked with diverse communities to amplify their voices in the Manila Galleon: […]
This International Women’s Day, join us for a conversation about the power of women's voices in comics with creators from Difference Engine, an independent comics publisher based in Singapore. Tackling big topics through small but powerful publications within the DE Shorts imprint, Andeasyand (Creator of A Drip. A Drop. A Deluge: A Period Tragicomedy), Vinita […]
‘For You Page’, a Singapore Literature (Sing Lit) campaign led by final year students from NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), is launching “Get Booked’’ – a series of book pop-up events at three well-known cafes from 29 January 2024 to 29 March 2024. During limited periods at Brawn and Brains […]
Promotions for Workshop 1 ONLY 40% concession* rates for students and seniors 20% off past participants of SBC Academy** 10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members** * Discount is automatic, participants will have to present their student pass or senior citizen card on day of talk for verification purposes. ** Request promo code via email […]
Welcome to Cupid's Book Club - an evening of lively book discussions with some of Asia's most established romance novelists. Catch a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of Filipino romance authors Mica De Leon (Love On The Second Read), Catherine Dellosa (For the Win), Claire Betita de Guzman (Sudden Superstar). Discover the enchanting worlds they've […]
As part of the Philippines’ Guest of Honour Country activities for the 2025 Frankfurt Buchmesse (FBM), the organizing committee has called for submissions to the Philippine Pavilion Book Exhibition. The 2000-square-meter pavilion in Germany will cradle the book exhibition that will showcase the distinguished titles from a century of publishing in the country, inclusive of […]
Promotions 40% concession* rates for students and seniors 20% off past participants of SBC Academy** 20% off buddy tickets* 10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members** * Discount is automatic (for concession, participants will have to present their student pass or senior citizen card on the day of the talk for verification purposes). ** Request […]
The seventh Iloilo Mega Book Fair with the theme “"Our Shared Narratives: Embracing Indigenous Voices." Iloilo City, with the slogan “The City That Reads,” cradles various indigenous traditions that inform contemporary creativities which, in recent years, has worked at building an audience around local writing and literatures. Central to this is homegrown Kasingkasing Press which […]
Central to the Per°Form Open Academy of Arts and Activations is the marathon. A relaxed and casual urban picnic set in 72-13. Here, amidst hanging hammocks, an ensemble of Global South Fellows tell stories of their situated practices. Each is a window to different worlds. Inventive, funny, poignant, and riotous ways to activate possible futures. […]
The Instituto Cervantes Manila celebrates the Day Of The Book on April 20 2024, with multiple events at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati. Along with a chosen selection of book sellers and local presses, Dia Del Libro will also mark the opening of the WTA Open Library, a collaboration between architecture studio WTA, Ayala […]
vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024 25 April - 26 May 2024 Various locations around Singapore Go on a journey to discover a world of French creativity and innovation at vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024! Organised by the Embassy of France, this edition of the established cultural festival promises a celebration of passions, inviting attendees to […]
Embark on an enchanting journey through the timeless verses of Sangam literature with "In Sanga's Senses: The Poetries of the Human Experience." Join storytellers and writers Aswani Aswath, Banu Suresh, and Saravanan Shanmugam as they breathe life into these ancient narratives, accompanied by the captivating live music of Brahmastra Multi-Ethnic Ensemble, under the music direction […]
The first Manila Comics Fair is happening in Metro Manila. The small art fair boasts workshops, exhibits, and talks specifically for the komiks community. The fair happens on May 25, and is open to the public. Updates here. https://www.facebook.com/manilacomicsfair2024
The 72nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is now accepting submissions for the annual literary writing competition. Now with four divisions—English, Filipino, Regional Languages, and Kabataan (student works)—the competition boasts of 22 categories, including short fiction in English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, and Ilokano; novel, essay, short story for children, poetry for children, one-act play […]
The New Scripts Garage is an offer of dramaturgical support for new scripts, with low barriers to entry. On a regular basis, we open our inboxes for script submissions from playwrights seeking dramaturgical support for their work. The first eight eligible scripts will receive considered dramaturgical support in the form of either a facilitated Script […]
The Creative Writing Program of the University of the Philippines Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature (DFPP) and the International Board on Books for Young People Philippines (IBBY Philippines) is calling for writers of children’s literature, particularly in the genres of poetry and short fiction, to join the 2nd Rene O Villanueva Workshop. A tribute […]
Sink your teeth into a first look at Difference Engine's new webcomic Tiger Girls, launching in July! Together with Illustration Arts Festival, we're bringing you a special live chat with Claire Low, the illustrator of Tiger Girls, as well as DE’s very own Charlene Shepherdson. The conversation will be moderated by illustrator Dan Wong! Be […]
𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 “small spaces in something or parts of something that are difficult to reach” (𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺) A tiny café, a fantasy game world, an online writing group. An attic with yellow wallpaper, and a room of one’s own. Where do we go to get away, if only […]
Join us for the first Artistic Directors Academy (ADA) public lecture: Urban (Re)Development by m7red! Gain fresh insights on geopolitical complexities of urban spaces and investigate how to empower people disproportionately impacted by spatial injustice with potential means of resilience. An independent research group of architects and spatial planners from Buenos Aires, m7red specialises in […]
WEAVE: A Multidisciplinary Playground presents an array of acts, including mesmerising musical performances, thought-provoking spoken word pieces, and visually stunning artworks on display.A range of artists who have worked with Marc Nair over the years will present, in a variety of forms, a ‘weave’ that draws from, is adapted or inspired by Marc’s diverse body of […]
Sound Plot is Centre 42’s audio plays series, each edition drawing on a certain geographic area in Singapore. This edition, produced in collaboration with the NTU Museum, zooms in on Jurong West and its surrounding area, where the university is located. This is an invitation for two writers to respond through audio drama to this […]
Speculative comics are graphic narratives with a touch of science fiction and fantasy, but what makes them speculative are the questions they ask about our present world. How do speculative comics take familiar cultural myths and folklore from the past and combine them in ways that are strange and surprising? How might these combinations help […]
Cor Machina (Heart of the Machine) is an immersive and interactive experience combining poetry, sound, and light. Part of "Waterloo Street Stories 2024: Interplay" and Centre 42's 10th Anniversary celebrations, this event celebrates the rich histories and communities of Waterloo Street. Waterloo Street represents Singapore's diverse heritage, and Cor Machina explores the connections between communities and the arts, […]
How true should a translator stay to the source text? 🤔 To kick off the Singapore Translation Symposium this Saturday, join A.K. Kulshreshth, Uganda Kwan, and Ng Yi-Sheng as they discuss the art of translation—balancing faithfulness, cultural nuances, and precision. Get insights into the challenges translators face and discover what “faithfulness” to a text really […]
Explore the art of translating and adapting plays for the stage with acclaimed playwrights Haresh Sharma and Saleem Hadi! 🎭✨ They’ll share insights on navigating language, culture, and the challenges of adaptation, while discussing the role of projected texts in shaping audience experiences. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4gqeq8d 📆 Sat, 28 Sept ⏰ 11.30am - […]
SYNERGY is a creative tech event and platform that brings together the worlds of art and technology. In March this year, Tusitala and BeFantastic organised the inaugural 1-day art fringe event at Figment Club House. It met resounding success receiving over 140 participants and 63 contributors and speakers. We’re bringing it back this September as […]
Are you an aspiring translator? Or simply curious about the inner workings of the literary translation industry? 🤔 Join Amanda Ruiqing Flynn and Shelly Bryant as they share valuable insights and practical advice — from mentorships, literary agents, and more! Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this is your chance to […]
Join us for the highly anticipated book launch of Tapping Words, Bridging Cultures: Memoir of Yang Quee Yee! 📚✨ The late Yang Quee Yee was a renowned expert in compiling Malay-Chinese-English dictionaries. This memoir pays tribute to his lifelong intimacy with language and his remarkable partnership with his wife, Mdm Chan Maw Woh. Together, they […]
Join Per°Form CoThink Lab Fellow Wong Binghao (Bing) as they discuss a decade of discursive curatorial practice. They will take as their primary object of analysis 5G Bing — an Internet grimoire of writing, aesthetics, and cultural criticism. Wong Binghao (they/them) approaches art essayistically, as eclectic constellations of practice, research, and lived experience. They […]
SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2024 8 to 17 November 2024 Programmes available on the Singapore Writers Festival website Arts House Limited proudly presents the 27th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival, which returns from 8 to 17 November 2024 with first-time Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong at its helm. Anchored on the theme ‘In Our […]
