9 Sep to 6 Oct 2024 Library@ Orchard, Trend Gallery Free admission Open daily between 11am – 9pm (Closed on Public Holidays) Join us in celebrating the first-ever Student Visual Storytelling Awards, where the recipients respond to the theme “World Around Me”. From capturing the essence of their surroundings through keen observation to sharing introspective personal […]
Subconscious is Betty Goh’s long term project about the introspective reflections of her soul and subconscious. Growing up in the heart of Singapore, the adrenaline rush and vibrancy of this busy city excites her. At the same time, she feels an amount of unspoken loneliness, tension and dilemma hidden beneath the surface. These overlapping and […]
Evening Concert I Mon 16 Dec 2024 Schubert Arpeggione Sonata a minor D 821 Schubert String Quartet no. 14 in d minor D 810 'Death and the Maiden' Evening Concert II Tue 17 Dec 2024 Schubert Octet in F major D 803 ‘I have written very few new songs, but instead I have tried my hand […]
TENUNAN: A View on Tapestry of Historical Processes explores Kain Tenunan, or Songket, as a metaphor to explore the intricacies of historical developments. Known for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance, Songket mirrors the complexity of weaving historical narratives. Curated by Bruneian veteran artist Osman Mohammad, this exhibition draws parallels between the art of Songket […]
The Idea of North 2024 is a vibrant four-day festival in Singapore celebrating 40 years of bilateral ties between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. Featuring emerging and established creatives and business professionals from both nations, focusing on future collaborations, revealing intriguing cultural connections, and fostering artistic exchanges. Organised by Global Cultural Alliance, this biennial festival aims […]
FESTIVAL FRIENDS is a panel discussion that takes the significance of friendships as a starting point for investigating modes of collaboration, capacity building and festival making within the Southeast Asian region. With prolific practitioners Syazni Bakar and Amali Hj Rosli from National Theatre Festival Brunei, and Sahirrah Safit and Masturah Oli of Asian Youth Theatre Festival […]
RENTAK/S: EXPLORATIONS OF TRADITIONAL SOUNDSCAPES explores the dynamic approaches to traditional sounds (rentak) across different genres, disciplines, geographical borders (rentas). The panel discussion celebrates the possibilities and (re)presentations of traditional sounds within the local and/or regional cultural landscape. Join our esteemed panel of multi-instrumentalists Megat Muhammad Firdaus, Safuan Johari; and Elisha Tiga and Yazid Damit of […]
What is righteousness? How does one define righteousness? Is it justifiable to compromise one’s righteousness to achieve cosmic balance? This play aims to discuss these existential questions in the eyes of a figure steeped in Hindu mythology, Ram of the Axe who is also widely believed to be one of the first disciples of ancient […]
FUTURE PROOF utilises the concept of designing something to withstand future obsolescence as an entry point into thinking about the future of cultural leadership in the creative industries. At the same time, it plays with the double meaning of “proof” in the context of obtaining a higher education qualification. This distinguished panel featuring leading academic voices in arts […]
Join The Elisha Tiga Eksperiment (ETX), led by Bruneian music producer Elisha Tiga, in a workshop exploring the fusion of traditional Bruneian music and jazz. As pioneers in reimagining jazz in Brunei, ETX blends diverse influences such as hip-hop, RnB, traditional indigenous music, post-rock, and electronic music. Their innovative approach creates a unique soundscape, merging past and […]
