[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY] BAAP (Entry)
2024-09-30 - 2024-11-24 | Singapore, Singapore
[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY]
Thinking of working backstage but not sure where to start? The Backstage Affair Apprenticeship Programme (BAAP)(Entry) is looking for aspiring backstage managers, no minimum experience required!
Through a mix of classroom learning and on-the-job training, our 12-month intensive programme equips apprentices with the skills to fulfil various backstage management roles across the arts, entertainment, and other relevant industries.
Whether you’re a fresh graduate looking to bridge your school learning with relevant industry experience, or simply an active arts patron looking to be part of the action, BAAP(Entry) might just be for you!
Find out more at www.thebackstageaffair.com/baap2025
Deadline: 24 November 2024

[APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY] BAAP (Entry)
2024-09-30 - 2024-11-24

ART COLLECTIVE 2 - LET ART FLOW
2024-10-02 11:00 - 2024-11-30 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-03,Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Building on the success of “Art Collective 1 – Symphony of Colors,” Be One Gallery proudly presents “Art Collective 2 – Let Art Flow” at Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore. This exhibition continues the gallery’s mission to celebrate and promote Singapore’s top artistic talents while inspiring home décor. Since 2017, Be One Gallery has provided a platform for both emerging and established artists, connecting them with wider audiences. Supported by Singapore’s leading e-furniture brand FortyTwo, the event blends art seamlessly into daily life. Held at the Qoltured by FortyTwo showroom, the exhibition showcases works by renowned artists like Kevin Tan, president of The Society of Chinese Artists, who captivates with his semi-abstract depictions of Singapore, alongside UOB Painting of the Year winners Wong Yee Heng and Arick Lee.”Art Collective 2″ offers an engaging experience for art lovers and collectors, blending artistic creativity with everyday life.

Artistic Directors Academy (ADA) Public Lecture: Mycelium Teachings: Cultivating Alliances and Collaborations
2024-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 | 72-13, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, Singapore, 239007, Singapore, 239007, Singapore
There is a growing interest in fungi and mycelium as a material, the ever-branching connecting threads of the fungal world. The entanglements and how this rhizomatic network functions is not just a fascinating ecological system and material, but carries a profound usefulness as a metaphor for our potential new systems, ways of thinking and behaviours. For this lecture, our ADA Module #3: Nature and Ecologies masterclass specialist Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez, author of the book ‘Let’s Become Fungal! Mycelium Teachings and the Arts’, will share what she has learned from working on a shiitake farm and how her deep dive into the world of mycology has influenced the workings and language of the various exchange platforms that she has founded and directed, including the Future Materials Bank and the Green Art Lab Alliance.

Vishal and Sheykhar to Set Singapore Stage Ablaze with Electrifying Concert!
2024-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Center, Singapore, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, Singapore, Singapore, 138617, Singapore
Calling all Bollywood music lovers! Get ready to be transported to a world of pulsating beats and unforgettable melodies with the dynamic duo, Vishal and Sheykhar!
Renowned music composers and singers, Vishal and Sheykhar, are set to enthrall Singapore with an electrifying concert. The musical maestros, known for their infectious energy and unparalleled talent, will take fans on a journey through their illustrious career, featuring chart-topping hits from iconic Bollywood blockbusters like “Dus,” “Ek Tha Tiger,” “Jhankar Beats,” “Om Shanti Om,” , “Pathan”, ” Fighter” and many more.
Titled Vishal and Sheykhar, the concert will be held at The Star Theatre,1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, Singapore 138617 on Oct 4 at 7:30 pm – with ticket prices going from S$60 onwards. Tickets are now available for purchase- https://sg.bookmyshow.com/events/TEAMVS24
From foot-tapping pop numbers to soul-stirring ballads, Vishal and Sheykhar’s music transcends genres and generations. Their creative force has been behind some of the biggest musical successes in Indian cinema, creating a legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss this chance to witness the magic of Vishal and Sheykhar live! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details on the concert date, venue, and ticketing information. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Sub45 Workshops as part of Gathering Ground
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06 | Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal St, Singapore, 199918, Singapore
Join us for workshops in Singapore and choose from a weekend selection of creating with The Substation community of artists and creatives that are celebrated for their work
Oct 5: Doodle Mash-Up: Cartoon Illustration with Colin Goh – https://sub45-doodlemashup.peatix.com/view
Oct 5: Murmuration in Motion: Somatic Movement with Vincent Yong – https://sub45-somaticmovement.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Urban Filmmaking with Yee Chang Kang – https://sub45-urbanfilmmaking.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Unlock Your Creative Voice: Expressive Drawing with Rizibë – https://sub45-expressivedrawing.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Physical Storytelling: Platform Theatre with Eugene Chow – https://sub45-platformtheatre.peatix.com/view
Oct 6: Flow State: Tai Chi Relaxation for Creativity and Calm with Tania Sng – https://sub45-flowstate.peatix.com/view

Workshops are held at 2 venues:

CHOWK PRODUCTIONS 28 Aliwal Street, #03-08
Blind Boars 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #03 27, Singapore 168976

Black and White II Workshop
2024-10-05 13:00 - 2024-10-26 15:30 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Explore the artistry of black and white photography with renowned fine-art photographer Mary-Ann Teo. This intermediate immerses you in the essentials of printmaking techniques, such as manipulating filter gels, and mastering dodging and burning methods.
Workshop Fee
$350 Workshop Fee + Materials & Darkroom Use $100 (includes darkroom and chemicals usage during class time, and 6 additional hours outside class time)
Instructor
Mary-Ann Teo
Pre-requisites:
Participants will need to have a 35mm film SLR or point-and-shoot camera.
Please note:
This is a very hands-on workshop. Participants’ learning will be most effective if they are able to make all of the sessions. As the workshop is repeated several times a year, participants may wish to register for a future round if they already know they may miss several lessons during this period. Make-up lessons and refunds are not offered for sessions missed.
Please register via our website.

Sing’theatre Academy presents “Best of Broadway” starring The Showstoppers!
2024-10-05 16:00 - 2024-10-06 17:30 | Gateway Theatre BlackBox, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461, Singapore, 159461, Singapore
Sing’theatre Academy presents “Best of Broadway” starring The Showstoppers
To kickstart the celebration of Sing’theatre Academy’s 10th anniversary, “Best of Broadway,” is a vibrant homage to the magic of musical theatre.
Directed by TJ Taylor, the concert will showcase a variety of songs from classic and contemporary musicals, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
From the heartfelt ballads of RENT to the high-energy numbers of GREASE, the show will take the audience on a journey that appeals to both long-time musical theatre enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Join us for a night of spectacular music and entertainment that will leave you humming your favorite show tunes long after the final curtain call!
Cast:
This production features our Showstoppers Graduates, returning for a stellar performance!
Starring: Aidil Samri / Alice Anna Ribette / Andre Tng / Bjorn Soo / Bryan Tee / Chas Arevalo / Cédric Amsellem / Danica Elisha Chan / Elisa Mustika / Erika Goh / Farah Adriana / Fauzi Aziz / Gabbie / Hoe Wei Qi / Jaslyn Chan / Jen McCarthy / Jolyne Goh / Jorja Ashley / Marcus Lim / Marian Magturo / Misha Paule Tan / Natasha Kabakova / Prinsten Sim / Rachel Linn Braberry / Sen Jia Hui / Shantel Leow / Shantel Neo / Sharon Mah / skinée / Sreya Sanyal / Sunyung Oh / Tan Jing Yi (Kennigrace) / Tasha Idnani / Tay Xue Fen / Thaveesha Thenuwara/ Thomas Wu / Timothy Yeo / Victoria Lam / Yuan-Bing Mock / Ziggy Bautista / Roderick Howie
Showtimes:
Show 1 & Show 2 on Sat, 5 October – 4.00pm & 8.00pm
Show 3 Sun 6 October – 4.00pm
Venue:
Gateway Black Box – 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah – Singapore 159461
Price:
– Tickets $49 per ticket
Please be advised that the show will be free seating.
Tickets are not required for children under 4 years old including infant-in-arms, they may share seats with their parents or accompanying adults.

Now in its 7th year, The Showstoppers programme allows adults from all walks of life, with a hidden passion for musicals, to audition and take to the stage in a fully produced show. Over the past seven years, many graduates have moved on to professional careers in theatre.
For those looking to immerse themselves in the best of musical theatre, this is a must-watch production, showcasing the exceptional talents of Sing’theatre Academy’s adult students.

Crossing Cultures at ACM: Flora & Fauna
2024-10-05 16:00 - 2024-10-06 21:00 | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
5–6 Oct 2024;
4–9pm
Free admission to most activities
Join us as we explore how diverse cultures present flora and fauna through art. Discover traditional knowledge, sacred rituals, and timeless practices that reveal the rich connections between people and nature. Collect a free Yeo’s new special edition Orchid Chrysanthemum Tea during programme hours, while supplies last!

About Crossing Cultures at ACM
Taking inspiration from objects in the galleries, Crossing Cultures explores ACM’s collection through performing arts, craftsmanship, food traditions, wellness practices, and other aspects of intangible cultural heritage – past and present. Dive deep into Asia’s rich heritage with these special weekend programmes. Learn, explore, and create with us at ACM.

Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest by Zen Teh
2024-10-06 - 2025-12-31 | Spottiswoode Park (access path opposite Spottiswoode Residences), Spottiswoode Park (access path opposite Spottiswoode Residences), Singapore, Singapore
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest, a newly commissioned artwork by Singaporean artist Zen Teh. This installation is part of Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar, a public art trail by The Everyday Museum that brings artistic perspectives into everyday spaces in the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood. It joins other works on the trail by five other artists Aki Hassan, Divaagar, Space Objekt, Grace Tan and Isabella Teng.
Nestled in a tranquil, lush corner of Spottiswoode Park, Rattan Eco Sprawl is crafted primarily from rattan, with forms inspired by natural elements such as mountains and mounds where insects dwell — the same formations that have also influenced sacred structures like Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. Live plants encroach on the structure’s exterior, while the interior of the work, with its lowered ceilings and narrowed passageways resembles a space where the natural world can be contemplated and nurtured.
Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s rapidly changing urban landscape, Rattan Eco Sprawl reflects on the entanglement of nature and urban development. Through collaborating with rattan and wood artisans, an ecologist, and study of the local environments, Rattan Eco Sprawl highlights our fragile, intertwined relationship with nature.
In conjunction with the launch of the work on 6 October 2024, a special artist talk will take place on the same day at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. The programme features a short film screening on the making of the work and a talk by artist Zen Teh who will discuss her interdisciplinary approach. Also present are the key collaborators of the work — the rattan artisans from Cambodia. Participants will have a chance to learn from the artisans, weaving techniques used to create the installation. Registration is free.
Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest is commissioned by The Everyday Museum, a public art initiative by Singapore Art Museum.

Smartphone Filmmaking Workshop
2024-10-08 10:00 - 2024-11-12 12:30 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Interested in making your own short film but stuck on how to start? Are you curious about all the exciting new features of your smartphone and how it can be used to make visually compelling stories? Smartphone Filmmaking is the perfect introduction to filmmaking for first-time filmmakers! Participants will learn pre-production skills (i.e. how to storyboard, come up with a script, cinematography techniques, lighting and sound knowledge), engage in film production (i.e. how to cast, direct, and do production management), and post-production (i.e. film editing).
The workshop includes on-location, hands-on camera work and consultation as participants work together in teams to complete individual short films. No fancy gear needed!
It is highly recommended that participants use their own mobile phones in this class.
Workshop Fee
$875.00
This workshop is eligible for use of SkillsFuture Credit.
Please note:
This is a very hands-on workshop. Participants’ learning will be most effective if they are able to make all (or most) of the sessions, and will be able to shoot their short films during the period indicated in the schedule above.
As the workshop is repeated several times a year, participants may wish to register for a future round if they already know they may miss several lessons during this period. Make-up lessons and refunds are not offered for sessions missed.

Homing Instinct
2024-10-08 14:00 - 2024-12-02 19:00 | Storage Art Space, 3rd Fl. 469 Prasumen Rd, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Homing InstinctAnanta Thitanat, Ari Angkasa, Dieneke Jansen, Kahurangiariki Smith with Buntheun Oung8 October – 2 December 2024
Homing Instinct is a collaborative moving image project featuring artist commissions related to housing, home and belonging. It is a partnership between The Physics Room (Ōtautahi), CIRCUIT (Te Whanganui-a-Tara), Composite (Naarm), and STORAGE (Bangkok); the project will be shown at each of the sites of its three new commissions. As such, the work also shifts through states of belonging and meeting for the first time, hosting and being hosted, being located and being in transit. The first iteration of Homing Instinct was launched at The Physics Room and Enjoy Contemporary Art Space in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in July. Now, it’s time for Bangkok to embrace this transformative journey.Homing Instinct began with a conversation around housing inequalities in Aotearoa. It evolved into an exhibition project with three new moving image commissions by Ananta Thitanat, Ari Angkasa, and Kahurangiariki Smith with Buntheun Oung. These are accompanied by an existing work by Dieneke Jansen, which sparked this series of new commissions. Collectively, Homing Instinct intends to hold a metaphorical prism in front of ideas we may have about housing, home and belonging, generating more expansive conversations about identity and its connections to place.Selected from an open call by each commissioning organisation, these works take a distinct perspective, yet the currents of identity and diaspora and reflections on family histories form points of convergence. These works have been developed with an awareness that they will move across different cultural contexts, yet arguably they each deploy strategic acts of resistance to easy consumption. The works rely on translation, nonlinear narrative logic or multiple temporalities, and as such they disrupt any expectation of seamless transition between contexts.

ANIMALIA: A brush with the Chinese zodiac
2024-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Rd, #01-02, Dhoby Ghaut Green, (Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B), Singapore, 238469, Singapore
Step into Animalia: A brush with the Chinese Zodiac , where Sue Olivier brings the 12 Chinese zodiac animals to life with a clever wink and a playful brush. Her deep love for Asian culture shines in each piece, as she boldly captures the quirky, unique traits of each creature—from the Ox’s unyielding stubbornness to the Horse’s hopeless romantic gallop. Olivier’s witty take respects the rich traditions of the zodiac, while giving each animal a modern personality that feels strikingly familiar.
We’re endlessly fascinated by the zodiac because, let’s face it—who doesn’t love a little cosmic nudge that says, “Yes, you are as charming as a Snake or as loyal as a Dog!” Olivier taps into this playful magic, making us see ourselves and others in these timeless symbols, with just enough humor to keep it fun.
A solo exhibition by Sue Olivier

5G Hotspot
2024-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 | 72-13, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore, Singapore, 239007, Singapore, 239007, Singapore
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 work with artists and thinkers to create essays, publications, digital, public, education, and international programs, performance and live events, and exhibitions.

A Gift of Heart: Bringing Light, Hope, and Transformation Through Art
2024-10-10 - 2024-12-31 | Online, Singapore
The Red Pencil (Singapore) is embarking on a deeply meaningful journey with our donation campaign, “A Gift of Heart” beginning 10 October 2024, coinciding with World Mental Health Day.

For the next two months, we will celebrate the resilience and courage of our partners and beneficiaries— each month a testament to the transformative power of art therapy. With their unwavering support, The Red Pencil (Singapore) has been able to stand firm in our mission since 2011: to reach out to the underprivileged, the vulnerable, and the marginalized. As mental health struggles, especially among the young, continue to rise, our work becomes ever more vital.

And now, we invite you to be a part of this life-changing journey.

With every $50 donation made through Giving.sg, you’ll receive an exclusive mobile phone wallpaper — art that carries the warmth and hope we strive to bring to those in need:

10 October – 31 October: Artists from Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal Carving, Calligraphy & Painting Society will share creations that radiate Happiness and Peace
1 November – 30 November: Alumni from LASALLE College of the Arts MA Art Therapy Programmes and students from Eunoia Junior College will uplift you with whimsical designs inspired by Joy
1 December – 31 December: Beneficiaries from Yishun FSC @ Singapore Children’s Society and Singapore Christian Home will move you with heartfelt artworks celebrating Hope and Strength

But that’s not all. Your donation of $50 or more will also unlock special discount codes from our retail partners, PaintBlush and BedAndBasics, with even more surprises unveiled in the coming days.

DONATE HERE: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/the-gift-of-heart

As we approach the Season of Giving, we are counting on your kindness. Your generosity will help us continue offering the transformative gift of art therapy to those who are crying out for support and hope. Every donation is a lifeline, bringing light into the darkest corners of people’s lives.

Together, let’s bring hope to those who need it most this Christmas. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

MIXING IDENTITIES – CANVAS ART FAIR 2024
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-25 | palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, Venice
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for MIXING IDENTITIES, second appointment of CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2024, that will take place in Venice at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello from October 11 to October 25, 2024, and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, during the 60th Venice Biennale of Art.
CANVAS is an international Art Fair that will showcase collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2024 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
We invite artists to analyse the hidden parts of our identities, through an immersive experience inside the fascinating universe of the complex labyrinths of our consciousness.
Deadline for applications is September 27, 2024 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com

Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship
2024-10-11 10:00 - 2025-08-31 19:00 | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
11 October 2024 to 31 August 2025
Daily, 10am–7pm | Fridays, 10am–9pm
Peranakan Museum
$6 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; $18 for Foreigners
Family, art, and entrepreneurship converge in the story of three visionary Peranakan women from Indonesia – Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and her granddaughter Jane Hendromartono. From the 1890s to 1980s, they produced impressive batiks in the renowned batik centre of Pekalongan on Java’s north coast.
Featuring about 200 batik textiles and accompanying objects, Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship examines the lives and careers of these Peranakan women through their works. With batik as a portrait of society, the exhibition reveals the influence of the Oeij family women as they became batik masters in their own right, as they ingeniously responded to the rapid political, cultural and economic changes of their time to run a business that produced great art. Visitors are invited to draw links to the development and evolution of Indonesian batik through a Peranakan perspective, and to participate in hands-on workshops, performances and tours. The exhibition will also feature a contemporary art commission by Aiko Tezuka, an artist specialised in producing art based on the unravelling of woven fabric.

Community Bake-Off Writing Workshop
2024-10-12 12:30 - 15:30 | Centre 42 Office, 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, 187951, Singapore
Inspired by the legendary playwriting exercise created by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, we invite you to join us for a creative, fast-paced, and immersive Bake-Off facilitated by our visiting resident playwright Sean Dunnington.
Participants will engage in written exercises on an assigned theme and elements in response to plays and works of art within a 48-hour period. There’ll also be a gathering after to read the scenes everyone has come up with in a shared celebration of creativity.
Open to playwrights of all levels. Build your writing toolkit and sharpen your craft through this 2-day workshop!

BIOGRAPHY
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SEAN DUNNINGTON is a is a queer/jewish playwright from Hawai’i Island. His work has been presented Off-Broadway, in regional theatres across the country, local libraries and galleries, state museums, old attics, public radio stations, film festivals, and LGBTQIA+ centers. He’s been in residence with the East-West Center, Waiwai Collective, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. He’s been a fellow with the Dramatists Guild Foundation, Orchard Project, Magic Theatre, Creative Labs Hawai’i, California Arts Council, National Collaborative for Health Equity, and Henry Luce Foundation.
He is also the Founding Director of Tree Moss, the first-ever collective for emerging and established playwrights in Hawai’i, which was awarded the Dramatist Guild Foundation’s Catalyst Fellowship. In his free time, Sean facilitates free writing workshops for non-profits, public schools, and community centers across Hawai’i. Sean received his MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and his BA in Applied Playwriting from the University of Redlands’ Johnston Center for Integrative Studies.
Sean is currently in Singapore as a 2024-2025 Henry Luce Scholar, with a placement at Centre 42 as a Visiting Resident Playwright.

Arts@SBG: NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens presents Horns Are Unique! featuring Richard Jackson
2024-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore, 259569, Singapore
Horns Are Unique! captures the essence of jazz with soulful interpretations, blending classic melodies with innovative improvisations. Each performance is a journey through the rich history of jazz, infused with their unique horn-centric style. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, Horns are Unique! promises to captivate and inspire with every note. Join them and rediscover the timeless allure of jazz, where the horns truly make the magic happen!

The Intimate Salon: YS Tang Classical Guitar Recital
2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:00 | MusArt Co-Create, Concert Hall, 10 Raeburn Park, #B1-01, Block A, 088702, Singapore
Distinguished Malaysian Classical Guitarist YS Tang Makes Debut in Singapore

YS Tang, a distinguished figure in Malaysia’s classical music landscape, is poised to captivate Singapore’s music enthusiasts with his debut performance on October 12, 2024 at MusArt Concert Hall at Raeburn Park. The Singapore leg is part of his highly anticipated 2024 tour that includes performances in Kuala Lumpur, Muar, Yong Peng, Melaka, Alor Setar, and Penang.
For his Singapore debut, Tang will deliver a thoughtfully-curated programme that draws from both European and South American traditions, featuring works from Johann Sebastian Bach, Spanish composers, and Brazilian guitar music. Tang views the concert as an homage to the historical ‘salon-style’ performances that date back to the 19th century.
He says: “I’ve structured this performance to echo the intimate musical gatherings made famous by composers like Franz Schubert and Francisco Tárrega. It’s about bringing the audience closer to the music in a way that transcends grand venues.”
A graduate of Texas Tech University with a Master’s degree in Music Performance, Tang, who hails from Kuala Lumpur, has over 25 years of experience. The artist has continuously expanded the reach of classical music through concerts, public seminars, and youth outreach initiatives. Tang is also a dedicated collaborator, performing with chamber ensembles and focusing on early music, and a vast repertoire that spans from Bach to Barrios.

Tang’s Singapore debut is more than a recital; it is a celebration of classical music’s ability to connect people across generations and geographies. Audiences can expect not only technical brilliance but also a deeply immersive experience that highlights Tang’s commitment to the classical guitar as both an art form and a medium for storytelling.

ThirdSpace Sessions: Peter Knight, Tim O’Dwyer
2024-10-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Battlebox, 2 Cox Terrace, Singapore, Singapore, 179622, Singapore
ThirdSpace Sessions brings together an ever-changing collection of free improvising musicians to create a challenging and artistically stimulating combination, and is inspired by Derek Bailey’s musical collective ‘Company’. This event features Australian trumpeter, Peter Knight and avant grade saxophonist, Tim O’Dwyer in a one-night only performance at the Battlebox.

ThirdSpace Sessions: Peter Knight & Tim O'Dwyer
2024-10-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Battlebox, 2 Cox Terrace, Singapore, Singapore, 179622, Singapore
ThirdSpace Sessions was inspired by improvisational guitarist Derek Bailey’s musical collective named ‘Company’. The idea behind ‘Company’ was to bring together an ever-changing collection of free improvising musicians, in order to create a challenging and artistically stimulating combinations of players who might not otherwise have had an opportunity to work together.

Peter Knight
Perpetually curious, composer/trumpeter Peter Knight’s practice exists in the spaces between categories, between genres & between cultures.
From 2013-23 Peter was the Artistic Director and co-CEO of the Australian Art Orchestra, for which he commissioned over 100 compositions and collaborations from a diverse range of international and Australian artists. He also composed for, and performed in the company, presenting his works at international festivals and venues in more than a dozen countries winning awards including four AMC Art Music Awards, the Albert H Maggs Composition Prize, and numerous ARIA nominations.
Peter has maintained an active solo career developing an international reputation as a innovator who is extending the possibilities of his instrument with approaches that interweave acoustic preparations, extended techniques with electroacoustic processing via laptop, vintage delays, tape machines, and pedals. His latest solo release, Shadow Phase, is out on the ROOM40 label, described by Headphone Commute as, “a carefully curated exercise in reflective restraint, dreamy atmospherics, ebbing dynamics.”
Peter’s current touring projects include ARIA nominated, Hand to Earth, featuring Yolngu songkeepers, Daniel & David Wilfred (MOKUY ROOM40), his solo work, Shadow Phase, and a new collaboration with Indonesian duo, Senyawa (The Prey and the Ruler ROOM40).
Peter also composes for film and recently completed the score for soon to be released Australian feature, Kid Snow (in collaboration with Warren Ellis). He works in contemporary theatre, most notably with acclaimed director, Tamara Saulwick (Chamber Made) with whom he has made five works that blur the boundaries between theatre and music performance that have toured to major international festivals and won three Green Room awards.
Peter was a Creative Australia Music Fellow 2013-14. He holds a doctorate in music composition from Griffith University and was named its 2013 Alumnus of the Year.
www.peterknightmusic.com
Tim O’Dwyer
Tim O’Dwyer is an avante-garde saxophonist, composer, and soundpainter. Over more than 30 years, he has been a musical pioneer in Australia, Asia and Europe with projects including bucketrider, The Make It Up Club, The Tim O’Dwyer Trio, ELISION Ensemble, CHOPPA Festival of Experimental Music, and as a Fellow of the Academy of the Arts of the World in Cologne. In addition, in the context of his practice, he has publications in journals, book chapters, and conference papers that grapple with the ideas of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guatarri. O’Dwyer has been the Head of the School of Contemporary Music (SoCM) at LASALLE | University of the Arts Singapore since 2010. Over this time, the SoCM has developed a unique and eclectic approach to music pedagogy that covers a broad spectrum of styles and musicking. The SoCM is a leader in the research and practice of cutting-edge electronic music, interdisciplinary music-making, classical improvisation, international telematic collaboration, and an intercultural approach to composition with a focus on local identity. The impact of staff and graduates from the SoCM has profoundly affected the music community in Singapore, South East Asia and beyond. O’Dwyer has been the Chair of SAtheCollective since 2019.

Déjà vu: When the Sun Rises in the West
2024-10-18 10:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00 | The Private Museum, 11 Upper Wilkie Rd, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore 228120, Singapore
The Private Museum Singapore is pleased to present Déjà vu: When the Sun Rises in the West, an evocative exhibition featuring the works of renowned Thai artist Natee Utarit. In continuation of the first exhibition at Silpakorn University in 2022 commemorating the artist’s return to his alma mater, this historic exhibition now journeys to Singapore, bringing with it a new myriad of selections from local and regional private collections.
Initiated in 2019, the Déjà vu series proposes an alternative interpretation of history by reframing Western classical knowledge alongside Eastern and Buddhist concepts. This exhibition presents a hypothesis of a reimagined space and time, encouraging the audience to consider scenarios of “what if”—how different historical events might have altered our socio-cultural present. The Déjà vdu series draws inspiration from the artist’s experience in Naples, where a chance encounter with a marble sculpture at the Museo Archeologico sparked a profound connection. This moment of Déjà vu merged memories of Thailand’s Walking Buddha with the classical Western figure, leading the artist to probe further into the intersections between Eastern and Western cultures.
Natee Utarit’s exploration through the series is deeply personal, yet it resonates with universal themes of memory, identity, and culture. Through a diverse array of mediums—including painting, sculpture, embroidery, stained glass, and woodcut—the works serve as a reminder that history is not linear, but cyclical; that the past, present, and future are constantly intertwined in ways that shape our perceptions of the world. By challenging the boundaries of historical plausibility, the exhibition offers viewers a space to consider the possibilities that emerge when traditional narratives are turned on their heads, symbolically represented by the paradoxical notion of the sun rising in the west.
Déjà vu: When the Sun Rises in the West is the final instalment of The Private Museum’s 2024 programming—offering a fitting closure to a year of diverse artistic and cultural exploration. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Richard Koh Fine Art.

Stray to Stay
2024-10-18 12:00 - 2024-10-26 19:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Chapel Gallery, Objectifs
18 – 26 Oct 2024
Free Admission
Featuring works by Mindy Tan, Brian Teo, David Ash, Cassandra Lim, and TRB&Co.
Stray to Stay is a dog-friendly group exhibition that seeks to raise awareness about the challenges that stray dogs in Singapore face while celebrating the compassionate efforts of those who dedicate their lives to helping them, and the families who offer them a permanent place in their lives. Through a combination of compelling visual narratives and a striking sculpture that was commissioned for this exhibition, the exhibition aims to foster a deeper understanding and empathy towards the plight of these often overlooked animals. This exhibition is not merely a visual experience but a call to action. Whether through adoption, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness, every visitor is encouraged to contribute to this cause.
Supported by the Benjamin Wong Foundation

Tan Choh Tee: Shadows of Straits Settlements
2024-10-18 12:00 - 2024-11-10 19:00 | artcommune gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
Official Opening with Guest-of-Honour and Artist in Attendance
Date: Thursday, 20 October 2024, 3 – 4pm
Guest-of-Honour: Lee Khai (Chairman of Penang State Art Gallery)
Talk with Artist-in-Attendance
Tan Choh Tee’s Trips to Penang: Anecdotes and Philosophies
Date: Thursday, 20 October 2024, 4.30 – 5.30pm
Speaker: Ho Sou Ping (Gallery Founder)
RSVP required: kenix@artcommune.com.sg

artcommune gallery is pleased to present Shadows of Straits Settlements, which features a new series of 21 oil paintings by Singapore’s 2nd-generation landscape master, Tan Choh Tee. Focusing on the historic urban environs of Penang, the series is a culmination of three separate trips to Penang between 2022 – 2023, during which the artist endured unpredictable weather conditions and worked energetically to paint the landscapes on-site.
Tan believes that an artist has to feel emotionally connected with a landscape in order to paint it. Penang, like Singapore, was once part of the Straits Settlements under the British Colonial rule and its landscape and culture today continues to reflect a melting pot of multi-ethnic influences. Mediated by his memories of Singapore in its yesteryears, Penang, saved from the behemothic sword of urban redevelopment, has become reminiscent of the Old Singapore and offers him a continued source of artistic inspiration. This new series of Penang landscapes are marvellously expressed through the artist’s mature brush and palette knife techniques.
Since the 1980s, Tan has developed a highly personal and recognisable style of landscape painting which eschews photographic details, favouring instead, an emotional and expressive handling of brushwork and colour. His thoughtful renditions of various landscape scenes around Southeast Asia, such as an alley next to a weathered shophouse, a rustic village, a bustling open-air market, local provision stores, and streetside hawkers are bold in colours yet suffused with a mesmerising nostalgia.

Dog Portrait Photography Workshop
2024-10-19 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Venue
Objectifs Workshop Space (Sat 19 Oct); Fort Canning Park (Sun 20 Oct)
Course Description
The photographs that we have of our pets are precious to us, precisely because the time we spend with them is equally as valuable. If you’ve ever wondered how to get better at capturing your dog’s lovable energy on camera, look no further!
Join us for this 2-day dog portrait photography workshop, where you will be able to learn how to photograph your fur babies using photography techniques such as composition, lighting, and directing.
This workshop is designed for participant pairs, with each pair to bring one dog to the workshop. It is crucial that participants are able to manage their dog well in the presence of other dogs.
Participants will only need to bring their dogs along for the second session on Sun 20 Oct, as a model dog will be present during the first session for participants to photograph and focus on learning the photography techniques.
Workshop fee
$220 (per pair)
Instructor
TRB & Co.
Course Overview
The first session will take place at Objectifs Centre, and will focus on the following:
• How to craft your own photographic inspiration board
• Compositional tips
• Lighting tips and tricks
• On-site review/critique of images
The second session will meet at and dismiss from Fort Canning Park itself. The second session will focus on putting the photography techniques learnt to practice. Participants will have to bring their dogs along only for this session. More information on the exact meeting point will be communicated via email prior to the start of the session.
No prior photography experience is needed.
Requirements
Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable with for this workshop. Smartphones are suitable as well.
As the second session entails walking outdoor, please dress suitably and bring along an umbrella/hat and sufficient hydration for you and your dog.
Please register via the form on our website.

A Lovely Night with Udit Narayan
2024-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Center, Singapore, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, Singapore, Singapore, 138617, Singapore
Filloz International is proud to present the King of Melody Udit Narayan’s first ever concert in Singapore. The legendary playback singer will take you on a two hour journey of his three decades long career and sing to you his greatest hits and favourite songs.
Having sung over 25,000 songs in more than 35 languages, Udit Narayan is a veteran playback singer among the likes of Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Arijit Singh. The legendary singer is most known for his swooning love songs and trademark smile.
Experience live in-person the captivating voice of Udit Narayan. Singing for iconic Bollywood stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Amir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Udit has become one of the most recognisable and iconic voices of the Bollywood playback singing industry.
Don’t miss an unforgettable experience as you will be a part of Udit’s Southeast Asia debut. Join Udit Narayan for an enchanting night at The Star Theatre on October 23, 2024.

ViaRT Upcycled Art Competition OPEN CALL for Students in Singapore 2024 Theme: 1.5 Degrees Celsius: Create against Climate Change
2024-10-24 - 2024-11-15
ViaRT is excited to introduce a new challenge for its 5th year art competition under the title “1.5 Degrees Celsius: Create against Climate Change.” ViaRT invites primary and secondary students across Singapore to join our annual art competition in response to global warming and the urgent need to act, as well as in support of the Recycle Right campaign by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to encourage the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) culture.
This year’s competition aims to ignite a creative response to the global warming crisis, emphasizing the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement. Students are encouraged to use upcycled materials to produce artworks or design items that not only showcase artistic skill but also function as potent messages for climate action.
Participants can create innovative solutions such as energy-saving devices, sustainable fashion, or artworks that vividly depict the impacts of exceeding the 1.5°C threshold or any other climate change related topic. The goal is to raise awareness and inspire action among peers and communities towards maintaining this critical limit for global temperature rise.
The submission period will begin on September 9th and conclude on November 15th, 2024. Entries will be evaluated based on their creativity, impact, and ability to convey a compelling message about limiting global warming.
The competition will include three categories: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore Best Sustainable Message Award (for the artwork that best communicates the urgency of adhering to the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit), The Most Creative Award (for the most creative piece of artwork), and The Most Artistic Award (for the most aesthetically pleasing artwork).
Winners will receive attractive prizes, including cash rewards or staycation package from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore, thanks to our sponsors. Furthermore, selected artworks may have the honor of being exhibited at the Sustainable Singapore Gallery in 2025.
You can find out more information about the award from our website: www.viart.green/2024-award.
About ViaRT:
Organized by Viant Commodities and Y Art Project, ViaRT Art Award encourages children to create innovative and meaningful artworks and projects using upcycled materials. ViaRT intends to be a growing movement that brings children, families, educators, and businesses together to make a positive impact on the sustainability of our environment in our community.
SUMMARY
2024 Theme:
1.5 Degrees Celsius: Create against Climate Change
Submission Date:
9 Sep – 15 Nov, 2024
Submission details:
www.viart.green/2024-award
Judge Panel:
Alem Korkut – Artist, Associate Professor / Daryl Goh – Artist / Julie Zhu – Founder of VIANT Commodities / Sunaina Bhalla – Artist / Tanya Michele Amador – Independent Curator, Researcher, Writer / Ying Ji – Founder of Y Art Project
*the Illustration is created by artist Li Chun

KAGAMI
2024-10-24 18:10 - 2024-11-03 21:30 | Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Synopsis

★★★★
“For this hour, conjured images are more real than the tangible world. Lift the goggles and everything disappears. Kagami is both graceful elegy and transportation.”
– Observer
★★★★
“A spellbinding performance by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto”
– Daily Telegraph
“a fantastic and totally unique experience among mixed reality events that I have ever seen”
– medium.com
A transcendental concert experience unlike any other by one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers.
Created as a collaboration between the legendary composer, producer and cultural icon Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tin Drum, KAGAMI represents a new kind of concert. Fusing an authentic, dimensionally captured performance with the real world and powerful sound design, this groundbreaking production blends the recording with reality, to create an unparalleled musical experience of Sakamoto’s stirring works.
KAGAMI, which translates to “mirror” in Japanese, is one of Sakamoto’s final works. This production sees him returning to the solo piano repertoire most cherished by his fans, with featured compositions like Energy Flow and Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, along with rarely played pieces, such as the unreleased BB, dedicated to director Bernardo Bertolucci. Fans of the late Sakamoto can experience his artistry through extraordinary technological innovation by the studio Tin Drum, the world’s premier creator of mixed reality events.
Set on the stage of Esplanade Theatre, audiences will wear optically transparent devices that show an augmented Sakamoto performing at the piano, while dynamic, dimensional art elements unfold synchronously with intricately designed stage lighting. In this intimate space, you are invited to experience this augmented reality performance as you wish: move around Sakamoto and observe him up close, wander through the multimedia elements, or take it all in while seated at a distance.
Presented in surround sound, the experience is both collective and individual, inviting observers to connect to the work—and each other—throughout. The result is an intimate musical experience with deep human connotations, which transforms the entire space into a unique opportunity for emotional and artistic connection.
d&b Soundscape
d&b Soundscape is the one of the world’s most sophisticated immersive sound solutions. Built on over 40 years of pioneering experience, it allows audiences to experience the creative vision more than ever before. As an unparalleled immersive sound experience for the audience, the d&b Soundscape is sound as you feel it, sound as you see it, sound as it is meant to be heard. You will encounter a natural and life-like 3D sound journey to heighten your emotional rapport with KAGAMI, and truly immersing you in the awe-inspiring musical experience of the stirring works by the legendary Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Prices
Standard: $108
Concession: $91.80 (Students, NSFs & PWDs)
Advisory

Headsets are not approved by the manufacturer for use by children under the age of 14, and children under that age will not be permitted.

Latecomers will not be admitted once the performance has begun. There will be no re-admission for this performance.

The mixed reality headsets used will not fit comfortably over prescription eyewear. Audience requiring vision correction should wear contact lenses if able to do so. A limited number of corrective lenses will be available, but these do not guarantee perfect vision correction.

As part of the experience, there is a natural scent specially blended for this production. Please note that scent will be diffused throughout the venue.

This is a free seating/standing event. The audience can move around the Esplanade Theatre stage to experience the performance from different angles.

White, All White
2024-10-24 20:00 - 2024-10-27 16:30 | Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
THE NECESSARY STAGE
PRESENTS
WHITE, ALL WHITE

How white all the walls are. Even after all these years.

White, All White offers a glimpse into the quiet lives of a family of women across three generations. As they grapple with their individual struggles, dreams and desires whilst living under the same leaky roof, what unites them is the deep love and concern they have for one another. However, an unexpected financial misadventure challenges the household. Can their relationships endure when tested by adversity, especially when these women’s lives are intrinsically linked?

Written and directed by The Necessary Stage’s Associate Artist Deonn Yang, White, All White explores the joys and tensions of family and individual desires—and the sacrifices we make for the ones we love.

Funny, charming and poignant, this life-affirming play hits all the right notes when it comes to family drama.
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Performed in English and Mandarin. Open captions are available for all performances.
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Written & Directed by Deonn Yang
Performed by Coco Wang, Goh Guat Kian, Jodi Chan, and Koh Wan Ching
Set Designer: Wong Chee Wai
Sound Designer: Safuan Johari
Lighting Designer: Emanorwatty Saleh
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24 – 26 October 2024, 8pm
26 – 27 October 2024, 3pm
Esplanade Theatre Studio
A post-show dialogue will take place after the 8pm performance on Friday 25 October 2024.
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Book your tickets via sg.bookmyshow.com.
Esplanade&Me Specials (15 August – 15 September 2024. limited tickets)
Esplanade&Me members enjoy a 20% discount off standard price tickets. Log in to your Esplanade&Me member account to access the promo code.
