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SUMMARY:Festival Friends
DESCRIPTION: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 (SG)\, the panel topics will include the challenges of building robust artistic networks across the region\, the nuances of working as a creative producer\, and the importance of creating platforms that amplify diverse artistic voices. \nFollowing the panel discussion will be a Producers Social networking session hosted by Producers SG\, where Bruneian artists and producers will have the opportunity to hang out and network with their new Singaporean friends. \nFESTIVAL FRIENDS is part of The Idea of North – a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \nSyazni Bakar\, National Theatre Festival Brunei \nSyazni is a theatre enthusiast and has been involved with theatrical performance since 2010. He’s been active in the creative scene as he has worked with multiple creative organisations that produced stage performances\, creative events\, and photo and video productions. He co-founded the theatre company 247 Studios in 2019\, with a hope to further develop the theatre community\, and offer opportunities for creatives in Brunei who would like to try theatre. In August 2021\, Syazni organised Brunei’s first National Theatre Festival. \nAmali Hj Roslin \nAmali Hj Roslin has been active in the Bruneian creative industry since 2013\, taking the rare opportunity to put his degree in Professional Communications and the Media into good use. He has delved into theatre\, music\, film and TV both audience-facing and back-end. His keen interest is mainly to empower and develop local talents\, whilst consequently strengthening and expanding the creative industry. Through 247 Studios\, as Co-Founder\, he has embraced the art of producing as a form to merge his passion for the arts both on and off the stage. Believing Brunei has much more to offer to the world\, he is constantly on the search for ways to level up its creative industry at both the individual and community level. \nSahirrah Safit \nA National Arts Council of Singapore Scholar\, Sahirrah has attained a BA (hons) in Theatre Arts- Acting Major from the University of Essex\, United Kingdom in 2012. Passionate about all things theatre\, she has performed\, directed\, produced and stage-managed numerous shows with various theatre companies and production houses both locally and internationally for over 10 years. A strong believer in theatre arts education\, she has taught in multiple schools and institutions\, as well as an adjunct lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic. Over the years\, Sahirrah has developed a strong passion for teaching and believes theatre has the potential to empower youths to create a better world for all. Sahirrah has worked behind the scenes for AYTF as a consultant\, facilitator and co-ordinator until 2023\, when she formally took on the role of Festival Director. \nSahirrah recently started her own company Fat Cat Theatrics and hopes to engage more youth in Singapore through Art invested projects. \nMasturah Oli \nMasturah Oli is an actor\, host and theatre-maker. She graduated with BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts\, validated by the University of Essex (East 15 Acting School). She was awarded Best Graduate and represented her cohort as Valedictorian. Masturah was also a recipient of the MENDAKI Special Achievement Award for Excellence\, MENDAKI Anugerah Award (2017) and the SINDA Excellence Award (2017). \nIn April 2024\, Masturah was cast as the lead role in Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize winning play\, How I Learned To Drive\, as part of Esplanade’s TRIP programme for young Directors. Other Selected Theatre include: Mari Kita Main Wayang\, (The Esplanade\, 2023)\, Fair Play (Wild Rice\, 2019 & 2023)\, Opposition (The Necessary Stage & Drama Box\, 2022)\, Blank Can Change (The Necessary Stage\, 2021)\, Acting Mad (The Necessary Stage\, 2019 & 2022)\, Anak Melayu (Teater Kami\, 2019)\, Rubber Girl on the Loose (Cake Theatre\, 2019) \nMasturah is also a theatre educator\, she teaches Drama programmes at Yishun Innova Junior College\, Bedok View Secondary School\, Raffles Institution and Marymount Convent School. In 2023\, Masturah was appointed as Co-Artistic Director of Buds Theatre and looks forward to bringing her creative and artistic vision to life. \nModerator: Shaifulbahri Mohamad \nShaifulbahri Mohamad (Shai) is a creative producer and arts educator. He is the Artistic Director of Bahri & Co and an Organising Member of Producers SG. He graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with an MA in Creative Producing (Distinction). \nHe enjoys working with artists who make art collaboratively across mediums\, with a view towards transnational collaborations that break borders and barriers in art-making. He has produced work in Singapore\, Malaysia\, Australia and the United Kingdom and is currently developing projects with South Korea and Canada. He recently returned to performance-making\, creating the theatrical walking experience\, Tampines Boy.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/festival-friends/
LOCATION:10 Square\, 181\, Orchard Road\, #10-01\, Orchard Central\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 238896\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:The Idea of North 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOrganised by Global Cultural Alliance\, this biennial festival aims to enhance people-to-people connections through the arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and celebrate the rich cultural ties between Singapore and Brunei Darussalam! Check out our website for the full programme offering!
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/the-idea-of-north-2024/
LOCATION:10 Square\, 181\, Orchard Road\, #10-01\, Orchard Central\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 238896\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Festival (Events),Film Screening (Events),Music (Events),Visual Arts (Events)
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SUMMARY:TENUNAN: A View on Tapestry of Historical Processes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCurated by Bruneian veteran artist Osman Mohammad\, this exhibition draws parallels between the art of Songket weaving and the fabric of history. Each thread in Songket represents different societal elements—social movements\, economic changes\, and cultural shifts — interwoven to create a comprehensive tapestry of human experience. Just as weavers design patterns in Songket\, historical events form patterns that reflect societal dynamics\, trends\, and transformations. \nFeaturing works by Bruneian artists Yasmin Jaidin\, Faizal Hamdan\, and Armacester Arsad\, TENUNAN invites viewers to appreciate the interconnectedness of historical moments\, highlighting the skill and vision needed to navigate and shape pivotal events. It underscores the importance of preserving our collective legacy and understanding the complex interactions that shape our history. \nJoin us for a curator’s tour and artist talk on 21 Sept at 2:30pm – registration required. \nTENUNAN is part of The Idea of North — a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei and Singapore.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/tenunan-a-view-on-tapestry-of-historical-processes/
LOCATION:10 Square\, 181\, Orchard Road\, #10-01\, Orchard Central\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 238896\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts (Events)
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SUMMARY:NO QUESTION OF SURRENDER: Three Days Before the Fall
DESCRIPTION:It is 12 February 1942 and the invaders have already reached Bukit Timah. \nEnter the Battlebox as a member of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Corps\, suddenly assigned to this bunker as the battle for Singapore draws near the city. As you receive your introduction to the inner workings of the secretive Fortress Command\, let the staff – colonial and local – reveal how the war is really going. Discover the astounding mis-steps that charted our fall\, and the brutal lessons that mapped out our future. \nWhose war was it? Whose land is it? \nNO QUESTION OF SURRENDER: Three Days Before the Fall transports audiences to the final days before the fall of Singapore in February 1942 in a new 80-minute immersive theatrical experience written and directed by Jonathan Lim. \nFeel the pulse of World War II as you immerse yourself in the sights\, sounds and smells of the Battlebox. NO QUESTION OF SURRENDER challenges a traditional theatrical experience by offering a unique opportunity to live and breathe the past.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/no-question-of-surrender-three-days-before-the-fall/
LOCATION:Battlebox\, 2 Cox Terrace\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179622\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Theatre (Events)
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