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The Arts House opens 2026 with a celebration of SingLit at VERSE

Kick off the new year with a bold celebration of words, creativity, and collaboration as VERSE 2026 returns to The Arts House at the Old Parliament from 9 to 31 January 2026. Far from a traditional literary festival, VERSE transforms the historic civic space into a multi-sensory playground, where literature meets visual art, music, performance, and digital innovation. Curated by Arts House Group, VERSE 2026 … Continue reading The Arts House opens 2026 with a celebration of SingLit at VERSE

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SWF 2025: Theatremakers Jo Tan and Adib Kosnan revisit past writing with ‘Rewrite My Fire’

by D.Y. Jo Tan brings a new initiative to the Singapore Writer’s Festival (SWF 2025); connecting playwrights and their older works with new dramaturgical support, in hopes of revitalisation. As theatre companies produce season after season, smaller local scripts can slowly fade away from public memory, especially in favour of bigger, flashier productions. This is the problem that local theatremaker, Jo Tan, set out to … Continue reading SWF 2025: Theatremakers Jo Tan and Adib Kosnan revisit past writing with ‘Rewrite My Fire’

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Pairing Food with Writing: Two culinary, literary experiences at Singapore Writers Festival 2025

In his second year helming the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong has not only brought in heavyweight names like Ken Liu and R.F. Kuang, but also pushed the festival toward new ways of experiencing literature. This edition sees him experimenting with more intimate formats—small-group sessions that allow participants to meet authors up close, and hands-on workshops that prioritise interaction over audience … Continue reading Pairing Food with Writing: Two culinary, literary experiences at Singapore Writers Festival 2025

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By The Book: Epigram Books reveals longlist of authors for 2025 Epigram Books Fiction Prize; names and synopses of works to be revealed later on

When the Epigram Books Fiction Prize (EBFP) first opened its doors to Southeast Asian writers in 2019, few could have predicted how swiftly the region would rise to claim its space in English-language fiction. Now, six years later, the 2026 longlist tells a powerful story: half of the eight authors hail from beyond Singapore’s borders, from Brunei, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Thailand, marking a new chapter … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Books reveals longlist of authors for 2025 Epigram Books Fiction Prize; names and synopses of works to be revealed later on

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Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2025 – shape of things to come

From 7 to 16 November 2025, the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns with its 28th edition under the theme Shape of Things to Come. Organised by Arts House Group (AHG), this milestone festival coincides with Singapore’s 60th year of independence, offering audiences the chance to “dream, question and reimagine a world that is inventive, inclusive and deeply human through the transformative power of literature.” Festival … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2025 – shape of things to come

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27th edition of Singapore Writers Festival concludes, next festival to revolve around SG60

Proudly presented by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council, the 27th edition of SWF was held from 8 to 17 November 2024. Marking Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong’s first year at the helm of the Festival, SWF 2024 concluded on a high note, captivating audiences with a diverse array of literary events that invited audiences to consider what it means to … Continue reading 27th edition of Singapore Writers Festival concludes, next festival to revolve around SG60

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An Interview with Yong Shu Hoong, Festival Director of Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – In Our Nature

Taking on the mantle is no easy task, and for Yong Shu Hoong, this first year as Festival Director of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) becomes a test of his vision and ability to see the longstanding literary festival through its latest edition. Opening next Friday and running for two weeks, the 2024 SWF, organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) will once again welcome a … Continue reading An Interview with Yong Shu Hoong, Festival Director of Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – In Our Nature

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Poems on the MRT brings Sing Lit to your commute

The National Arts Council (NAC), in partnership with SMRT Trains and Stellar Ace, has launched Poems on the MRT. From now till 30 October 2025, Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network will be transformed into a moving library of local poetry, offering commuters a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Singaporean Literature (Sing Lit) in their daily commute. Produced by local literary non-profit organisation Sing Lit Station (SLS), Poems on … Continue reading Poems on the MRT brings Sing Lit to your commute

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Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair returns for milestone 10th anniversary

Tenth anniversaries are hard to come by, and for an independent fair like the Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF), their milestone 10th edition is certainly something worth celebrating. Once again gathering a tightly-curated selection of the world’s most interesting independent publishers, a total of 104 local and international exhibitors will be showcasing a wide selection of artists’ books, zines, monographs, contemporary art editions, and other … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair returns for milestone 10th anniversary

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Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – In Our Nature

In a world facing impending climate change and disaster, it makes sense to take a moment to sit back and ponder over where we stand in nature. This year, in its 27th edition, Arts House Limited’s (AHL) Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) is turning the focus to the natural world, and invites us to reflect on what is truly in our nature — as humans, as … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – In Our Nature

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