Highest number of 515 patrons recognised for arts philanthropy in Singapore at POAA 2025

The National Arts Council (NAC) celebrates a significant milestone in Singapore’s arts philanthropy with this year’s Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA). This year, POAA honours 515 patrons, the highest number of awardees in the last five years.  Another significant milestone this year is a notable rise in the number of individual patrons, reflecting a growing number of people who recognise the importance of the … Continue reading Highest number of 515 patrons recognised for arts philanthropy in Singapore at POAA 2025

Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical—Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical—arrives at Victoria Theatre this October. With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), it is a story that is funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old with a rare ageing condition that makes her look decades older. As she … Continue reading Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Preview: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

This October, The Necessary Stage (TNS) premieres a brand new work on nationhood and belonging at a pivotal juncture in Singapore’s history. SG Insecure, a provocative investigation of Singapore past and present, is particularly apt as Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, amidst tumultuous times of social and global uncertainty. Delving into stories of migrant workers through history who have and continue to contribute … Continue reading Preview: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

Concert Review: National Day Concert 2025 by Temasek Foundation X Singapore Symphony Orchestra

8th edition of SSO’s annual concert presents a symphony of resilience, memory, and dreams to mark nation’s 60th birthday. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s National Day Concert, supported by Temasek Foundation, is always a celebratory affair. But on the occasion of Singapore’s 60th anniversary, it strives to become a portrait of our country, establishing us as a nation of many languages, many rhythms, many stories. From … Continue reading Concert Review: National Day Concert 2025 by Temasek Foundation X Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Tanjong Pagar shophouses get a new breath of life as 8M Real Estate presents ‘Arts in the Alley: Walks of Life’

This August, Tanjong Pagar comes to life with Arts in the Alley: Walks of Life, a two-day festival of arts and heritage curated by 8M Real Estate. Held on 16 and 17 August 2025 and in celebration of SG60, Arts in the Alley invites the public on an exploratory journey through culture, community and the quieter corners of Singapore’s urban fabric. The event will be … Continue reading Tanjong Pagar shophouses get a new breath of life as 8M Real Estate presents ‘Arts in the Alley: Walks of Life’

Preview: : #WaterlooStKakis return with Waterloo Street Stories, a multidisciplinary dreamscape for Singapore Night Festival 2025

Something’s brewing on Waterloo Street—and it’s more than just incense, kopi, and the scent of sun-dried herbs. This Singapore Night Festival, happening from 22 August to 6 September 2025, the historic stretch of Waterloo Street will transform into a vibrant, sensorial corridor of memory and movement. In response to SNF 2025’s theme of “Island Nights”, the #WaterlooStKakis—Centre 42, Objectifs, P7:1SMA, SMU-ACM, and coordinated by The … Continue reading Preview: : #WaterlooStKakis return with Waterloo Street Stories, a multidisciplinary dreamscape for Singapore Night Festival 2025

Art What!: Singapore Gallery Month Returns For 2025 – By Local Galleries, For the Regional Art Community

The Art Galleries Association Singapore (AGAS) is proud to present this year’s Singapore Gallery Month from 15 August to 14 September 2025. This marks the first-ever community-led edition, and features programmes by over 30 of Singapore’s leading art galleries across town. Singapore Gallery Month (SGM) is a vibrant, month-long celebration of exhibitions, events, and artist- and collector-driven experiences that spotlight the role of galleries as … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Gallery Month Returns For 2025 – By Local Galleries, For the Regional Art Community

Preview: George Town Festival 2025 – Connection

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – The annual George Town festival is back for a new edition, once again bringing George Town alive with arts and culture. Now in its 16th edition, the festival takes on the theme of ‘Connection’, as it focuses on how arts and human experiences are closely intertwined. Over 40 events make up this year’s programme lineup, ranging from theatre, music, dance, photography, … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2025 – Connection

Art What!: SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture at ArtScience Museum

From a sleepy fishing village to a thriving metropolis, Singapore’s transformation is the stuff of textbooks. But what about the songs, styles, and slang that tell the nation’s unofficial story? That’s the focus of SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture, a new multimedia exhibition at the ArtScience Museum that opens on 2 August as the flagship of its SG60 Season. Created by Cultural Medallion … Continue reading Art What!: SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture at ArtScience Museum

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2025 – Island Nights

Surrounded by waters that have long linked us to distant shores, Singapore is defined by the confluence of trade routes, peoples, and cultures. Soon, vibrant tales of connection will ripple across the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct, as the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2025 invites all to dive into our rich island heritage and rediscover the ties that continue to flow through the city.  The 16th edition of … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2025 – Island Nights