Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

As Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts marks its 25th edition in 2026, the beloved festival returns not just as a celebration, but as a living archive of the Nusantara’s cultural imagination. Taking place from 16 to 19 April at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, this milestone edition reflects how far the festival has come, from a platform for artistic expression to a … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga returns to Singapore this March, marking a long-awaited homecoming to the Esplanade stage. Last seen here in 2019 in concert and as the delightfully macabre Mrs Lovett in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Sweeney Todd, Salonga’s relationship with Singapore audiences has long been one of affection and familiarity. Now, she’s back not to conquer new territory, but as … Continue reading An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026

Every April, the global design world descends on Milan Design Week, where ideas about how we live, work and shape the future spill out across galleries, palazzos and hidden courtyards in Brera Design District. In 2026, Singapore is arriving with a bold proposition: what if an entire nation could function as a prototype? Enter Prototype Island, a new exhibition by DesignSingapore Council, presenting Singapore as … Continue reading Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026

Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

In Singapore, design has long been associated with sleek skylines, thoughtful public housing, and the seamless efficiency of daily life. But a new vision is taking shape, one that moves design beyond objects and aesthetics, and into the way people think, live, and relate to one another. Propelling this shift is the DesignSingapore Council’s upcoming Design Masterplan 2035, a roadmap that reimagines design not as … Continue reading Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

An Invitation to Play: Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure as SIFA’s newest Festival Director

“Let’s play” sounds like an unexpected invitation at a time like this. In recent years, Singapore’s arts ecosystem has felt increasingly brittle, one defined by closures, stagnant funding, and a growing sense that artistic labour must constantly justify itself in numbers, outcomes, and economic value. Against this pragmatic backdrop, theatremaker Chong Tze Chien has emerged from the wings and prepares to stage his first act … Continue reading An Invitation to Play: Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure as SIFA’s newest Festival Director

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

For two weeks in May, Singapore becomes a stage. Across theatres, parks and historic civic spaces, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 15 to 30 May with performances that stretch from aerial dance spectacles and immersive theatre to experimental late-night encounters. This year’s edition carries an unusually simple invitation: “Let’s Play.” The phrase captures the spirit of a festival that wants audiences … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

Ding Yi Music Company has appointed Tay Zhi Wen as its new General Manager, effective 1 March 2026. Her appointment marks a new chapter in the company’s continued artistic and organisational development. As General Manager, Zhi Wen will work closely with the Board, Artistic Leadership, musicians and staff to advance the ensemble’s artistic vision while strengthening the organisational capabilities to support its evolving practice. Zhi … Continue reading Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

On 23 May 2026, an extraordinary musical homecoming will unfold at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Singapore’s rising piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee returns to the stage for the third instalment of his ambitious Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle — an eight-part artistic journey that will eventually see him perform all 32 piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. For Mikkel, the concert marks more than another recital. … Continue reading Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

Singapore’s Classical Music Season Heats Up with a New Singapore International Piano Festival Director and a Farewell to Maestro Hans Graf

Singapore’s classical music calendar is shaping up to be an especially meaningful one this year. From a new artistic vision at the Singapore International Piano Festival to a heartfelt farewell for a beloved music director, the coming months promise a vibrant mix of world-class performances, family-friendly experiences, and artistic collaborations across the city. One of Asia’s most celebrated piano festivals enters a new era this … Continue reading Singapore’s Classical Music Season Heats Up with a New Singapore International Piano Festival Director and a Farewell to Maestro Hans Graf

Sing’theatre brings lunchtime concerts to Woodlands Hospital with Musical Rendezvous @ Woodlands Hospital

Starting this April, lunch hour at Woodlands Hospital will sound a little different. Instead of the usual midday bustle, visitors and staff may find themselves pausing to the sound of live music as a new monthly concert series brings uplifting performances into the heart of the healthcare campus. Musical Rendezvous @ Woodlands Hospital, produced by Sing’theatre in collaboration with Woodlands Hospital, will launch on 10 … Continue reading Sing’theatre brings lunchtime concerts to Woodlands Hospital with Musical Rendezvous @ Woodlands Hospital