It’s the time of the year again where young budding Singaporean artists showcase their works at the annual Noise Singapore Festival. Its 11th edition this year, Noise Singapore Festival features over 200 artists, 300 new works and a new venue. This year, Noise Singapore Festival presents an exciting line-up for everyone! Support local talents and head down to the various exhibitions, artist market and concerts this August and September!
Noise Singapore Festival Exhibition
Themed “Uncharted”, this year’s festival presents a showcase of original artworks and commissioned installations by young people in Singapore. Explore works in both the Outdoor Plaza from 13 – 31 August and indoors from 13 August – 30 September.
Festival Exhibition
Location: Capitol Piazza Outdoor Plaza & #01-23
Date: 13 – 31 August
Time: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Noise (co)Lab
Also located at Capitol Piazza, explore Noise Singapore Festival’s collaborations with partners such as Converse, EZ-link, Naiise and Snupped. With these partnerships, Singapore artists have a chance to express their creativity and showcase their works with the world. EZ-Link Pte Ltd, for example, has launched a set of three 2016 Special Edition National Day EZ-Link cards featuring the works of young artists.
Don’t forget to try out hands-on activities and workshops and discover what it means to be an artist!
Noise co(Lab)
Location: Capitol Piazza #01-23
Date: 13 August – 30 September
Time: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Alumni Exhibition
In collaboration with Noise Singapore Festival, swing by the Esplanade Festival Corner. Have a look at how selected Noise Art Mentorship alumni artists have gone all out to explore unknown territories. View their new commissioned works as they share the results of their creative progression as they gone on to continue developing their art.
Alumni Exhibition
Location: Festival Corner at the Esplanade Concourse
Date: 16 – 31 August
Time: 11am – 11pm
Noise Singapore Festival Concert
Besides the Noise Singapore Festival exhibitions going on at Capitol Piazza and Esplanade Concourse, music lovers will also be treated to performances by Noise Singapore Festival alumni musicians. Wind down the weekend to gigs featuring a mix of old and new songs. The line-up is exciting! Expect music talents like Stopgap, Take Two and enec.e. What’s more, three emerging Australian acts will also join in to add an international flavour to the concert.
In addition, in conjunction with Weekend Noise, some of the Noise Singapore Festival Artists will also be performing at Singapore Night Festival‘s festival village at SMU. It’s happening this coming weekend on 26 and 27 August.
Festival Concert
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse
Date: 26 – 28 August
Time: Various evening timings
Noise Artist Market
Lastly, not to be missed is Noise Artist Market! Drop by Esplanade Concourse and be treated to an array of original art, crafts, accessories from local artists and designers. Support 12 local artists as they showcase their works from miniature air-dry clay dishes by Tiny Supply to colourful art prints by Nadia So.
Noise Artist Market
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Date: 27 – 28 August
Time:5pm – 10pm
There’s so much do to at Noise Singapore Festival 2016! Drop by the exhibitions, shop at the artist market or chill at the concerts. There’s something for everyone at the festival!
(All photos are by Noise Singapore, otherwise stated)
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