Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It
If you’re a millennial, chances are GIFs are a part of your everyday communications.
You pepper your conversations with them, whether on WhatsApp or on Facebook Messenger. Reaction GIFs, cute animal GIFs… Whichever is appropriate for the conversation, you’ll drop a GIF for good measure – sometimes, even in place of actual words.
That’s millennials for you.
Whether you’re someone who drops the occasional GIF, or have been told that you’re your group’s resident GIF king/queen, there’s an art festival you’ll want to attend that features – no prizes for guessing – the GIF.
Noise Singapore will be bringing us a festival entirely dedicated to GIFs.: SPELLBOUND.GIF.
Happening from 4 – 11 October, this GIF-fest will take place at Gillman Barracks.
Put together by Noise Singapore and Kult Studios, you won’t find your typical meme GIFs here, but GIFs created by local artists.
While there is currently limited information on what will be going down at this festival, if GIF fest’s Instagram account is anything to go by, we’ll be seeing plenty of hypnotic, trippy GIFs.
These GIFs will be presented in an immersive multi-media exhibition. If you’re expecting this to take place in a traditional art gallery or space, think again. The experience will be more akin to visiting a “night club or space museum”.
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A Call For GIFs
The festival is currently calling for GIF submissions.
If you’re lucky, your masterpiece just may be selected to be showcased at the festival, alongside some of the festival’s best GIFs.
Here are some GIFs that caught our eye.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY0YG55n-VR/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqeNKll58w/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYf7LAbggss/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYkAyIJFxiF/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYahkgYBONX/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYp2kJ-DAcy/?tagged=giffestsg
There’s even one inspired by Monty Python (watch it with the sound on)!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYpF95Jjhjf/?taken-by=giffestsg
The founder of Kult, who is part of the organising team, shared a little peek on what to expect, and it looks set to be pretty mind-blowing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgjHf9jvgR/?tagged=giffestsg
Whether you’re a casual GIF user, or have the tendency to overuse GIFs on the daily, mark these dates down in your calendar. A totally different kind of art exhibition, we have a feeling plenty of awesome ‘gram shots (or boomerangs) will come out of this!
Noise x GIF Fest 2017 – SPELLBOUND.GIF
Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
Dates: 4 – 11 Oct
Website
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(Header Image Source: Noise X Gif Festival)
13 Cool Activities You Should Know About To Wrap Up Your February [16-28 Feb]
February has been such a busy month! There was Chinese New Year and the endless Yu Sheng dinners, Valentine’s Day… and now, here are 13 cool activities you should know about from 15 to 28 February. They’ll chase away your post-festive blues!
Play & Discover
1. Urban Ventures x House Of Noise
Our favourite street party is back! And this time round, it’s all about #supportlocalSG.
For their very first road transformation of the year, Urban Ventures partners up with Noise Singapore to transform good old Keong Saik into a one-night only, feet tapping , head banging music party!
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Featuring 21 fantastic local musicians and acts from Noise Music Mentorship 2016 (programmed by Thunder Rock School), your ears are in for a real treat!
On top of that, you can party your night away with DJs Brendon P, Oliver Osborne and Sivanesh, with free manicure and face painting sessions, thanks to Vaniday.
Urban Ventures x House of Noise
Date: 18 February 2017
Time: 3:30pm – 10:30pm
Venue: Keong Saik Road
Admission: Free
Facebook page: Urban Ventures x House of Noise
2. Choking Hazard : An Exhibition About Toys (Launch Party)
No one is ever too old or too young for… toys!
Unlike any other toy exhibition, Choking Hazard is…visually different. The toys here look a little odd and you probably won’t be able to find them elsewhere.
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This is because the artists involved in this show have dismantled existing toys sourced from toy markets and remixed them into new objects.
While you’re at it, you can also try making your own toys. An assembly line of pre-loved toys will be available for you to tear apart and rebuild. Whether you’d like to make Chucky, or your own little Frankenstein, we’re sure you’ll have a blast!
Choking Hazard: An Exhibition About Toys
Date: 17 February (Exhibition from 17 February – 18 March)
Launch Party Time: 7:00-11:00pm
Exhibition Time: Mon-Fri (11:00am-7:00pm), Sat (2:00pm-7:00pm)
Venue: kult, C2-5, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Singapore 228120
Admission: Free
Facebook Page: Choking Hazard
3. Talk Cock Comedy feat. The Latecomers (Improv)
Need some laughter to get through the week? Just sit back, relax, and let The Latecomers entertain you.
They may be late to the game but the Latecomers sure are on time with punchlines.
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Date: 16 February 2017
Time: 8:30 – 10:30pm
Venue: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 bali lane, Singapore 189848
Admission: $15 via Improv wit The Latecomers
4. Say It With Love
Say It With Love
Date: 24 & 25 February, 2017
Time: 6:30-10:30pm
Venue: Meadow, Gardens by the Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Admission: Free
Picnic Bag: $60 (Online pre-sale), $65 (On-site)
Facebook Page: Say It With Love 2017
5. Red Dot Cinema ~ Asian Short Film Screening
Need new inspiration? How about rediscovering Asian narratives that have shaped our values and culture?
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There are many independent film festivals in the world, but not many focus on Asian films. Fortunately there’s Red Dot Cinema – they amplify the Asian voice, one screening at a time.
Founded in 2015, Red Dot Cinema curates inspiring Asian short films and organises screenings around the world. They aim to bring Asia’s culture, social issues and entertainment to the global audience.
In this second edition, they’ll be screening 7 shorts from 5 different countries including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and our very own award winning “Hentak Kaki” by James Khoo.
Red Dot Cinema~ Asian Short Film Screening
Date: 24 February, 2017
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Venue: JustCo 6 Raffles Quay #16-01 Singapore 048580
Admission: $15 (Early bird), $18 (All tickets are inclusive of a popcorn)
Ticketing Website: Red Dot Cinema
6. Holi 2017
The official Holi festival only takes place in March but in Singapore, we’re celebrating it a little earlier this year!
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Singapore’s biggest Holi Festival will be organised at Wavehouse Sentosa and it’s gonna be an experience like no other.
A line up of DJs, including the all time Holi favourite DJ Milan, will keep the festival rolling while water jets, rain dances and live performances will keep you entertained and Instagram-busy.
If you’re concerned about the coloured powder used at the festival, fret not as the organisers had it lab tested and it’s certified to be safe.
Holi 2017
Date: 25 February, 2017
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Wavehouse Sentosa
Admission: $20.00 via Eventbrite
Facebook Page: Singapore’s Biggest Holi Returns
7. PRISM
In the spirit of #supportlocalSG, here’s another local production to check out!
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8. Crossings
Remember Britney Spear’s ‘Crossroads’? Here’s one that is more relevant, realistic and…updated.
The new young & W!LD cohort will be staging their very first public performance- Crossings, at Centre 42’s Black Box!
Bold, dark and funny, Crossings follow characters who have arrived at a critical crossroads in their lives. (Not your daily what to wear, what to eat kinda decisions).
The choices they make will change their journeys forever – its either a road to self-discovery or self-destruction.
If you need a fresh perspective about how the decisions we make will change our lives, Crossings will only be staged for 7 performances and 4 shows are SOLD OUT already! Grab your tickets now before its too late!
Crossings
Date: 15 – 19 February, 2017
Time: 3pm (18 & 19 February), 8pm (15-19 February)
Venue: Black Box, Centre 42, 42 Waterloo St, Singapore 187951
Admission: $30.00 via
Also, read CROSSINGS – A Play Dark And Bold Enough For A Different Kind Of Valentine’s Day
Eat
9. An Afternoon of Art + Food with Mamakan
Have a thing or two for heritage food? This is a culinary journey that you won’t wanna miss!
Featuring an 8-course taster menu, the Mamakan Art Collective will inspire you to get creatively in touch with nature. You’ll taste your way through botanical treasures available locally in Singapore.
They will also be serving cocktails ranging from Bathing Princess on the Hill, a purple liqueur made from Fort Canning flowers, to SpiceBomb of Diversity, an infusion of native spices.
If you’re hesitating because you overate during Chinese New Year, all taster items served are vegetarian, gluten-free and free of pesticides. It’s guilt free and delish at the same time.
An Afternoon of Art + Food with Mamakan
Date: 18 February, 2017
Time: 3-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd
Admission: $49.00 (Individual), $490.00 (Table of 10) via
10. Oh Crab, it’s a Party!
Oh crap! How could anyone ever say no to crabs?
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Crab lovers, raise your claws! A crab party is happening this February and everyone is invited!
All crabs are handpicked from Dapur Melaka’s very own crab farm and go at $18 each. Freshness of every crab is guaranteed or you get your money back.
It’s based on a first come first served basis so do make your reservations to avoid disappointment!
Dapur’s Crab Party
Date: 16 & 17 February, 2017
Time: 5:30pm onwards (last order at 8:30pm)
Venue: Dapur Melaka Singapore 56 Sembawang Road, Singapore 779086
Contact number: +65 6455 0857
Admission: $18 via Oh crab, it’s a party
Shop
11. Majestic Market
You’ve probably done a whole lot of shopping for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s. One more pop-up market doesn’t harm right?
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In conjunction with their 10th anniversary celebration, New Majestic Hotel will be hosting a collaborative 3-day pop up weekend bazaar!
Set in a 1928 shophouse, the market aims to celebrate and revive Bukit Pasoh’s heritage by showcasing local design, culture and its rich colourful history.
The hotel rooms will also be transformed into carefully curated retail spaces for vendors to display their products.
Heritage and shopping? That sure sounds like a pretty refreshing retail experience.
Majestic Market
Date: 16-19 February, 2017
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: New Majestic Hotel 31 – 37 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089845
Admission: Free
Facebook Page: Majestic Market
12. Wanderlust Market
You probably have a million reasons to save your angpao money but here’s one good one for you to spend ’em!
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Don’t worry about coming back from Travel Revolution empty handed because this year, the organiser actually included Wanderlust Market, a curated artisanal market by Makers Market at the event venue.
There will be a variety of products ranging from artisanal creations to mouth-watering food, children products and many more adorable items that will make you go “take my money!”.
Wanderlust Market
Date: 24-26 February, 2017
Time: 11:00am to 9:30pm
Venue: Marina Bay Sands L1 Expo Halls A & B 10 Bayfront Avenue, 018956
Facebook Page: Wanderlust Market
13. EMU Australia Pop-up
Fans of Aussie fashion and shoes, EMU from the land down under is finally on our Singaporean shores!
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Pronounced as eem-you, EMU is a premium lifestyle brand best known for their super comfy yet stylish footwear and accessories for women and children alike.
This 3-weeks special pop-up event will showcase the brand’s Spring Summer 2017 collection. There are strong bursts of colours, exotic prints, metallics designs with sports-inspired elements.
The collection, ranging from heels, sandals, summer wedges, slip-ons to covered shoes, is functional yet chic.
Women’s shoes start from $79, while children’s sneakers start from $59.
EMU Australia Pop Up
Date: February 10, 2017 onwards
Time: 10:30am – 10:00pm daily
Venue: Robinsons The Heeren, Robinsons Raffles City, Metro Paragon
Facebook Page: EMU Australia Singapore
With 13 funtastic activities to explore, it seems like life is not slowing down at all this February! And there goes our ‘hard earned’ angpao money!
Also, read Bon Appétit! 6 Legit French restaurants In Singapore That Won’t Burn A Big Hole In Your Wallet
Food, Booze, and Chill Vibes: 4 Can’t-Miss Parties This March
March is set to be an awesome month with hipster street parties, great food, and plenty of booze (read on for how to score some free beer). Grab your best buds, here are the parties that you shouldn’t miss!
1. Juan Night in Bangkok (2 March)
[embed]https://www.facebook.com/birdbirdsg/photos/gm.585059691644077/1679210925666165/?type=3&theater[/embed]A collaboration between the chicken-centric Thai eatery Bird Bird, and the casual Mexican snack bar, Hombre Catina, this Thai-Maxican mashup will be happening at Boat Quay for one night only on 2nd March.
Look forward to mouth-watering treats like the Tarmarind Chili Margaritas, Som Tum Carnitas Tacos, and Duck Grapow Nacho Supreme that’ll only be available during that night!
@Hombre Catina, from 7pm till sold out (no reservations).
2. The Great Singapore Jerk Off Part 2 (19 March)
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jAHjZieLaY[/embed]Vote for your favourite Jamaican-style BBQ chicken sauce at the second jerk off event happening this March. Hosted by the Singapore Dub Club, the BBQ pits will be out, and so will the sound system- expect ska, reggae, and dancehall beats livening up the street as the chicken marinade experts battle it out.
@Red Baron, from 2pm onwards. Tickets here.
3. Rail Collidoscope (19 March)
[embed]https://www.facebook.com/noisesingapore/photos/gm.1679021129022625/10153941850513470/?type=3&theater[/embed]Brought to you by Noise Singapore and LushLovesLocal, don’t miss the Rail Corridor Art Space‘s last fiesta before it temporarily closes for piping works.
Food, drinks, DJs, and live street art, what’s not to like about this party? Details are scant at the moment, but keep an eye out for more updates on their Facebook events page.
@Rail Corridor Art Space, free admission.
Also read: The Music Run That Lets You Party, Run, And Choose The Soundtrack At The Same Time
4. St. Patrick’s Day Parade (19-20 March)
[caption id="attachment_2695" align="alignnone" width="700"]Grab a pint of Guinness and dress in something green. This year’s street festival will feature a parade by the Singapore River, and live music till late for you and your crew to party on!
More importantly, here’s what you’ve been waiting for: free booze. Send an SMS with your Name<SPACE>NRIC to 8151-5555, and successful applications will receive an SMS notification to redeem your free pint of Guinness Draught. You can redeem your beer from this list of participating bars, from 1-20 March.
@Singapore River, Circular Road, free admission.
Which party will you be attending? Let us know in the comments below!
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