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REVELRY AND RE-CREATION AS SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL

TRANSFORMS THE BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DISTRICT

Singapore, 6 August 2019 – From thumping percussion beats by renowned Argentinean

troupe Fuerza Bruta, to the soothing waves of art installation Whispers, the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns for its 12th edition, with a plethora of experiences to transform

Singapore’s Bras Basah.Bugis district into an arts and cultural oasis from 23 to 31 August

2019.

2 Festival Director, Angelita Teo, said, “SNF is 12 years old and many of our festival-

goers have grown along with us on our festival journey. Year on year, they have come to

expect new experiences that transform the Bras Basah.Bugis district, challenging them to see

these spaces in a new light. This year will be no different with stunning light art installations,

performances and programmes presented by local and international artists. And in a nod to

the Singapore Bicentennial, some of these will feature a Southeast Asian twist. I look forward

to seeing visitors immerse themselves wholly in the festival and the experiences it has to offer.”

SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTHEAST ASIA

3 In alignment with the Singapore Bicentennial, this year’s festival line-up will see a

curation of works with a Southeast Asian connection, casting a spotlight on folklore and

traditions, as well as ideas and talents from around the region.

4 For instance, festival-goers will notice elements of The Ramayana, one of the two

major epic poems of India, featured in various festival offerings. One such work will take over

the National Museum of Singapore’s Banyan tree, with a projection by internationally

renowned French group Spectaculaires titled The Legend of Ramayana, inspired by the

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Indian epic poem. This marks the first time that the Banyan tree will see a projection work

complemented by a stirring gamelan instrumental performance, which retells the story of the

Ramayana in traditional Javanese tembang or poetry. The gamelan performance will be

performed by local performing group Gamelan Asmaradana, from 29 to 31 August.

5 Another work, by internationally renowned Indian dance-theatre company Apsaras

Arts, will bring to life The Ramayana story of Prince Rama rescuing his wife Sita. Set to a

moving, original score and told through classical Indian and Javanese dance, Anjaneyam – Hanuman’s Ramayana is a cross-cultural production involving artists from Singapore, India

and Indonesia. They will also present a children-friendly storytelling and dance production

titled Sita’s Magical Forest, which follows Sita as she encounters the animals of the magical

forest. Both performances will take place at the Festival Village at Dhoby Ghaut Green.

6 The Dhoby Ghaut Green Festival Village stage will also see the debut of Southeast

Asian bands alongside our local talents. The line-up presently includes Malaysia’s SONUO,

the Philippine’s MenAcoustic, and Thailand’s The Note, as well as local musicians like

MOTUS, Flame of the Forest and Neon Feast.

7 Over at CHIJMES, an animated projection titled Waves of Time will capture and

reflect the diversity of ethnic cultures in this region. The work will be the first to be projected

on CHIJMES, and was created as part of a collaboration between Singapore-based animation

studio Chips and Toon and Australia’s The Electric Canvas.

CURTAIN RAISER | TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILIAR SPACES

8 The Singapore Bicentennial edition of SNF will kick off with a curtain raiser, with three

installations which will open to the public ahead of the festival on 8 August, at the National

Museum of Singapore. The dramatic Whispers by Canadian group Light Society is set to

convert the Gallery Theatre into a hypnotic and captivating space. Encapsulating the sensation,

power and sound of wind, the experiential installation draws visitors into the rise and fall of

nature’s power.

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9 In Gallery 10, Collapse! by internationally-acclaimed French filmmaker Luc Jacquet

invites visitors to confront the effects of global warming through an immersive audio

experience that transports one to the edge of collapsing ice glaciers in Antarctica. Along the

same theme of exploring the effects of climate change, three-part installation Intergalactic Dreams by Singaporean artist Jahan Loh captures his exploration of alternative homes in an

imagined future where Earth is no longer hospitable.

NIGHT LIGHTS | TRANSFORMATION THROUGH ILLUMINATION 10 Illuminating iconic facades and unexpected spaces, the annual Night Lights returns

from 23 August with 17 light artworks comprising of both projections and installations,

encouraging festival-goers to reimagine familiar landmarks with their artistry and interactivity.

11 Besides the Ramayana, Spectaculaires will also light up the iconic façade of the

National Museum of Singapore with Keep Dreaming, a family-friendly showcase capturing

the exploration of a whimsical wonderland.

Whispers by Light Society. Image courtesy of Etienne Saint-Denis.

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Artist impression of Keep Dreaming. Image courtesy of Spectaculaires

12 Along Stamford Road, the Stamford Court clock tower will become the canvas for a

façade projection for the first time. The Electric Canvas from Australia transforms the clock

tower into a playful, welcoming work of art with their animated projection, Tropicana.

Artist impression of Tropicana. Image courtesy of The Electric Canvas

13 Multi-disciplinary French artist Yann Nguema returns to the Festival with an interactive

large-scale projection at Armenian Church titled S.C.U.L.P.T. Blending technology, human

interaction and music to bring architecture to life, festival-goers can look forward to a unique

experience as they step up to manipulate the form and appearance of the church’s centuries-

old chevet, through the use of simple laser beams.

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14 A new pop-up experiential dome on the Singapore Management University’s (SMU)

Campus Green will see the combination of light art with performance. Titled Project:Dome, this space will showcase five brand new works by various artists – projects that had been

borne out of SNF’s first Creators’ Masterclass, which was held with the aim of teaching

participants the basics of creating their own projection mapping artworks. Organised in

January 2019, participants learnt about the capabilities and tools of the TouchDesigner

software – an open source programme used in projection mapping – and brainstormed

creative proposals for light artworks. These works were further fine-tuned and subsequently

presented as part of SNF 2019.

15 One of the works is OCISLY by Lawrence Loh and Sebastien Jurkowski, which is a

fun, crowd-sourced digital projection that invites festival-goers to populate it with unique

emoticons. Another work, Huff x Ding Yi, sees a music and visual collaboration between

visual artist Kenneth A. Huff, and local Chinese chamber ensemble, Ding Yi Music Company.

With the merging of both elements, festival-goers can look forward to Huff’s projection work,

inspired by the mathematics of chaos theory, reacting to the performers’ live music within the

dome – no two performances will be the same!

Artist impression of OCISLY. Image courtesy of Lawrence Loh & Sebastien Jurkowski

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PERFORMANCES | RE-DEFINING EXPERIENCES

16 Over the second weekend from 29 to 31 August, festival-goers can look forward to a

visual treat with more than 40 performances and roving acts across the Bras Basah.Bugis

district.

17 Headlining the Festival’s line-up this year is Fuerza Bruta’s immersive theatre show,

promising to take audiences into an uninhibited, unforgettable world that will flood the senses.

Having performed to more than six million spectators in sold-out shows across 60 cities, the

globally-acclaimed Argentinean troupe welcomes festival-goers to their 360-degree outdoor

party, encompassing suspended ‘stages’, dynamic up-close-and-personal encounters, aerial

acts, and plenty of confetti to make one brutally happy. As part of an on-going National Day

promotion, tickets to the shows are currently available from SISTIC at a special price of S$12

(until 9 August). Group tickets will be available for sale from 10 August.

Artist impression of MMO. Image courtesy of Sweet Tooth

18 On ground, Singapore-based theatre troupe, Sweet Tooth by Cake, returns to the

festival to present MMO – their first roving theatrical act. With three ethereal characters

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roaming the walkways along Queen Street and National Design Centre, festival-goers can

look out for them as they burst into spontaneous surprising performances.

19 The signature Festival Village will also return on a bigger scale this year, with two

villages set-up for festival-goers to gather at Dhoby Ghaut Green and the newly-

pedestrianised Armenian Street Park. Keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for New Stream Brass Band, a Singapore-based New Orleans style brass band, as they take their unique

sound to Armenian Street with a mix of jazz, hip-hop and traditional New Orleans brass sounds,

accompanied by a zestful dance number by Singapore’s home-grown tap-dancing talent,

Rhythm Nation.

CONFERENCE | IGNITING NEW SPARK TO FESTIVALS

20 On the sidelines of the Festival, the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) will

convene in Singapore for the first time from 27 to 29 August. The international association

gathers place-makers and thought leaders in culture and urban development from around the

world, providing a unique platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration. This year’s

convening takes collaboration as a theme, exploring the carefully-constructed and managed

partnerships that are needed to nurture and sustain arts, culture and creativity in changing

urban environments.

21 “SNF is one of Singapore’s foremost projects in place-making through the arts and

culture, and over the years, has become instrumental in bringing together the vibrant Bras

Basah.Bugis community. It is an honour to have the Festival as a backdrop to this year’s

convening, and I look forward to how this district can continue to grow and thrive from our

learnings, in the years to come,” Teo added.

22 Details of all Night Lights, performances, Festival Village offerings, and highlight

partner programmes and installations can be found in the Annex.

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23 SNF 2019 runs from 23 to 31 August. It opens with the Night Lights on 23 August, with

performances starting 29 August. While entry to SNF is free, some programmes in the line-up

are ticketed. For more information, please visit nightfestival.sg.

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About the National Heritage Board The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit. NHB’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for more information. About Singapore Night Festival The Singapore Night Festival is the National Heritage Board’s signature arts and cultural festival in the vibrant Bras Basah.Bugis district. A key event in the regional festival calendar, the annual festival provides a platform for artists and stakeholders to meet, create and collaborate to present world class acts and to transform familiar spaces in the arts and heritage district for festival-goers. A highlight of the festival is the interactive light installations titled Night Lights, which produces artworks that dot the district, or turns the facades of buildings in the vicinity into ephemeral works of wonder. Since 2008, the Singapore Night Festival has

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presented a diverse mix of artworks and performances by local and international artists, featuring cross-disciplinary acts and influences which continue to push the boundaries, and enthralled millions of festival goers.

About the Bras Basah.Bugis The Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct, is Singapore’s arts, heritage and design district, home to the greatest concentration of museums, historic monuments, heritage buildings, places of worship, arts groups, arts schools, and lifestyle malls in the city centre. One of the oldest districts in Singapore, Bras Basah served as a suburb in the 1800s and early 1900s to the busy city centre located around Raffles Place today; while the Bugis area was notorious as a haunt for sailors and transvestites. More recently, BBB has evolved into the centre for education, arts, design and heritage, with major attractions like the National Museum of Singapore, the Singapore Art Museum, the Peranakan Museum, The Substation Arts Centre, the National Design Centre and the Stamford Arts Centre located here. Singapore Management University, LASALLE College of the Arts, School of the Arts and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts are also situated here. BBB’s architecture is a unique and exhilarating mix of old and new, with churches and cathedrals such as the Armenian Church of Saint Gregory of the Illuminator, colourful Chinese and Hindu temples, and colonial-era buildings standing alongside stunning pieces of contemporary architecture like that of the School of the Arts (Singapore’s only high school for the arts) and the National Library.

BBB is also a lifestyle destination, with its many malls and lifestyle/ F & B clusters such as CHIJMES, The Cathay, Bugis Junction and Bugis Street capitalising on heritage, design and the arts for a distinctive shopping experience. BBB also has a vibrant events calendar, with exhibitions and festivals taking place all year round, culminating in the annual Singapore Night Festival in August where Singaporeans and visitors alike take to the streets, literally, to celebrate and party through the night.

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ANNEX SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL 2019 23 – 31 August 2019 | 7.30pm – 12mn | Bras Basah.Bugis district Performance nights on 29 – 31 August Festival Villages open on 23 – 24, 29 – 31 August Ticketing charges apply for selected programmes Re-imagine the night at Singapore Night Festival 2019 as the Bras Basah.Bugis district transforms into an ethereal wonderland over two weekends this August. Watch the façade of iconic landmarks spring to life in brilliance, familiar spaces surprise with artistic expressions, and animated storytellers enchant the crowd. Promising something for everyone, one can look forward to an exciting line-up of arts, heritage and cultural experiences brought together by partners and stakeholders in the district. Join us at Singapore Night Festival 2019 and let us take you somewhere!

nightfestival.sg | @sgnightfest | #sgnightfest Translations

Singapore Night Festival 新加坡仲夏夜空 Pesta Malam Singapura சிங்கப்பூர ்இரவு விழா

Night Lights 奇光夜色 Sinaran Malam இரவு மின்மினிகள்

INCLUDED WITHIN THIS ANNEX

• 17 Night Lights • More than 40 Performances (including music performances at Festival Villages) • 2 Festival Villages • Selected highlights from BBB Partner Programmes For a full list of Festival offerings including all BBB partner programmes and promotions, write-ups of musicians, etc., please refer to www.nightfestival.sg.

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NIGHT LIGHTS

Artist impression, courtesy of Spectaculaires

Keep Dreaming by Spectaculaires Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Façade (Zone 1) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Watch the National Museum of Singapore come to life as three mysterious characters awaken from their deep slumber to embark on an adventure. As we join them on this whimsical journey, allow wonder and curiosity to take over as the secrets of this fantasy wonderland unravel before your eyes. About the artist Spectaculaires has earned worldwide recognition for its illuminated and monumental projections and highlights. They have developed artworks that involve graphics, sound, light, scenography, and research and development that have been seen across Europe. Its creative label Les Allumeurs d’Images animates the creative part of projects with technical mastery, bringing stories to life.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Spectaculaires

The Legend of Ramayana by Spectaculaires Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Banyan Tree (Zone 1) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Inspired by the Asian Civilisations Museum’s collection of Nakashi Venkataramaiah paintings, the show takes the audience on a journey of the Sanskrit epic poem The Ramayana. The epic follows Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the demon King Ravana, through the eyes of a venerable Banyan tree. As the epic circulated through oral public performances across the Indian subcontinent, the Ramayana story became popular throughout Asia and was translated into different languages. Today, many versions of the story exist in India and Southeast Asia, reflecting the culture’s specific values, beliefs and connections to their region. About the artist Spectaculaires has earned worldwide recognition for its illuminated and monumental projections and highlights. They have developed artworks that involve graphics, sound, light, scenography, and research and development that have been seen across Europe. Its creative label Les Allumeurs d’Images animates the creative part of projects with technical mastery, bringing stories to life.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Aux Media Group

Disco Walkway by Aux Media Group Venue: Walkway along Stamford Road (Zone 2) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Ever wandered through the city, a musical rhythm guiding your feet and compelling you to add a little hop and a skip? Inspired by the unheard tunes of the city, Disco Walkway adds vibrancy to the Stamford Walkway with glowing neon-coloured cubes and music. About the artist AUX Media Group is a creative content development company specialising in major events, festivals and media production since 2002. Spanning across various platforms, AUX curates creative contents, designs and build-ups customized to individual project needs.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Yann Nguema

S.C.U.L.P.T by Yann Nguema; assisted by Arnaud Doucet Venue: Armenian Church (Zone 2) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn First presented in France, S.C.U.L.P.T has been fully redesigned for its debut international showing in Singapore. Tailored to fit every square centimetre of the Armenian Church’s centuries-old chevet, this artwork is the perfect marriage of projection mapping and interactivity, allowing visitors to manipulate its form and appearance with simple laser beams. Accompanied with a soundscape composed by EZ3kiel, S.C.U.L.P.T immerses visitors into a personal world of art and technology. S.C.U.L.P.T is by Yann Nguema, assisted by Arnaud Doucet. About the artist Born into a family with scientific backgrounds, musician Yann Nguema integrates computer technology into his creative process by developing his own software, and adding a completely interactive dimension to his productions. He founded the group EZ3kiel in 1992, developing works with rich visuals that go on to become iconic to its identity, and a reference for future generations of artists. As a solo artist, Yann focuses his work mainly on performing arts with a constant emphasis on an image-music association. He has designed numerous projects combining technology, research and poetry. Yann is currently an ambassador artist for the Lyon Festival of Lights.

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Artist impression, courtesy of LiteWerkz

Symbiote by LiteWerkz Venue: Walkway along Stamford Road (Zone 2) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn LiteWerkz presents “Symbiote”, an installation that juxtaposes tension and lightness. Wander between thin, seamless fabric into an airy and undulating space, a response to Singapore’s dynamic multicultural and multireligious societal fabric, and be immersed in a manifestation of Singaporeans’ interdependence. Symbiote brings visitors into a state of calm; just as how the symbiotic relationship between different communities makes us independent as a nation. About the artist LiteWerkz is a design collective of students, artists and engineers who share a common passion for the design public art and light installations. LiteWerkz made their debut light installation at Singapore Night Festival 2016 in its first ever Open Call. This year marks the team’s fourth consecutive participation in the Singapore Night Festival.

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Artist impression, courtesy of The Electric Canvas

Tropicana by The Electric Canvas Venue: Stamford Court Clock (Zone 2) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn The Stamford Court clock comes to life with bright and bubbly colours, and an extravagant coating of warm tropical vibes under the sun. Washed up with whacky shades and wicked lines, this playful animated projection by The Electric Canvas will greet visitors as they arrive at the Singapore Night Festival. About the artist The Electric Canvas is an Australian company, recognised around the world as an expert in large-scale and architectural projection mapping. Established in 1997, we’ve been transforming places and spaces with images and light for more than twenty years. The company is a complete solution provider that brings together a unique combination of creative and technical disciplines to produce memorable site-specific experiences.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Chips and Toon

Waves of Time by Chips and Toon (Projection mapping assistance by The Electric Canvas) Venue: CHIJMES (Zone 2) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Inspired by Singapore’s very own legend of a Prince who journeyed across the seas to visit Singapore, this façade projection on the historic CHIJMES chapel re-imagines the journey of the Prince chasing his dream to and around our island. In following the journey of the Prince, viewers explore the depths of the underwater world and encounter the variety of ethnic cultures which came together because of maritime connections, reminding us of how Singapore as a nation has been shaped by centuries of maritime trade and travel. About the artists Chips and Toon is a full service animation studio based in Singapore. The studio provides original content creation and animation production services. Over the years, the team has collaborated with Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, iQiyi, Mediacorp and many more for their original content. At Chips and Toon, we believe that animation has the power to unleash your imagination and bring your ideas to reality. The Electric Canvas is an Australian company, recognised around the world as an expert in large-scale and architectural projection mapping. Established in 1997, we’ve been transforming places and spaces with images and light for more than twenty years. The company is complete solution provider that brings together a unique combination of creative and technical disciplines to produce memorable site-specific experiences.

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Image courtesy of Galina Mihaleva, Hedren Sum, Vibeke Sorensen,

Brandon Leo & Nagaraju Thummanapalli

Pulse by Galina Mihaleva, Hedren Sum, Vibeke Sorensen, Brandon Leo & Nagaraju Thummanapalli Venue: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza (Zone 2) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn How can we experience the “digital” in today’s Smart Nation? Pulse explores the connection between physical and digital experiences. It is a reflective work on the influence of technology on our society and daily life. Interact with colourful visualisations which are generated via sound and music in this immersive experience that reflects on the influence of digital technology and media in today’s society. About the artist Pulse is a collaboration between creatives from various fields including: - Galina Mihaleva - an associate professor in Design Art at the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), with her interest in arts and fashion. Hedren Sum - a digital humanities project manager at NTU Institute of Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH) and currently a PhD student at ADM, and who constantly looks at the impact of technology on society through his various projects. Vibeke Sorensen - an artist, composer, and professor at ADM working in digital multimedia and animation, stereography, interactive architectural installation, and networked visual music performance. Brandon Leo - a local experimental music artist in Singapore and part of the musical groups, Sky 2 and Kin Collective.

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Nagaraju Thummanapalli - a computer scientist at ADM who explores new approaches and methods in the intersections of science, art, design, engineering and the humanities. Glow Away by HeritageCares x Sansys Collective Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn See slime in new light at this UV-lit installation created by members of the community. Participants from NHB’s HeritageCares programme lent their hands in making the slime which fills the luminescent public art installation. The Singapore Night Festival glows from the vibrant participation of our communities! About the artist HeritageCares is part of the National Heritage Board’s overall community outreach efforts. The programmes reaches out to the lesser-served communities through a range of heritage programmes at our national museums, heritage institutions and heritage sites. Sansys Collective is a bespoke events agency, specialising in festival management. Focusing on designing distinctive experiences, Sansys presents original and innovative ideas for each client, integrating new state-of-the-art technology with traditional art form.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Sansys Collective

In:Sight by Tran Tuan Cong, Alison Poon & Sansys Collective Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Take a moment from your exploration of the Singapore Night Festival to admire the unique light art installations that not just transform the university campus into an otherworldly space, but also add pizzazz to your SNF 2019 photo-moments! About the artist A collaboration between Tran Tuan Cong, a creative director from Vietnam, Alison Poon, a creative designer from Singapore, and Sansys Collective. Sansys Collective is a bespoke events agency, specialising in festival management. Focusing on designing distinctive experiences, Sansys presents original and innovative ideas for each client, integrating the use of new state of the art technology with traditional art forms.

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Lucent by Sansys Collective Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Walk into a magical rainforest amid illuminated trees and a soothing soundscape that transforms the heart of Singapore into an ambient oasis. About the artist Sansys Collective is a bespoke events agency, specialising in festival management. Focusing on designing distinctive experiences, Sansys presents original and innovative ideas for each client, integrating new state-of-the-art technology with traditional art form.

Artist impression, courtesy of Lawrence Loh & Sebastien Jurkowski Project:Dome - OCISLY by Lawrence Loh & Sebastien Jurkowski Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Leave your mark at the Singapore Night Festival with this crowd-sourced digital projection. You are the creator! Scan the OCISLY QR code with your mobile device, select your emoticon and release it to populate the evolving atmosphere of the dome. Feel free to spawn as many emoticons as you want!

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Ever-changing, festival-goers can expect a different experience each time they visit OCISLY. About the artists Lawrence Loh and Sebastien Jurkowski run Contrast Studio, a design studio specialising in multimedia interactive experience. They never considered their work as art, more of a mix & mash of ideas that create a unique experience when combined.

Artist impression, courtesy of Martin Altanie and Yan

Project:Dome - Soul Beads in Harmony by Martin Altanie & Yan Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Taking inspiration from the fusion of cultures that form the unique Peranakan identity, while paying homage to iconic Peranakan beadwork, Soul Beads in Harmony transforms the dome into a mesmerising digital canvas of luminous beadwork. Each bead features floral, foliage, animals or mythical creatures that are important to Peranakan beliefs. Woven together, the intricate beadwork brings life, meaning and purpose to every beaded motif. About the artists Martin Altanie is a Singapore-based motion designer, specialising in crafting motion graphics for commercials. He has a deep interest in video art forms, especially in the world of interactive immersive experience. Website: martinaltanie.com | Instagram: @martinaltanie

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Inspired by the artworks of teamLab, Yan decided to switch industry and pursue a career in the field of interactive digital art. Through her creations, she aims to spark curiosity and wonder in people. Instagram: @etn.void

Artist impression, courtesy of STATE SENSOR

Project:Dome - The Land Above by STATE SENSOR Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn The Land Above pays homage to history and heritage in a projection artwork that raises land to the sky. Through the visual language of art, The Land Above presents abstract geography with traditional motifs from the Nusantara world, giving way to the rising tide of a reimagined cultural kaleidoscope. Step into this portal where the past collides with the future, and experience the symbiotic relationship between nature & culture. About the artists STATE SENSOR is a partnership between Singaporean artists Brandon Tay and Safuan Johari. Known more for their adventures in electronic media and synonymous with architectural projection mapping in Singapore, the duo’s works offer a holistic approach that takes into full consideration of the experiential factor; from the structural to the sonic. Other than projection-based pieces, Brandon and Safuan have also produced and exhibited interactive works, and designed content for theatre and dance productions. Since 2011, the

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duo has clinched various commissioned and corporate projects internationally, regionally and locally.

Artist impression, courtesy of Mischief Makers x MeshMinds Project:Dome - SOLIS by Mischief Makers x MeshMinds Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Inspired by exotic molecular conditions and futuristic machinery, SOLIS recreates the energy present within the Sun. In this immersive futuristic dome that brings to life the awe-inspiring spectacle of nuclear fusion, festival-goers come together to activate the power of the sun, generating a bolder, brighter future, where clean, renewable and limitless energy is accessible to all. About the artist Mischief Makers is an experiential design and production lab which uses interactive technology, multimedia content, projection mapping and visual design to create unique, engaging and memorable experiences. MeshMinds is a leading creative technology studio partnered with UN Environment, which specialises in virtual, augmented and mixed reality, to maximise engagement, empathy and action.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Kenneth A. Huff

Project:Dome - Strange Attractions by Kenneth A. Huff Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Strange Attractions, a body of work spanning thirty years, is based on the mathematics of chaos theory. Kenneth uses chaotic strange attractors to explore natural systems, patterns, and rhythms. Images of these evolving chaotic systems are layered, one moment over next, like waves washing over sand, eventually replaced by the accumulation of those that come after. About the artist Kenneth A. Huff is an interdisciplinary visual artist working in a variety of traditional and new media. Through intricately-detailed abstractions, he explores evolving patterns and forms in nature. His body of organically-inspired work spans 25 years and includes prints, sculptures, time-based projects, photographs, and poetry. Kenneth’s work has been included in over 350 public showings in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Artist impression, courtesy of Asylum Work-in-progress by Asylum Venue: National Design Centre (Zone 4) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn Asylum celebrates their 20th anniversary with an installation piece titled Work-in-progress. A scaffold structure populated with animated light formations brings across endless possibilities of “imagination”, the foundation to Asylum’s pursuit of creativity. About the artist Asylum is one of Asia’s most respected creative companies. Since its inception in 1999, the creative company has focused on cross-disciplinary projects that include interactive design, product development, environmental & interior design, packaging, apparel design, branding and graphic design. Featured in magazines around the world, Asylum is defined as an unconventional maverick in the creative world. Asylum’s work in the creative industry has been recognised with more than 100 international awards. Asylum was also the recipient of Designer of the Year (2009) and Design of the Year (2010 and 2018) at Singapore’s President Design Award.

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PERFORMANCES

Image courtesy of Gamelan Asmaradana

Poetry and Bronze: Instrumental Adaptations of Serat Ramayana by Gamelan Asmaradana Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Banyan Tree (Zone 1) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 8pm – 8.15pm | 9pm – 9.15pm | 10pm – 10.15pm Being one of the largest ancient epics in world literature, the Ramayana has spread to various parts of Southeast Asia, including the island of Java. The Ramayana is narrated in the Javanese tradition of poetry where it is sung and not recited. The performance of Serat Ramayana or ‘The Story of Rama’ will feature gamelan music and tembang to retell the story of The Ramayana. About the artist Gamelan Asmaradana (GA) is a Singaporean non-profit arts organisation dedicated to promoting the appreciation of all styles and expressions of gamelan music. Established in 2004, GA was named after a classic Javanese gamelan piece ‘Ladrang Asmaradana’. In 2009, GA launched and recorded an album entitled ‘Asmaradana’, and has been actively performing and collaborating with artists from Indonesia. GA’s most recent production of ‘Cupumanik Astagina – The Sacred Jewel Box’ in July 2018, consisted of a cast of 50 which featured elements of gamelan, western orchestra music, dance, wayang kulit puppetry as well as animation/mapping.

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Baracuda Batucada Venue: Armenian Street Park Festival Village (Zone 2) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 8.30pm – 8.45pm | 10.35pm – 10.55pm With their Brazilian drums, Baracuda Batucada brings a series of heart-thumping performances to the streets of the Bras Basah.Bugis district. The band comprises of 150 members with a myriad of musical backgrounds and experiences, each passionate about producing original samba funk grooves. Join them at the Festival as they surprise and entice with performances that will get you bopping to their beats! About the artist First started out in Ngee Ann Polytechnic as a three-man band, Baracuda Batucada has grown remarkably over the years and now stands with a member base of over 150 members, including alumni. Since 2004, this award-winning percussion ensemble has rocked crowds out and entertained audiences of every calibre. From Orchard Road and Esplanade, to the Istana and even Brisbane Australia, Baracuda Batucada has made their addictive samba percussion tunes heard far and wide. Equipped with Brazilian drums and made out of members with a myriad of musical backgrounds and experience, this band is bound together by their insatiable passion to produce their own original samba funk grooves. With their authentic slogan of “Heavier than Samba, Lighter than Rock”, the group will surprise and entice you with their rhythms!

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Cabaret by ACTFA School of Dance and Performing Arts Venue: SMU Campus Green Amphitheatre (Zone 3) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 8.15pm – 8.25pm, 9.15pm – 9.25pm, 10.30pm – 10.40pm Cabaret as a dance style is often associated with restaurants, pubs or night club dancing. The dance style is coy, sexy and flirtatious, mixed with a lot of theatrical drama and jazz moves. Popularised by movies like Moulin Rouge, Burlesque and Chicago, it is a fun and simple dance to learn, often filled with catchy music and props like feathers, fans or chairs. About the artist ACTFA School of Dance and Performing Arts, Singapore is involved in training its students for social dancing, competitions and performances in various dance styles including Salsa, Bachata, Afro-Cuban Rumba, Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Hip Hop, and more. It also offers Makeup, Face-care, Modelling and Costume seminars. With more than 15 years of experience in teaching dance, the dance school has sent of its many students and teachers to perform, compete and teach both locally and internationally. The ACTFA Dance Performance Team have performed at various events across Singapore, including the Esplanade Da:ns Festival, Asia's first Salsa Musical Comedy, the Singapore Salsa Congress 2006, the Singapore Salsa Festival 2007, and more.

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Huff x Ding Yi: A Music and Visual Collaboration by Kenneth A. Huff and Ding Yi Music Company Venue: Projection Dome, SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.45pm - 8pm, 8.30pm – 8.45pm Strange Attractions, a body of work spanning thirty years, is based on the mathematics of chaos theory. Kenneth uses chaotic strange attractors to explore natural systems, patterns, and rhythms. Images of these evolving chaotic systems are layered, one moment over next, like waves washing over sand, eventually replaced by the accumulation of those that come after. In this collaboration with the Ding Yi Music Company, the systems change in reaction to the performers’ music and through Kenneth’s live interactions with the system. Being chaotic, Strange Attractions also works in variations of its own, ensuring no two performances are the same. Pieces to be performed include: 1) Transcient, Composed by Prof Ho Chee Kong (Singapore) 2) Songs of Fishing Boats at Dusk 渔舟唱晚, Arranged by Phang Kok Jun (Singapore) 3) Percussion Improvisation

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About the artist Kenneth A. Huff is an interdisciplinary visual artist working in a variety of traditional and new media. Through intricately-detailed abstractions, he explores evolving patterns and forms in nature. His body of organically-inspired work spans twenty-five years and includes prints, sculptures, time-based projects, photographs, and poetry. Kenneth’s work has been included in over 350 public showings in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. View and learn more about Kenneth’s work at www.kenhuff.com. Established in 2007, Ding Yi is Singapore’s most prodigious Chinese chamber ensemble and the pioneer of the two major local Chinese music events, the Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival and the composition competition and symposium – Composium. The ensemble has captivated audiences with its distinctive approach to music-making and dedication to showcasing a vast repertoire that ranges from traditional Chinese music to contemporary interpretations and cross-genre works, and collaborated with prominent Chinese musicians including Min Hui Fen, Lu Chun Ling, Gong Yi and Feng Shao Xian in many concerts, receiving accolades from critics and audiences alike. Ding Yi’s mission is to advocate and promote its unique Singaporean identity and sound – Ding Yi Chinese chamber music by producing iconic programmes locally and overseas, proudly flying our Singapore flag high, leaving footprints in many important international music festivals. Ding Yi is also a proud recipient of the third Chinese Cultural Contribution Award in 2019 and NAC Major Company Scheme since 2016. For more information, please visit www.dingyimusic.com.

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Project:Dome - DJ AKAsounds x VJ Asterix Venue: SMU Campus Green Dates: 29 August 2019 Time: 11pm - 12mn Feeling groovy? Come down to the Project:Dome to end your night on a high as up-and-coming DJ AKAsounds performs alongside VJ Asterix from Australia with vibrant visualisations reacting in real time to the music. Project:Dome is a new festival space with a fully air-conditioned, immersive dome environment featuring beautiful visual artworks and bold live performances by local and international artists/ collaborators. About the artist DJ AKAsounds Tattoo apprentice/designer/lecturer by day, and bedroom party fiend by night, AKAsounds is Amanda’s early foray into music and she has since sealed her love in the genres of House, Hip-hop, Dancehall, Footwork, Jungle and Drum & Bass. Amanda has guest-DJed in cities such as London, Antwerp, Brussels, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, Bali,Tokyo, Mumbai etc. and playing at festivals like ZoukOut, Outlook Japan and St Jerome’s Laneway Festival. She’s also played alongside some of the most respected DJs/beatmakers in the world such as Chicks on Speed, DJ Krush, Mr Carmack, Kingdom, Danny Scrilla, ITOA, Madam X, RP Boo, and also had guest mixes on platforms such as Dublab.jp, Block.fm, Lush 99.5fm, Diskotopia, Tarmac.be, Netil Radio etc.

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Amanda is co-founder of all-girl collective ATTAGIRL!, which champions the bass and beats movement for women in Asia, and aims to be a platform of collaboration between artists by connecting with other similar collectives all over the world. She is also part of BAOWBAOW, a music collective focused on making bass music more sustainable in Asia and bringing acts they truly respect and admire to their shores. VJ Asterix VJ Asterix has performed for major touring acts, electronic dance music festivals, orchestras and even poetry – delivering his unique style of ‘in the moment’ mixing and realtime 3D audio reactive scenes to audiences across Australia.

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Project:Dome - DJ Cherry x VJ Asterix Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3) Dates: 30 August 2019 Time: 11pm - 12mn In the mood for some experimental sounds? Swing by the Project:Dome to step to the beat as DJ Cherry from Syndicate.sg performs alongside VJ Asterix from Australia with energetic visualisations reacting in real time to the music. Project:Dome is a new festival space with a fully air-conditioned, immersive dome environment featuring beautiful visual artworks and bold live performances by local and international artists/ collaborators.

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About the artist DJ Cherry Cherry Chan is a Singaporean artist-producer and co-founder of artist collective/music label Syndicate.SG and multidisciplinary studio System Sovereign. She has DJed in multiple cities internationally from Los Angeles to London, New York and Melbourne, created exhibition soundtracks and developed arts projects featuring participatory installations and electronic music artists. She most recently conceptualised and produced #TigersInTampines, a music project which sends music artists to compose original soundtracks inspired by the stories, people and found sounds in Tampines. With an ethos focused on experimentation and self-expression, Syndicate artists have presented a versatile range of works - from live electronic music showcases to architectural projection mapping, art installations and photography. Since its inception in 2010, the collective has represented Singapore in the US and Europe playing capacity crowds in intimate clubs and international music festivals. VJ Asterix VJ Asterix has performed for major touring acts, electronic dance music festivals, orchestras and even poetry – delivering his unique style of ‘in the moment’ mixing and realtime 3D audio reactive scenes to audiences across Australia.

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Project:Dome - DJ Shellsuit x VJ Asterix Venue: SMU Campus Green (Zone 3)Dates: 31 August 2019Time: 11pm - 12mn

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Feeling groovy? Come down to the Project:Dome to end your night on a high as party-rocker DJ Shellsuit performs alongside VJ Asterix from Australia with vibrant visualisations reacting in real time to the audio tracks.

Project:Dome is a new festival space with a fully air-conditioned, immersive dome environment featuring beautiful visual artworks and bold live performances by local and international artists/ collaborators. About the artistTom Shellsuit (Sideshow/ Pushin'On)Shellsuit has been collecting records and DJing for over 20 years. Originally from Scotland, he now lives in Singapore, where he is a DJ and promoter for Pushin’On (the first night in Singapore dedicated to soul and funk music) and Sideshow (creators of popular daytime party, Sunday at the Training Shed).

Known for playing freestyle sets that incorporate a wide range of styles and sounds, DJing has taken him all over the world including countries as diverse as Scotland, Holland, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Bosnia and Estonia. The list is sure to grow as he continues to build his reputation as a well-rounded DJ and party-rocker.

Notable shows; Summerdaze Festival 2015, Ghostface & Raekwon 2014, Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Festival (Singapore) 2012 and 2011, Zoukout 2011, Good Vibrations Festival 2010, Neon Lights Festival 2016 & 2018.

Performed on the same bill as; Captain Planet, Ghostface & Raekwon (Wu-Tang), DJ Kentaro, Mr Thing, Chris Karns, Peanut Butter Wolf (Stones Throw Records), Shortkut, Tony Touch, Crazy Legs, Neil Armstrong, Monk One, Skinnyman & Mud Fam, Rodney P, Jehst, Taskforce, Ritchie Ruftone, Plus One, Music Man Miles (Breakestra), and many more. VJ Asterix VJ Asterix has performed for major touring acts, electronic dance music festivals, orchestras and even poetry – delivering his unique style of ‘in the moment’ mixing and realtime 3D audio reactive scenes to audiences across Australia.

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Lunisolar Beats by ZingO Festival Drum Group Venue: SMU Campus Green Amphitheatre (Zone 3) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 7.45pm, 9.30pm – 9.45pm ZingO brings to you the story of the Drum, Drum Sticks, Sun, Moon and most importantly, the local people. With drummers aged 6 to 63 years old, the various wings of ZingO will take the stage in turn, showcasing Chinese culture through a performance that encompasses drumming, martial arts, dance choreography, storytelling through, motion, vocal and calligraphy on the drums. Look out for Zingo’s made-in-Singapore LED drumsticks, which glow perfectly to symbolise the lunisolar lights! About the artist Driven by the mantra "Dream Big Drum Loud", ZingO has developed a strong brand image over the years with an impressive portfolio. Since 1998, ZingO has been reputed as the foremost drum group and professional performance group in Singapore, and the leader of the genre today as a. Emphasizing Chinese culture, music and education, ZingO instils a sense of discipline, innovation and leadership in the drummers. In doing so, ZingO has developed a character of its own – modern yet traditional, as many have described. ZingO has worked with numerous renowned local cultural musicians and organisations, and collaborated with international artists such as William Close (Earth Harp, USA), Christian (Street Percussionist, Germany), Hiro Hayashida (Kodo, Japan), Drum Cats (Korea), U Theatre (Taiwan) and Majestic Drums of China 绛州大鼓 (Shanghai, China), bringing its Singaporean brand one step at a time to the world.

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Under the wings of ZingO Main Team, ZingO Intensive Team (Preparation Team), ZingO Drum Sprouts (Young Children) and Ogen Heartbeats (Community Team) each has crafted an outstanding niche of their own.

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MMO by Sweet Tooth Venue: Various venues (Zone 4) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Various timings The MMOs or Mystical Meandering Occurrences are three ethereal mascots taking on the mythical and physical characteristics of the planets and other-worldly beings. Roaming the areas of Bras Basah.Bugis, they become visual manifestations curiously awakening the spatial sights of these areas. Look out for them as they burst into spontaneous performances along walkways and alleys, unusual nooks and before iconic buildings, shaping exciting, unexpected experiences for passers-by and celebrating the richness and grandeur of this arts, heritage and design district. Beginning from the National Design Centre, follow these MMO characters down Queen Street to explore our urban space! Show times are: - • 7pm – 7.30pm • 8pm – 8.30pm • 9pm – 9.30pm • 10pm – 10.30pm

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About the artist Sweet Tooth is the outreach division of Cake Theatrical Productions, a Singapore-based contemporary theatre company. Sweet Tooth creates and curates performances, workshops, events and fun-filled experiences made especially for our communities. Celebrating stories, the wonders of the imagination and the spirit of creativity in every person, Sweet Tooth reaches out anywhere and everywhere, bringing the arts into the spaces and places where anyone and everyone can gather for a special artistic encounter that could be just around the corner, or a surprising journey or a boundless adventure of self-discovery & expression.

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Fuerza Bruta Venue: Cathay Green (Zone 5) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 8.30pm, 9.45pm, 11pm Duration: 30 minutes Admission: $15/pax excl. SISTIC fee. Tickets available at https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/csnf2019

Having performed to more than 6 million spectators in sold-out shows across 34 countries and 58 cities, here is your chance to see the internationally renowned Fuerza Bruta take Singapore by storm as the Argentinean troupe performs at the Singapore Night Festival. Look forward to a 360-degree sensory theatre party spectacle performed over and around a standing audience. Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush in this kinetic combination of high

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energy and action-packed aerial acrobatics performance. Let reality take a backseat as performers soar to the skies and pack in plenty of surprises with mind-blowing lighting visual effects just inches away from you. A show that sets one free from inhibitions and transcends language and conventional theatre, here’s your chance to fully immerse yourself and be brutally happy!

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Anjaneyam – Hanuman’s Ramayana by Apsaras Arts Venue: Dhoby Ghaut Green Festival Village (Zone 5) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 8.30pm – 9.30pm For centuries, ancient Indian epic The Ramayana has captured the imagination of Asia with its universal themes of righteousness, love, loyalty and frailty. One of the most beloved characters in the story is the monkey god Hanuman, who plays a crucial role in Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the 10-headed demon king Ravana. Conceptualised by Apsaras Arts, this cross-cultural production is presented by a team of artists from around Asia including Kalakshetra Repertory Theatre (India), The Indonesian Institute for the Arts Surakarta (Indonesia) and Singapore. It features an arresting juxtaposition of Indian and Southeast Asian depictions of the epic, told through bharatanatyam and Javanese dance, and set to a stirring, original score. Produced by Apsaras Arts as an Esplanade co-production and first staged at Kalaa Utsavam, Indian Festival of Arts 2017.

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Artistic Director: Aravinth KumarasamyDramaturg: Lim How Ngean Music composer: Rajkumar Bharathi Choreography: Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, Jeyanthi Subramaniam & Hari Padman

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Sita’s Magical Forest by Apsaras Arts Venue: Dhoby Ghaut Green Festival Village (Zone 5) Dates: 29 – 31 August 2019 Time: 6.45pm – 7.15pm The Ramayana, an epic celebrated across Asia, tells the trials and triumphs of Rama and Sita. In the story, the couple spends a considerable amount of time in the woods while in exile, encountering many enchanted creatures. Among them are an eagle, a bear, a sea monster, a crow, a frog, a squirrel, a golden deer, Hanuman, one of the most important characters, and his band of monkeys. In this children-friendly production, Sita recounts her adventures with the animals of the magical forest through storytelling and dance. Artistic Director: Aravinth KumarasamyMusic composer: Anil Srinivasan Choreography: Mohanapriyan Thavarajah

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Including performances by Southeast Asian bands from 29 – 31 August MenAcoustic (The Philippines) | SONUO (Malaysia) | The Note (Thailand) BBB PROGRAMMES (HIGHLIGHTS)

For a full list of BBB programmes, please visit www.nightfest.sg

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Collapse! by Luc Jacquet Venue: Gallery 10, National Museum of Singapore (Zone 1) Dates and Time: 8 – 22 August, 1 – 8 September 2019 | 10am – 7pm 23 – 24 August; 29 – 31 August 2019 | 10am – 12mn 25 – 28 August 2019 | 10am – 10pm Website: https://www.nationalmuseum.sg/ Collapse! is an immersive audio experience of the haunting effects of global warming and its impact on the world. Created by internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Luc Jacquet, the installation takes audiences to the scene of collapsing ice glaciers, melting ice beds and breaking icebergs in the South Pole. Featuring real sound recordings which the artist captured in his excursions to Antarctica, feel the sonic emotions of the failing planet as imprudent human behaviour causes its slow but sure deterioration. Artist: Luc Jacquet Multimedia engineering: Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Neuchâtel

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Sound design: Samy Bardet

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Intergalactic Dreams by Jahan Loh Venue: Various locations, National Museum of Singapore (Zone 1) Dates and Time: 8 – 22 August, 1 – 8 September 2019 | 10am – 7pm23 – 24 August; 29 – 31 August 2019 | 10am – 12mn 25 – 28 August 2019 | 10am – 10pm Website: https://www.nationalmuseum.sg/ I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE In the near future, if we do not act to do our bid to save the earth: Due to rising sea levels, many countries have disappeared under the ocean. Whatever land that is left has been reclassified into the continents: Asia, Africa, America, Antarctica, Europe and Oceania. Resources on Earth are almost depleted, with extreme weather making more land uninhabitable. Mankind has 20 years to find a new planet, in order to survive. In this three-part installation, go on a journey to find alternative homes should Earth no longer be suitable for humankind.

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About the artist Singaporean contemporary artist Jahan Loh’s roots are firmly entrenched in both fine and street art, which he forayed into in the early 1990s. With his tongue-in-cheek play on words and images, Jahan successfully merges traditional mediums with guerrilla aesthetics to develop a style that is not only inimitable, but affirmed in both high and low art. His works have been featured in art exhibitions both locally and overseas. Jahan was also one of eight Singapore contemporary artists selected for 8Q-RATE, the inaugural exhibition for the opening of Singapore’s 8Q museum in 2008. Jahan’s art has also been featured in toy, apparel, and footwear collaborations with Adidas, VANS, Sony, Samsung, Carhartt, Devilock, Subcrew, and G-SHOCK. His works are collected by individuals and institutions throughout the world. Traditional Japanese cell animation by Yokohama Animation Lab, and music soundtrack by Korean producer Jae Chong.

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Whispers by Light Society Venue: Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore (Zone 1) Dates and Time: 8 – 22 August, 1 – 8 September 2019 | 10am – 7pm 23 – 24 August; 29 – 31 August 2019 | 10am – 12mn 25 – 28 August 2019 | 10am – 10pm Website: https://www.nationalmuseum.sg/

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Synthesising elements from ancient and contemporary practices, Whispers is conceived as both a supernatural experience and a mind-and-body training session, exploring the boundaries of elemental sensation. Executed to dramatic effect on a large scale, the piece enacts a sense of natural spectacle that simultaneously draws upon the notion of ritual. The immersive wind therapy session evolves from a mesmerising hypnotic build to an overwhelming amplitude of strength, combining forces both subtle and powerful to evoke an experience that touches the sublime. Whispers exists in the space between fear and enchantment, invoking the power of the invisible. About the artist Light Society explores the intersections of art, science and mysticism. Conceived as a series of extended experiments across a diverse range of media - including sculpture, installations, video and performance - their work seeks to generate meaningful engagements with altered states of consciousness, perception and the magic of the everyday.

Artist impression courtesy of Ca Kway Teow and 3M

Sk(r)etch by Ca Kway Teow x 3M Venue: Queen Street (outside Kum Yan Methodist Church) (Zone 4) Dates: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn In a nation governed by an obsession with cleanliness, discipline and efficiency, everyday spaces like a bus stop exist as oddly familiar yet sterile markers of our daily lives. Inspired by childhood “mischiefs” of doodling on everything – Ca Kway Teow invites everyone to loosen up and get in touch with their inner child in this alternative space.

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Sk(r)etch is where the public is encouraged to leave their marks, quite literally, by scratching off the paint to reveal bright colours and patterns, created using 3M™ Reflective Sheeting, that come together to tell Singapore’s story. Ca Kway Teow presents Sk(r)etch in collaboration with global science company 3M. About the artists Based in Singapore, Ca Kway Teow is a group of architecture students from the National University of Singapore (NUS), with a keen interest to weave ordinary objects into art and spaces for people’s enjoyment. Having debuted at i Light Singapore 2019, this is the team’s first participation in the Singapore Night Festival. 3M is a company uniquely rooted in its expertise to apply science to improve lives. The collaboration with Ca Kway Teow aims to inspire future generations of artists, scientists and innovators in the pursuit of making communities attractive places to live in.

Artist impression of Skylight (left) and Timeline. Image courtesy of A*STAR

Skylight and Timeline: Printed Lighting Technology of A*STAR by A*STAR (SIMTECH) in collaboration with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Venue: Queen Street (outside Kum Yan Methodist Church) (Zone 4) Date: 23 – 31 August 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 12mn You’ve seen its photo-worthy aesthetics on advertisements, decorations, pretty packaging and more. Now Made-in-Singapore technology finds new creative expression through Art for this inspired design collaboration with NAFA for the Singapore Night Festival! Using electricity-conductible ink and paper-thin films to create flexible light-emitting sheets, Skylight and Timeline are works of art that transform the practical pavements of Queen Street into an

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innovative coupling of Art and Science! Did you know that these gorgeous lighted installations are also environmentally-friendly? Double win! About the artists Ever wonder why advertisements on the buses glow? Advertisers are using the world’s first 12m2 continuous light emitting film developed by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). These light-emitting films are lightweight and energy efficient; consuming only a fraction of electrical energy that LED lights consume. A*STAR’s advanced method of large-scale printing finds renewed expression through an inspired Art-Science collaboration with the students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. FESTIVAL SPONSORS, PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

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