Experience Vibrant Arts Performances From August to October Across Singapore with ArtsEverywhere@CDC

ArtsEverywhere@CDC will bring communities together through a shared appreciation for the arts! 

Venue: In the five Community Development Councils (CDC) districts | Check out below for more details
Date: 3 August to 19 October 2024
Admission: Free

From August 2024, Singapore residents can look forward to arts performances, workshops, and activities in the Heartlands. Enjoy a large-scale of monthly performances including fringe arts and culture activities at two anchor venues in each district.

Get to Know More About ArtsEverywhere@CDC

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, ArtsEverywhere@CDC is a collaboration between the National Arts Council, People's Association, and the five Community Development Councils.

The event was launched on 27 July 2024 at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Open Plaza by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Second Minister for Law and People’s Association Deputy Chairman, Edwin Tong.

At the launch event, a performance of Kito dan Kita was presented by NADI Singapura, showcasing the dynamism of traditional drums and percussions about the customs and traditions of the Malay community in Singapore and the Nusantara. You can also look forward to their performance during ArtsEverywhere@CDC. 

There is also a captivating street performances by beatboxer HandFX and a live typewrite poetry experience by The Phoenix Quill, as well as some art installations and various craft activities by Didier Ng and Cherie Ng.

ArtsEverywhere@CDC aims to bring arts experiences closer and accessible for residents of all ages to enjoy and engage with the arts together. With many activities featured from August to October 2024, more than 50,000 residents are estimated to experience these art performances.

Activities You Can Look Forward To

Immerse yourself in the My Identity: Beyond Artistry, a dance musical inspired by the journey of five creative professionals from various fields including film, music, and dance presented by Brahmastra featuring compositions by multi-award-winning composer and accomplished flautist Niranjan Pandian, and choreography by various dance collectives and institutions.  

Various workshops presented by Didier Ng and Cherie Ng are available for you to engage in art activities. You can try to make your own Chinese Spinning Rattle Drum or try to create a fan out of recycled materials, inspired by the Chinese music instrument, Ruan, in the Make Your Own Ruan Qin Fan Workshop.

Or if you are interested in a music and dance workshop, learn the basics of playing the parai and performing the karakattam in Parai and Karagam Workshop.

Have you ever thought of making your own percussion? In the Make It and Play It! Percussions Workshop, go make and personalize your percussion instrument guided by the percussion instructors and experience fun rhythmic patterns and be introduced to more percussion instruments too.  

There will also be an exciting performance of Music in the heART_lands! by the Philharmonic Wind Orchestra Ensemble. Don’t forget to take a look at the art installation inspired by a Chinese painting as a celebration of Singapore's rich tapestry of arts, culture, and biodiversity.

More arts performances, workshops and activities are available for everyone to try and engage in during ArtsEverywhere@CDC.

Event and Location Details

ArtsEverywhere@CDC will take place in the five Community Development Councils (CDC) districts from 3 August to 19 October 2024. The locations are as follows:

1. South West CDC:

• Neighbourhood Centre, Blk 371, Bukit Batok St 31 
• Teck Whye Market 
• Chinese and Japanese Gardens

2. North East CDC:

• Our Tampines Hub, Festive Plaza

3. North West CDC:

• Hardcourt beside Yew Tee MRT station

4. South East CDC:

• Heartbeat @ Bedok
• WismaGeylang Serai
• Bradell Heights Community Hub

5. Central Singapore CDC:

• Toa Payoh HDB Hub

The date, time, location, and programme vary depending on the location. You can click here for more information and updates about ArtsEverywhere@CDC and follow their on socials at #ArtsEverywhereCDC.