More festivals to look out for in 2019
Art Stage
As the only international fair with a Southeast Asian focus, Art Stage creates a platform for rising Asian contemporary artists to exhibit their work. Held annually, this cultural event brings together art collectors, buyers and enthusiasts. artstagesingapore.com
i Light Singapore
To reflect geographical expansions, Asia’s leading sustainable light art festival, i Light Marina Bay, will be rebranded to “i Light Singapore” from next year onwards. It will return with the theme “Bridges of Time” and will illuminate the spaces at Marina Bay, Civic District and Singapore River in January. Witness innovative and sustainable light art installations designed by creative talents from around the world. ilightmarinabay.sg
Laneway Festival
This outdoor music event held on The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay is all about discovering what’s fresh and unique on the international music scene. Presenting a line-up of diverse bands from the US, the UK, Australia and elsewhere, it aims to instil values of community, collaboration, self-expression and fun. singapore.lanewayfestival.com
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival
Held annually, this festival includes an array of theatre, dance, music, visual arts and mixed media, created and presented by local and international artists. singaporefringe.com
Singaplural
Featuring exhibits by designers and creators aged 35 and below, this festival returns to celebrate design in all forms and functions. singaplural.com
Singapore Biennale
Featuring contemporary artworks by artists across Southeast Asia and beyond, this festival allows viewers to explore unexpected ways of seeing the world and learn about shared histories. singaporebiennale.org
Singapore Art Book Fair
This annual affair showcases local and international art books, art catalogues, monographs, zines and printed ephemera, and has a range of art- related fringe activities to complement the fair. singaporeartbookfair.org