It's undeniable that Singapore has a budding creative scene. We see expressions of dance, visual arts, and multidisciplinary arts everywhere. But music holds a special place in our hearts—it's the reason we're here, after all.
That also seems the case for *SCAPE. Their upcoming, month-long festival called comma, puts local music in the spotlight through Music Day Out! 2022. Happening from 21 to 23 December 2022, the event promises a series of music conferences and workshops, networking opportunities, and musical showcases.
At a glance, it seems like there are way too many things happening for as short as three days. So let us at Bandwagon give you more insight on how you can make the most out of Music Day Out! 2022.
Attend the workshops
Looking to know more about the independent music community? Get insights from industry experts by attending the one-hour workshops on a variety of topics. Learn from guest speakers as they discuss SOPs, best practices, and more.
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Check the workshops below:
“Touring in Southeast Asia” by Tala Records, Revive Arcade founder and Golden Mammoth manager Arin Sharnaz
Figuring out the music scenes in our region is tricky enough, let alone working out a tour. Learn from Malaysian promoter and artist manager Arin as she shares about her thought process behind bringing bands around the region, and what to look out for in each market.
“Eh what went wrong ah?” a sharing session by Nicholas Wong (Marijannah and Bandwagon) and Darrel Laser (Forests). Moderated by David Siow (Steady State Records, M1LDL1FE, DSML)
A brutally honest sharing session with anecdotes around things that went wrong – worst gigs, tour mishaps, admin errors. badly equipped venues, diva behavior and more. Warning: juicy stories await!
Register for the workshops here.
Consult with music experts
These are for creative and cultural entrepreneurs and stakeholders who would like a more intimate sit-down with industry experts. From going on tour to producing a show to handling PR, get the chance to ask for specific advice and tips on how to get things done right.
Don't forget to register and to make the most out of it: consultations are limited to 40 minutes long, and each expert will only entertain two (2) consultations.
Here's the list of industry experts available:
- Audrey Ong from Secret Signals – PR
- Isaac Chiew from Big Duck – Promoter
- Cherie Tan from Sony Music Singapore – A&R
- Ian Lee from pk.records – Label
Register for consultations here.
Discover new local acts
Expand your musical palate by watching local music performed live. The Music Day Out! Independent Music Showcase brings a roster of talented indie music artists, ready to showcase their craft to a wider audience.
You don't need to wait for the day of the festival to get to know these artists, though. Here's a sneak peek to some of these artists and what they sound like:
d0my
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LAYYI
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Amarii
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ANNÉ
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Jeyes
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Soong
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Sun Cell
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WHYLUCAS
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Cashew Chemists
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Midnight Fusic
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Cayenne
“I Feel so…” written by me, produced by @jaaaared — out now, hope you like it 🌟 https://t.co/Q8OqXiysP4
— Cayenne (@cayenne_forever) November 25, 2022
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Marijannah
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Pebble
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Motifs
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Cactus Cactus
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Chloe Ho
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Alicia DC
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Amberhill
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Music Day Out! 2022 is part of comma, which is a festival that aims to bring together youth through a series of curated programmes focusing on music, dance, visual arts, and multidisciplinary arts. A "homage to Singapore's budding creative scene," the inaugural arts festival will run for a month at *SCAPE, starting on 16 December 2022 to 15 January 2023.
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