Noise Singapore Festival, a platform championing young Singaporean talents, is about to kickstart its 11th edition from August 13 through September 30, transforming Esplanade by the Bay and Capitol Piazza into a playground of creativity and discovery.In what is expected to be the festival’s biggest iteration yet, 200 artists and 300 works are being brought together at a new venue in a series of exhibitions and concerts to promote the city’s “youth art and music scene.”The event’s core attraction will be the exhibition at Capitol Piazza, presenting a curated showcase of original artworks — including commissioned pieces and installations — centered on the theme “Uncharted.” The flagship show runs from August 13-30, and will be accompanied by live music performances by up-and-coming musicians on August 13 and August 20.Another highlight is the Noise Singapore 2016 Festival Concert taking place at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse on August 26-28. It will feature home-grown talents, including the festival’s alumni “Noise musicians” such as Stopgap, Take Two and enec.e.The Noise Artist Market at the Esplanade Concourse will also be a major attraction, exhibiting a wide range of original art, crafts, accessories and more by 12 local artists (August 27-28).Aruna Johnson, Deputy Director (Arts and Youth) of the National Arts Council — the main organizers of the festival — emphasizes Noise’s role as an incubator for young artists, aiming to empower youth. “Through the years, Noise Singapore has attracted many young people by giving them the opportunity and platform to discover, experiment, and showcase their talents. Many have gone on to become household names in Singapore’s creative industries, and we are encouraged by our youth’s increasing interest to encounter and engage with the arts,” said Johnson in a statement.This is further illustrated through Noise’s various collaborations with local emerging artists and design companies to create exclusive accessories such as tote bags, Singapore’s transport MRT card EZ-Link, and Converse sneakers.“Noise Singapore 2016 Festival” runs from August 13 through September 30 at Esplanade by the Bay and Capitol Piazza.
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