Festive Nights

Vibrant city lights along with the energetic arts and heritage district consumed the entire night away during the Night Festival 2010 as it spilled into a number of locations which includes The National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, The Peranakan Museum, The Substation, Singapore Management University (SMU) Campus Green, Stamford Green and Stamford Road.

Spectacular performances all around the locations attracted many locals and tourists, taking their breath away with exciting performances which drew inspiration from the amusement park of the 1960s, street theatre festival, exquisite lights and the fête life. The intense atmosphere of the art culture brought together not just people who appreciate their daily dose of art, but also the curious hoi polloi.

“I heard this event is only once a year and since I missed the previous years, I decided to come down and have a look on what’s happening in our locals arts scene,” said NUS student, Ariel Tan. “I’m not an art enthusiast but I might say that this is looking pretty awesome, especially the Muay Thai showcase!”

A display of the true blue art culture helmed the night, bringing people to their feet with Taxi Girls and Taxi Boys by The Jitterbugs at the SMU Campus Green, Live band performances at The Substation, Paraboles 2.0 at the National Museum of Singapore, family-friendly activities at The Peranakan Museum, an open-aired cinema featuring favourites such as Hairspray and Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, The Dancing Sky at Stamford Road and so much more.

Despite the heat and pushing, most were be immersed into the scene culture, experiencing the arts culture first-hand. This event was described as “a revolutionary experience better than painting the town red” by Ariel Tan.

Accompanying Ariel on that night was Tharma Kaur, a graduate from the US, who contributed his two cents worth on some stations at the Night Festival.
“The gigs over at The Substation were pretty rocking and I found the outdoor cinema very refreshing,” Thama commented. “We watched Hairspray and it was awesome!”

The Night Festival 2010 has definitely been a huge improvement from past years, setting a clear line above the rest, raising standards to a whole new level. Not only has this event been able to showcase Singapore’s constant support for the arts scene, but also it has infused a local flavour into the artworks displayed. With our ever-growing arts scene, Night Festival 2011 will definitely be a must go!

Kailyn.T