Creation
A magnificent performance evoking the sublime rituals of Southeast Asia and its native people.
Three Singaporean companies imagine a resplendent tapestry of local customary rituals.
One of the most intelligent, disruptive musical voices of our age, experimental musician Holly Herndon dazzles in her first concert in Asia at SIFA 2022.
Join an immersive walking tour uncovering the stories and sites of Pulau Ubin.
A gripping multi-disciplinary work reimagining life in Singapore and the Philippines on the brink of a dystopian world order.
Take a trip into the unconventional mind of Turner Prize award-winning artist, Tai Shani, in this filmic performance.
An arresting evocation of the enigmatic character Salome from Oscar Wilde's renowned play.
This original remake of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is inspired by the splendour of Bangsawan opera and Nusantara
A fantastical tale of two lost Singapore souls who cross the Devil's path in Australia.
Experience a coming together of film, laser display and live musical performance in The Once and Future.
In tandem with SIFA 2022's opening performance, MEPAAN, acclaimed Singaporean photographer Sean Lee showcases a selection of his works depicting a kaleidoscopic universe of flora and fauna.
Life Profusion
Ahead of the festival, check out a series of essays that bring contextual colour to SIFA 2022’s performance offerings.
These longform creative responses – including text, photo essays, soundscapes, digital illustrations and audio commentary – bring reflection and perspective to the performances and performance spaces of SIFA 2022.
Raw and ambitious, Delicate Spells of Mind is an intriguing performance film by Lucy McRae that dissects the operating system of the mind – where a Seeker contends with ego, the inherited artificial intelligence.
Rituals are inherently rooted in repetition.
A hybrid digital art exhibition and EP release by musician and artist Anise, non-breaking space involves a stellar cast of collaborators including Brandon Tay, Mervin Wong, Sonia Kwek and Amanda Lee Koe.
ANKI, a future human dances his way through time to view the world’s last sunset. The film is accompanied by a new 5 track EP and an NFT.
A playful interpretation of the anti-rain ritual, Dry Spell features rising star rapper BGourd's performance of an original rap track.
Facilitating +DISCUSS is a cast of two select individuals – Alfonse Chiu and Chong Gua Khee – whose diverse interests and specialisations deepen and expand the conversation.
+GROW is a set of learning resources offering a contemplative perspective into artists' creative stances and strategies.
The Paiseh Piece is an attempt to represent the mindscape of the chronically paiseh, via a digital experience marrying visuals, poetry and music
In a world not too different from ours, performers are assimilated into eternal broadcasting systems called 电子脉络 — Ether...
An experimental short traversing the worlds of Angel-527, a character developed by Malaysia's leftfield pop maverick Shelhiel for his SUPERSTROBE EP
SIFA X
oneirism Rituals awakens energy and life in Aliwal Arts Centre by gathering up forgotten pieces and celebrating the things oft taken for granted.
oneirism Ceremony imbues Goodman Arts Centre with transformative energy and life for one special, unforgettable experience of merrymaking.
