Join us this season to explore new worlds through ExxonMobil Campus Concerts
As we take you on a journey across artforms and new ways of thinking.
Monday, 25 January – Friday, 9 April 2021 | Various Locations | Free/Free with Registration
Season Lineup:
Venture 4.0 by NUS Dance Synergy
Monday, 25 January – Sunday, 31 January 2021 | EMCC Virtual Stage
Distance. A word that has plagued us this past year.
Our bodies restricted, clustered, bubbles formed for safety, but at what expense? Can our hearts bridge the gaps when our bodies are not allowed to? Our desire to form bonds become conflicted as our situation pulls us apart – we hope for synergy in a time of isolation.
Venture is an arts incubation platform for emerging choreographers in dance. This year, in response to the theme “distance” the dancers of NUS Dance Synergy embarked on choreographic projects on videos – inviting us to come together in a shared reflection of the things that have come between us in this new normal.
Venture 4.0 is a 20-min production showcasing dance choreography videos by the dancers and choreographers of NUS Dance Synergy.
Tiong Bahru Social Club Screening
Tuesday, 2 Feb 2021 (Screening) | 8 pm | The Projector | Free with Registration
As part of nuSTUDIOS Film Production’s 21st Anniversary, EMCC celebrates filmmaking talents by presenting Tan Bee Thiam’s debut feature film Tiong Bahru Social Club. The director will also be giving a post-show talk during the event.
About the Film: Tiong Bahru Social Club
88 min | NC16 | English, Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien, Tamil with subtitles in English and ChineseAh Bee goes on a comedic odyssey through Tiong Bahru Social Club, a data-driven project to create the happiest neighbourhood in the world. Little by little, Ah Bee’s encounters with the neighbourhood’s residents reveal the absurdity of life.
Directed by Tan Bee Thiam
Written by Antti Toivonen, Tan Bee Thiam
Featuring Thomas Pang, Goh Guat Kian, Jalyn Han, Noorlinah Mohamed and Jo Tan
About Tan Bee Thiam
In 2000, Bee Thiam was one of the founders of nuSTUDIOS Film Productions. Since then, he has worked as a director, producer, writer and editor with the 13 Little Pictures, an independent film collective whose films have garnered critical acclaim.*Register your interest for tickets please click here. As limited tickets are available, please register your interest only when you are certain of your attendance. For ages 16 and above. Registration closes on 31 January, Sunday. An e-mail confirmation of ticket availability will be sent to registrants later.
To The Beat
Every Monday, from 8 February – 8 March 2021 | 12 pm | EMCC Virtual Stage | Free to View
To The Beat brings choreographers and composers together in an unexpected pairing to create surprising results. Dancers prepare a short choreography to no music, then music producers create a track inspired by the dancer’s movement. To The Beat deconstructs the conventional approach to choreography and music, giving dancers and musicians a fresh approach to their craft.
From 8 February 2021 | 12 pm | Ilysia Tan and Elizabeth Tan
Check out Ilysia Tan from NUS Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music as she creates a track to a choreography by NUS Dance Synergy’s Elizabeth Tan, in our first ever episode.
From 15 Februry 2021 | 12pm | Hakiim and Ng Yan Zhi
NUS Electronic Music Lab’s (EML) deførmed (Hakiim) lays down beats, creating a track to a choreography by NUS Dance Ensemble and NUS Chinese Dance’s Ng Yan Zhi.
From 22 Februry 2021 | 12 pm | Angel Ng and Coco Yau
Angel Ng from NUS Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music creates a track to choreography by NUS Dance Synergy’s Coco Yau.
From 1 March 2021 | 12 pm | Tan Jun Lin and Amanda Koh
NUS Electronic Music Lab’s (EML) Tan Jun Lin creates a track to Dance Blast!’s Amanda Koh’s choreography.
From 8 March 2021 | 12 pm | Bonus Episode
Tune in to our BONUS EPISODE, where we invite two special guests to take part in To The Beat. Who could they be? How are they related to NUS? Catch our Bonus Episode for the answers.
Bring It Back to Live
Thursday & Friday, 18 – 19 February 2021 | 8 pm | EMCC Virtual Stage | Free to View
Celebrate NUS talents with Bring It Back to Live, livestreamed to bring back the joy of music to your homes. To be fully immersed in the riveting ambience of live music, this event will be LIVE only with no after-show recording available. So, grab your chances and bring it back to LIVE with us!
Featuring:
Sulaiman Azim & Josh
Sulaiman and Josh are singer-songwriters who share overlapping histories – but it was when they became neighbours in their residential college that they realised how much they have in common when it comes to music. With Sulaiman’s unique voice that transforms any radio hit to his own, coupled with Josh’s smooth guitar playing, this dynamic duo will bring you a show of catchy original music.
Melissa & Darren
Updates coming soon!
Jana Ann & Shea Ng
Ever heard of the music genre Neo-Soul? If you haven’t, make sure to catch our very own talented R&B and Neo-Soul singer-songwriter Jana Ann together with her duet partner Shea Ng for their euphonious voices!
NUS Amplified
If you’re looking for some good beats and bass, NUS Amplified is the rhythm for you! Amplified is a CAC rock band that brings mind-blowing music to your ears.
RH Unplugged
Raffles Hall’s very own acoustic band sets the tone for a night out with music genres ranging from pop, to oldies and alt indie songs. Catch them live and start the groovin’!
RHockerfellas
Ready to rock? Let loose with Rhockerfellas as they up the ante with their energetic songs that will leave you rocking through the night.
落叶归根 (Luò yè guī gēn) Getting Home
Friday, 26 February (8 pm ) & Saturday, 27 February 2021 (3 pm & 8 pm) | Link provided upon registration | Free with Registration
Wah, life is damn good.
Your first big commission. Projects lined up. A talking plant.
Till an earthquake hits.
But everything is fine la huh!
I mean, it’s not like you’ve wasted all that your ancestors have worked for on a meaningless career. And of course, it’s not like you might never see your family again whilst surviving on your own in a global crisis.
Right?Winning 4 awards at the Melbourne Fringe Festival (Best in Theatre, Best Emerging Writer, Best Emerging Producer and New Zealand Tour Ready award), 落叶归根 (Luò yè guī gēn) Getting Home is a one-woman show that interrogates the conflict between a woman’s ambition and her sense of duty and longing to be with her family.
Supported by the City of Melbourne through SIGNAL’s Young Creatives Lab
This project is amplified by Melbourne Fringe through the Ralph Mclean Microgrant program
All shows will have open captioning
This streamed one-woman show has been assessed for accessibility by Description Victoria, and contains access measures for Blind and low vision audiences within the show’s design and script. Detailed pre-show notes will also be provided to all audience members that describe the characters, costumes, and design elements.
For those who are Blind or have low vision – click here for the pre-show notes.Written and Performed by Cheryl Ho
Design and Production by Rachel Lee
Sound Design by Art Wave Studio
Illustrations by Vanessa Bong
Animations by Brooke Lee
Mentors: Merlynn Tong (Writing) and Alice Qin (Directing)
*Free admission information available by registration! Registration closes two hours before show time.
About NUS Centre For the Arts
NUS Centre For the Arts comprises the NUS Museum and NUS Baba House; the University Cultural Centre, a world class performing arts centre; and a Talent Development and Programming division that oversees 21 student arts excellence groups in music, dance, theatre and film.
