Looking for a gig where you can let loose after a long week at work? Or do you require a fresh idea for a weekend date with that special someone in your life? With a variety of live music events already added to the 2024 calendar, you can rest assured that you will find something that suits your needs.
If you are not sure where to start looking, here is a guide to concerts, gigs, festivals, and events featuring homegrown musicians and artists that you can catch on our sunny island this year.
UPCOMING GIGS
THE SUMMER RECITAL
When: 29 June, 5:45 PM
Where: Somerset Youth Park
Tickets: Free Admission
Organised by New Mongrels, THE SUMMER RECITAL boasts a buoyant evening featuring a myriad of homegrown acts including Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, Nosedive, Danesh Leonadi, Fickle, and Wildcards.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) Cultural Extravaganza 2024
When: 8 May to 30 June
Where: Various venues
Tickets: More information is available here
The SCCC Cultural Extravaganza is back with its 7th edition of the festival. In line with its theme of, “(Re)presenting Our SINGAPO人 Treasures”, the festival proudly presents theatrical performances, exhibitions and concerts by talented award-winning artists and arts groups such as the ‘Singaporean Composers Series’ and ‘Essentially Macbeth’.
Candlelight Concerts
When: Various dates
Where: Various venues
Tickets: More information is available here
Fever's celebrated Candlelight Concerts series is back in 2024 and music lovers can expect to be mesmerised by classical renditions of tunes from beloved films, hits from some of the biggest names from the international music scene, and more. This January and February, music lovers can catch performances by homegrown acts such as pianist Gabriel Hoe and pop rock string quartet VOX.
RETRO NIGHT
When: 3 July 2024, 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Phil Studio
Tickets: Tickets priced at $10, available here
Get ready to get your groove on at Retro Night, presented by Phil Studio and DMC Productions. DJ Jag will spin the best 80s and 90s retro classics, featuring hits from Michael Jackson, ABBA, Tears for Fears and more.
haldi honey “bask” ALBUM LAUNCH ft Islandeer, Amerhill, Altoduo & codecaud
When: 4 July, 8 PM
Where: Phil’s Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: Tickets priced at $20, available here
Celebrate the launch of haldi honey’s debut album bask with an evening of live music. Enjoy live renditions of the band’s latest tunes, alongside captivating sets from Islandeer, Amberhill, Altoduo, and codecaud.
SHARE THE VIBES
When: 6 July, 7 PM
Where: *SCAPE Gallery
Tickets: Tickets priced from $20, available here
INDIGOSCALES and PARKA have teamed up to bring made-in-Singapore music to the *SCAPE Gallery. Get ready to share good vibes with enthralling performances by Daniel Sid, elaine, Adriel, Dhanishta, WHYLUCAS, and Aliff Sharil.
IGNITE! Music Festival 2024
When: 26 and 27 July The Republic Cultural Centre
Where: The Republic Cultural Centre
Tickets: Admission is free
Helmed by Republic Polytechnic (RP), the 2024 edition of this student-driven festival boasts a dynamite 2-day lineup that includes FXTRT, shazza, Tell Lie Vision, motifs, Benjamin Kheng, the winner of the IGNITE! Band Auditions, Maker Records (featuring members of Bakers in Space, Bennett Bay and Ethel Yap), Elaine, ICEBOX, Pleasantry, WHYLUCAS, Josh Makazo, Subsonic Eye and Shye.
Temask Foundation x SSO National Day Concert
Credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
When: 11 Aug, 4 PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: Tickets from $15, available here
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) returns this August with its annual National Day Concert. Attendees can look forward to the SSO’s heartfelt homage to our musical forefathers, alongside a celebration of our modern composers.
Esplanade Presents | Mosaic Music Series Linying – Take Me To Your House
Credit: Michelle Mei
When: 7 September, 7:30 PM
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets: Tickets priced at $40, available here
Homegrown singer-songwriter Linying is set to grace the Esplanade Annexe Studio, performing her 2023 EP House Mouse along with fan favourite tracks. The evening will kick off with Indie-rock outfit Subsonic Eye, best known for their hit ‘Cosmic Realignment’.
SSO Concerts for Children: Privates Ahoy!
Credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
When: 7 September, 11 AM and 2 PM, 8 September, 11 AM
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
Tickets: Tickets from $25, available here
This September, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will be holding the highly anticipated SSO Concerts for Children. The Pirates Ahoy! edition will feature an exciting array of programmes, including Pirate Dance from Goldilocks, The Flying Dutchman Overture, and more.
