With regards to music festivals in Singapore, there aren’t as many as you’d hope!  Once I began scripting this publish, I hoped to search out at the least 20-30 completely different epic music festivals, however sadly that’s not the case.  I keep in mind a number of years in the past when Future Music Competition Asia was speculated to occur in Singapore, however was sadly cancelled as a result of the federal government refused their license.  Perhaps it’s tougher for organizers to get permission and discover appropriate venues, however it’s simply as widespread of a rustic for music festivals.  Don’t agree with me?  Please, ship me some extra festivals so I can replace my listing!

However anyhow, there actually are some high quality festivals in Singapore!  I haven’t gotten the prospect to attend any of those myself but, however I’m positively going to be attempting to take a look at a number of within the coming years!  I’ve heard that ZoukOut is likely one of the finest festivals in South-East Asia, so I do know I’ll be hitting that up if I’m again in Asia later this 12 months.

Take a look at my listing of the highest music festivals in Singapore!

1 )  Zouk Out

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When:  Mid-December  

The place:  Sentosa Island, Singapore 

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“The outstanding ZoukOut, Singapore’s definitive annual dance pageant brings the nation’s premier nightspot, Zouk, to the nice open air and a fair bigger viewers. Being Asia’s solely dawn seaside pageant, the homegrown dance music pageant over 2 days pageant can be in its sixteenth set up this 12 months. ZoukOut has constructed a reputation synonymous with high quality, one of the best Worldwide artists with a diversity of sounds from Electro to Trance to Techno to Home, and high notch carnival enjoyable.”

2 )  Extremely Singapore

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When:  June 10-11, 2017

The place:  Bayfront Park, Singapore

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Extremely Music Competition might have began in Miami, however it’s turn into an absolute world phenomenon.  This two-day pageant proper in downtown Singapore is assured to be the spotlight of the summer time for digital music lovers in South-East Asia!  Simply check out the aftermovie beneath, and also you’ll be reserving your tickets!

3 )  It’s The Ship

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When:  Starting of November

The place:  Singapore – Penang – Singapore

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After having two profitable voyages in 2015 & 2016, It’s The Ship is making it’s return for one more pageant at sea.  It’s simply among the finest festivals in South-East Asia, and can be an expertise you always remember!

“IT’S THE SHIP is the World’s 2nd Largest EDM Competition at Sea. Crusing out of Singapore, prepare for a visit of epic proportions.”

4 )  Laneway’s Singapore

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When:  Mid-January

The place:  Gardens By The Bay, Singapore

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“St. Jerome’s Laneway Competition is about main new and revered seminal music. The pageant has all the time been concerned with discovering what’s recent and bringing it to distinctive settings and surrounds to be appreciated by music lovers.

The scale of the festivals, the places and the best way we encourage group all type a part of the best way by which the Laneway staff try to current a reside music expertise like no different.”

5 )  Baybeats Competition

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When:  July 14-16, 2017

The place:  The Esplanade 

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Baybeats is Singapore’s personal annual different music pageant offered by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Since 2002, it has sought to showcase native, regional and worldwide different bands. Baybeats is a chance for musicians to fulfill and trade concepts; in addition to for audiences to have a good time free reside different music over three fun-filled days!

6 )  Neon Lights

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When:  November 18-19, 2017  

The place:  Fort Canning Nationwide Park, Singapore

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“Singapore’s very personal premier music and humanities pageant catered to music and humanities lovers of all ages is again on Saturday 26 November and Sunday 27 November 2016 on the Fort Canning Park!”

The 2017 Line-Up hasn’t been launched but, however final years version introduced massive names like 2ManyDJ’s, Sigur Ros, and Crystal Castles, so they are going to be bringing the warmth this 12 months as nicely.

7 ) Singapore Worldwide Jazz Competition

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When:  Finish of March 2018

The place:   Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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“Prior to now 3 years, SingJazz has featured a few of the greatest names on the planet of music, alongside recent, rising skills – worldwide, regional, and native. Some headliners have included Jamie Cullum, the late Natalie Cole, India Arie, Incognito, The Earth Wind & Hearth Expertise, Chris Botti, Jessie J and Orquesta Buena Vista Social Membership.”

8 )  EarthFest

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When:  Mid-February

The place:  Marina Barrage, Singapore 

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Encourage your self.  Encourage others.  Rework our Future.

“EarthFest is having it’s second version on February 12, 2017! Similar to the primary one one, it has been designed to be sustainable, enjoyable, and inspirational for all ages! That includes a meals honest of scrumptious worldwide and new age planet-friendly meals, a Farmer’s Market of native companies with sustainable merchandise, an eco-carnival of partaking low carbon video games, in addition to different varied opportunities like talks, screenings, and many others. There can be one thing for everybody and all pursuits – all packaged in probably the most sustainable and delightful venues on the planet: Marina Barrage!”

SO am I lacking any massive festivals in Singapore?  Let me know!

In case you’re planning a visit anytime quickly, take a look at my listing of fantastic free issues to do in Singapore!  It’s one among my favourite cities in Asia, and possibly probably the most enjoyable locations for photographers.  Strolling round Gardens By The Bay at night time will go away you completely speechless!

Thanks for studying!!