Comma 2025: *SCAPE’s Annual Youth Arts Festival Explores Creativity Across Time

*SCAPE returns with the much-anticipated comma 2025, a vibrant celebration of youth creativity and artistic expression. Taking place from 31 December 2024 to 26 January 2025, this month-long festival invites the community to explore the evolving landscape of creativity through music, dance, visual arts, and beyond.

A Festival of Reflection and Innovation

This year’s theme, “PAST x PRESENT = FUTURE,” encourages artists to draw inspiration from tradition and modern realities to shape tomorrow’s creative vision. Committed to nurturing Singapore’s creative ecosystem, *SCAPE’s comma 2025 empowers young talents through collaboration, mentorship, and exploration while connecting audiences to thought-provoking works that spark meaningful conversations.

Music Day Out: Magical Garden (31 December 2024)

Kick off the festivities with an electrifying New Year’s Eve celebration featuring indie icons like Singapore’s Wormrot and sub:shaman, Malaysia’s Masdo, and South Korea’s ADOY and cotoba. Part of the ONE Countdown 2025 events, this showcase promises an unforgettable night of live music and creativity. Get tickets here.

Somerset Threads (16-25 January 2025)

Step into an immersive theatrical journey that brings Somerset’s rich heritage to life through storytelling, murals, and interactive gamified elements. This experience blends art and exploration for a captivating dive into Singapore’s cultural narratives.

LOST ARTS FOUND (4-26 January 2025)

Rediscover vanishing trades like rattan weaving and Peranakan beading at this residency featuring workshops and performances. Tied to Singapore Art Week, this initiative bridges past and present, celebrating Singapore’s cultural legacy.

MOV:MENT LAB Exhibition (11-26 January 2025)

Experience the premiere of four original movement art films that merge dance and cinema, offering distinct narratives that celebrate the artistry of movement.

Experimentation Ground (17-18 January 2025)

Witness multidisciplinary performances like A Place We Could Not Name by XUE and Auction for the Afterlife by Yang Vicki. Partnering with HOTHOUSE, this event highlights the cutting edge of experimental art.

ARTBOX Express Collaboration (17-26 January 2025)

In partnership with ARTBOX, a whimsical bus stop installation at *SCAPE will shuttle attendees between venues, featuring street performances and blending art, movement, and culture.

HOMEGROUND (25 January 2025)

A cornerstone of comma, this street dance showcase unites styles like Vogue, Locking, and Krump, fostering community and creativity among dancers and audiences alike.

Be The Change (12 January 2025)

Explore intercultural and intergenerational issues through forum theatre guided by Alvin Tan, building empathy and critical thinking in a dynamic, interactive setting.

Empowering Youth, Shaping the Future

Comma 2025 reaffirms *SCAPE’s mission of “Boundless Possibilities” by giving young creatives the tools to experiment, grow, and make their mark on Singapore’s arts scene. This year’s festival expands its reach within the Somerset Belt, further uniting communities through artistic exploration.

Don’t miss this celebration of resilience, innovation, and community. Learn more and register.