Culture Cartel 2025: ‘ICONS Uprising’ Takes Street Culture to New Heights

Culture Cartel is back with its highly anticipated fifth edition, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more dynamic than ever. From January 17 to 19, 2025, Singapore EXPO Hall 5 will transform into Asia’s ultimate street culture hub, uniting icons and rising stars from the worlds of art, fashion, music, tattoos, and toys under the theme ‘ICONS Uprising.’

Spanning 100,000 sq. ft. and featuring over 80 global and regional brands, this landmark event—proudly supported by the Singapore Tourism Board—promises an unmatched celebration of creativity with immersive showcases, interactive workshops, exclusive collaborations, and first-time launches that will captivate fans of all ages.

Exclusive Firsts and Star-Studded Highlights

• Groundbreaking Artists:
  Canadian TikTok sensation David Huynh (@davidhuynh_) brings his viral dollar-bill art to Singapore, while AI art pioneer Tony Rapacioli (@thevisualdome) debuts a stunning retrofuturistic AI art exhibition.
• Tattoo Legends:
  Tattoo artists like award-winning Russian artist Valentina Riabova (@val_tatboo) will showcase their celebrated designs.
• Designer Toys:
  New York-based ToyQube (@toyqube) headlines the toy scene, bringing its signature art sculptures and collaborative works, including creations with Chris Brown.
• ART-ZOO:
  Experience the “For Children of All Ages” merchandise and “A-Z POP PARK” concept—making its Asian debut after wowing crowds at ComplexCon Las Vegas in 2024.
• The Culture Cartel Vault:
  Explore rare collections, including Elim Chew’s vintage Star Wars memorabilia, Singapore’s largest Hello Kitty collection by Sofie Chandra, and DJ Alex Baby’s legendary Stüssy Tribe jackets.

New Elements and Unmissable Experiences

• GO Rental’s Sustainable Camp Out:
  As the Official Sustainable Partner, GO Rental showcases a creative, eco-friendly installation, proving that sustainability can be stylish.
• Horizon Drivers Club:
  Feast your eyes on rare cars and catch an exclusive meet-up of the region’s premier car community.
• National 3×3 League 2025:
  Witness the adrenaline-pumping street basketball action as the inaugural stop of this exciting league takes center stage.

Global Brand Collaborations

• Heineken Silver returns as the Official Beer Partner with an Instagram-worthy art installation.
• BMW showcases its latest innovations, thrilling automotive and design enthusiasts.
• White Rabbit Bubble Tea Launch: Relive nostalgia with a modern twist as Hao Food SG debuts a bubble tea series made with authentic White Rabbit milk.

Secure your tickets now. Early bird passes are just $8 until December 24, 2024, 11:30 PM SGT, via the official Culture Cartel website.