The DANAMIC Team

Bringing its schedule up from later in the year, the Light to Night Festival returns from 19 to 28 January 2018 and is set to paint Singapore’s Civic District in a dazzling array of colours, transforming iconic cultural institutions and parks into spectacular works of art. In its second edition, the Festival will expand from the National Gallery Singapore to become a precinct-wide arts festival, together with four other precinct partners – The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum and The Esplanade. Themed ‘Colour Sensations’, the Festival will take you on a captivating, multi-sensorial journey through the changing colours…

As with previous years, Laneway Festival Singapore 2018 – also the 8th Laneway in Singapore – promises to be a full sensory experience for music fans, with a focus on the best new and established live acts in the game! Focusing on the closer locale, they’ve added a varied line-up of Asian artistes – 8 groups from 4 countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. From break-out bands to established musicians, here’s the full low-down on these 8 Southeast Asian acts! ALEXTBH Producing music from his early teens, 21-year-old ALEXTBH has since made his mark in Malaysia’s electronic music scene with…

Ahoy fellow adventurers! Brace yourself for an exhilarating and exclusive 8-day offshore voyage to Taiwan onboard Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong, a Challenge 67 racing yacht which has circumnavigated the globe twice. But what if you’ve never sailed before? That’s not a problem! Embark on your own transformative journey, as you experience living and working successfully with others whilst navigating the rough coastal waters of the Taiwan Strait on this rare yet exhilarating offshore voyage. Learn to read nautical charts, take command of the helm, trim one of the headsails. Also get to know other members of your crew…

There are not too many places in the world where the sea stays frozen for half the year, especially when it’s walking distance from the city centre of Kemi, located in the Lapland of Finland – the world´s only ice diving location for the frozen sea and a fun playground for both locals and travellers alike. In it, the City of Kemi is proud to present the Seaside Glass Villas, a unique accommodation experience situated on those frozen shows shores. Made mainly out of glass, including the roof – guests can lie comfortably in the bed, observe the starry sky and even the…

From 13 January 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists present provocative works, as they invade the galleries of the ArtScience Museum in one of the boldest exhibitions to be shown in years. Art from the Streets traces 40 years of Street Art, from its countercultural beginnings to its extraordinary rise as a major phenomenon in contemporary art. The show features the world’s best-known street artists including Banksy, Shepard Fairey (aka Obey), Futura, Invader, JR, Blek le Rat, Swoon, and Vhils among others. Curated by Street Art expert and gallerist Magda Danysz, Art from the Streets reflects the evolution of street…

Ever wondered what motifs of elephants or peacocks, commonly used in Indian art and craft, mean? A host of Indian crafting traditions has resulted from the many communities of the Indian Subcontinent, many of whom have made Singapore their home. Their use of motifs, symbols, and scripts as part of these practices can be dated as far back as 5000 years! Uncover these symbols and their significance at the Indian Heritage Centre’s (IHC) annual special exhibition, Symbols and Scripts – The Language of Craft. This year, the Indian Heritage Centre CultureFest 2017 will also be launched with the exhibition, and…

 National Geographic, in partnership with the Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Singapore Zoo are joining forces to bring back epic tales of adventure and photography on 27 January 2018! The series will take place at Mastercard Grand Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on “Building the Photo Ark” with National Geographic Fellow, international award-winning photographer, conservationist and author, Joel Sartore. The National Geographic photographer is on a mission to capture portraits of the world’s species before they disappear. Joel has created the National Geographic Photo Ark, the largest archive of its kind with over 6,000 images and counting. During the…

How often have you found yourself emailing and editing documents through your smartphone? They’ve come to take on a much bigger role in our everyday lives, and sometimes the hassle of getting something off your phone onto a computer just to print it out, just isn’t worth it. Meet Canon’s PIXMA TS307, a wireless printer designed for digital natives! “The PIXMA TS307 reflects Canon’s continuous efforts to incorporate innovative features in our product offerings through keen insights on the evolution of technology and consumer trends,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. “Working spaces and habits are changing…

Chart-topping Singapore pop artist Falling Feathers is capping 2017 off with a remix of his hot major label debut single “Hush”, featuring a collaboration with Canadian rapper, Dizzy, as well as Singaporean producer, Thievves (who worked on the original track)! “I first met Dizzy at Music Matters 2017 when we were performing for the festival,” explains Falling Feathers. “We hit off extremely well and I asked him if he wanted to rap a few verses on this remix. He spontaneously agreed and this remix was set in motion!” “I was a little uncertain of what to expect going into the collaboration,…

The Singapore Raffles Music College (SRMC), has been one of Singapore’s most established institutions of higher learning for music and dance education since 2001, and now they’ve officially launched their new campus! Mr. Hu said, “Traditionally in Singapore, music and dance has been viewed more as a hobby and less so as a viable career option. With Singapore actively promoting the performing arts, and the recent success of talent imports into other music markets, it is about time we recognise that in today ’ s economic climate, the arts can serve as a viable career path. We aim to give students a…