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Hernando R. Ocampo. Dancing Mutants. 1965. Oil on canvas, 101.8 x 76 cm.
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National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level B1, Padang Atrium
Saturday nights come alive with the sounds of Singapore’s next generation of musicians. Gallery Gigs brings you live performances by emerging and headlining artists who will fill the Padang Atrium with powerful vocals, fresh beats and raw energy. Audiences can look forward to a diverse showcase of performance forms—from music to dance—celebrating the creative pulse of our city.
Lineup:
10 Jan
7–7.45pm: xena giam
17 Jan
7–7.45pm: FADER
9.45–10:30pm: Linying
24 Jan
7–7.45pm: Narysal
9.45–10:30pm: Charlie Lim
31 Jan
7–7.45pm: Iman Fandi
8.30–9.15pm: RENE
9.45–10.30pm: The Great Spy Experiment
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xena giam is a Singaporean singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of R&B, indie and groove-driven sounds has made her a rising voice in the local music scene. Known for her warm vocals and emotionally honest lyrics, xena creates what she describes as “happy-sad” music—songs that balance vulnerability with groove, and heartfelt storytelling with rhythmic ease.See their work at the Festival
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Linying’s first single, “Sticky Leaves,” went viral on Spotify’s global, US, and UK charts in 2016, cementing the Singapore-born, LA-based singer-songwriter as one of Asia’s most promising talents. After signing a record deal with Canadian indie label Nettwerk Music Group, she went on to perform at Summer Sonic in Japan and Bigsound Festival in Australia. Her music continues to resonate with a diverse, international audience.See their work at the Festival
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NNarysal is a singer making waves across Asia and beyond. Named SCAPE’s Best New Artist in 2021—an honour presented by Bandwagon and Mediacorp in Singapore—his music blends emotional storytelling with genre-blurring sounds, resonating with listeners navigating love and healing. He has performed extensively across Asia and Europe, bringing raw emotion to every stage.See their work at the Festival
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Charlie Lim is a Singapore-based singer-songwriter and producer whose records TIME/ SPACE and CHECK-HOOK both reached #1 on the iTunes Singapore chart at the time of their release. They were also named Best Pop Album of the Year by The Straits Times and awarded Best Song of the Year by Apple Music Singapore. Having made his mark on live stages across the region, Lim has quickly grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most unique voices in contemporary pop music.See their work at the Festival
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Iman Fandi is a Singaporean singer, performer, and creative talent who moves fluidly between music, fashion, and culture. With a background shaped by athletics, artistry, and multicultural influences, she has developed a distinctive creative voice that blends emotional storytelling with modern pop and R&B sensibilities.See their work at the Festival
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RENE (they/them) is an independent Singaporean artist known for their meaningful and authentic lyrics, rich vocals and catchy guitar lines. Their music is influenced by pop, indie, and rock, as well as artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Neck Deep, and beabadoobee. Their songwriting explores themes of societal commentary, self-reflection, and personal relationships. Empathy and introspection are the most important values to them as an artist.See their work at the Festival
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The Great Spy Experiment creates music that is the best of indie, rock and dance put together. As much guitar-led as it is beat-driven—with indie riffs juxtaposing irresistible pop hooks and melodies that tug the heartstrings—their music is created with the dancefloor in mind and the bedroom at heart. Widely regarded as one of the leading lights of Singapore’s independent music scene, the band has featured at numerous internationally renowned events.See their work at the Festival
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