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Pass the Mic: SingLit Authors & Musicians in Conversation
  • When:
    9–31 Jan 2026
  • Where:

    Screening Room, The Arts House at the Old Parliament

Ever wondered if your favourite authors got the words to a song stuck in their heads... or if that indie ballad you just heard was inspired by a page-turner? Six pairs of up-and-coming writers and musicians share the stage at The Arts House at the Old Parliament to talk about the interests and influences they have in common - and what it means to be inspired by the city they love. Come catch them in conversation and enjoy snippets of their work!

Lineup:

16 Jan

Chrystal Ho & Heema Izzati

17 Jan 

nor & RENE

23 Jan

Wen-yi Lee & Jean Seizure

24 Jan

Cheng Him & Vivien Yap

30 Jan

Izyanti Asa’ari & Bongomann

31 Jan

Steph Dogfoot & Cayes Hong

 

About Books&

Founded in 2025, Books& is a new publishing collective that seeks to redefine the value of books in the creative economy, and champion opportunities for collaboration within and beyond the literary publishing ecosystem. We are always on the lookout for new ways to encounter Singapore stories.

Co-producers: Theophilus Kwek and Natalie Sutanto

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