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Art After Dark at Gillman Barracks

Presented by New Mongrels as part of Singapore Art Week, supported by the National Arts Council

Experience the vibrant fusion of visual arts and music as Art After Dark at Gillman Barracks returns for SAW over two electrifying evenings. On 24 – 25 January 2025, discover emerging musicians in two distinct nights of entertainment.

As you explore, fresh sounds curated by New Mongrels will guide your journey. This collective of young and emerging musicians brings together diverse genres, from hip hop and rock to electronic and R&B, offering a platform for Singapore's next generation of musical talent.

Visitors can also wander through the exhibitions by the resident galleries after hours, wrapping up a line-up of exciting events not to be missed.

When: 24–25 January

Venue: Gillman Barracks, Carpark B

Opening hours: 6pm - 10pm

Admission: Free admission

 

24 January, Friday

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6PM
Bellied Star

New kids on the block Bellied Star is a Singaporean grunge revival band that blends punk, shoegaze, garage rock, folk & more. Writing music together since they were 14-years-old, Bellied Star finally released their debut album SPUT in mid-2024.

Fresh off their Malaysia tour & sold-out debut album launch show in Singapore, Bellied Star’s live performances have quickly become a crowd favourite for their listeners.



 

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7PM
tomo blu

Releasing his first single in February 2024, tomo blu has quickly made a name for himself because of his versatility and signature, inimitable voice. Collaborating with artists across genres, the artist-producer’s goofy personality paired with his hard-hitting music are contrasts that are not supposed to make sense - yet simply do.


 

 

 

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7.30PM
iiara

Formerly known as singer-songwriter Chloe Ho, iiara made the drastic decision in 2024 to change her artist name and pivot to Hip-hop - and is showing us everyday that she made the right decision.

Her debut EP, Wake Up Slow, was received with raving reviews from the music community, and iiara has proven that she is one of the most exciting faces to come out of Singapore hip-hop. Now working on her sophomore project, her set at Singapore Art Week will be her first live set as iiara.


 

 

 

 


 

 



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8PM
Saints Among Sinners

Saints Amongst Sinners is so much more than a band. The 6 members describe themselves as an unlikely union, bound together by their common passion for self-expression. With introspective lyrics and dreamy melodies, the band urges their audience to join them on their journey through neverending change. 


Inspired by the amalgamation of their individual experiences, the genuine friendship between members takes center stage in their music and delivery. Music became their solace, allowing them to express their innermost thoughts and emotions. An essence of nostalgia coupled with a hopeful outlook for the future, Saints Amongst Sinners aims to create a sense of home to be shared by all who enjoy their music.


 

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9PM

nkei

Formed in 2020, nkei is a space that bonds the songwriting inclinations of Raizel Gonzales and Ian Lee into the purest expression of common experiences in love and life. With influences spanning R&B, jazz and folk, nkei creates music through earnest songwriting, instrument-driven arrangements, and nuanced production.


 

25 January, Saturday

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6PM
rhyu

 

rhyu (shortened from “Raine Hahn Yu”) has been writing music about the bits and bobs in her life ever since she was 4. rhyu’s songs are pieces of memories and emotions brought to life, and she hopes they’ll bring you the same comfort they bring to her.


 

 

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6.45PM
Inkblot Page

Classifying themselves as an egg-punk band with elements of avant-garde no wave influences, Inkblot Page is a brand new band, having only debuted in November 2024. Despite being so new, their band members are veterans in the industry, having played in other bands for years - including Subsonic Eye, Krunkle, Intermission and more.


During their live shows, the audience will almost feel like they are jamming with the band. Interactive, loose and carefree is how they describe their live sets and music, with an intention of deconstructing traditional music and showing their listeners that anyone - no matter who you are - can play and enjoy music, regardless of background or education level.


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7.45PM
NU SAN

NU SAN, based out of Singapore, is a platform and movement focused on building a shared narrative for Southeast Asian culture and music. The name is inspired by the term "Nusantara," a reference to the maritime Southeast Asian region. NU SAN aims to be a hub for regional collaboration and amplify Southeast Asian identity through hip-hop.

Making their debut on Singapore Art Week 2025, the movement consists of familiar faces including ABANGSAPAU, Sharbil Samsul & San The Wordsmith, with fresher faces BDK NIP, Martin Spacely and more.

Founded by Hip-hop producer Prodbydan, who has cemented himself as the go-to Hip-hop producer in Singapore over the years, the set will be specially curated with individual artist mini-sets over a variety of beats to showcase Singaporean Hip-hop in all its excellence in a way that is fun and friendly to the public for all ages - because after all, Hip-hop is for everyone.

 

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9PM
Tabitha Nauser

Tabitha Nauser overcame childhood shyness through music, rising to fame after Singapore Idol at 16. Soon after, the rising star signed with a local label, with stints in TV hosting and radio presenting, all the while honing her addictive sound and storytelling, before finally catching the eye of Sony Music Entertainment Singapore and signing with the label, producing hit singles like "Bulletproof" and "Body Language".

In 2019, she released her debut EP "things i should have said," revealing the true essence of who she is as an artist. Marking a closing chapter in Tabitha’s life and filled with reflective pop-inflected tunes with a noughties R&B sensibility, the impressive project underlines her musical aim: to make a mark on her listeners’ lives. Nauser later signed with ANTIFRAGILE MUSIC, which has seen her truly come into her own, experimenting freely with a host of genres with club-ready house track “Keep My Distance”, saccharine bubblegum pop offering “VICES”, and a number of exciting features from Korean and Indonesian musicians.