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by Artusik

9, 17 May • 06:30pm
9, 17 May • 07:30pm

Artusik Multiethnic Ensemble presents a 30-minute busking-style set showcasing Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western instruments, including chromatic gamelan. Blending heritage-inspired pieces with popular songs such as Indonesian pop and Can’t Help Falling in Love, and supported by on-site informational posters, it offers an engaging, accessible musical experience for passersby in an open outdoor setting.

Clarke Quay
Saturday (9 May): 6.30pm - 7pm | 7.30pm - 8pm

Bugis+
Sunday (17 May): 6.30pm - 7pm | 7.30pm - 8pm

Artusik Multiethnic Ensemble a 30-minute outdoor busking-style programme presented for the Singapore Heritage Festival, offering passersby an accessible glimpse into Singapore’s multicultural identity. Featuring Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western instruments, including Artusik’s chromatic gamelan. The performance showcases the diversity of Singapore’s musical heritage through a vibrant, live soundscape. The set blends heritage-inspired music with familiar popular songs, including Indonesian pop and Can’t Help Falling in Love, creating an engaging and approachable listening experience for all ages. Designed for public spaces and casual festival audiences, the performance invites audiences to pause and experience Singapore’s living heritage in everyday environments. Informational posters placed around the ensemble provide context on the instruments and cultural traditions represented, supporting informal learning and engagement. Through this open, inclusive format, Artusik highlights Singapore’s multiethnic cultural landscape, making heritage music accessible, visible, and relevant within the contemporary urban festival experience.

Artusik

Artusik is a Singapore-based creative collective presenting vibrant multicultural music performances. Featuring a dynamic mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western instruments, the ensemble showcases a unique chromatic gamelan alongside newly invented gamelan instruments.

Known for immersive and interactive live experiences, Artusik brings audiences together through rhythm and participation, reimagining traditional and contemporary sounds while celebrating Singapore’s diverse cultural heritage in engaging, accessible ways.

Website: www.playwithartusik.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/playwithartusik

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