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The Port Orchestra

by Artusik
8 May • 07:00pm
23 May • 06:30pm

The Port Orchestra by Artusik is a 45-minute interactive mini-musical celebrating Singapore’s maritime heritage. Using a multiethnic ensemble, festival-goers play along with short port stories, creating a lively, family-friendly, and immersive musical experience for all ages.

ThePortOrchestra

This performance will be presented at HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green.

Friday (8 May): 7pm - 8pm
Saturday (23 May): 6.30pm - 7.30pm

The Port Orchestra by Artusik is a 45-minute interactive mini-musical celebrating Singapore’s maritime heritage through music, storytelling, and audience participation. Featuring a vibrant multiethnic ensemble of Artusik’s chromatic gamelan, Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western instruments, festival-goers play alongside performers, creating a lively, collaborative soundscape from short, engaging port stories. This family-friendly, hands-on programme encourages creativity, teamwork, and cultural appreciation, transforming traditional and contemporary heritage music into an immersive, playful adventure for all ages. Designed for outdoor festival settings, The Port Orchestra turns instruments and everyday objects into multicultural sounds, showcasing Artusik’s innovative approach to heritage music. Participants experience Singapore’s diverse musical identity, make their own rhythms, and create unforgettable memories celebrating the island’s rich port history.

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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