FUTURE GAZING: SINGAPOP WHAT'S NEXT?

The Public Conversations, first launched in 2024 under the T:>Works Season of Thought Leadership, were created as a platform for dialogue — bringing together cultural practitioners, artists and audiences to reflect on the evolving role of cultures and arts in society. The inaugural conversation in 2004 was about the people’s cultures of a national theatre. In 2026, the public conversation centres on the futures of Singapop.

FUTURE GAZING: SINGAPOP WHAT'S NEXT?

Globally influential, speedy evolution, trendsetting fashion…the pop world has a precedent from Asia which speaks to the world. Wherein lies the future of our pop scene - how to generate and sustain it beyond the quintessential Singapore songs? Is the answer strategic innovation of the entertainment industry? To expand and impact beyond our island shores, or concentrate on the niche? Apart from bottom-up indie initiatives, is National Infrastructure needed? What's missing in the scene?

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About T:>Works
Established in 1985, T:>Works is an independent and international arts company based in Singapore at its space, 72-13. It is currently led by Artistic Director, Dr. Ong Keng Sen. T:>Works’ mission and vision is the pioneering of thought leadership in the arts focused on transdisciplinary, transcultural, and inclusive processes. To this end, there is a strong educational perspective with research and discourse contextualising histories, contemporary experiences, and situated art practices in the global south. T:>Works also serves to investigate the current urgencies of being located in Singapore, and larger Asia, through different creative expressions in the public sphere. It is a recipient of the National Arts Council Major Company Grant from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2028, and is supported by the Cultural Matching Fund, MCCY. T:>Works is an Institute of Public Character with charity status.

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