Singapore First: Songs and Lullabies Symposium (SALS) 2026
About this Event
The Singapore First: Songs and Lullabies Symposium is an immersive and experiential exploration of one of humanity’s most ancient and universal song forms - the Lullaby. Moving beyond its traditional role as a bedtime ritual, the symposium examines the lullaby as a therapeutic modality at the intersection of science, heritage, arts, and music therapy practice. By bridging artistic practice, healthcare, and community engagement, this platform highlights how lullabies support psychosocial health across the life span - from prenatal bonding and early childhood development to emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, and end-of-life transitions. Through guided listening, participatory singing, and reflective processes informed by music therapy and singing frameworks, participants are invited and critically engage with the evolving role of lullabies in contemporary well-being.
PROGRAMME
- Scholarly Inquiry: Lectures and panel discussions exploring the science, heritage, arts, and the healing power of songs and lullabies.
- Story-Song Session: Interactive presentations providing insights into unique lullabies spanning different continents, life stages, and types.
- The Symposium’s Finale Performance Practice/Filming Session: An evening session curated by Assoc. Prof Janne Iren Robberstad on the Science in Making Peace through the form of opera and an interactive premiere presentation of the collectively created mini-opera scenes from Pre-Symposium Part II, titled: A Cradle of Lullabies for World Peace
VENUES
[0900 -1500]
LASALLE College of The Arts, McNally Campus (1 McNally St, Singapore 187940)
[1530 - 2130]
Stamford Arts Centre, Black Box (155 Waterloo St, #01-08 Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore 187962)
For more information, visit: linktr.ee/SongsandLullabiesSymposium2026
All information is correct at time of publication. The symposium reserves the right to make adjustments or updates as necessary. Registrants are advised to refer to the e-booklet and official website for the most current information.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:15 PM
SYMPOSIUM PART I
Info: Venue: LASALLE College of The Arts (UAS), McNally Campus
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening Session: Welcome Message and Warm Up
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1: The International Work on Lullabies
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2: The Story-Songs of Lullabies
Info: Folk Song Improvisation
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Session 3: Reflective Dialogue on the Relevance of Lullabies and Music Therapy
🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Session 4: Neuroscience, Dementia and Vocal Arts
🕑: 03:30 PM - 09:30 PM
SYMPOSIUM PART II
Info: Subsequent sessions are held at Stamford Arts Centre, Black Box
🕑: 03:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Session 5: Global Mental Wellness and Sound-Painting Workshop
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
Dinner Break
🕑: 07:15 PM - 09:15 PM
Session 6: Collaborative Performance Practice and Audience Participation
Info: This is a Dementia Friendly Session. Person living with dementia are most welcome to be an attendee with a caregiver for this session. The House will have sufficient lightings to accommodate movements and seating when requests are specified in the registration form.
🕑: 09:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Symposium Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements
THE END
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
SGD 0.00 to SGD 95.40
