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Students to Showcase Artistic Talents at Singapore Youth Festival 2024

Last Updated: 28 Mar 2024

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1. The 58th Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) will take place from 1 April to 21 July 2024. The Festival will begin with the SYF Arts Presentation in April to showcase students' diverse talents in the performing arts, followed by the SYF Celebrations where students can share their passion for the arts with the community, before culminating in the SYF Art Exhibition in July.

SYF 2024 Arts Presentation

2. Over 20,000 students are anticipated to take the stage at this year's SYF Arts Presentation, which will commence on Monday, 1 April 2024. Student performers from primary, secondary, and pre-university levels will showcase their talents across various disciplines and genres, reflecting Singapore's multicultural context. The Arts Presentation is open to members of the public who wish to support the budding youth performers and engage in the arts. Please refer to Annex A for more details.

SYF 2024 Celebrations

3. About 1,500 students will participate in this year's SYF Celebrations in June and July. This event provides a platform for student performers to demonstrate their passion in dance, drama, and music while engaging with the community. It also offers opportunities for collaboration with local artists and practitioners to further develop their skills.

4. The SYF Celebrations will feature a diverse range of programmes at various locations and online platforms this year, notably at the Gardens by the Bay where students will showcase their artistic expressions through the "Dance Extravaganza!", "Shall We Sing?" and "Kaleidoscope" performances on 28 and 29 June. Aspiring student-songwriters will have the opportunity to perform their original songs through "Youth Station Live!" at the National Library Building, which marks the culmination of their songwriting journey under "The Youth Station Project". In addition, O- and A-Level Music students, as well as students from the Enhanced Music Programme and Music Elective Programme will collaborate to present "Project 2024: Sonic Excursions" at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Please refer to Annex B for more details.

SYF 2024 Art Exhibition

5. The theme for the 2024 Exhibition, "Artist and Collaboration", invites students from the secondary and pre-university levels to harness the power of collaboration in art to create, connect, and contribute. Drawing inspiration from the collaborative efforts of artists, students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, blend art forms and disciplines, and push creative boundaries. The theme fosters a spirit of innovation and inclusivity, inspiring students to imagine possibilities for the world they live in. The exhibition will be presented on-site at the National Gallery Singapore from 1 to 21 July, complemented by an online showcase on the SYF website from 1 July.

6. For more information on the programmes for SYF, please visit: