Multiculturalism in Music Programme: Building cross-cultural understanding
Fostering Harmony in Diversity
At a Glance
Programme Snapshot
Multiculturalism in Music Programme supports ensembles and orchestras that use multicultural performances to deepen cross-cultural awareness and understanding in Singapore.
FUNDING
S$1.4M
Issue in Focus
In a multicultural society, shared cultural experiences help strengthen understanding and appreciation across communities.
Over 50 concerts
presented across concert halls and community spaces since 2022
What This Enables
Artists and institutions can now have more opportunities to collaborate, develop new works, and bring cross-cultural performances to the wider community.
Over 12,000 participants
across all partner programmes
IMPACT
More than 300 artists engaged in cross-cultural music collaboration
56 new musical pieces commissioned, including multicultural pieces on Singapore’s shared heritage
3 first-time intercultural collaborations supported through the programme:
Singapore Indian Orchestra & Choir X Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra
Bhaskar’s Arts Academy X Impressions of Nanyang Arts Association X Sri Warisan Som Said
The TENG Ensemble X Singaporean composers
5 partners continue to sustain efforts for Harmony in Diversity:
Apsaras Dance Company
Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra
Bhaskar’s Arts Academy
Singapore Indian Orchestra & Choir, and The TENG Ensemble
PARTNERS
In support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals