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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