The Covid-19 pandemic forced the performing arts industry to explore new ways of artistic expression, with many artists turning to technology to overcome the challenges posed by closed borders and shuttered performance venues. While the pandemic caused immense disruption to the industry, it also opened up exciting opportunities for hybrid and digital workarounds and innovative practices that I believe are worth sustaining.

The sixth edition of the Rock and Indie Festival (RIF) 2023 at LASALLE College of the Arts will run for two nights on Feb 10 and Feb 11, promising a mesmerising and entertaining show.

The performances will be held at two locations at LASALLE’s McNally Campus, namely the Campus Green and the Flexible Performance Space.

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In the Mediacorp documentary ‘The Art Scene’, animation lecturer Ang Qing Sheng weighs in on the current cohort of animation storytellers. He talks about how Animation Art students like Class of 2021’s Calleen Koh draw from their own lived experiences to push the boundaries of storytelling.

In 2021, Justin Chua clinched the top prize at Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award with his clear vision, aesthetic sensibility and commitment to craft. The LASALLE College of the Arts alum, who impressed with a two‐piece nylon and taffeta ensemble with transformative aspects, took home a $10,000 cash prize as well as a scholarship for a Masters degree at the Istituto Marangoni.

Rock & Indie Festival (RIF) is returning for its sixth edition on 10 and 11 February 2023 at LASALLE College of the Arts, with a lineup of eight acts including headliners Aggressive Raisin Cat and Krunkle the Band.

A team from LASALLE College of the Arts received honours at a dance competition held in Yokohama, Japan.

The multidisciplinary public arts festival ARTWALK returned to the vibrant streets of Little India and Katong-Joo Chiat for its ninth edition from 6 to 15 January 2023. The festival centred on the theme Echo – how culture, heritage and traditions reverberate in all directions like sound waves.

The multidisciplinary public arts festival ARTWALK returned to the vibrant streets of Little India and Katong-Joo Chiat from 6 to 15 January 2023. The ninth edition of ARTWALK explored the theme of Echo—how our culture, heritage and traditions reverberate like sound waves.