DISTRICT M 2024 is back for its second year! Mark your calendars for October 4th and 5th to catch an amazing mix of local and international artists at this exciting festival. Part of Singapore Design Week, this district-wide event will feature live music, creative workshops, and fun fringe activities across four vibrant zones. It’s the perfect weekend outing for anyone looking for something fun and inspiring to do!
What to Expect
Marina Central come alive with music and activities across four zones: Marina Square, Millenia Walk, South Beach, and Suntec City. Enjoy live performances from local and international artists, covering a wide range of musical styles, and take part in engaging fringe activities like digital painting sessions to blackout poetry and even a mass chess meet! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store.
Live Performances
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The Deck at Marina Square
Location: Marina Square’s Level Two outdoor deck near Pororo Park.
Immerse yourself in a relaxing atmosphere featuring acoustic folk-pop performances from talented artists, including Harrison Storm, known for his soulful vocals and fingerpicked guitar reminiscent of Ben Howard. jupiterkid, an independent folk-pop artist whose heartfelt lyrics aim to help the lost find their way home. Ffion, a UK-born artist with ethereal, melancholic vocals and a laid-back vibe. KHAi, inspired by John Mayer and delivering unique instrumental sounds and Benny’s, who blends delicately plucked guitars with beautiful melodies.
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Sound Park at Millenia Walk
Location: Millenia Walk Park and Dine.
Get ready for two electrifying evenings of hip hop! Featuring Solid Gold, the gold standard of Singapore’s hip-hop scene, with DJ Idee (World DMC Champion) alongside DJs KoFlow, Sirkid, pSyk, Shane 2Sweet, Zai and MC Jin. You’ll also see Radikal Forze, a pioneering breaking crew leading the dance cypher and .WAV(Y), mixing hip hop, R&B, grime, Afrobeats and future bass for a dynamic sound experience.
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Music Piazza at Suntec City
Location: Outdoor area between Suntec Tower 1 & 5.
Catch an exciting lineup of pop acts, including Jayesslee, YouTube stars from Australia renowned for their acoustic talents. ANNÉ, a Colombian Chinese artist with stunning vocals and multi-instrumental skills. Regina Song, an emerging singer-songwriter with fresh sounds. WHYLUCAS, who blends classical influences with genre-crossing music and YAØ, offering R&B and Japanese city pop-inspired tunes.
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Fountain Stage at South Beach Fountain Plaza
Location: South Beach Fountain Plaza at street level.
For a laid-back vibe, head to the Fountain Stage featuring an eclectic mix of pop, blues, and jazz performances. Enjoy the sounds of Alicia DC, a genre-transcender blending bossa nova, experimental electronic music, pop and R&B. Tokyo-based DJ Shingo Takahashi with his dynamic 45s-only style that fuses soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz and reggae. R&B and neo-soul artist Khally. Singapore’s Glamour Vintage Songbird Miss Lou who combines old-school vocals with modern flair. The versatile NyaLi, known for her impressive five-octave range and Indonesian singer-songwriter vanako whose refreshing sound draws inspiration from pop, jazz and orchestral elements.
Fringe Activities
Explore your creative side with a variety of interactive activities:
Blackout Poetry Station
Location: Fountain Stage at South Beach Fountain Plaza
Unleash your creativity and team up with local poets to craft your own blackout poems! Choose from pages of old books, newspaper articles and more. Share your ideas with fellow writers and dive into this engaging poetry jam!
Chess Meetup by Aliwal Chess Club
Location: Fountain Stage at South Beach
Join the meet up for a fun-filled chess experience! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to challenge yourself, there’s something for everyone. Keep an eye out for life-sized chess sets for an exciting twist on the classic game!
Cybertruck Lightshow
Location: Sound Park at Millenia Walk
Experience the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck at DISTRICT M! Don’t miss the dazzling daily light shows synchronized with live performances throughout the music festival.
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Moss Framing by The Mystic Gardens
Location: The Deck at Marina Square
Immerse yourself in the serene art of moss framing! At The Deck, you’ll have the opportunity to create stunning living art pieces using various types of moss and natural materials. Collaborate with fellow creators to bring your vision to life in this hands-on workshop!
Keychain Beading
Location: The Deck at Marina Square
Get crafty with Beadbadwolf at The Deck! Choose from a vibrant selection of beads, charms and accessories to design your very own unique keepsakes, absolutely free while supplies last!
Photobooth by Thrive
Location: Music Piazza at Suntec Plaza
Adulting can be tough, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Join thrive by The Business Times for a community experience focused on careers, internships, investments and more. Visit their photobooth for a complimentary high-angle photo, travel adapter, tote bags and additional goodies when you subscribe!
Digital Painting by KPMG
Location: Sound Park at Millenia Walk
Date: 4 October 2024
Sessions: 7pm – 7:30pm, 8pm – 8:30pm, 9pm – 9:30pm
Experience the intersection of data, design thinking, innovation and creativity with Horizon Hues as they reimagine our horizons. Engage with interactive design pieces, ‘Climate Horizons’ and ‘Tomorrow’s Mind,’ which evolve in real-time. Join KPMG in Singapore to transform our digital canvas into a treasure trove of insights!
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Marina Central Vouchers Giveaway
Don’t miss out on the giveaway that is happening, where you could stand a chance to win one of two $80 Marina Central voucher packs. Each pack features vouchers for popular spots like Marina Square, Millenia Walk, Suntec City and more.
Event Information
Location: Marina Square, Millenia Walk, South Beach and Suntec City
Date: 4 – 5 October 2024
Time: From 5 PM onwards
Admission: Free
How to Get There
Nearest MRT Stations:
For The Deck at Marina Square:
- Esplanade station. Exit through Esplanade Xchange.
- City Hall station. Exit through City Link Mall underpass.
For Sound Park at Millenia Walk:
- Promenade station. Exit B.
For Fountain Stage at South Beach:
- Esplanade station. Exit F.
- City Hall station. Exit through City Link Mall underpass
For Music Piazza at Suntec City:
- Esplanade station. Exit A.
- Promenade station. Exit C.
- City Hall station. Exit through City Link Mall underpass.
Thanks to the connectivity of the Marina Central area, each of the four music zones can be easily accessed via overhead bridges and underpasses connecting the shopping malls.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy two unforgettable evenings filled with music, creativity, and community spirit!
