Singapore’s nothing short of things to do during the weekend. Speaking of which, *SCAPE will be hosting a series of Youth Month Activities this July, with a medley of live performances and activities you can enjoy throughout the weekends of the month.
Expect exciting K-pop dance battles, live graffiti painting, and performances by regional artists. And where might these activities be held, you ask? Well, they can all be conveniently found at Somerset.
Image adapted from: *SCAPE
It doesn’t matter if you’re a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gen K-pop fan. We can all agree that there are endless catchy bops in the K-pop universe. If you’ve already rewatched your favourite group’s MVs multiple times, consider catching the Dance Dance Hallyu 2024: 2024 K-Pop World Festival (Preliminary Round) instead for an IRL experience.
This dance and singing competition is where local aspiring singers or dancers demonstrate their skills. You can be sure that they’ll bring their A game as the 1st and 2nd place from the dance category and the winner of the vocal category will be representing Singapore in the 2024 K-Pop World Festival in Changwon. Yes, the motherland of K-pop.
Location: 2 Orchard Link, *SCAPE The Ground Theatre, Singapore 237978
Date: 29th Jun 2024
Time: 3pm-6pm, doors open at 2.30pm
Image credit: *SCAPE
Graffiti may be illegal in Singapore, but not at events like the Somerset GraffJam Vol 2. Here, 28 graffiti whizzes from the region will showcase their artwork IRL. Watch as they create unique graphics from scratch, and how they use each intricate stroke to eventually form a mural.
Adding to the vibes is 5210PM, a crew of DJs who will be spinning tunes on deck. You can also check out the pop-up booths here, which includes merchandise from The Blackbook and various local street artists, as well as apparel from local clothing line, Subclture.
You won’t just be admiring the mastery from a distance, either. Take part in a hands-on spray painting session on the wall from 3pm-4pm, and 5pm-6pm. There’ll also be a mini graffiti competition where artists battle it out and showcase their skills, so stay tuned for that.
Location: 121 Somerset Road, Somerset Youth Park, Singapore 238166
Date: Live Painting on The Red Bus on 12th Jul 2024, Main Event on 13th Jul 2024
Time: 2pm-6pm
Image credit: @farizjabba via Instagram
The music festivities continue at MOOD:LIVE, Singapore’s largest hip-hop festival. There’s a booming line-up of both Singaporean and Malaysian artists, including Aesop Cash, ALYPH, Fariz Jabba, Forceparkbois, Lucidrari, and Saixse.
We’re not done name-dropping. Aside from the aforementioned performers, Feez, Feeguapo & BDK Nip, GLV.ent, Khally, Reckle$$, Acapslim, Amari, Amos Judah, Bazeel, and BigDBangla will also be gracing the stage. If you recognise these names, then you know where to be.
Location: 2 Orchard Link, *SCAPE Playspace, Singapore 237978
Date: 13th Jul 2024
Time: 4pm till late
Image credit: Youth Corps Singapore
Fancy yourself a puzzle whizz? Kick things up a notch with an outdoor puzzle hunt at Somerset, courtesy of the Youth Corps Singapore 10th Anniversary Carnival. In this free-to-play activity, you’ll be searching for hidden puzzles with clues leading you to hidden gems in the area. A mystery prize awaits those who complete the challenge, so get ready to flex your brain.
Thereafter, stroll through the various booths at the carnival hosted by youth-led groups and community partners. You’ll get to learn about volunteering opportunities, and how to make a positive impact in the community.
There’ll also be complimentary carnival games, live performances by the Youth Corps volunteers, and munchies like popcorn, ice cream, and nachos. To secure a slot, make sure to register for the Youth Corps Singapore’s 10th Anniversary Carnival and The Somer-ville Adventure ahead of time.
Location: 2 Orchard Link, *SCAPE Playspace, Singapore 237978
Date: 6th Jul 2024
Time: 12.30pm-6pm
While you’re making your way through the exciting events, consider doing some retail therapy at 313@Somerset too. From now till 31st July 2024, new Lendlease Plus members can score 10,000 Plus$ points* when they sign up via the Lendlease Plus mobile app with the promo code <YOURSOMERSET>. If you didn’t know, the points translate to $5 in value.
In celebration of Youth Month, those who fall under the 16-35 year old age group can also redeem an additional 10,000 Plus$ points* when you spend $20 or more in a single receipt. Simply submit the receipt on the Lendlease Plus mobile app by 31st July 2024, and the points will be credited to your member account.
*For the first 300 redemptions only.
If you’re looking for activities to fill your July calendar, then make your way over to Somerset. We’ve only just scratched the surface of what’s available here, but you can expect a plethora of music jamming and dance performances by talented artists.
And hey, while you’re here, take advantage of the promotion and get some shopping done too. It’s a good month to be a youth!
This post was brought to you by the National Youth Council, *SCAPE, and the Somerset precinct.
Cover image adapted from: @farizjabba via Instagram, *SCAPE
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