Nestled along the arts belt of Waterloo Street is a bungalow with a rich historical record dating from 1893. Today, the iconic blue building at 42 Waterloo Street (42WS) is home for the Arts Resource Hub, a dedicated space for SelfEmployed Persons (SEPs) in the arts across different forms and disciplines to come together to create, network, and collaborate.
Getting there
By Train
Bras Basah (CC2) Exit E Bencoolen (DT21), Exit B.
By Bus:
106 / 145 / 147 / 166 / 175 / 197 / 56 / 80 / 980
Nearest Carpark:
Parking lots along Waterloo Street Waterloo Centre, 261 Waterloo St
Admission and ticketing
Advisory 16
All programmes are free but registration required. Please scan the QR Code to register.
As a parent and teacher, I see playgrounds as perfect places for learning and growth, because they encourage imagination, risk-taking, and collaboration. Kampung Halloween is a playground for independent artists to create works inspired by the unknown in our region.
This festival is possible because of the Arts Resource Hub, with their commitment to supporting artist collaboration and growth, and of course, the blue bungalow at 42 Waterloo St, which has become the rehearsal, performance and gathering home for independent artists.
I have been blown away by how the artists and producers are listening to each other’s stories and collaborating across schools, disciplines, experiences, and cultures in this festival. Their playful experimentation is culminating in eight days of original kampung performances, exhibits, workshops, films, creatures, and experiences that audiences will be moved and delighted by.
Come and join us in bringing back the kampung spirits!
Dr Woo Yen Yen
Festival Director
Programme Leader, MA Arts Pedagogy and Practice
LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore
partners and organisers
The Arts Resource Hub (ARH) is an initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC) that supports arts Self-Employed Persons (SEPs) in Singapore to unlock new opportunities and grow meaningful careers. The ARH currently offers tailored professional development programmes, digital learning resources peer-to-peer sharing opportunities as well as co-working and collaborative spaces to build SEP communities and networks.
Helmed by Yvonne Siow and Gary Hong, PlayPan is an award winning ground up social movement and a PlaceMaker for Good. They leverage and harness the power of play to reimagine giving. Their vision is to transform spaces into vibrant hubs for creative collaboration focused on positive change and societal impact.
Festival Director
Dr Woo Yen Yen
Lead Producer
Xyn Foo
PR Comms Advisor
Rosalind Lim
Marketing & Communications
Xyn Foo
Designer
Timothy Stuart Lee
Producers
Shireen Abdullah
Natalie Sutanto
Norisham Osman
Pixie Tan
Project Managers
Jasmine See
Hazwany Razali
Lee Jia Yu
Curators-Kampung
Kreative Market
Araikreva
Mohamed Iqbal a.k.a. EBAO
Katherine Kirana
PlayPan Management
Yvonne Siow
Gary Hong
Grace Chew
Wendy Tan
Official Videographer
Windowhouse Media
Official Photographer
Wan Zhong Hao
Technical Manager
Terence Lau
Stage Manager
Charlinda Pereira
Lighting Designer
Stella Cheung
Assistant Stage Manager
Agatha Jung
Alisha Jamshiad
Sound Operator
Shawn Ng Zhao En
Front of House
Chay Wei Qin
about kampung
WHAT?
Kampung Halloween is an 8-day collaborative festival where independent artists from different disciplines come together to share their work, inspire and support each other’s professional growth!
WHO?
Emerging artists, arts practitioners, industry professionals.
General public, families, Halloween enthusiasts
about kampung halloween
about kampung
WHY?
To connect independent artists and partners for collaboration, sharing resources, networking and generating opportunities for each other.
To showcase how artists create with the rich resources of local and regional ghosts and the unknown.
To share knowledge and skills for artists’ growth through workshops, panels and dedicated consultations.
To celebrate creativity and playfulness with artists and audiences, inspiring a more vibrant Singapore.
Ghosts and the afterlife have long been a source of fascination and inspiration for artists across cultures and time periods. In cosmopolitan Singapore, with its diverse cultural influences, it can be challenging to define what constitutes a "Singaporean ghost." Are they pontianaks from Malay folklore, jiangshis from Chinese mythology, or something else?
See how artists explore these questions and their interpretations of ghosts, the unexplained and the af as Singaporeans. The exhibition aims to offer a uniqu thought-provoking perspective on the city-state's cul identity and the diverse influences that shape its artis expression.
Artists
Alya Rahmat
Clarice Ng
Fawn World
Allysa Ismali & Naima Sheikh
Nur'Afifah & Danial Ahmad
Zachary Chan & Nai Iyn Huii
Producer
Pixie Tan
they walk amongst us | Saturday, 2 Nov 9.30pm-10.30pm
Gather to hear personal stories of the supernatural and the enduring bonds we have with those who have passed. From eerie workplace encounters to losing loved ones, these firsthand accounts offer a compelling, at times humorous, perspective of the spiritual realm.
Featuring storytellers of varied backgrounds, this is part performance, part confession, reflecting a universal desire to feel connected - here and in the afterlife.
They Walk Amongst Us is produced by Live & Untold, a new nique listening and live storytelling personal narratives and inspired by s of the real world, Live & Untold is a man connection.
Troubadour Shak'thiya
Producer Shireen Abdullah (Live and Untold)
Project Manager
Jasmine See
Khamis
hantu games | Saturday 26 Oct 2pm - 6pm
A sports day with pontianaks, toyols and jiangshis! The independent arts community comes together for a unique competition. Teams will battle it out in a series of games, transforming into pontianaks, toyols, and jiangshis. It’s like a sports day for the arts, but with a lot of laughter and silliness! See the arts community showcase their ghostly skills in an unforgettable event. Or come up with your own cheers to support your team!
Artists
Yazid Jalil (Game Master)
Chew Shaw En (Co-Game Master)
Kishore Kumar (Games Apprentice)
Elizabeth Loh from Zip Zap Zoom Collective (Judge)
Dalifah Shahril from Teater Kami (Judge)
Lewin Bernard from We Colour
People (Judge)
Producer Norisham Osman
kampung kreative
| Friday 1, Nov 7pm - 10pm | Saturday 2, Nov 6pm - 9pm
Celebrate the unexpected performances from Kampung Kreative's open call, where artists were encouraged to experiment with playful approaches and explore working across disciplines. From ghostly apparitions to mythical creatures, discover the haunting and captivating works created by artists exploring the themes of the dead, the undead, and our cultural imagination of the unknown.
Adam Sim Wei Jiem
Adly Azizi
Adryan
Afiszan Amat
Cerys Ong
Chong Wei Kiat
Cipta (Afreen Fhami)
Contengku (Zaidy)
Danial Ahmad
Dirk Johan Stromberg
Don Shiau
Elaine Siow
Eugene Chow
Gildon Choo
Hazeerah Basri
Henrik Cheng
Jaisilan Sathiasilan
Joni
Keith Lew Guan Fui
Kim Dy-Liacco
Lewin Bernard
Lok Chew Ru
Lynette Quek
Michelle Chua
Natalie Titus
Olivia Tay
Pearl Seraphina Lee
Rachel Nip
Regina Foo
Shanice Stanislaus
Siti Faqihah
Tajiyah Sulwana
Tim O’Dwyer
Val
Vene May
Venezia May
Vignesh Singh
Producer
Norisham Osman
Project Manager
Jasmine See
mystery monologues
| Wednesday, 30 Oct 7.30pm - 9pm
Five writers were invited to write original monologues inspired by mysteries in Singapore's past. Five actors were invited to perform these original monologues. The result? An evening of mystery monologues that will unveil Singapore's hidden secrets and surprise you.
Writers
Adib Kosnan (Writer)
Donna Tang (Writer)
Fariz J Malik (Writer)
Vanessa Cheng (Writer)
Wong Shao Qi (Writer)
Producer Pixie Tan
Project Manager
Lee Jia Yu
Artists
Jamil Schulze (Acting Coach)
Heng Jia Min (Actor)
Ramzie bin Tahar (Actor)
Natalie Linn Titus (Actor)
Michaela Hay Wen Ting (Actor)
Josh Lim Wen Xuan (Actor) Fauxe (Sound artist)
hantu
ballhaus | Wednesday, 30 Oct 8 30pm - 10pm
Witness the local ballroom scene at its spookiest best as they reimagine ghosts, creatures, the dead, and the undead into fabulous spectacles. Featuring interdisciplinary collaborations across dance, visual arts, fashion and more, come experience an original and unforgettable night of gory glory.
Step into a world of ghostly wonders at Kampung Kreative Market. Discover a unique shopping experience curated by ARTpaca, a collaborative initiative by PlayPan, DPLMT, and The Rojak Lab. This vibrant market showcases the talents of local artists and craftspeople. From hauntingly beautiful artworks to handcrafted treasures, explore the market and engage with the creators behind each piece. Immerse yourself in the creative energy and uncover the stories that inspire these original works.
And that's not all! You may also catch live painting and choral singing performances at the market.
verb
| Friday 25, Saturday 26 Oct 7pm | Friday 1 Nov, Saturday 2 Nov 7.30pm
Verb echoes the mysteries of our sound universe. The Indian Bansuri reflects an ethereal drone with sonic landscapes that envelops that which we cannot see.
Composer and Performer Raghavendran Rajasekaran
community ghost stories
| Friday, 25 Oct 8 30pm - 9 30pm
Gather around for a spine-tingling night of storytelling! Kampung Halloween artists and audiences are invited to share their most haunting tales. Are they real? Are they your imagination? Does anyone really know? Don’t miss this chance scare and laugh with each other. If you or a friend has a ghost story to tell, or if you simply love ghost stories, come and join us!
Facilitator
Michael Cheng
Musician
Raghavendran Rajasekaran
Project Manager Pixie Tan
ghostly gestures
| Friday, 25 Oct 8 00pm - 9 00pm
Witness a groundbreaking collaboration as Malay, Chinese, and Indian dancers, practitioners of their traditional forms, come together for the first time to explore and explain the fascinating ghosts from our region's folklore. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and get ready to move and haunt! This is a one-of-a-kind experimental and playful collaboration only possible at Kampung Halloween.
Artists
Norisham Osman (Movement artist)
Durga Mani Maran (Movement artist)
Cassie Shi (Movement artist)
Project Manager
Norisham Osman
kampung film
premiere | Saturday, 26 Oct 7 30pm - 9 45pm
While the West has its slashers and Hong Kong its hopping jiangshis, what are Singaporean horror filmmakers inspired by? Join us for the Kampung Premiere of Raihan Halim's brand new pontianak feature film, "IBU"! You get to see it first at Kampung Halloween! The film premiere will be opened by Hew Jing Yi’s student short film, “The Last Shift”. After the screenings, meet the filmmakers for a Q&A, and about their careers and the possibilities of making films in Singapore and beyond.
Artists:
Raihan Halim (Director - IBU)
Hew Jing Yi (Director - The Last Shift)
Producer Norisham Osman
thriller party | Wednesday, 30 Oct 7 10pm
Don’t you just feel like dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller at Halloween? Get in your costumes as creatures of the night from Southeast Asia and get ready for a sweaty, joyful experience that will have you moving to the beat! BE ON TIME or you might miss a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to see pontianaks dancing to Thriller!
Is it a ghost? Is it human? Is it …? If you ask politely, it may let you take a picture. But, don’t let it follow you home ….
Artists
Alisha Jamshaid Jung Daeun Producer Pixie Tan
endless aves
| Friday, 25 October 7pm - 8.30pm | Wednesday, 30 October 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Lingering spirits, oblivious to their ghostly state, sing endless renditions of Ave Maria, their voices echoing with the timeless aves of Renaissance and Baroque composers.
1. Ave Maria (composed by Josquin des Prez)
2. Ave Maria (composed by Tomas Luis de Victoria)
3. Ave Maria (composed by Orlando Lassus)
4. Ave Maria (composed by Jacob Arcadelt)
5. Ave Maria (composed by Giovanni Palestrina)
6. Ave Maria (by William Byrd)
7. Ave Maria (composed by Giulio Caccini)
8. Ave Maria (composed by Charles Gounod)
9. Ave Maria (composed by Claudio Monteverdi)
10. Ave Maria (composed by Jean Mouton)
Artist:
The Chamber Choir with The Singers Vocal Ensemble
Director: Wilson Goh
Project Manager
Lee Jia Yu
kampung halloween
closing Party
| Sunday, 3 Nov 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Closing Party for Independent Artists, Partners, Collaborators and Supporters
Join us to celebrate the end of Kampung Halloween and the beginning of many new friendships and collaborations.
There will be food, drink and kampung spirits!
Project Manager
Lee Jia Yu
special effects
make up
| Thursday, 31 Oct 3pm - 5pm
Join us for a workshop that will teach you how to create a variety of realistic burn effects, ranging from minor first-degree burns to severe third-degree burns.
What You Will Learn:
1. Types of Burns: Understand the differences between first, second, and third-degree burns, including their appearance and how to replicate them accurately.
2. Essential Tools & Products: Discover the must-have tools and products for creating special effects.
3. Techniques for Colouring and Texturing: Get hands-on experience with techniques to enhance the realism of your makeup.
Important Advisory:
Due to the nature of certain makeup materials used in this workshop, participants with skin conditions (e.g., sensitive skin, eczema, etc.) are advised to skip this session, as you will be practicing the makeup looks on yourselves.
All necessary supplies will be provided during the workshop.
Artist: Cherylynn Poh
Project Manager Lee Jia Yu
t A 90-min music therapy self-care workshop designed specially for arts practitioners, respecting the deep sensitivity that artists bring in their work across modalities. Through the use of Music & Imagery (MI) and songs, participants will explore their inner resources that will support their well-being.
8 spots only. Conducted by a registered music therapist.
Music Therapist
Eta Lauw, Registered Music Therapist
ghost
puppets
Project Manager Lee Jia Yu
| Sunday, 27 Oct 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Join a professional puppet maker for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of making puppets from recycled materials and the theme of ghosts in our lives. Learn the process from design to construction, while diving into the fun and quirks of horror aesthetics and discussions on fear and loss. This workshop is for grown-ups and big kids above the age of 13.
Artists Ci xuan
Project Manager Lee Jia Yu
undead acting academy 1
| Sunday, 27 Oct 3pm-4pm
You have the ghost costume, but can you act like one? Our acting workshop, led by a professional acting teacher, will teach you the techniques to deliver a hauntingly convincing performance as a ghost, zombie, or vampire. Learn how to move, and make spooky sounds like a supernatural creature.
Who should attend: General public and families
Acting Teacher
Yazid Jalil
undead academy 2
Project Manager Lee Jia Yu
| Thursday, 31 Oct 2.30pm-4.30pm
Learn how to move, and make spooky sounds like a supernatural creature.
Take your career in the arts by mastering the art of marketing, communication, and strategic partnerships. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to leverage PlayPan's "play and do good" approach to build authentic connections, craft compelling narratives, and collaborate with the right partners. Whether you’re looking to promote your work, expand your network, or secure sponsorships, this session will equip you with the know-hows on how to position yourself for success in the creative industry.
Facilitator
Yvonne Siow
artpreneurship: building networks and navigating opportunities
| Saturday, 26 Oct 4 30pm - 5 30pm
Transform your artistic vision into a thriving business with our Artpreneurship workshop. Designed for artists eager to blend creativity with entrepreneurship, this session will guide you through essential networking strategies and opportunity creation Discover how to integrate PlayPan's sophy into your entrepreneurial o collaborations and new actionable insights to confidently e of your art.
Project Manager
Lee Jia Yu
balancing Act: art, commerce, and wanting to change the world
| Saturday, 2 Nov 3 00pm - 4 00pm
As artists, we often strive to create meaningful work that resonates with audiences and makes a difference in the world. However, the realities of the arts market and the need to earn a living can sometimes present challenges. This conversation invites our arts community to unpack the complexities of balancing artistic vision, commercial success, and social impact.
Panellists
Grace Kalaiselvi (Moderator-Speaker)
Araikreva
Jake Tan
Project Manager
Jasmine See
why haven’t we thought of that?
| Saturday, 2 Nov 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Beyond traditional business advice, we invite arts and nonarts professionals from different fields to provoke the artist community with new ideas from tech, business, media, culture, not only for a thriving arts scene but also for thriving artists.
Panellists
Dapheny Chen (Moderator-Speaker)
Ernest Wu
Yvonne Zhang
Project Manager
Jasmine See
| Sunday, 3 Nov 2pm - 3 30pm ask-meanything roundtable
Ready to dive into a fascinating conversation? Pick a table and chat with an expert in public relations, creative entrepreneurship, cultural leadership, and arts education. Ask them anything about their field or applications to your own field. After a short time, we will switch tables to meet the others.
Panellists
Rosalind Lim (Public Relations)
Woo Yen Yen (Entrepreneurship)
Riduan Zalani (Cultural Leadership)
Michael Cheng (Arts Education)
Project Manager
Jasmine See
kampung
unconference
| Sunday 3 Nov, 3 45pm - 5 30pm
Instead of looking outside for professional development, this workshop taps into the collective knowledge and skills of our community. Join a small group with a self-appointed facilitator, share your expertise, and learn from others in a collaborative and informal setting. Feel free to move between groups to explore different topics and find the best fit for the questions you are asking for your practice. Come ready to share knowledge and ask questions.
Questions to start will include:
How to pitch a project?
1. How to find and choose collaborators?
2. What regulations and licenses do I need?
3. How do residencies work?
4. How do I get a commission? 5. How do I raise funds? How do grants work?
6. How to make a basic kit for promoting yourself?
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7. How to set up a company? Which arts entity to choose? (Limited, Sole Proprietorship, Pte Ltd, Society?)
Facilitators Project Manager
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