FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Presenting youth culture, street dance and urban music at Esplanade’s Yfest
SINGAPORE, 2 May 2013 – Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay will present the fourth edition
of Yfest from 21 to 23 June 2013. It is a 3-day festival of popular youth culture, presenting
urban music, street dance and visual arts programmes. Youths and the young-at-heart will
witness how the performers move beyond their limits in adrenalin-pumping activities and the
inspirational efforts of teenagers pursuing their dreams. It features four ticketed dance
masterclasses and 38 non-ticketed activities.
The programmes of the festival include music performances by talented young video
bloggers, a showcase of street dance and a festival village presenting graffiti display and
parkour demonstrations amongst other activities.
One of the key highlights of the street dance component is the SixTeen Dance Challenge.
Since the inaugural Yfest in 2010, it has been a platform to uncover young dancers with
potential in street dance and provide them with an opportunity to be mentored by our
internationally acclaimed choreographers. Youths will go through an audition and selected
participants will form four crews and undergo 16 hours of rehearsals and learn a
choreography which will be performed at the festival on 21 and 23 June 2013. This year‟s
choreographers include two-time MTV Video Music Awards nominee Buddha Stretch
(USA), former member of the original Lockers group in the 70s Tony GoGo (USA/JAP),
Leah McFly, better known as Waackeisha of Imperial House of Waacking (Canada) and
HIRO, a member of Middle Filter (Japan), who is our returning choreographer at Yfest.
Through this programme, Yfest hopes to develop teamwork, perseverance, creativity and
cultivate more self-confidence in our participants.
Dance enthusiasts can also hone their skills through four ticketed dance masterclasses
conducted by our SixTeen Dance Challenge choreographers. These masterclasses are
recommended for intermediate and advanced levels and are available at $25 per class at all
authorised SISTIC outlets.
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Music lovers can look forward to Y-Singsations. In this programme, some of the youngest
and most subscribed video bloggers in Sinagpore, also known as vloggers who upload on
YouTube and their own websites videos of themselves performing, will perform „live‟ at the
Concourse. The lineup includes founder of Singapore University of Technology and Design
(SUTD) Bands and Open Mic Sessions Geraldine Quek, acoustic duo Light Up, Charcoal,
Youtube heartthrob Sam Driscoll, self-confessed oddball Samantha Rui, folk-pop duo The
Glad Stones, multi-talented Irwin Zephyr, singer-songwriter Rachael Teo and Linying,
whose diverse musical influence encompasses acoustic-pop, soul, indie-folk and blues.
Yfest 2013 includes a festival village, where visitors get to enjoy activities such as karaoke
singing, penning secret letters to their friends, creating their own magazines or finding
unexpected treasures at the Swop Shop, a place where youths get to exchange all kinds of
items, from clothing, accessories to gadgets, through freecycling, the act of giving away
usable unwanted items to others. We will also present thrilling parkour demonstrations, for
the first time in Yfest, and the works of local graffiti artists.
Parkour is the sport of manoeuvring from one point to another creatively, usually involving
daring stunts to get around obstacles. Found in the late 1980s in Europe, it sparked off a
following worldwide of adventure-seeking enthusiasts including in Singapore. We will build a
3-metre-high parkour structure at the waterfront courtyard of Esplanade during Yfest 2013.
Ashton Movement Agency, which is in the forefront of parkour shows in Singapore, will
perform several parkour demonstrations at Yfest. They had previously performed on
President‟s Star Charity and Channel U‟s “New Kids On The Block” in 2010, as well as the
Night Festival in 2012. The Yfest parkour structure will also double up as a canvas for our
graffiti artists.
Ms Licia Sucipto, Programming Officer, The Esplanade Co Ltd, said: “More than just
organising activities and performances, Yfest is a space and platform that our youths can
identify with and find a sense of belonging. As such, it is important to incorporate exciting
and new activities in the festival that will resonate with the younger generation. It is also
important to build signature programmes in the festival so that our youths can continuously
be engaged and inspired through the guidance they receive from mentors.”
With a diverse range of activities for all youths at Yfest, this is a fun-filled and dynamic
festival they can call their own. Please refer to the Annex for the full line-up of programmes.
More information is also available at www.yfest.com.
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About Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is one of the busiest arts centres in the world. Over the
past ten years, from the time we opened in 2002, the centre has presented more than
22,000 shows, drawing an audience of 16.5 million patrons. These included both ticketed
and non-ticketed shows presenting music, dance, theatre and the visual arts, with special
emphasis on Asian culture. Esplanade‟s vision is to be a performing arts centre for
everyone. As such, about 70% of its shows offer free admission.
This architectural icon, with its distinctive twin shells, houses world-class performance
spaces complemented by a comprehensive range of professional support services. Its two
main venues are the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, with acoustic features designed by the late
and world-renowned acoustician and theatre planner, Russell Johnson of ARTEC
Consultants; and a theatre with a capacity of 2,000, adapted from traditional European opera
houses in horseshoe form.
Esplanade celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2012 with a meaningful, year-long celebration
themed, Celebrating Life – The best of the Human Spirit through the Arts.
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Issued by The Esplanade Co Ltd.
For more information, please contact:
Gan Ling Kai
Manager
Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
The Esplanade Co Ltd
Tel: 6828 8334 / 9178 7120
Email: [email protected]
Li Jiayi
Assistant Manager
Programme Marketing
The Esplanade Co Ltd
Tel: 6828 8278
Email: [email protected]
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ANNEX
Esplanade Presents
Yfest
21 – 23 Jun 2013, Fri – Sun
TICKETED PROGRAMME
SixTeen Dance Masterclasses
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Get your groove on with SixTeen Dance choreographers: HIRO - Middle Filter Crew (JAP),
Tony GoGo (USA/JAP), Buddha Stretch (USA) and Waackeisha (CAN).
Whether it‟s locking, waacking, “New Jack Swing” or freestyle hip hop, these masterclasses
will boost your dance skills and give you an insider‟s view of each of their unique dance
styles.
10am
12pm
2pm
4pm
HIRO - Middle Filter (JAP)
Tony GoGo (USA/JAP)
Buddha Stretch (USA)
Waackeisha (Canada)
(1hr 30min, no intermission)
$25 per class
A 10% discount is applicable for purchase of two or more tickets to any masterclass, subject
to availability.
Tickets are available from all authorised SISTIC outlets.
Advisory: This masterclass is recommended for participants at intermediate to advanced
levels. The recommended age is 14 years and above.
FREE PROGRAMMES
SixTeen Dance Challenge Auditions
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
16 Jun 2013, Sat,
1-3.30pm or 4-6.30pm
We‟re looking for talented street dancers to form four dance crews under the mentorship of
internationally-acclaimed dance choreographers HIRO - Middle Filter (JAP),
Tony GoGo (USA/JAP), Buddha Stretch (USA) and Waackeisha (CAN). Selected dancers
will get to work directly with our SixTeen Dance choreographers and perform a specially
choreographed routine at Yfest 2013!
To qualify, you must:
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Be 16 years old and above and based in Singapore
Be able to commit to all SixTeen-related activities from 17– 20 Jun 2013
Display adaptability, good techniques and great team spirit
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Apply online at www.yfest.com
Application deadline: 10 Jun, Mon
Successful applicants will be notified between 11 – 14 June 2013.
What happens at the auditions?
During the auditions, each choreographer will demonstrate a short routine for participants to
learn and follow. Each choreographer will then select dancers to form four Sixteen Dance
crews. Each crew will get to work with one choreographer and perform at Yfest 2013.
SixTeen Dance Challenge Schedule*:
Selected dancers must attend 16 hours of rehearsals over four days from 17 – 20 Jun,
Mon – Thu. Dancers are required to attend all rehearsals and will be assigned to daily
rehearsal sessions that take place from either 1 – 5pm or 6 – 10pm.
Compulsory Practice & Performance Dates:
21 & 23 Jun 2013, Fri & Sun
*Information is correct at time of print. Timings are subject to change at the Organiser’s
discretion. Terms and conditions apply.
SixTeen Dance Choreographers
Buddha Stretch (USA)
Emilio Austin Junior, better known as Buddha Stretch, is a passionate choreographer,
dancer, teacher and performer. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Buddha Stretch is a
founding member of the world famous Elite Force Crew, who came to fame with Michael
Jackson‟s Remember The Time video.
With his signature freestyle hip hop dance moves, he is a trendsetter in the dance industry.
He was also nominated for two MTV Awards for "Best Choreography” for Will Smith‟s Men In
Black and Gettin! Jiggy Wit It videos.
Buddha Stretch is currently a dancer and contributing choreographer for the Dance Theatre
crew, Full Circle, and Co-Artistic Director of the Dance Theatre Company Middle Ground.
He believes that “Music is the universal language; Dance is its interpreter.”
HIRO – Middle Filter (JAP)
Hiroyuki Ayano, better known as HIRO, is the leader of Japanese dance group Middle Filter.
Based in Osaka, Japan, HIRO travels all over the country making special appearances at
events, judging dance competitions, and conducting dance workshops. With a signature
dance style that is a combination of old school hip hop and New Jack Swing, he has over 14
years of experience as a dance instructor and is highly sought after by dance lovers.
HIRO was one of the SixTeen Dance Challenge mentors in 2011 and will be returning to
Yfest this year to teach a different dance style.
Tony GoGo (USA/JAP)
Lewis Foster, affectionately known as Tony GoGo, is one of the founding members of the
GoGo Brothers group in the early „70s, as well as the original Lockers group which resulted
in a boom in the dance industry and the birth of locking as an important street dance genre.
Tony became one of the most dynamic, influential dancers in the history of locking, and went
on to perform at various international platforms including USA, Canada, Japan and Taiwan.
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He was also involved in various dance programmes including the B-Boy summit in France
and Los Angeles, as well as featured in television broadcasts.
Waackeisha (CAN)
Montreal-based Leah Mcfly, better known as Waackeisha, takes hip hop to a whole new
level with her pure energy and attitude. She has captivated audiences all over the world with
her passion for fashion, versatility and mastery in various dance styles including hip hop,
popping, waacking, house and dancehall.
She began her career as a dancer in music videos and opened concerts for acclaimed hip
hop artists such as CL Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, 112, Mobb Deep, and N*E*R*D amongst
many others.
Leah is involved in numerous activities from sassy stage performances to street dance
battles, judging as well as competing in dance competitions. She won the first prize in many
international street dance competitions such as HDI, Shut up and Dance, Bust-A-Move and
Streetstar Festival 2013 (Sweden). Waackeisha is also a member, stylist and choreographer
for the Canadian chapter of Imperial House of Waacking.
FAB LAB
Esplanade Concourse
Fab Lab features some of Singapore‟s most subscribed music vloggers and “Y-Singsations”
who took the online community by storm with their acoustic renditions of popular songs. At
Yfest, they will be taking their music performances from the comforts of their bedrooms onto
stage. Join us for an up-close and personal experience with these talented singers, and find
out more about their inspirations and music.
21 Jun 2013, Fri
Sam Driscoll
6.30 - 7pm, 8.30 - 9pm
Sam Driscoll (also known as “sammmydee”) started out posting covers on YouTube in early
2010. He became one of the most recognisable YouTube personalities in Singapore after his
“So Singaporean” videos went viral in late 2011.
Sam has been playing the guitar for over eight years now, and being passionate about
music, he hopes to become a full-time musician some day. Sam is currently studying at
Temasek Polytechnic, and hopes to keep performing for his fans.
Video link: www.youtube.com/electricladyland8
21 Jun 2013, Fri
Light Up, Charcoal
7.30 - 8pm, 9.30 - 10pm
Local acoustic duo, Light Up, Charcoal are audibly infectious with their passion for music,
and enjoy delivering raw, acoustic-driven songs to audiences while having fun at the same
time. With Yu Quan on lead vocals and Clarkson on guitar, their music is engaging and
imaginative.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/splatterdashed
22 Jun 2013, Sat
The Glad Stones
4.30 - 5pm, 7.30 - 8pm
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The Glad Stones is formed by two singer-songwriters, Marcel Lee Pereira and Jaye Foo in
2011. They are known for their brand of feel-good music, and have since gained a strong
following on YouTube. The band‟s debut album “Unfold Your Heart” was recorded in 2011,
and it contains original songs made up of funky hip-hop beats fused with soulful folk-rock,
resulting in a musical fabric that is edgy yet dyed with shades of old-school feel.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/thegladstonesmusic
22 Jun 2013, Sat
Geraldine Quek
5.30 - 6pm, 8.30 - 9pm
Geraldine Quek taught herself to play the guitar in 2007, and has been singing and playing
ever since. She has been uploading renditions of her favourite songs on Youtube since 2010,
and is currently in two bands, “The Tea Party” and “Salt & Pepper.” As the founder of
Singapore University of Technology and Design‟ Bands and Open Mic Sessions, she also
hopes to produce an original EP in the near future. Her music influences span from indie rock
to pop. She also enjoys urban sketching and is currently pursuing Architecture and
Sustainable Design at SUTD.
Video link: www.youtube.com/geraldineq
22 Jun 2013, Sat
Samantha Rui
6.30 - 7pm, 9.30 - 10pm
Samantha is a self-confessed oddball with a keen mind for writing and music. It wasn't until
recently that she began to experiment with bringing both together though, having previously
only done cover songs to upload on her YouTube channel. Having received positive
feedback from the public about her original compositions, Samantha hopes for her listeners
to enjoy her stripped-down acoustic music.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/user/eatmypantssam
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Irwin Zephyr
4.30 - 5pm, 7.30 - 8pm
Irwin Tan, better known as Zeph, is a third-year Mass Communication student who is a selfconfessed “addict” to the Arts. He is also a “Jack of all trades” as a DJ at Radio Heatwave at
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, as well as a dancer for the school‟s hip hop group, New Revolving
Age. He will be presenting a series of covers as well as his original tunes at Yfest.
Video link: http://youtube.com/zephyrlytemusic
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Linying
5.30 - 6pm, 7.30 - 8pm
Linying is a young singer-songwriter who has the ability to play any song on the piano by
ear. This has enabled her to compose unique renditions and medleys of songs, earning her
a following on Youtube since the release of her first video at 15 years old. Inspired by pop
singers and musical legends such as Ray Charles, The Beatles, Laura Marlin and Sara
Bareilles, Linying's diverse musical influences make her distinct sound a mixed bag of
acoustic-pop, soul, indie-folk and blues. Her recent rendition of the Les Miserables Medley
made it to an article in The Huffington Post on "6 of Youtube's Most Impressive One-Man
Les Miserables Medleys".
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Video link: www.youtube.com/linrocksyou
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Rachael Teo
6.30 - 7pm, 8.30 - 9pm
Rachael Teo is a singer-songwriter whose music is influenced by the likes of Suzanne Vega,
Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. She has performed at various festivals including Mosaic
Music Festival and Baybeats, and performed the opening act for international artists such as
Copeland and Villagers. Her music was aired on the Hawaii radio and performed in a Dutch
television programme. Join her for an intimate evening as she charms you with original songs
and stories.
Video link: http://www.youtube.com/user/coffeenatic
URBAN ZONE
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Urban Zone features a mix of urban music showcases from young, up-and-coming Singapore
musicians as well as dance performances of different genres. Catch “Hip Hop: Back Track”, a
collaboration between Recognize Studio‟s Radikal Forze, Family of Funk and Beatbox Crew
808, to know more about the history behind funk dance genres such as breaking and
popping. Expect a dynamic and adrenaline-packed evening with various dance and music
programmes including a dance showcase from Up Stage! featuring groups from various
schools and dance groups, and the highly anticipated SixTeen Dance Challenge showcase.
21 Jun 2013, Fri
AcoustiXSessions by HeartFelt
7 - 7.30pm
HeartFelt is an acoustic rap group fronted by Maddie & Jay-One of The.XS Collective. With
rap lyrics leaning towards matters of the heart, AcoustiXSessions will showcase a medley of
orginal heartfelt music and renditions of rap and R&B favourites backed by a live acoustic
band.
21 Jun 2013, Fri
The Good Life Project
8 - 8.30pm
The Good Life Project is a 7-piece band that takes inspiration from both old and new music
genres and artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Joss Stone, The Tedeschi Trucks
Band, Maroon 5 and The Mars Volta. With a strong desire to captivate audiences through
stories told through songs, the band is inspired by concepts about circus and carnival
antics.The band is made up of Boey Yong Jie (Drums), Kim Eun Hyung (Violin), Sano
Shimano (Guitar), Stasha Wong (Bass), Naz (Keyboards) and Pamela Song (Vocals).
21 Jun 2013, Fri
Hip Hop: Back Track
Conceptualized by Recognize Studios
9 - 9.30pm
Local breaking crew, Radikal Forze teams up with street dance collective, Family of Funk,
and Beatbox Crew 808 to produce a half-hour showcase highlighting the rise of the funk
dance genres, such as breaking and popping.
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Radikal Forze
Radikal Forze is a name synonymous with the local hip-hop and street scene. First
conceived in 1998, the crew has gone on to become one of the leading b-boy crews in
Singapore and the region. They have won many awards, including the Remy Martin Dance
Competition in 2012.
Family of Funk
Family of Funk is a crew of poppers made up of students and NS men, whose friendship and
common passion in street dance brought them together to pursue popping.
22 Jun 2013, Sat
ITE Show Choir Massive
7 - 7.45pm
ITE Show Choir was formed in 2009 by a group of student performers from the ITE Centre
for Music and The Arts (CeMTA) musical Grease. Over the years, the group has grown to
become one of the leading and most sought-after Show Choirs in Singapore. Coached by
vocal instructor Ms. Irene Jansen, the group has an extensive list of repertoire including jazz
swing, retro, popular classics and hip hop numbers. The group has been active in the local
arts and entertainment scene, having been prominently featured in a number of Mediacorp
shows including Singapore Idol Finals 2009, Suria's Muzika Ekstravaganza 2011 and Suria's
Simfoni Lebaran 2011.
22 Jun 2013, Sat
The.XS Collective – The Mega Xypher
8.15 - 8.45pm
The.XS Collective is not only an independent hip hop label from Singapore, it is also a united
body of hip hop artists driven towards a positive elevation of self through music and arts.The
Xypher is a live hip hop jams session featuring rhymesayers and beatmakers from
The.XS Collective and its affiliates. Backed by head-knodding beats via turntables and drum
machines along with visuals, the emcees in The Xypher will showcase different styles of rap
and street poetry.
22 Jun 2013, Sat, 9 - 9.45pm
23 Jun 2013, Sun, 8.45 -9.30pm
Up Stage! Dance Showcase
This is a dance showcase featuring original routines from dance crews from different schools,
insitutions, formalised community groups and organizations.
These are the participating schools:
LASALLE School of Dance
Dancers of the La Salle School of Dance crew are formed by students taking the Diploma in
Dance in Lasalle College of the Arts. The diploma allows dancers to grow and become
versatile dancers, training them in various genres, from Asian to contemporary and to pop
style as well.
NUS Blast!
With moves that are sleek, sharp, strong yet smooth, NUS Dance Blast!‟s repertoire is
distinctly different from others. Essentially hip hop dance and funk incorporating specialised
techniques such as waving, popping and locking, their performances reflect the crucial
elements of hip-hop spirit, namely positivity in life, freedom and passion while emphasising
on freestyle and creativity.
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NTU MJ!
Deriving from their previous direction of modern jazz, NTU MJ is one of the few pioneering
dance societies in Singapore. Over the years, they have come to adopt hip hop as a primary
genre of dance, and have kept their name to remind them of their roots. Affectionately known
as MJ in the local dance scene, each member strives to unite and embrace one another
whilst celebrating diversity and their unique identities.
Urban Terrain Groovers
Originally a crew from Tanglin Secondary School, Urban Terrain Groovers continued their
dance journey beyond school walls. The crew has a bag of experiences competing in local
competitions such as Singapore Dance Delights and Danceworks and is known for their witty
choreography.
22 Jun 2013, Sat
Kevin Lester
10 - 10.30pm
Rapper Kevin Lester aka “TheLionCityBoy”, has a soul etched to the groove of Hip Hop, a
vibe borrowed from the best of R&B and an edge influenced by the raw exposed nerve of
Punk Rock. His emotionally driven songs are born from the personal complexities of life‟s
journey, distinctly influenced by artists like Common, with a sonic taste of indie electronic
music such as The XX. Kevin has just completed a North American tour upon the release his
international EP debut “Everything You Love You Hate”.
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Trick
7 - 7.30pm
Formed in mid 2012, Trick is an up-and-coming pop duo consisting of singer-songwriter cum
producer Marc Lian, and rapper-songwriter Richard Jansen. The duo met at a point when
both were equally jaded, onset by misadventures with their respective music careers.
However it was through this parallel that the duo formed and bonded over. Based in
Singapore, they have set about crafting original and cover songs with a unique and
captivating sound that draws on the modern and older styles of R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Electro
and Dancehall.
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Grizzle Grind Crew
Featuring LINEATH, Charles ENERO and DJ LeNERD
7.45 - 8.15pm
Grizzle Grind Crew is a collective from Singapore made up of young rappers, singers, DJs,
designers and film-makers. It is a crew founded by rapper ShiGGa Shay through a
collaboration with several partners to champion and celebrate the hip-hop lifestyle in
Singapore.
HANGOUT - Visual Arts & Lifestyle Activities
@Waterfront Lawn
21 Jun 2013, Fri, 6.30 – 10.30pm
22 & 23 Jun 2013, Sat & Sun, 4.30pm – 10pm
Crowd‟s favourite festival village HangOut returns this year with many exciting lifestyle
activities! Find unexpected treasures at the Swop Shop or meet local designers, illustrators
and zine publishers to learn more about how to create your own (maga)zine. You can also
sing a song or two with your friends at our K-OK! booth or post meaningful secret letters to
your friends.
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22 & 23 June 2013, Sat & Sun
Parkour Demonstrations
4.30 – 4.45pm, 5.30 – 5.45pm
Esplanade Waterfront Lawn
Parkour is the movement culture of how to creatively get from one point to another (other
than walking). Found in late 1980s, it sparked off a following in various parts of the world, and
is an activity that many of our youths are getting very interested in. At Yfest 2013, we will be
building a parkour “playground” that will double up as a canvas for our visual artists to work
on. There will also be a parkour tryout at the Festival Village for the public.
Ashton Movement Agency
Founded in 2008 by Ashton Law, AMA is in the forefront of parkour and free-running
performances in Singapore. They have been invited to perform at the President‟s Star
Charity and Channel U‟s “New Kids On The Block” in 2010, as well as the Night Festival in
2012.
Graffiti Activities:
21 Jun 2013, Fri
Give-It-A-Go!
6.30 - 10.30pm
Esplanade Waterfront Lawn
Members of public get to try their hand at graffiti/mural painting with the guidance of our local
graffiti artists onsite, who will also explain the background and history of graffiti art.
22 Jun 2013, Sat
Tagging Workshop – “Tag! You’re In”
6 - 10pm
Esplanade Waterfront Lawn
Tagging is a form of graffiti signature that accompanies a graffiti artist on his journey as an
identity. We will release a call of invite for interested youths to submit their initial sketches.
Selected youths will undergo a workshop session to work out their personal tags and get to
understand more about typeface styles, graffiti writing and gets to execute their tags at Yfest.
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Graffiti Artist Showcase
6 - 10pm
Esplanade Waterfront Lawn
The artist showcase provides the public a chance to observe local contemporary graffiti
artists Asno, Myow and S13 as they share with us their creative expressions in the form of
graffiti artwork.
Asno @ Shah Rizzal Bin Wan Hussain
Bold and analytical, Shah Rizzal aka Asno brings to the table a balanced mix of creativity and
determination. He is enterprising and fresh with new ideas, willing to take risks but at the
same time never compromising the quality of his work. He is self-taught in the use of aerosol
paint as his primary medium of communication before his formal arts education in LASALLE
College of the Arts with a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts. The street inspires him as he sees art as a
communicable visual experience that relates to its surroundings, as well as a form of
comment or a critique of the present state.
Myow @ Muhd Khairy Bin Ishak
The craving for artistic adrenalin brought him to graffiti art along with the world around it. The
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fact that this art form packed so much revolutionary power that he had delved deeper into it
since the day he first painted his name onto the wall. That act alone is to him was the
ultimate definition of freedom of self. Zincnite Crew and Project Burnerz formally
introduced him into the scene and that paved his direction into a whole new artistic playing
field. He got involved in major mural and painting projects which inadvertently elevated his
perception towards the possibilities of its final execution. He had also dabbled with stencil art
to complement the graffiti handstyles on his paintings as he felt that graffiti should not be
bounded by its traditional rule of painting. As this art form has its roots in freedom of selfexpression, and I believe so does its methodology.
S13 @ Syed Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed Alhabshie
Rahman Alhabsie has been writing graffiti since 1999 and has gained recognition amongst
those in the community as the master of letter styles. He is part of Project Burnerz that was
formed formally in 2002 as a diverse art collective. Despite keeping low-profile, S13 is wellregarded among the street art elites in the region as one of the most creative letter stylists.
He was also crowned the champion for the Singapore Street Festival 2012.
HANGOUT
@Festival Village (
21 Jun 2013, Fri, 6.30 – 10.30pm
22 & 23 Jun 2013, Sat & Sat, 4.30 – 10pm
BFFFF! (Best Friends For Future and Forever!)
A play on the youth lingo “BFF” (read: Best Friends Forever), “BFFFF!” is a project started in
2012 with the aim of getting youths to reflect and affirm their friendships and relationships
with one another. The public can write secret messages to a friend that will eventually be
delivered to their friends in 2014, just before the next edition of Yfest. These messages will
be written on a series of customized postcards that reflect a series of sentiments and wellwishes from present time, which will eventually translate into encouraging and heartwarming
moments in the future. The postcards are designed by students from the School of
Interactive & Digital Media, Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design, Nanyang Polytechnic. .
K-OK!
Come sing along to some K-Pop and Glee songs with your friends in an arcade style karaoke
machine at HangOut.
Swop Shop
Fancy a “new” top or two? What about pre-loved books, DVDs and assorted paraphernalia
for “free”? At Swop Shop, we believe that one man‟s junk is another man‟s treasure. Based
on the premise of freecycling (giving away usable unwanted items to others instead of
junking them), this is Yfest‟s unique venture which operates on a zero-dollar economy that
encourages us all to think twice before throwing something out.
Chekkit: Zine
Whether it is personal experiences, journals, photography, art and design or illustrations, zine
publishing is an activity fuelled by a passionate group in the youth community. Find out what
it takes to publish a (maga)zine, and contribute your own materials for Yfest‟s inaugural
annual zine!
Community Project – “Bundle of Sticks” by Tay Bee Aye
“The sum is greater than its parts”, and in this light, Yfest works with youths from VWOs in
Singapore to create 3D straw structures installations. Discover the meaning behind “strength
in numbers” in this project that builds on the idea of strength, team spirit and perseverance.
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Log on to www.Yfest.com for more information.
Find us on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Yfest/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/esplanade_Yfest
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/Yfestsingapore
SCHEDULE
21 Jun 2013, Fri
Urban Zone (Outdoor Theatre)
7 - 7.30pm
8 - 8.30pm
9 - 9.30pm
9.45 - 10.15pm
AcoustiXSessions with Heartfelt
The Good Life Project
Track Back by Radikal Force & Family of Funk
SixTeen Dance Challenge Showcase
Fab Lab (Concourse)
6.30 - 7pm
7.30 - 8pm
8.30 - 9pm
9.30 - 10pm
Sam Driscoll
Light Up, Charcoal
Sam Driscoll
Light Up, Charcoal
Hangout @Festival Village (near
Makansutra)
6.30 - 10.30pm
1. Swop Shop
2. K-OK Booth
3. Zine Club
4. BFFFF
HangOut @Waterfront Lawn
6.30 - 10.30pm
Give-It-A-Go Graffiti
22 Jun 2013, Sat
Urban Zone (Outdoor Theatre)
7pm - 7.45pm
8.15 - 8.45pm
9 - 9.45pm
10 - 10.30pm
ITE Show Choir Massive
XS One Collective - The Mega Xypher
Upstage! Dance Showcase
Kevin Lester
Fab Lab (Concourse)
4.30 - 5pm
5.30 - 6pm
6.30 - 7pm
7.30 - 8pm
8.30 - 9pm
9.30 - 10pm
The Gladstones
Geraldine Quek
Samantha Rui
The Gladstones
Geraldine Quek
Samantha Rui
Hangout @Festival Village (near
Makansutra)
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4.30 - 10.30pm
1. Swop Shop
2. K-OK Booth
3. Zine Club
4. BFFFF
5.Parkour Tryouts
HangOut @Waterfront Lawn
4.30 - 4.45pm
5.30 - 5.45pm
6 - 10pm
Parkour Demo
Parkour Demo
Tag! You're In (A Tagging Workshop)
SixTeen Dance Masterclass (Rehearsal
Studio)
10 - 11.30am
12 - 1.30pm
2 - 3.30pm
4 - 5.30pm
HIRO –Middle Filter (JAP)
Tony Gogo (USA/JAP)
Buddha Stretch (USA)
Waackeisha (CAN)
23 Jun 2013, Sun
Urban Zone (Outdoor Theatre)
7 - 7.30pm
Trick
7.45 - 8.15pm
8.45 -9.30pm
9.45 - 10.15pm
Grizzle Grind Crew
Up-Stage! Dance Showcase
SixTeen Dance Challenge Showcase
Fab Lab (Concourse)
4.30 - 5pm
5.30 - 6pm
6.30 - 7pm
7.30 - 8pm
8.30 - 9pm
Irwin Zephyr
Lin Ying
Rachael Teo
Linying & Irwin Zephyr
Rachael Teo
Hangout @Festival Village (near
Makansutra)
1. Swop Shop
2. K-OK Booth
3. Zine Club
4. BFFFF
5.Parkour Tryouts
HangOut @Waterfront Lawn
4.30 - 4.45pm
5.30 - 5.45pm
6 - 10pm
Parkour Demo
Parkour Demo
Graffiti Artist Showcase
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