31 December is about to get loud. Manifest: Music Day Out! is back at *SCAPE Playspace and Ground Theatre, lighting up New Year’s Eve with a genre-defying, cross-border celebration of Southeast Asia’s most thrilling indie and alternative acts.
The latest edition of the all-ages festival, presented by *SCAPE and organised by Steady State Records, is part of the COMMA Creative Arts Festival — a year-end bash spotlighting youth creativity across music, movement, and more.
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Leading the charge is Reality Club, the acclaimed indie rock outfit from Indonesia known for their cathartic anthems and cult following across the region. Singapore’s own ABANGSAPAU and dream pop trio Sobs headline the local contingent.
Also taking the stage:
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TZECHAR, iiARA, Mystique, Carpet Golf, ALICIA DC (Singapore)
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Whispers, DOOR PLANT (Thailand)
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Sukses Lancar Rejeki, Hulica (Indonesia)
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MOONGEKK (Malaysia)
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Modern Cinema Master 當代電影大師 (Taiwan)
Spanning indie rock, pop, experimental, and more, the 15-act roster reflects the vibrant soundscape of Asia’s underground scenes — a sonic snapshot of what’s next.
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In line with its youth-first mission, this year’s Manifest includes Music All Day Out!, a new partnership with ITE College Central’s Technical Theatre and Production and the Alternative Music Collective. Happening on 12 December, the day-long programme includes:
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Workshops:
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Dirty Window – Event Management for Gigs
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4th Wall Studios – Gig Technical Production 101
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Live sets:
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Aggressive Raisin Cat, Approaching Aphelion, Brindha
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Battle of the Bands finalists:
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Accept No Defeat, Light of the South, No Closure Party
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The winning band will earn a coveted opening slot at Manifest: Music Day Out! — sharing the stage with regional heavyweights in front of a festival crowd.
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Whether you’re a gig-hopping music head or just looking to skip the fireworks for something fresh, Manifest: Music Day Out! is shaping up to be the NYE alternative you didn’t know you needed.
Admission is free. Register for tickets here.
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