Sing Lit Station is pleased to present this combination of panel discussions, book signings, combat demonstrations, gastronomic experiences, poetry readings, and launch parties... thrown together just for the hell of it. Join us this 25 - 26 March 2023 as we celebrate all things literature with some of our favourite writers.
Note: All events for the Sing Lit Shuttle are free of charge, unless stated otherwise below. There will be a $5 refundable deposit made to secure your ticket, which will be returned upon your arrival at the event.
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 12pm - 1.30pm @ Sing Lit Station
🚀 A Translators' Guide to Navigating the Stars
A panel discussion with Daryl Lim Wei Jie, Dr Yeo Wei Wei, and Ang Jin Yong, moderated by Annaliza Bakri
There are thousands of beautiful stories in the world, and many of them would remain locked away if not for the invaluable work of this unsung group of heroes: translators. In this panel, join this selection of writers and translators as they talk about the art of translation and what goes through their minds when they are repackaging the works of other writers for a different language.
This 1hr panel will be followed by a 30-minute sale and signing of Diasporic, Dr Yeo Wei Wei's translations of short stories by Soon Ai Ling. She will also be signing copies of Clan, her adaptations and transcreations of short stories by Soon Ai Ling.
We will also be taking pre-orders for Short Tongue, Daryl Lim Wei Jie's translation of the Singaporean Chinese poet Wang Mun Kiat's work.
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 2pm - 4pm @ Gifted Fight Academy
🚀 The Space Fighters
A panel discussion with Jed Foo, Syafiq "The Slasher" Abdul Samad, Garie Tang, and Shiyin Tan, moderated by Joses Ho,
and a combat demonstration with Tucum & Baiana Santos (Capoiera), Syafiq "The Slasher" Abdul Samad (Boxing), and Shiyin Tan & Radeem Rahman (MMA)
There is something otherworldly about a fighter's ability to keep getting up, even when the punches are raining down. In this panel discussion, get to know some of Singapore's most badass fighters as they explore how combat sports have increased their resilience and impacted their lives. The panel will be followed by a book signing and a quick demonstration of combat sports for anyone who's interested to learn more about Singapore's fight scene.
This 1hr panel will be followed by a 30-minute combat demonstration, and concluded with a 30-minute sale and signing of Choke, Clinch, Crank, Combat.
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 3.30pm - 4.30pm @ Sing Lit Station
🚀 Meteoric Rise: Young Writers to Watch
A panel discussion with Jonathan Chan, Ng Ziqin, and Yap Hao Yang, moderated by Wayne Rée
Get to know some of Singapore's youngest rising stars in the literary world. Join up-and-coming writers Jonathan Chan, Ng Ziqin, and literary organiser Yap Hao Yang as they talk about their work and share their insights and reflections on the world of publishing in Singapore.
Jonathan Chan's book Going Home (2022) and Ng Ziqin's book Every School a Good School will be available for sale.
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 5pm - 6.30pm @ Sing Lit Station
🚀 The All Stars
A series of conversations with Balli Kaur Jaswal, Rachel Heng, and Tse Hao Guang, led by Daryl Qilin Yam
To celebrate the book launches of some of Singapore’s favourite writers, Daryl Qilin Yam will be taking us into the intimate worlds created and inhabited by Balli Kaur Jaswal, Rachel Heng, and Tse Hao Guang through a series of conversations with the writers. One conversation will take place on the beach; another will be recorded from over 9,000 miles away; and the last will take place in person at Sing Lit Station. All of them will be delightful. Join us for a chance to hear from the writers and to purchase and/or pre-order their latest books.
Book Launches in March 2023:
Balli Kaur Jaswal will be publishing Now You See Us.
Rachel Heng will be publishing The Great Reclamation.
Tse Hao Guang will be publishing The International Left-Hand Calligraphy Association.
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 7pm - 9pm @ Sing Lit Station
🚀 SPLOOSH x GAUDY BOY
An open mic x poetry reading featuring Nathaniel Chew, Tse Hao Guang, and nor
As well as an analysis of poetry, written by and presented by Joshua Ip
As part of our Jalan Besar Fellowship presentation, SPLOOSH will be hosting an open mic night with featured poets Nathaniel Chew, Tse Hao Guang, and nor. Joshua Ip will also be popping in to analyse texts that will be randomly chosen by Sploosh for what promises to be an entertaining and educational deep dive into his poetry. Take this opportunity as well to check out the Sploosh podcast at our listening booth! For this event, there will be a $5 entry fee to be paid at the door in cash.
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 9pm till late @ Sing Lit Station
🚀 SINGPOWRIMO 2023: PREPARING FOR LAUNCH…
Party time.
To wrap up this day of festivities, Sing Lit Station will be hosting our annual opening party for SingPoWriMo at SLS! Expect the usual amount of poetic shenanigans (whatever that entails) and come prepared to make friends, groove to great music, or snap your fingers for the spontaneous poetry readings that are likely to arise. For the introverts out there who’d prefer to remain both within and without: no worries - we will also have quiet corners where you can sit down, people-watch, and hang out with our lovely office cat, Calibri.
Not familiar with SingPoWriMo?
Challenge yourself here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/557212747727314
Sunday, 26 March 2023, 12pm - 2pm
🚀 Eating South Asian Food in Singapore: Enjoying a New Conversation
A gastronomic experience with Dr Pallavi Narayan and Melizarani T. Selva, with live illustration by artist Raymond Li
Building on her writing and sketching workshops, Sing Lit Station presents the final workshop led by Dr Pallavi Narayan, a 2023 Jalan Besar Fellow. Hosted at the Sri Lankan restaurant Kotuwa, Wanderlust Hotel, Pallavi’s co-hosts for this lunch conversation will be Malaysian writer and spoken word artist Melizarani T. Selva and Singaporean artist Raymond Li. While lunch will be served, Pallavi and Meliza will engage the participants in dialogue on mapping the South Asian food landscape in Singapore while Raymond will perform a sketching demo. As this event entails a full meal with several courses, it is ticketed at $40 per person paid upon registration, and limited to an intimate group of 16 participants.
VENUE: Various
ADDRESS: Various
EVENT WEBSITE: Peatix (for registration)
DATE AND TIME
Various times, $5 refundable deposit