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SINGAPORE – With small-scale live performances set to resume on Sunday (November 1) in select venues, Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong on Wednesday (October 28) urged people to “get out ( For sure, of course!) And support our artists wholeheartedly. “
Writing on Facebook, he said that live performances are “the lifeblood of our arts and cultural sector” and are also the most sustainable way to preserve crafts and also maintain livelihoods.
The National Arts Council (NAC) announced the list of venues authorized to host live indoor performances on its website on Wednesday.
They include performing arts venues, art galleries, some museums, community centers, and hotel ballrooms and event rooms.
Arts and culture organizations such as orchestras, choirs and dance groups can also perform live at their facilities.
This comes after the successful live performance pilot tested since 9/11.
“In the last few weeks, I’ve met a lot of artists who yearn to get back on stage. Of course, it’s about livelihood, but for many, it’s not just about that. They just want to dance, sing, act. Act. For an audience “said Mr. Tong.
He added that even when live performances resume, the safety of the performers and the public remains the top priority.
Organizers can host up to two zones of 50 audience members per performance, with secure management measures in place.
There must be a safe distance of 3m between the audience and the performers, and all the performers must keep a distance of at least 1m from each other.
At any given time, a maximum of 30 performers and equipment are allowed on stage and behind the scenes, and only up to 10 of them can be unmasked.
Beginning November 24, viewers of live performances must sign up for SafeEntry using the TraceTogether app or using their TraceTogether token.
“The widespread use of TraceTogether in these locations will allow for faster contract tracking and protection from any infection,” said NAC.
The Singapore Repertory Theater and Wild Rice have joined the races of Tuesday With Morrie and An Actress Prepares in light of the increased allocation for audiences. Tickets for the two shows sold out quickly when the tickets were released.
SRT has added more shows through December 6 and has opened circle seats for shows starting November 5. Wild Rice has added 40 tickets per show, a total of 920 new tickets, for An Actress Prepares, which is available November 4-22.
Places managed by the Popular Association may also have live performances starting next month, as can museums managed by the National Heritage Board, as well as those that are members of the Museum Roundtable.
Resorts World Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands, and tourist attractions that have been given the green light by the Singapore Tourism Board to resume operations can also have live indoor performances.
Live performances will also be allowed at Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (Mice) events held at the Changi Exhibition Center, the Singapore Exhibition and the Suntec Convention Center.
However, live performances are not yet allowed to resume at food and beverage outlets and wedding receptions, regardless of location, NAC said. This is due to the greater likelihood of clients mingling and talking without the mask.
Venue owners can log into the government’s Go Business platform starting November 1 using CorpPass to confirm if they can host a live presentation indoors.
More details can be found here.
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