Somewhere Out There debuts August 16 in Singapore with Bonobo & local crews

A new festival is set to debut in Singapore on August 16.

Somewhere Out There is a one-day music and arts event at Fort Canning Park, presented by Fabrik Asia, the team behind some of Singapore’s iconic music experiences such as Jamie xx and Black Coffee.

The festival aims to revive the country’s large-scale festival culture while spotlighting local underground communities and offering a mix of international and regional talent.

“Since COVID-19, Singapore’s festival culture hasn’t fully returned,” says Fabrik Asia Co-Founder Syahirah Din Kriukow.

“There’s a generation that hasn’t truly experienced what festivals can offer: the joy of gathering, the energy of music and art, the sense of belonging. With Somewhere Out There, we’re hoping to recultivate that culture.”

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Anchoring the day is GRAMMY-nominated artist Bonobo, headlining the Evermore Stage and marking his return to Singapore after seven years. The Evermore Stage will host a full-day program of performances in an open-air setting designed around connection and atmosphere.

Beyond the heavy-hitting headliner, Somewhere Out There is also a celebration of the Singapore scene.

The Roots Stage puts homegrown collectives like Blackout Agency, GrooveTop, Ice Cream Sundays, Last Saturdays, and Soul Collective front and centre.

They’ve shaped the way we gather, the way we listen,” Syahirah shares. “The Singapore scene is so much more than people realise; it’s diverse, layered, and constantly moving. So even with limited room, we knew this couldn’t be an afterthought. It’s the core of what this festival stands on.”

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Then there’s the Canopy Stage which offers a quieter, immersive space. Co-curated with Wild Pearl Studio, it combines music, art, and wellness with programming that includes workshops and movement sessions.

“Not everything at a festival has to be loud or fast,” explains Syahirah. “We wanted to create a space that feels open and intentional, where people can express themselves in ways that don’t always get a stage. The inspiration was really about honouring discovery in all its forms. Whether it’s through movement, a workshop, art, or just pausing to breathe, sometimes that’s where the real healing and connection happen.”

Alongside the music, at the heart of the festival will stand the Forevermore Tree; a symbolic installation reimagined by artists Erikartoon, Tasha and Alysha, Putri Adif, and Polina Korobova. As a creative centrepiece, it invites festival-goers to gather, interact, and reflect.

Tickets are on sale now; more information here.

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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