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Whoever’s called Singapore’s nightlife options predictable has clearly not been out much. Following the pandemic, a rush of music-loving party organisers – new and existing alike – has been producing independently spirited, multidisciplinary events that are anything but the typical club experience. The schedule and locations aren’t fixed and often surprise. The music spans sub-genres you might not have even heard of, and art and fashion collaborations are a popular affair. So energetic is the scene that the dilemma for revellers is almost one of having too many choices on any given weekend and not knowing which to head to (or how to conquer them all). Here, get to know the people behind Bussy Temple.

And if KikiHQ has its way, everyone is welcome to be a part of it. We speak to the barely year-old Singapore collective that aims to spread the legacy, spirit and moves of ballroom culture – where marginalised individuals find space to express their authentic identities through dance, elaborate costumes and performative battles – about how it’s breaking even more boundaries.

Real style on the streets.

The youths who attended the first-ever physical Pink Dot rally in two years made a bold fashion statement with their outfits – and we were there to document it all.