Singapore links strong among Australian Arts in Asia Awards finalists

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Congratulations to the organisations and individuals with Singapore links who have been named finalists of the inaugural Australian Arts in Asia Awards.

Among the 69 finalists nominated across 14 categories, 16 had Singapore links, a testament to the strength of the arts ties between Australia and Singapore.

Arts Minister Tony Burke announced the finalists for the awards this week. The winners will be announced on Thursday 1 August.

The awards recognise, celebrate and promote the significant number of Australian artists engaging in Asia, contributing to stronger, deeper and broader cultural links with Asian nations.

The 14 categories are: partnerships, philanthropy, Indigenous, community engagement, innovation, individual artist, small to medium arts organisations, major arts organisations, visual art, literature, theatre, dance, music, and digital and film.

The finalists with Singapore links are:

LITERATURE

James Aitchison: Mr Midnight/Mr Mystery book series, Singapore
Ken Spillman: the Jake series, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam
Kim Cheng Boey: Clear Brightness, Singapore
Nicholas Mark: The Indoventurers, Indonesia and Singapore

MUSIC

Musica Viva Australia: Fine Music Touring Program, China, India, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam

DIGITAL AND FILM

Great Western Entertainment: Serangoon Road, Indonesia and Singapore
Herbert Pinter: Production Design for Serangoon Road, Indonesia and Singapore

VISUAL ART

Asialink: Shadowlife, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan

PARTNERSHIPS

Great Western Entertainment: Serangoon Road, Indonesia and Singapore

INDIGENOUS

Asialink: Shadowlife, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan

PHILANTHROPY

Lauren Jane Coops: Self Portraits from Around the World, Singapore

INNOVATION

Great Western Entertainment: Serangoon Road, Indonesia and Singapore

INDIVIDUAL

Herbert Pinter: Production Design Serangoon Road, Indonesia and Singapore
Jayne Dyer: The Butterfly Effect, China
Ken Spillman: The Jake series, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam

SMALL TO MEDIUM ARTS ORGANISATION

Great Western Entertainment: Serangoon Road, Indonesia and Singapore

For the full press release from the Arts Minister’s office, as well as a full list of finalists, visit http://ministers.regional.gov.au/honourable-tony-burke-mp/media-releases/2013/finalists-announced-australian-arts-asia-awards-0.