Have an idea for a dance showcase, a visual arts exhibition, or a music festival? No two ideas are the same and none are out of reach at the Somerset Belt. Explore the various initiatives on offer and join us as we shape the Somerset Belt together!
Participatory Budgeting, or PB for short, gives you real say over real money. It directly involves you as you get to decide how to spend a defined public budget. Through discussing and voting on spending priorities, you can monitor the whole process from start to end and see the ideas come to life!
Check out past campaigns here!
Bookmark this page to look out for the next run of PB!
Bring your classroom ideas to life here at the Somerset Belt. If your school is keen to explore a partnership with us, drop us a direct message on our Instagram: @somersetbeltsg
The Realise Your Somerset Project (RYSP) initiative supports unique and experimental programming projects. These projects transcend physical and digital boundaries that liven up the Somerset Belt.
If you have something you want to try, see or create in the Somerset Belt, here’s your chance to co-design, co-create and experiment ideas with us!
Drop us a note at somersetbelt@nyc.gov.sg and refer to the Realise Your Somerset Project Grant Call factsheet for more information!
Somerset Dialogues is a platform for youths to explore their interests, deepen their knowledge and collaborate with other passionate youths. The aim is to foster belonging and ownership in a vibrant Somerset Belt.
Somerfest is a festival that celebrates the aspirations of our youths in shaping and developing the Somerset Belt into a vibrant youth-owned precinct. The festival features youths from the second edition of Realise Your Somerset Project who will be bringing their ideas to life within the Somerset Belt precinct including at Somerset Youth Park and *SCAPE. The festival is also held in conjunction with Sandbox Somerset, a partnership between the Somerset Belt and Invade that celebrates the milestones of 100 young entrepreneurs. Sandbox Somerset aims to be the platform to enable and present these inspiring founders as the next generation of industry leaders, allowing them to share their stories and innovations through activations such as network sharing, panel programmes, and panel and mentorship opportunities.
A showcase of photographs of Somerset Belt through the lens of young medium format photographers from Singapore alongside fringe activities like markets, photo walks and workshops.
A performance that follows six individual short stories reflecting the metaphorical invincible prison cell set in the minds of the youths.
An immersive exhibition of a senior’s 2-room flat to raise awareness of the living conditions of seniors who are living alone in Singapore.
Want to get a unique outfit for your wardrobe but have no idea where to get them? Come to SecondMARKET and explore the countless opportunities where you can get outfits that gained a “Second Life” with your action to make a difference!Find out more
An immersive and digital art installation that combines different art forms (visual art, sound art, literary art, and sculpture) to create a philosophical narrative about the pitfalls and temptations of Mania.
Using board games and the Dungeons & Dragons platform, this project aims to promote wellness wellness and provide a fun avenue for youths to de-stress and interact.
Light Park is an exhibition of interactive lights where a series of lights are embedded with a motion sensor which allows the lights to glow brighter or change colours when users interact with it.
