Celebration, Not Tragedy: After 19 Years, Eatmepoptart Is Throwing Its Final Parties

Yes it really really really could happen – it’s the end of an era (Credit: All images courtesy of Eatmepoptart)

In the great words of Weezer, say it ain’t so! But alas after a monumental run of nearly two decades, Eatmepoptart will be hanging up its party-organising boots by the end of the year. Revered in the local gig scene for its rebellious take on club culture – eschewing conventional dance music for soundtracks of indie, alt-rock and pop classics – Eatmepoptart has announced that it’ll be taking a break and no longer organising events come 2025.

As a shameless indie kid whose youthful party years were spent hogging the podiums of old Eatmepoptart parties, this grown-up music journo is saddened. But while the news is a heartbreaking proclamation, their departure should not be perceived as one of tragedy but a respectable gesture that deserves the scene’s collective salute. Pioneers Adrian Wee (weelikeme) and Robin Chua (KiDG) have had an excellent run, and the entire Eatmepoptart crew should enjoy this new phase with their heads held high.

KiDG will continue with his regular residencies while weelikeme pushes on with the Eatmepoptart sister event, Inner Space

19 years is an impressively long lifespan for party collectives in a restrictive environment like Singapore. While many others have fizzled out and lost steam, Eatmepoptart have not only survived but adapted by constantly switching up their offerings. They’ve long evolved from being a hub for hipster music gems to showcasing a full suite of themed events catering to pop culture connoisseurs. And by doing so, the stalwart duo of Adrian and Robin have managed to stay relevant and attract younger generations of Eatmepoptart devotees who zealously follow their lead – how many veteran DJs today have that kind of pull?

Call it campy or formulaic, but you can’t deny that the allure of Eatmepoptart lies in its irreverent approach to clubbing, and making it accessible for a wide range of revellers. Their imprint has paved the way for other non-club-music promoters like EMONIGHTSG and Culture, who favour punch-drunk nostalgia over educating with that underground anthem or shiny new sound. Eatmepoptart has remained consistent and classy (in their own tongue-in-cheek way) in that regard, and their impact’s gonna feel indelible even after this hiatus.

The energy at Eatmepoptart events has always been infectious and inclusive

Till then, Eatmepoptart has revealed that it has two more events in the pipeline before taking a bow. The collective has teased a Halloween-themed party in October, and its 19th birthday celebration in December as a fitting swan song. So if you wanna support these party scene deviants and misfits for one last time, make a date with these nights.

Congratulations Eatmepoptart. You’ve earned that break. #NLTF