Miss Live Gigs? Mosaic Returns With A Series Of Local Shows At The Esplanade

Mosaic Music Series 2021 returns with moniker debuts, collaborations and album launches (Credit: The Linch Agency [Rangga Jones, Dru Chen], Ebenezer Lim [Bitty], The Esplanade [background])

An ironclad legacy is one that sticks around, and keeping its presence felt in the local scene is The Esplanade’s Mosaic brand. Mosaic first planted its roots as a multi-day music festival that ran from 2005 to 2014, throwing a hodgepodge of gigs across the art institution’s various stages. Aside from hosting local and regional acts, Mosaic Music Festival also brought down international names like Broken Social Scene, Kings of Convenience, The Go! Team, Rachael Yamagata, Los Campesinos, Grizzly Bear and countless more. Its departure from the festival circuit continues to weigh heavily, yet it preserves its philosophy with seasonal pop-up gigs under the Mosaic name. Even in a time of crisis when gig culture is threatened, Mosaic remains present to keep the music alive.

Nils Frahm performing in 2018 at a Mosaic gig (Credit: The Esplanade)

The esteemed brand has now brought back the 2021 edition of its Mosaic Music Series, a set of live concerts featuring homegrown artistes. You can witness the long-awaited debut of soultronica sonic force, Bitty (1 October), who embarks on her first gig under her new moniker. Neo-jazz spellbinders, The Steve McQueens (28 and 29 October), launch their upcoming fifth album. The overflowing, pop-savvy talent of Dru Chen (12 November) fills the Esplanade Concert Hall with the aid of fellow singer-songwriter, Rangga Jones. And get whisked away on “an adventure of cosmic proportions” by the dreamy, beefy sounds of Saints Amongst Sinners (13 November) as they showcase material from their debut album.

The Steve McQueens will performing material from their upcoming fifth album (Credit: The Steve McQueens)

Helping to revive the spirit of attending shows, the Mosaic Music Series is opening its venue up to audiences who meet certain safety criteria. These ticketed gigs are open to those who have completed their full vaccination. For those not fully vaccinated, pre-event testing (PET) within 24 hours before the end of each performance is compulsory. Seating capacity will also be limited due to safe management measures, so do hurry if you wish to snag a spot.

Mosaic Music Series 2021: Bitty (1 Oct 2021), The Steve McQueens (28-29 Oct 2021), Dru Chen & Rangga Jones (12 Nov 2021), Saints Amongst Sinners (13 Nov 2021). For more information on tickets and safety regulations, visit this website.