Noctavé

21/09/2026

🎶 TABLA + SUONA WORKSHOP 🎶

Ever wondered what your music would sound like brought to life by tabla and suona?
Join Lakshmanan and Bryan for a hands-on composition workshop exploring the rich, distinctive sound worlds of these two instruments. ✨

🥁 Learn directly with both musicians
🎼 Hear your musical ideas performed live
📚 Receive guidance throughout the creative process
💬 Enjoy a complimentary consultation with the players
🎓 Attend a one-hour masterclass for each instrument
📝 Review and refine your score with the performers
🌏 Present your work as a world premiere

Whether you are a composer exploring new sounds or simply curious about these instruments, this is a rare chance to collaborate closely with the musicians bringing your work to life.

💰 Special price: S$88
📅 Registration closes 15 October
🎵 Final presentation: Late December
🎟️ Limited to 12 participants

Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVdCcpyuFvSzqjv6AnD1d3aCe8hUsrutp9vuSudRDLv7Jrdg/viewform?usp=header

Sign up now and secure your place with Noctavé Music. 🎶

19/09/2026

🎶 FEATURED WORK — JOGET JIG

Looking back at one of the works featured at the Noctavé Composers Festival 2026: Straits and Stripes — Joget Jig by Colton Colyer.

Blending the lively rhythms of the Malay joget with the spirited character of the Irish jig, the piece brings together musical influences from across cultures, with American musical elements adding another layer to its sound.

Written for violin, piano and rebana, Joget Jig captured the playful, energetic spirit of the festival and its celebration of music across borders.

We’re grateful to have had the opportunity to share Colton’s work with our audience and to celebrate the many ways composers can connect different musical traditions through new music.

🎼 Composer: Colton Colyer
🎻 Instrumentation: Violin, Piano & Rebana

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Straits and Stripes. ❤️

14/09/2026

✨ Thank you for making Straits and Stripes a success! ✨

What a wonderful evening of music, collaboration, and new beginnings. 🎶

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to the Noctavé Composers Festival 2026: Straits and Stripes, and to all our composers, performers, partners, supporters, and volunteers who helped bring the evening to life.

Your presence and support mean so much to us. It reminds us why we started Noctavé — to create opportunities for composers and musicians to come together, share their work, and bring new music to audiences.

This is only the beginning, and we hope to continue creating more concerts, collaborations, and opportunities for artists in the years to come.

If you would like to support Noctavé and help us continue these initiatives, you can find our donation QR code by swiping to the second slide. Every contribution, big or small, is deeply appreciated and helps us bring more music to life. ❤️

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Noctavé

Connecting composers. Empowering musicians. Bringing music to life.

13/09/2026

🎬✨ A special message all the way from Limerick, Ireland — straight to you, Singapore! 🇮🇪🇸🇬

We’re beyond honored to share this heartfelt video from world-renowned composer Patrick Cassidy, celebrated for his sweeping, cinematic scores that have graced blockbuster films and unforgettable soundtracks around the globe. As we prepare to kick off our very first festival, Patrick took a moment by the River Shannon to send us his warmest wishes — and while he couldn’t be with us in person this time, he’s already hoping our paths will cross in Singapore very soon. 🌉🎶

There’s something incredibly special about knowing that composers of this caliber are cheering us on as we build something new. This inaugural festival is just the beginning, and messages like this remind us why we’re so excited for what’s ahead.

Thank you, Patrick, for the kindness, the support, and the beautiful words. We’re holding you to that promise — see you soon! 🙌💛

11/09/2026

🎼 NOCTAVÉ COMPOSERS’ FESTIVAL 2026 — STRAITS AND STRIPES

📖 E-PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE

Want to learn more about tonight’s composers and works?

Simply scan the QR code to access our digital programme notes and follow along throughout the concert. 📱🎶

✨ Programme Notes generously sponsored by xhylo_official

🚪 Doors open at 7:15 PM

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening celebrating composers, new music, and the musical connections between the Straits and Stripes.

See you tonight! 🎻🎹

ContemporaryMusic

09/09/2026

🚨 2 DAYS TO GO 🚨

Noctavé Composers Festival 2026 — Straits and Stripes hits the stage THIS FRIDAY! 🎶✨

📅 Friday, 11 September 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Singapore Chang Clan Association, 5th Floor
23 Lorong 29 #05-00, Singapore 388072

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating new music, bold composers, and the diverse musical voices of Singapore and beyond. 🇸🇬🎹🎻

🗺️ Finding us: Head to Singapore Chang Clan Association and make your way up to the 5th floor — that’s where the magic happens. Elevators are available, and our team will have signage up to guide you from the lobby!

🚇 Taking public transport?
Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW9) — about 5 mins’ walk
Also close by: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) and Dakota (CC8)

Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and let’s countdown together:

📆 FRIDAY. 7:30PM. 5TH FLOOR. 🎼

See you there!

SingaporeEvents

03/09/2026

Congratulations! Sean O'Boyle AM

Australian Composer Seán O’Boyle has been awarded the inaugural 2026 Noctavé Prize in Composition for Voyage of Two Worlds, his work for violin and piano.

31/08/2026

An important update on our journey!

As Noctavé continues to grow, we want to take a moment to share what is happening behind the scenes. To build a strong foundation for the future, we will be taking a brief pause on our reading sessions until 15 September.

During this break, our team is hard at work formalising our operations, officially setting up as a new company, and preparing for our highly anticipated inaugural concert. It is an exciting new chapter for us, and we are laying the groundwork to bring you even more incredible musical experiences. Please note that while reading sessions are paused during this transition, you are still more than welcome to keep sending us your scores in the meantime, as we are eager to continue discovering new music.

For those who have been asking how to support our independent artists and upcoming projects during this transitional phase, we have set up a little corner via the QR code (Swipe left) if you would like to contribute to our journey. All of our energy is currently focused on getting our company established and building toward our upcoming concert, and we cannot thank you enough for your continued support, patience, and enthusiasm as we embark on this journey. We truly cannot wait to share what comes next with all of you!

25/08/2026

🏆 THE INAUGURAL NOCTAVÉ PRIZE — SEÁN O’BOYLE AM

We are honoured to announce Seán O’Boyle AM as the inaugural recipient of the Noctavé Prize.

An acclaimed Australian composer, Seán O’Boyle’s music has been performed and recorded by leading orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sydney Symphony.

His remarkable career spans the concert hall, contemporary collaboration, and international broadcasting. He has worked with distinguished artists including Dame Evelyn Glennie and William Barton, and has composed music for major international sporting events, including the Olympic Games.

In recognition of his contribution to music, Seán was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2015.

As the first recipient of the Noctavé Prize, we celebrate a composer whose work reflects the spirit of artistic excellence, international collaboration, and musical innovation that Noctavé seeks to champion.

🎼 Congratulations, Seán O’Boyle AM, on receiving the inaugural Noctavé Prize.

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25/08/2026

Composer Spotlight: Patrick Cassidy 🇮🇪🇺🇸

We are honoured to feature Patrick Cassidy at the Noctavé Composers Festival 2026 — Straits & Stripes.

An acclaimed Irish composer whose music spans orchestral, choral, operatic and film music, Patrick Cassidy is known for his lush melodies, powerful orchestration and deeply evocative musical storytelling.

His celebrated composition Vide Cor Meum, written for Ridley Scott’s Hannibal, became one of his best-known works and was later featured in Kingdom of Heaven. His music continues to bridge the worlds of concert music and film, reaching audiences internationally.

For Straits & Stripes, we are delighted to celebrate the musical connection between Singapore 🇸🇬 and the United States 🇺🇸, bringing together different cultures, traditions and musical voices through the universal language of music.

🎼 Composer Spotlight: Patrick Cassidy
🇸🇬 Singapore × 🇺🇸 United States
🌏 Noctavé Composers Festival 2026
🎭 Straits & Stripes
📅 11 September 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Singapore

Join us for an evening celebrating composers, performers and musical voices from across the world.