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Singapore's drinks scene is getting a major addition to the calendar this year. From June 9 to 14, a new cocktail festival, the Singapore Cocktail Crossover (SGCX) is set to shake up the city, joining the ranks of previous beloved activations like the Singapore Cocktail Festival and Singapore Cocktail Takeover. The biggest difference? The SGCX will not only spotlight the city's vibrant cocktail scene, but also weave in facets of art, fashion and music into its six-day programme. Here's the lowdown.
The first four days of the festival, from June 9 to 12, will be held at various bars in Singapore, highlighting a different cultural district each day. Expect everything from cocktail and food pairing sessions, to fashion and art showcases, immersive sensory workshops and live music performances at the different venues. The energy ramps up in the final two days of SGCX on June 13 and 14, with a festival at the new METT Singapore hotel in Fort Canning.
This two-day celebration will feature a whole roster of award-winning bars from across the world, with familiar names like Bar Leone (No. 1 on the World's 50 Best Bars list last year), Zest from Seoul, Hope & Sesame from Guangzhou, Sip and Guzzle from New York City and Caretakers Cottage from Melbourne. And closer to home, up-and-coming bars from Bangkok like G.O.D. and Drywave Cocktail Studio will also be joining the line-up. And it's not just bars that are involved – chefs, artists, musicians and designers from Asia and beyond will also be participating.
The SGCX initiative is led by four industry giants – Vijay Mudaliar, Peter Chua, Henry Stonham and Caryn Cheah – who've had a part to play in successful concepts like Native, Analogue Initiative, Bae's Cocktail Club, Night Hawk, as well as industry events like Bar Convent, Diageo World Class and more.
Find out more about the Singapore Cocktail Crossover and register your interest here.
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