Past Events

Tropika x 100% present Mina & Bryte

Tropika, Singapore’s conscious music initiative, is starting 2024 with 100% featuring London based producer Mina and Ghanian lyricist Bryte for an experimental club night fusing dancehall, UK funky, afrobeat, baile funk with syncopated rhythms from around the world. Mina and Bryte’s debut in Singapore is taking place at the nostalgic Intermission Bar at The Projector, Golden Mile Tower, on Friday January 26 from 10.30pm onwards.

Mina & Bryte first met in Accra, Ghana in 2017, and instantly connected over their shared love of club music. Since then, they have released several singles, and their debut joint EP “Abeka Bugatti” in 2021. The duo regularly performs internationally at festivals including Glastonbury, Primavera and Nyege Nyege Festival, and at headline shows in London at the Jazz Cafe and Village Underground. Their music has been supported by key tastemakers such as Lauren Laverne, Ben UFO, Tom Ravenscroft and Branko. Together they have an infectious energy, with a sound that fuses together styles from the UK, Ghana and around the world. Bryte’s multilingual lyrics skip playfully over Mina’s upbeat and distinctive production style, demonstrating how two artists from very different backgrounds can come together to create “exuberant, passionate, forward-thinking club music that slips between two continents.”

On a very special note, we are extremely excited to see the return of mighty Kiat with shamanic soultress Arunditha back on stage for a grimy, spiritual afro rinse out. 100% bossman, the charismatic SWTLKR is kicking the night off with Tropika’s Ramesh, a guaranteed hefty dose of global club energy.

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Program
10.30PM-12.00AM : SWTLKR & RAMESH
12.00AM-01.00AM : KIAT & ARUNDITHA
01.00AM-02.30AM : MINA & BRYTE

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To stay updated on the event, check the event page on Facebook, and follow our social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook and @100percent.sg Instagram!

Note : The event is for adults (18 and above) only!

Tickets
Adult : S$35 presale / S$45 standard

Please be prepared for an age/ ID and a bag check.

Anyone purchasing more than one ticket is encouraged to arrive at the event together with the other ticket holders, or to complete a ticket transfer to each ticket holder in order to arrive separately!

No refunds – this is a rain-or-shine event.


For any further information or queries, please contact us (Team Tropika) on Instagram!

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Ticket T&Cs – Highlights:
– This is a rain or shine event.
– This event is for ages 18 and above !!
– No dogs, except for service dogs, are allowed on the premises.
– No outside food and drinks are allowed on the premises.
– Tickets are transferable (though a unique name & email address should be provided for each attendee), and non-refundable (unless in the event of cancellation).
– Attendees will be subject to ID and security checks for their bags and other personal belongings.

*Maximum four (4) tickets can be purchased in one go!

#tropikaglobal #globalmusic

Tropika presents Manu Chao Acoustic

!! APRIL 7TH TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT !!

!! NO KIDS AND DOGS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT !!

Manu Chao’s debut performance in Singapore with Tropika is taking place during the long Easter weekend!

Manu will perform an acoustic live set in Singapore during two separate event dates taking place at the historic Haw Par Villa courtyard on April 7 & 9, 2023 from 4pm-11pm.

Performing alongside Manu will be local collectives; Sonido Singapura‘s u~ta and Yusuke with Beatroot‘s Anand and MOON. Tropika’s founder Ramesh together with drum n bass pioneer Submerge will be on deck duties too.

Manu shares the same ethos as Tropika; a belief that regardless of language, location, race and religion, everybody should be entitled equal access to health, well-being and opportunity.

Together with Manu, Tropika has decided keep the ticket pricing fair for everyone at S$40 per ticket. ✊🏽

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For any queries regarding ticketing, please contact anu@tropikaglobal.com.

IMPORTANT!!!
Those who purchased tickets in 2020 should have received an email regarding their ticket transfer to a new event date. Please check your inbox and take action accordingly where needed! Thank you! ❤️

For updates regarding the events, please follow our social media @tropikaglobal (Instagram & Facebook).

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Ticket T&Cs – Highlights:
– This is a rain or shine event.
– This event is for ages 18 and above !!
– No dogs, except for service dogs, are allowed on the premises.
– No outside food and drinks are allowed on the premises.
– Tickets are personal (unique name & email address should be provided for each attendee), non-transferable, and non-refundable (unless in case of event cancellation).
– Attendees will be subject to ID checks (due to the event age limit being 18, and due to tickets being personal and non-transferable), and to security checks for their bags and other personal belongings.

!! APRIL 7TH TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT !!

*Maximum two tickets per event date can be purchased in one go!

#tropikaglobal #manuchao #manuchaosingapore #kingofthebongo #elchapulinsolo #globalmusic

Some FAQs:
– The venue is nearly entirely covered.
– This event is for ages 18 and above !!
– No dogs, except for service dogs, are allowed on the premises.
– There are F&B refreshments available during the events (2 bars and 1 restaurant booth will serve you delicious drinks and snacks).
– The 2nd attendee ticket was sent directly to the email address provided, whereas the ticket purchaser (i.e. 1st attendee) received a ticket email and a payment receipt email. The ticket email with QR code should be presented at the ticketing counter.
– Attendees will be subject to ID checks (due to the event age limit being 18, and due to tickets being personal and non-transferable), and to security checks for their bags and other personal belongings.

Tropika x Kampong Boogie present Gabriele Poso

Yes, we’re back! After years of covid hiatus and restrictions, we’re making a comeback with a daytime global music throwdown in collaboration with Kampong Boogie at the historic yet cool joint Kult Kafe on January 29, 2023.

There is no better way to kick start our parties than with our dear friend, the Italian maestro and multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Poso – an artist who embodies Tropika’s belief that music is a creative output and artefact of cultures that are enriching communities in the global classroom.

Poso’s spiritual and energetic compositions of Afro-Latin, soul and electronics have helped redefine modern jazz. With releases on acclaimed labels like Wonderwheel, BBE, Soundway, Agogo, Yoruba and INFRAcom! plus a reputation for amazing live sets, Poso returns to our shores with a specially curated live performance. Don’t sleep on this!

Poso will be joined by local heavyweights; Kampong Boogie’s party starter SWTLKR will be on the mic and joining him in deck duties will be Anand, Tom Shellsuit, Dean Chew and Tropika’s founder Ramesh. You know this is gonna be a proper serving of mind blending genres!

Program
04.00-05.00PM : SWTLKR
05.00-06.30PM : ANAND
06:30-08.00PM : TOM SHELLSUIT
08.00-09.00PM : GABRIELE POSO
09.00-11.00PM : DEAN CHEW b2b RAMESH

To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook (and @kampongboogie Instagram & Facebook)!

The event is child and dog friendly 🙂

Tickets
0-2yoa : free
3-12yoa : S$10
13-17yoa : S$30
Adult : S$30 presale / S$45 standard

Please be prepared for an age/ ID check, and note that anyone under 18yoa should be accompanied by an adult and should participate in the event at their own responsibility.

Anyone purchasing more then one ticket is encouraged to arrive at the event together with the other ticket holders, or to complete a ticket transfer to each ticket holder in order to arrive separately!

No refunds – this is a rain-or-shine event.

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!

February 29, 2020

Tropika Afterhours x Kampong Boogie present Ahadadream

@ Somewhere (15 Phillip Street, Singapore)

Event Details: Facebook event page

Full Event Details

Tropika Afterhours x Kampong Boogie present Ahadadream

Tropika Afterhours is a regular affair merging both electronic and organic sounds in one. With a strong belief that music is a universal language, one that transverses all barriers. From house to electro cumbia, techno to afro-disco, we are bringing the funk back to electronic music.

This time, we’re collaborating with our friends at Kampong Boogie and invited London-based producer, DJ and co-founder of More Time Records, Ahadadream, on deck duties together with our local heroes! See the full list of performers below:

Ahadadream (UK, More Time)
Kiat (SG, Syndicate SG)
Ramesh (SG, Tropika)
MC SWTLKR (SG, Kampong Boogie)
Sivanesh (SG, CÉ LA VI Singapore)

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AHADADREAM (UK, More Time)

London-based producer and DJ, Ahadadream, represents percussive club sounds from all around the world and draws influence from UK Funky, GQOM, Kuduro, Afrobeats and much more. His music also incorporates his Pakistani heritage, often mutating traditional South Asian sounds into club weapons.

He is the co-founder of ​More Time​ which has already gained regular support from leading tastemakers such as Ben UFO, Four Tet, Skream and more since it began in 2017. The label release drum-focussed club music from all around the world (Ghana, Trinidad, South Africa + more) and marry it with a rugged UK sound.

Along with running his own events in London, he can also be found curating shows for ​Boiler Room having been responsible for some landmark moments in the platform’s recent years. He also runs ​No ID​, which focusses on spotlighting South Asian DJs in London. He also recently started a monthly radio residency on ​BBC Asian Network​.

Listen to Ahadadream on Soundcloud!

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To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook (and @kampongboogie Instagram & Facebook)!

Tickets
Adult : S$15 presale / S$25 standard

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!

Tropika Afterhours feat. Ramesh, Suren & Zushan

Tropika Afterhours is a regular affair merging both electronic and organic sounds in one. With a strong belief that music is a universal language, one that transverses all barriers. From house to electro cumbia, techno to afro-disco, we are bringing the funk back to electronic music.

We have Tropika’s very own Ramesh, and Space Out’s Suren and Zushan on deck duties.

SPACE OUT

Suren and Zushan Benny are both encouraging beings, which led to the birth of Space Out. With firm roots in turntablism and bass driven sonics, the duo returns from hiatus to the controls to salvage what’s lost in space. There is no gimmicky taint, just keeping their funk full and feisty. If you thought you knew what to expect from Space Out, think again.

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To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook!

Tickets
Adult : S$10

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!

Tropika Afterhours feat. Funk Bast*rd, Ramesh and Tom Shellsuit

Tropika Afterhours is a regular affair merging both electronic and organic sounds in one. With a strong belief that music is a universal language, one that transverses all barriers. From house to electro cumbia, techno to afro-disco, we are bringing the funk back to electronic music.

We’re kicking off the first party at Somewhere on Friday, 8 November with Tropika’s very own Ramesh, Darker Than Wax’s FUNK BSTRD and Pushin’On & Kult Kafé’s Tom Shellsuit.

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To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook!

Tickets
Adult : S$10 standard

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!

Tropika Talk: Protests in Asia & Tropical Music

On August 4th we bring you a day of deep discussions at Choice Cuts Goods + Coffee. First up is a panel discussion on protests in Asia, followed by an intimate chat with Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque bossman Hugo Mendez on tropical music.

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Panel 1: Protests in Asia
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm (45mins Panel and 15mins Q&A)
Moderator: Nyshka Chandran
Panelists: Kirsten Han (New Naratif, SG) and Viswa Sadasivan (SG)

Recent protests in Hong Kong have sparked broader questions about political resistance in Asia. In the past years, massive demonstrations in Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong have sought to change the status-quo but just how effective have they been? Can Hong Kong’s youth-driven protests influence its neighbours? Singaporean journalist Kirsten Han and former Singaporean NMP Viswa Sadasivan will discuss protest culture in Asia and effective engagement with officials.

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Panel 2: Contextualising Tropical Music
Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm (45mins Interview and 15mins Q&A)
Moderator: Nyshka Chandran
Speaker: Hugo Mendez (Sofrito, GB)

From South America to Africa, the diverse rhythms of countries located along the Equator reflect a melting pot of cultures. Lyrics, instruments and genres in these areas boast sonic influences that surpass national boundaries—for example, how Hindi music has flourished in Trinidad or Cuban rhythms in Senegal. In its years of bringing tropical music to dancefloors, London-based record label Sofrito has become a leading authority on these cross-border exchanges. Founder Hugo Mendez will be speaking to us on his research of tropical sounds and their lasting impact.

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Free admission to the talks but limited space available. Sign up to reserve a spot.

If you are interested in attending our all-day global music affair, Tropika 2nd Edition, the day before on August 3rd at the Golden Mile carpark, pre-sale tickets are available at S$15 through our website landing page!

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To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook!

Tickets
None, please sign up in advance though

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!

Tropika 2nd Edition

We are back and taking over Golden Mile Tower’s 黃金大廈 rooftop carpark and Intermission Bar – at The Projector cinema with Kampong Boogie for an all day affair of global music and a market on Saturday August 3rd and talks at Choice Cuts Goods + Coffee that embodie Tropika’s ethos on Sunday August 4th. From Asian rare grooves to Brazilian funk, Afro-Cuban jazz to Pan-African music, we trust that global music can serve as a model for the renewal of human consciousness, culture and politics.

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MUSIC PROGRAMMING & LINEUP:
Golden Mile Tower rooftop carpark (4PM – 10.30PM)
DJ Itch (JP)
DJ Moon (Beatroot Sound, SG)
Instigator Afrobeat Orchestra “live” (SG)
Hugo Mendez (Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque, Nouvelle Ambiance, GB)

TROPIKA x KAMPONG BOOGIE AFTERPARTY at Intermission Bar – at The Projector (10.30PM – 3AM)
MC SWTLKR (Love International, SG)
A/K/A SOUNDS (ATTAGIRL, BAOW BAOW, SG)
DJ Shellsuit (Sideshow, Pushin’On, GB)
DJ Ramesh (CÉ LA VI Singapore, Tropika, SG)

TROPIKA MARKET at Intermission Bar – at The Projector (4 – 8PM)
A/K/A SOUNDS (homemade skincare)
Left-handesign (plantable stationery)
Debra Raymond
Suiyobi Noyoubi
The First Green Store

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Tropika Talk: Protests in Asia & Tropical Music (4-6.15pm)
On 4 August, we bring you a day of deep discussions at Choice Cuts Goods + Coffee. First up is a panel discussion on protests in Asia, followed by an intimate interview with Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque boss-man Hugo Mendez on tropical music.

**Free admission to the talks but limited space available. Sign up to reserve a spot.

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About Hugo Mendez’s Sofrito x Nouvelle Ambiance tour:

Hugo Mendez recently launched Nouvelle Ambiance label pushes further down the same path – investigating and celebrating cultural and musical meetings with a vinyl compilation and photography book project centred around the Pan-African music scene in 80s Paris and upcoming projects from Wolf Müller and a host of producers and musicians soon to come. He also hosts the monthly Nouvelle Ambiance show on Red Bull Radio, covering percussive music in all its forms on the first Friday of the Month.

Equally influenced by formative experiences in the clubs of 90s London and many years spent travelling to find records and research the origins of musical scenes across the Caribbean, Hugo Mendez has a passion for percussive music in all its forms. His sets draw from a wide variety of styles and eras, from raw Caribbean carnival rhythms to the bass-heavy North London garage of his youth by way of undercover Congolese soukous, reggae experiments, classic Haitian Compas and afro disco missiles.

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To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook (and @kampongboogie Instagram & Facebook)!

Tickets
Adult : S$15 (main event and afterparty) presale / S$20 (main event) and S$10 (afterparty) standard

**Kids (under 18yoa) and dogs are entitled to a free entry to the main event. No kids allowed at the afterparty.

**Pre-sale tickets are available at S$15 online from July 3rd onwards. The ticket entitles entry to both events on August 3rd (the main event and the afterparty at Intermission Bar at The Projector). Tickets at the door on event day are S$20 (the main event) and S$10 (afterparty).

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!

Tropika 1st Edition

Tropika is a homegrown brand focused on global music, art and film that aims to connect socially conscious individuals. Through curated events centred around the themes of inclusivity, sustainability and wellness, Tropika hopes to spark conversation and action amongst attendees.

For our first edition, we are throwing an outdoor party within the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park on December 2, 2018. Keeping to the park’s natural environs, you will be treated to a diverse array of musicians, wholesome food stalls as well as inspiring talks at Fort Gate, a remnant of a historic fortress that once protected Singapore from sea-borne attacks.

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MUSIC PROGRAMME (2PM ONWARDS)

Beatroot Ensemble feat. Mohamed Noor & Munir (SG)
DANIEL HAAKSMAN (Man Recordings,DE)
FUNK BSTRD (Darker Than Wax, SG)
Gabriele Poso pres. Organik Trio (BBE Records, IT)
NADA (SG)
Polymorphism by Deborah Emmanuel & Kiat (SG)

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PANEL DISCUSSIONS (11.30AM – 2.45PM)
Limited seats available, book yours here it’s free: http://bit.ly/paneldiscussions-tropika1stedition

Panel Discussion 01: Creating safe spaces for all creatives
11.30am – 1pm (60 mins discussion and 30 mins Q&A)

Everyone deserves a chance to experience nightlife, art and live music. But structural, financial, social and legal issues can often exclude creatives in minority communities from participating in events and evolving their crafts. How can societies create a professional arts environment that doesn’t stereotype and segregate minorities?

Moderator: Nyshka Chandran
Panellists:
Audrey Perera (Festival Director of True Colours Festival, SG)
Daniel Bawthan (Music Producer/Athlete, SG)
Deborah Emmanuel (Artist/Performer, SG)
Prashant S (Founder of Intermission Bar and Committee at Pink Dot, SG)

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Panel Discussions 02: Why cities should invest in music
1.15pm – 3pm (60 mins discussion and 30 mins Q&A)

A vibrant music scene should be a critical pillar of any smart city. Places with dynamic nightlife and a vibrant music eco-system reap long-term economic gains because they attract global talents who increase innovation and disruption. How do we get more cities to view music as a form of investment rather than a cost?

Moderator: Nyshka Chandran
Panellists:
Cherry Chan (Syndicate, SG),
DANIEL HAAKSMAN (Man Recordings, DE)
Dean Chew aka FUNK BSTRD (Darker Than Wax, SG)
Gabriele Poso (BBE Records, IT)

**Please take note that RSVPs to panel discussions do not guarantee your ticket entry to the party (2pm – 11pm). Our pre-sale tickets are still available with 1 complimentary house spirit included. Get yours before November 30th through the below link!

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OFFICIAL BEER: Kona Brewing Company / The Drinkery
OFFICIAL SPIRITS: Proof & Company / Tried & True Vodka / Plantation Original Dark Rum

GRUB BY: Chix Hot Chicken

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Artwork by Reza Hasni

A creative thought process that take inspiration from any source and culture. This illustration represents an inclusion of all races and cultures that shape what our modern music, arts and culture is now.

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To stay updated on the event check the Facebook event page and follow us on social media; @tropikaglobal Instagram & Facebook (and @kampongboogie Instagram & Facebook)!

Tickets
Adult* : presale S$35 (incl. 1 house spirit) till November 30th / at the door: S$45
Kids (ages 12 and below): presale and at the door S$15

*anyone aged 13 and above

**THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT**

For any further information or queries, please DM us on Instagram!