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PLAY BACK

Dance|Music In conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival

In collaboration with the Singapore Night Festival, PLAY BACK is an entertainment show featuring retro elements from the 1960s to the 2000s, designed to evoke a sense of playful nostalgia.

PLAY BACK is our playful take on iconic eras from the 1960s to the 2000s. Journey down memory lane and experience captivating music, dance, and visual spectacle that are inspired and reminiscent of schoolyard games, Singapore heartlands and entertainment scenes.

Date30 & 31 Aug, 6 & 7 Sep 2024 | Fri & Sat
Time8pm, 9pm, 10pm | 30 min
VenueSMU Campus Green
PriceFree
PLAY BACK

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Performers

SMU Eurhythmix

[Left to Right]

Top Row: Tim, Tamika Baskar, Chelsea Goh

Middle Row: Kylie Yeow, Lee Jiayi Cassandra, Alyssa Qaisara

Bottom Row: Si min, Lim Yan Jiao, Kyla Ong, Lim Xin Jie

Missing in photo: Lim Wei Shyan, Nigel (One name), Natalie Chua, Thalia Tan Li Khim

SMU Funk Movement

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Lee Yi Xuan, Juay Han Long, Chian Xin Tong, Tania Neo, Kelene Ng

Middle Row: 
Cleo Tan, Claire Lim, Jogina Chow, Janelle Teo

Bottom Row:
Loh Jin Liang, Elizabeth Tiey, Valda Ho, Irene Chan, Jermaine Chan, Ashley Kuan, Tammy Lee, Josiah Tan

SMU Samba Masala

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Javier Koh Rui Ying,  Muhammad Faez Abdul Latiff, Cheryl Chin, Lim Wei Jie, Sarah Do Li Fang, Loy Ming Hao, Ian Basil Loh Ern, Sieow Shi Yi, Sia Hun Yee

Middle Row:
Audrey Gracia Hardiyawan, Lim Zi Yuan Wilfred, Renee Ng Bao Xuan, Amos Chan Yi Kang, Yep Zhi Xuan, Tricia Tan Yi Ling, Loh Wei-Xuan Natasha, Rachel Chong

Bottom Row:
Muhammad Danish Lim Bin Azri Aldrin Lim Teck Guan, Chen Wen Han, Christian James Lim Kay Kean, Zou Yihao, Teo Ying Jie, Wong Jing Hui


[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Un Xuan Min, Sanchay Raj, Cheong Jia En Claudia, Clarisse Victoria Teo Zi Lin, Joey Tay, Sonya Chua Yi Xuan, Leeann Chow Yang Lin, Elvina Linggo Husnyi, Dylan Chen Zhi, Looi Jia Hwee, Curteis Yang Feng Rui, Foo Xin Yi Tasmin, Tan Shi Hong Russell, Serena See Yu Shan, Lim Myn Chin, Jodie Yeo

Middle Row:
Soh Jyna, Rilke Tay, Megan Chia Jia Yi, Ong Si Yin, Jeileeana Glehsa Magbato Alog, Selina Lam Liuting, Michelle Leung Kai Ning, Germaine Teck Hui Xuan, Isabel Tan Yue Ting, Muhammad Haikal Bin Abu Samah, Gabriel Oh Weiqi

Bottom Row:
Lee Cai Ying, Ang Tze Shan, Gigi Foo Wan Qi, Daphne Puk Jia Xuan, Sng Jia Min Cherie, Rita Fong Wan Ting, Liew Zi Ying, Brina Goh Yu Yun, Tang Jean Ling

SMU Caderas Latinas

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Roshini Batra, Wang Ding Sheng, Darren Ang, Anderea Ang, Ching Wen Ting

Bottom Row:
Darryl Tan, Koh Bok Yan, Lieviana Djoli

Not in picture:
Isabelle Lim, Jovan Wang

SMU SoundFoundry

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Dhruv Ramnarayan, Tan Wei Sheng Joseph, Tay Yang Ying

Bottom Row:
Syafiq Bustamam, Patrick Ethan Momongan Penaredondo


SMU VOIX

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Alden Ng, Scott Gabriel Tay YongDe, Japheth Leong Yun Hao, Kuek Wei Xuan Marcus

Bottom Row:
Amelie Theresa Francis, Gao Xinyue, Yvette Loo Zhi Yuan, Liew Hui Qi Elisabeth


SMU Ardiente

[Left to Right]

Shawn, Rachel, Rui Qi, Ashley, Xuan Kai, Hui Yi, Greg

Not pictured: 
Deren, Anna, Yuhao

Student Organising Committee

Organising Committee Directors

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Jolie, Ee Tai, Gwyneth

Bottom Row:
Xinyi, Charlene, Chloe

Organising Committee Associates

[Left to Right]

Top Row:
Wendy Ng, Yang Jing Ting, Maurice Cheng, Lincoln Seah

Bottom Row:
Kydy Yew, Ashley Sim, Yeo Li Chin

SMU Stereometa

Stereometa, SMU’s Disc-Jockey (DJ) club, is becoming one of the most exciting tertiary DJ collectives in the nightlife industry. Stereometa explores music without bounds, equipping their members with adequate DJ skills so they can freely express themselves through whatever genre of music they like. Stereometa has helmed the decks for establishments such Cherry Discotheque, Drip, Ark 11, Sentosa Sandbar and Revelry Entertainment in 2023 alone and continuously seeks new opportunities for their members to showcase their creativity!

SMU Caderas Latinas

Since its establishment in 2004, SMU Caderas Latinas has been recognized as SMU’s premier salsa performance team. Considered the forerunner amongst other Tertiary salsa teams, the club is known for its adrenaline-pumping and show-stopping performances!

Freshies can look forward to becoming part of a committed team, gaining a variety of dance skills such as body awareness, muscle isolation, and musicality, while participating in multiple performances. New dancers will learn how to freestyle in salsa as an individual (known as "shines") and with a partner (known as "social dancing").

Competitive opportunities include both Singapore and abroad, as enumerated in our awards list. At the end of four years, members will have gained a wealth of experiences in performance, production, and individual expression - and most importantly, a family!

SMU Eurhythmix

SMU Eurhythmix, or affectionately known as EMIX, is SMU’s premier Hip-Hop club which prides itself in its professionalism, showmanship, and technicality. As SMU's oldest arts club, it is also the biggest arts club with over 80 members, excluding active alumni. EMIX members typically train twice a week, preparing for performances in university-wide events, gigs contracted by external companies or even its biennial productions, "RAW" and "Timeless".

SMU Samba Masala

Incepted in 2004, SMU’s resident Afro-Brazillian percussion band began as a humble dhol percussion group. Since then, Samba Masala has taken on both local and international stages and wowed audiences to establish itself as an esteemed batucada. Having enthralled audiences worldwide in the USA, United Kingdom and Germany, they pride themselves on their endless enthusiasm, passionate performances, and bold beats. 

SMU SoundFoundry

SoundFoundry is a CCA for people with a passion for music. Thei members are exposed to a myriad of music-related activities, including but not limited to: instrument techniques, recording, production and band dynamic techniques. Members can form bands and perform through various channels, such as through internal recordings and productions, school-wide events, and even external gigs.

SoundFoundry provides both quality musical training for their members and the freedom and creativity to make their own music. SoundFoundry frequently sources for performance and recording opportunities to allow members to perform, as well as take ownership for their musical growth. Students eager to join can expect to be challenged musically and grow as a musician in an inclusive and open-minded community.

SMU Ardiente

With a mixture of dazzling footwork and sizzling moves, Ardiente strives to bring passion to the Latin Ballroom Dance scene by reinventing boundaries and presenting Latin Ballroom in a modern light!

SMU Ardiente is the home of SMU latin dancers. They specialise in 5 dances -

Cha-Cha-Cha | Rumba | Jive | Samba | Paso Doble

Discover your passion for latin dance with them, no matter your dance background. You can look forward to a fun-filled latin dance fam! They also have numerous performance opportunities, be it internal (SMU) events or external commissioned events.

SMU Funk Movement

SMU Funk Movement (SMUFM) is a street style dance club that specialises in the funk styles Popping and Locking. Established in 2013, SMUFM aims to develop a close-knitted community of passionate funk-style dancers who value Respect, Humility and Discipline. Ranging from choreographies to freestyle sessions and dance battles, dancers from SMUFM take pride in their art form.

Dancers often participate in external dance battles, representing the club in numerous events such as Funk Academia Vol. 5, Over & Over Vol. 2 and Under One Groove. With constant guidance and support from our seniors, members can empower each other to develop their craft and encourage others to step out of their comfort zone.

SMU Voix

SMU VOIX is SMU’s premier A Cappella club comprising passionate singers and vocal percussionists that seek to achieve greatness in the art form. Using only their voices, they are highly dedicated to presenting performances of high professionalism and entertainment value. Having emerged as champions in the Singapore A Cappella Championships amongst many other A Cappella groups, SMU VOIX continues to strive for excellence and quality in their performance, bringing joy to whoever hears them within the campus and beyond.