Culture Cartel Genesis at Marina Square

This June, Marina Square proudly teams up with Culture Cartel to bring up the heat with Culture Cartel Genesis, a four-day event that highlights creativity, expression, and youthful energy. From 5 to 8 June 2025, Marina Square’s Central Atrium transforms into a buzzing hub of style, self-expression, and soul, featuring a tastefully curated lineup of lifestyle brands, homegrown creatives, and exhilarating dance performances that push the boundaries of street art and culture.

More than just a showcase, Culture Cartel Genesis reflects a shared vision: to shine a spotlight on emerging voices, encourage artistic exploration, and foster a deeper appreciation of street culture as a powerful form of modern-day storytelling. This collaboration between Marina Square and Culture Cartel bridges generations and communities, making street culture accessible, engaging, and meaningful to all — from curious onlookers and seasoned collectors to supportive families and inspired youth.

Adding even more rhythm to the movement, Marina Square cranks up the volume with a high-octane partnership with Legacy Dance Co. – delivering pulse-pounding performances and a dance competition that will set the stage ablaze. Be part of the excitement, expect to be swept up by the spirit of movement and the passion of young dancers pushing boundaries.

Street Meets Style: A Diverse Creative Collective
Step into a curated retail experience that brings together an eclectic mix of homegrown talent and regional street brands, all under one roof at Culture Cartel Genesis. From bold apparel and art to design-led lifestyle goods, this curated showcase celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression.

Shoppers can look forward to discovering standout names like Pharaoh’s Horses (helmed by tattoo artist and creative Feroze McLeod), edgy urban wear from SKINARMA, spiritual design collective The 3 Keys, and premium sneaker care experts Sneakers Clinic. These brands represent a global street sensibility while staying rooted in authenticity and craftsmanship.

Also featured are Marina Square tenants Skechers and XTRA, as well as a strong lineup of brands including: ANTE, ART-ZOO, Bifolk, .bungkus, Classifiedfootwear, HEYCYANN, FIN Crafted Goods, Offday Coffee, OICSingapore, Rookies, Sunday Pilates Club, Surface Noise Records, Talking Toes, Tell Your Children, Wellbred Club and more.

Little Red Dot Dance Festival
7 June 2025 (Saturday), 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Celebrate Singapore’s vibrant dance community with the Little Red Dot Dance Festival, a showcase spotlighting local talent, cultural diversity and the artistry of movement. The stage will bring together a vibrant mix of dance styles, from street and hip-hop to jazz and freestyle, creating a visual feast!  Come to this energetic event and be inspired by the rhythm and soul of Singapore’s dance scene.

TRY YOUR BEST 2025 Dance Competition
8 June 2025 (Sunday), 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Created to nurture rising stars and provide real-world stage experience, TRY YOUR BEST gives young dancers aged between 17 and 25 the chance to showcase their talent, compete among peers, and perform in front of a live audience and judges. It’s not just a competition, it’s a movement of empowerment, giving student dancers a safe yet intensely competitive space to express themselves, build confidence, and elevate their craft.

TRY YOUR BEST 2025 targets Singapore’s emerging dance talents, offering a rare, real deal competition stage for small-group performances of three to ten members. Expect passion, precision, and powerful performances as 16 finalists battle it out for top honours on 8 June 2025.

Prizes to be won include:

·         Champion – $3,000 cash + $1,000 Marina Square eVouchers + sponsored prizes

·         1st Runner-Up – $2,000 cash + $500 Marina Square eVouchers + sponsored prizes

·         2nd Runner-Up – $1,300 cash + $200 Marina Square eVouchers + sponsored prizes

Culture Cartel Genesis Powered by Marina Square
Dates: 5 – 8 June 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
Time: 11am – 9pm  
Location: Marina Square, Central Atrium