Resonant Connections: 10 Years of the RMA Southeast Asia Chapter and Beyond

Exploring creative and inclusive music pedagogies, global musicology, and performance practices in Southeast Asia and beyond

Royal Musical Association Southeast Asia Chapter Anniversary Conference 2026

8–10 May 2026 | Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Royal Musical Association’s Southeast Asia Chapter, Resonant Connections brings together scholars, performers, educators, and students from across the region and beyond for three days of dialogue, research exchange, and artistic exploration. Held in partnership with NAFA, University of the Arts Singapore, the conference reflects on a decade of musicological scholarship, performance, and collaboration while looking ahead to new trajectories for music research in Southeast Asia. The programme features keynote addresses, paper presentations, lecture-recitals, roundtables, workshops and masterclasses.

Conference themes include:

• Creative and Inclusive Music Pedagogies
• Global Musicology in Practice
• Performance and Performance Practices

Join us to explore how research, pedagogy and performance intersect to shape the future of music in Southeast Asia and beyond.

PROGRAMME

Discover the full line-up of speakers, sessions, and performances for the conference from 8 to 10 May at https://www.nafa.edu.sg/events/royal-musical-association-southeast-asia-10th-anniversary-conference

CONFERENCE RATES

Full Conference Fee: SGD $120

RMA Member: SGD $100

RMA Student Member: SGD $50

Students and MOE Schools: SGD $60

CONFERENCE DINNER (9 May 2026)

Bumbu Restaurant at Kandahar Street celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Southeast Asia. Over the past two decades, Bumbu has been serving Thai, Indonesian, and Peranakan classics within a dining space filled with treasures and artefacts from the past. Conference delegates are warmly invited to register for a sumptuous set menu featuring Bumbu's signature dishes in a warm, heritage-inspired setting.Vegetarian options will be available.

ACCOMMODATION

We have partnered with two nearby hotels to offer discounted accommodation rates for conference participants. Please connect with Conference Secretariat (rmasea@nafa.edu.sg) for special accommodation rates upon your registration.

Hotel Mi Bencoolen

41 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189623

Hotel Mi Bencoolen is a 4-star, eco-certified lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Singapore’s cultural district. Since its opening in 2017, it has positioned itself as a modern, budget-friendly "launchpad" for next-gen travellers and families. Situated directly outside Exit B of Bencoolen MRT Station (Downtown Line), it is within walking distance of the Singapore Art Museum (200m), Bugis Street (500m), and the National Museum of Singapore.

Room Rates

Superior queen /twin room w/o breakfast: SGD160.67 per night including 10% service charge and Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Superior queen room including 1 breakfast: SGD176.25 per night including 10% service charge and Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

170 Bencoolen St, #01-03, Singapore 189657

The multi award winning ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is located in the heart of Singapore’s cultural, business and shopping district. Cultural nooks such as Bugis, Haji Lane, Little India, Marina Bay, Suntec City & Convention Centre and Orchard Road are all within walking distance from hotel or easily accessible by public transport – with two bus-stops located at its doorsteps and three MRT stations (Rochor, Bencoolen and Bugis) under 9 mins walking radius.

Room Rates

Superior room w/o breakfast: SGD191.84 per night including 10% service charge and Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Superior room including 1 breakfast: SGD203.83 per night including 10% service charge and Goods & Services Tax (GST)