Epic, storied and vibrant, Singapore’s popular music from the 1960s to the present and beyond is the subject of this year-long exploration, presented from Jan to Dec 2022 to mark Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s 20^th anniversary. With a focus on the many popular music forms in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, PopLore presents a series of live concerts featuring a roster of luminaries such as Dick Lee, Jeremy Monteiro, Najip Ali, Charlie Lim, Shabir and The Freshman as well as the stars of tomorrow; along with podcasts, videos and an exhibition at Esplanade on the various cultural forces, producers and venues which shaped the scene. Produced in consultation with music industry veteran Lim Sek and emerging from the seismic disruption to the scene that is COVID-19, PopLore celebrates the power of music across generations, language and geography, and seeks to spur conversations and reflection on the way forward.