Earshot is the new shop at The Arts House that is dedicated towards promoting Singapore 's music, films and books. Featuring a selection of music that ranges from Stefanie Sun's latest album to T'ang Quartet's debut CD and a selection of books from cartoons to music scores. With close to 1,000 titles*, Earshot aims to be the main destination for anyone in search of all Singapore works.
*Consists of about 130 CD titles and 780 book titles of which more than 400 are English books, 200 Chinese books and about 100 in other languages and increasing!
Rationale
1. The dictionary meaning is “The range within which sound can be heard by the unaided ear; hearing distance: eg listened until the parade was out of Earshot.
2. The name has Energy , Action , Direction and a sense of some kind of Volume – just as one is energised by a shot of brandy or having a target and direction like actual shooting.
Vision & Mission
- To provide a platform solely dedicated to showcase Singapore books, films and music.
- To be a one-stop venue where people, not just tourists, will be able to find all Singapore books, films and music.
- To promote Singapore works to an equal, if not higher, standing than the imported ones.
“It is never about breaking even financially but about making a statement! Our margin may be very low but our intent is very strong. We want to provide a place for all Singapore books, films and music to be showcased!
We want to support and give due acknowledgement to the local arts industry and we are prepared to pump in as much resources as we can, not just in terms of funding but also in providing more business opportunities and sharing our marketing knowledge.
We want our children to know what the Singapore works are and where to get them, and to encourage our next generation to pursue their dreams of one day becoming a writer, director or musician!
I am confident that more corporations and individuals will step forward to support this endeavour and we look forward to working with all of you toward developing a more creatively vibrant Singapore .”
- Mr Colin Goh, General Manager of The Arts House |
