Singapore Science Buskers

Who can participate?

• Anyone aged 7 years old and above.
• You can participate as an individual or a team of up to 3 members.

How to register?

Registration is will open! Click here to register!

Participants can take part in one of the following main categories:

• Primary School 
• Secondary School
• Tertiary / Open (adults)

Stage	Activity	Date
Stage 1	Teacher’s Briefing	7 March (Thurs)
	Registration	7 March (Thurs) - 9 May (Thurs)
Stage 2	Virtual Workshop on Science Busking	18 April (Thurs)
Stage 3	Onsite Audition Round	4 July (Thurs) - 10 July (Wed)
Stage 4	Finalist Announcement	Early-August
	Onsite Masterclass for Finalist	Late August
Stage 5	Onsite Final Round + Award Ceremony	14 - 15 Sept (Sat and Sun)

**updated as of 30th April 2024 

Additional Resources

Click here for the Teacher's Briefing slides!

Score	Judging Criteria for Final Busking Round	Remarks
35%	Science Communication • Explanations of demonstrations shown must be scientifically accurate and use scientifically precise and correct language without overwhelming the audience with jargon.  • Ability to explain science concepts in everyday language without compromising on the science accuracy	Scoring by Judges
35%	Showmanship • Ability to engage, interest and excite the audience • How much ‘wow’ factor in the busking • Ability to make the audience feel inspired and walk away with the feeling that they have learnt something
30%	Setup, Costume, Overall look and feel • Creative and innovative ways of showcasing demonstrations • Blending of the look & feel with the science concepts presented • Creative booth design concepts

 

You could win:

	Remarks	Prize
Champion	For each category. 1. Primary, 2. Secondary, 3. Tertiary/Open	$800 Vouchers + Trophy + Cert + SCS Performance/Filming* Contract
1st Runner Up		$600 Vouchers + Trophy + Cert + SCS Performance/Filming* Contract
2nd Runner Up		$500 Vouchers + Trophy + Cert + SCS Performance/Filming* Contract
Judges Awards	5 prizes for Primary 3 prizes for Secondary 2 prizes for Tertiary/Open	$200 Vouchers each + Cert
Popularity Awards: Most Creative Busking	For each category. 1. Primary, 2. Secondary, 3. Tertiary/Open	$200 Vouchers each + Cert
Popularity Awards: Best Dressed Team		$200 Vouchers each + Cert
Popularity Awards: Best Science Communication		$200 Vouchers each + Cert

** Judges/ Popularity Award subject to potential changes

By submitting your application/registration for participation in Singapore Science Buskers (SSB), you agree that:

a. Any and all personal data submitted by you in the course of your application/registration for and participation in SSB may be collected, used and/or disclosed by the organisers for various purposes, including to communicate with you for purposes related to SSB, and such other purposes the organisers may reasonably deem appropriate, or in relation to which you have otherwise provided your consent;

b. The organisers may collect, use, disclose and share with its joint organisers and/or service providers, your personal data, including photographs or audio-video or other recordings of you captured or obtained by or for SSB ("Material"), for publicity and/or use in advertisements across all media, including, without limitation, in the organisers' publications, presentations, promotional materials on its websites, in its original or edited format, whether to promote SSB or otherwise, and without further notification, remuneration or compensation to you’

Click the links to view our past winners 

• 2023 Winners
• 2022 Winners
• 2020 Winners
• 2019 Winners
• 2018 Winners
• 2017 Winners
• 2016 Winners