On 24th and 25th October, Dhoby Ghaut Green transformed into a lively hub of creativity and conscious living for Earthopia Fest, Singapore’s first youth-led sustainability, music and art festival that invites us to rethink green living as a celebration, not a chore.
Tree of Hope. Photo © Kyler Teo
The festival is the brainchild of Zac Teo, Founder and CEO of City Sprouts, and Kong Man Jing (Biogirl MJ), Co-founder of Just Keep Thinking. At its heart, Earthopia Fest revolved around three themes — Climate Action, Circular Living, and Wellness — to show how simple choices can spark meaningful change. From crafting with upcycled materials to exploring mindful-living practices, the festival offered something for everyone curious about greener lifestyles. The message was clear: sustainability can be practical, joyful, and community-driven.
The Living Art. Photo © Kyler Teo
One standout installation was “The Living Art” by GWS Living Art — a multisensory showcase that drew visitors into the beauty of nature’s rhythms. Attendees painted a large mural using paint made from biochar — a carbon-rich material created by heating biomass in an oxygen-limited environment at lower temperatures (around 400–500°C, compared to charcoal’s 600–700°C). The process helps lock away carbon for hundreds to thousands of years, making it an effective tool in mitigating climate change — an insightful takeaway from the team’s sharing.
Beeswax Candle-Making Workshop by The Sundowner. Photo © Kyler Teo
Workshops were another highlight. I dropped in on “Buzzing Encounters” by The Sundowner, one of Singapore’s few urban beekeeping groups based in Siglap. I learned about the intricacies of beekeeping, met native rescued honeybees up close, and even crafted my own beeswax candle to take home — a sweet (and sustainable) souvenir. The Sundowner also runs pizza-making, bean-to-bar chocolate workshops and nature-based tours — a perfect blend of F&B and eco-education.
Plastic Upcycling by Bungkus. Photo © Kyler Teo
Earthopia also placed strong emphasis on wellbeing, with sessions like Gong Bath by Ethan Nava, founder of Lost and Sound, and Elemental Yoga led by Gayle Nerva. Both offered festival-goers a rare chance to slow down, reset and reconnect with nature amid the city buzz.
Festival-exclusive Blueberry Matcha from ECHO. Photo © Kyler Teo
No festival is complete without good food and Earthopia’s F&B zone didn’t disappoint. The “Taste, Shop, and Do Good” section featured sustainable bites and locally inspired treats from vendors such as Average Service, Ahimsa Sanctuary, and ECHO. I tried the festival-exclusive Blueberry Matcha from ECHO, a refreshing pick-me-up with an eco-friendly twist; visitors who brought their own cup enjoyed a $1 discount.
Upcycled Vintage Watches by alles sen. Photo © Kyler Teo
The marketplace featured eco-conscious brands such as alles sen’s upcycled vintage watches and jewellery, and Pergas Green Space, an educational hub that teaches visitors how to grow their own produce at home.
Pergas Green Space. Photo © Kyler Teo
Beans & Beats’ daytime coffee-clubbing concept kept energy levels high before the stage transformed into a full-blown community concert after nightfall. With local acts like Benjamin Kheng, Estelle Fly, Island Voices, and DJ Hammy, Earthopia ended each day on a high note — proving that sustainability can be every bit as vibrant and celebratory as any city festival.
More than a festival, Earthopia felt like a glimpse into a new kind of sustainability — one that doesn’t feel heavy or preachy, but dynamic, sensory, and inclusive. Whether through music, food or hands-on learning, it showed that living green doesn’t have to feel hard; it can be something we celebrate, together.
Dhoby Ghaut Green
9 Penang Rd
Singapore 238459
