How F1 & concerts are supercharging our economy

10/11/2025 43 min

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What’s the next big thing for Singapore’s economy?From F1 to Taylor Swift, Singapore’s entertainment scene is booming, but how did culture become one of the nation’s biggest economic engines, and what could be next?Singapore filmmaker Marcus Lim and MICE industry leader Dylan Sharma reveal the secrets behind the culture industry, and how mega events like F1 supercharge our economy by bringing the world to Singapore for one month.From soft power to smart economics, the trio explore how the confluence of business, leisure, and the arts are reshaping Singapore’s growth potential. This episode is for those curious about the actual money-making that happens during major events like F1, the business of culture, and the next opportunities of growth to hop on to. Chapters(00:00) Intro (00:43) Meet Marcus & Dylan(03:36) From Survival to Soul: How the Arts in SG Took Root(08:07) The Hidden Business Ecosystem of F1(10:46) State vs Arts: What Role does the Government Play?(18:54) The Taylor Swift Saga & Regional Fallout(21:02) Break(21:20) Are the Inconveniences Worth It?(26:09) Scams, Scalpers & Digital Vulnerabilities(29:11) Do We Really Need New Growth Sectors?(34:18) The Dangers Without Growth(37:24) A Window of Opportunity for Singapore’s MICE & Film Industries👀 Stay tuned and make sure you’re subscribed with notifications on! 🔎 Follow us for exclusive updates: 🔴 YouTube: @majulahpresents 🟢 Spotify: @majulahpresents 🟣 Apple Podcast: @majulahpresents 🎥 TikTok: @majulahpresents 📷 Instagram: @majulahpresents