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Live On Festival

For Participants

Over 5,700 participants from almost 130 schools participated in the Live On Festival (LOF) last year! Now it’s your turn to channel your creativity into something that truly matters. Whether it’s art or writing, this is the stage for you to share your opinions, thoughts and ideas on organ donation, nationwide.

Last updated on 10 November 2026

Are you an educator looking to bring in LOF to your school? Visit the For Educators guide page!

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There are important updates to the competition submission process and rules for LOF 2027. Review the latest guidelines for the Design Competition (opens in new tab) or Essay Competition (opens in new tab) before getting started.

How do I participate?

New to LOF? Start with Step 1 and work your way through the guide. Joining us again? Jump straight to the step you need, or scroll down for a quick recap of key dates and reminders.

  1. Are you eligible?

    LOF is open to anyone aged 13 and above residing in Singapore. Find out which category you fall under (School or Open).

  2. Learn more about LOF

    Discover the story behind LOF and hear from past participants on what this means to them.

  3. Review the competition details

    Familiarise yourself with the competition rules, timeline and key requirements.

  4. Get creating!

    Explore tips for conceptualising and refining your work, and browse past entries for a dose of inspiration!

  5. Preparation for submission of entries

    Follow the submission guidelines to prepare your entry for submission.

  6. What happens next?

    Find out what to expect after submission.

Summary of Key Dates

Key Dates of the Competition are subject to changes. More details will be shared closer to the dates.

Date

Activity

1 January 2027

Submissions Open

For detailed information on the competition details and rules, visit the Design Competition (opens in new tab) or Essay Competition (opens in new tab) pages.

January to May 2027
(Terms 1 and 2)

Competition Period

Sharing sessions by speakers from the National Organ Transplant Unit (NOTU) commence.

For more information or to request for a sharing session, visit the detailed Step 2 page.

28 May 2027

Submissions Close

All entries must be submitted to NOTU by 28 May 2027.

For the Design competition, NOTU will arrange with you or your teachers (if you are a student) for all traditional artworks to be collected ahead of the competition deadline for judging. The last day of collection of traditional artworks will be 28 May 2027.

For more information on the submission requirements, visit the detailed Step 5 page.

End August 2027

Awards Ceremony and Release of Results

All participants will also be notified directly or through their teacher-in-charge of the results following the judging period.

Winners will be notified directly or through their teacher-in-charge with more details on the awards ceremony.

13 – 24 September 2027
(Week 1 and 2 of Term 4)

Distribution of Certificate of Participation

All participants who have submitted a valid entry will receive a certificate which will be delivered to your school or directly to you. NOTU will arrange a date/timing with you or your teachers for the delivery of certificates during the first 2 weeks of Term 4 (13-24 September 2027).

Return of Traditional Artworks

All traditional artworks submitted for LOF will also be returned to you during this period.

From October 2027 to June 2028

Physical exhibitions of selected winning artworks and essays at various locations (e.g. schools, hospitals and libraries).

For more information on these physical exhibitions visit the detailed Step 6 page or browse our Events, Exhibitions and Roadshows to see what’s on. Keen to see an exhibition near you, or interested in hosting one? Get in touch with us at liveonlivetwice@notu.com.sg.