Lourenz Henares Paragas
About
Lourenz Paragas is a visual designer and multimedia artist based in Singapore.
His practice combines photography, videography and documentary storytelling to record people, spaces and moments that are often overlooked. Currently freelancing within Singapore’s underground music scene, his work captures live performances, community and the cultural spaces that shape the scene.
Lourenz's work spans local and international music photography, including IGNITE! Music Festival 2024, LASALLE College of the Arts' Rock and Indie Festival in 2025 and 2026, Mayday Parade Live in Singapore 2026, and a tour with Pathetic Ordinary in Japan.
In 2026, he also photographed Heavenly Combo Gig in Japan, featuring notable bands such as Launcher No.8, Good Grief, All I Clacks, Unmasked Alive and See You Smile.
More Than A Venue
Stomping Ground
Documenting Singapore’s Underground DIY Live Venues
More Than A Venue is a documentary series following Del of Our Stray Liberties and ROOM526 as he navigates the ongoing pressure of keeping a DIY live venue running in Singapore.
Through interview and observational moments, the film reveals the hidden labour and emotional weight behind sustaining a space that functions as community infrastructure. It reframes the venue as something collectively upheld, prompting newer gig-goers to understand what these rooms enable—and what is lost when they disappear.
Built Below The Surface & The Collective Voices
This dual publication documents Singapore’s underground music scene through history, memory and personal storytelling.
Built Below The Surface looks into the lore and history of the scene, while paying tribute to Spectrum by Phil Studio and its role as an important independent space.
The Collective Voices brings together first-person stories from the community, capturing meaningful gig memories and everyday moments.
Together, both publications highlight DIY venues as cultural spaces worth remembering, preserving and recognising.
A page from TCV featuring a participant's story.
A page from BBTS featuring the legendary local band, Wormrot.
Through My Lens, Japan Edition
Launcher No.8
'Heavenly Combo Gig', Osaka, Japan.
January 27, 2026
This project presents a selection of Lourenz' photography work from Osaka, Japan, focusing on live music, performance and the atmosphere surrounding the local scene. As a concert photographer, the series reflects his interest in capturing movement, emotion and fleeting moments within unfamiliar cultural and musical spaces.
UNMASK aLIVE
'Heavenly Combo Gig', Osaka, Japan.
January 27, 2026
Good Grief
'Heavenly Combo Gig', Osaka, Japan.
January 27, 2026
The Muted Drums
David Sakthivel
Chin Li Ri
Mitchell Hoo Min Cher
Clare Khoo
Sara Zahidi
