The first Singapore River Buskers’ Festival was held along the Singapore River from 15 to 23 November 1997. Organised by The A Team Promotions in collaboration with the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB), the festival was part of the three-month Celebration Singapore programme presented by the STPB. The festival also sought help from the organisers of the Halifax International Busker Festival, an annual event held in Nova Scotia, Canada.