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Arts of Malaysia: Sepet The Musical releases cast recording

KUALA LUMPUR – In 2019, Liver & Lung, the Cammie award-winning British-Malaysian theatre company behind KLoud Fest and the Malaya Relived anthology, adapted Yasmin Ahmad’s iconic film, Sepet, as an immersive musical.   This weekend, responding to popular demand by fans, they have released the musical’s soundtrack on Spotify and all other music stores.   The production of the soundtrack was made possible after Liver & Lung were selected for the Independent … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Sepet The Musical releases cast recording

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Art What!: I Made Djirna’s The Voice of Nature at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery has announced The Voice of Nature, a solo exhibition by Indonesian artist I Made Djirna, curated by Hermanto Soerjanto. In this solo exhibition, I Made Djirna discusses the awareness of the relationship between humans and nature. According to Djirna, nature and humans communicate through natural signs, for example: a cloudy sky is a sign that rain will come, and a certain insect’s chirp … Continue reading Art What!: I Made Djirna’s The Voice of Nature at Mizuma Gallery

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Art What!: Prix Pictet Award goes on show in Shanghai and Beijing

Prix Pictet, the world’s leading prize for photography and sustainability, will present an exhibition in Shanghai and Beijing for the first time, featuring 12 leading photographers from eight nations shortlisted for the Prix Pictet’s eighth theme of ‘Hope’. The eighth cycle, themed around Hope, offers a wide range of creative possibilities and a strong set of connections to Prix Pictet’s overriding theme of sustainability. Recycling, … Continue reading Art What!: Prix Pictet Award goes on show in Shanghai and Beijing

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Arts, Music

Music Is: Filipino band The Itchyworms mark 25th anniversary with stop-motion animation film, “The Life I Know”

Pop-rock outfit The Itchyworms kick off their 25th anniversary in the music industry with the official video release of “The Life I Know,” a piano-backed ballad off their fifth studio album, Waiting For The End To Start—released on digital music platforms via Sony Music Philippines. Helmed by partners Marie Jamora and Jason McLagan of Indie Pop Films with animation from Apartment D, the music video … Continue reading Music Is: Filipino band The Itchyworms mark 25th anniversary with stop-motion animation film, “The Life I Know”

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Filipino singer Bianca releases debut single ‘Tenth of July’

MANILA – After racking up more than 2.5 million steams on Spotify with her heartfelt reimagining of an alt-rock classic, rising singer-songwriter Bianca fulfills the promise of her music journey with the release of her proper debut single under Sony Music Philippines. Written by Bianca herself, “Tenth of July” delivers emotional resonance note per note, while retaining the spare, soothing vocal quality that listeners have … Continue reading Music Is: Filipino singer Bianca releases debut single ‘Tenth of July’

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Thaddeus Lin releases single ‘Mornin’ Song’

Local singer-songwriter Thaddeus Lin’s latest single ‘Mornin’ Song’, is now available on all major streaming platforms. To quote the lyrics, “In a bed of sound the moon died out again”, showcasing the song’s concern with nightly sleeplessness and the noise in one’s head over a relationship. The morning musings of a stranger in a tug-of-war relationship – to give his all or give it up. … Continue reading Music Is: Thaddeus Lin releases single ‘Mornin’ Song’

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Singapore

How To Have An Enjoyable Road Trip Adventure In Singapore

Deep down, every person seems to possess an innate desire to travel. Psychologists say that it’s a way of physically, visually or emotionally stimulating us, and travel gives us an opportunity to take a break from daily routines, as well as explore new activities beyond our comfort zone. Unfortunately, current times have put a damper on a majority of people’s travelling plans due to social distancing protocol.  … Continue reading How To Have An Enjoyable Road Trip Adventure In Singapore

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

The Concubine: An Interview with Adeeb Fazah and Isaiah Christopher Lee

When Singapore returned to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) and live theatre performances became an option again, much of the arts news was dominated by bigger and more well-established theatre companies making their return with blockbuster shows, even with reduced seating. But perhaps the ones that have gone unnoticed and are less prominent are the little guys, the independent theatre makers who also want their time … Continue reading The Concubine: An Interview with Adeeb Fazah and Isaiah Christopher Lee

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

SIFA 2021: Four live shows to be presented this August

The 2021 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) may technically be over, but with the Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) measures, some of its programmes faced indefinite postponement during the planned run. But this National Day weekend, count your lucky stars, because four of its previously postponed programmes are back, and set to play live in theatres. The four productions are namely: In a rare collaboration, … Continue reading SIFA 2021: Four live shows to be presented this August

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Art What!: ArtScience Museum to open permanent VR Gallery this July

Following their latest exhibition about videogames as art, ArtScience Museum is set to dive even further into the digital realm with the launch of their new permanent VR Gallery. Opening on 10th July, the VR Gallery at Level 4 of ArtScience Museum celebrates curiosity, innovation and experimentation through virtual reality artworks. Equipped with state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) headsets and controllers, the VR Gallery invites visitors … Continue reading Art What!: ArtScience Museum to open permanent VR Gallery this July

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