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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Everything I Am: A National Day Interview with Dr Sydney Tan and He Shuming

The National Day song is something I look forward to every year. We’re probably one of the only countries that comes up with a new National Day song almost every year. With how much effort that goes into the composition and meaning behind each one, that’s something we should be proud of. And someone who knows that incredibly well is Dr Sydney Tan, music director … Continue reading Everything I Am: A National Day Interview with Dr Sydney Tan and He Shuming

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Food For Thought: Sunbird Brewing launches Ondeh-Ondeh Porter for National Day 2020

  Local craft beer brewery Sunbird Brewing Company is celebrating National Day 2020 in style, with the release of a limited time, quintessentially Singaporean craft beer – the Ondeh-Ondeh Porter. Last week, we were invited to the Orh Gao Taproom at Serene Centre for a media tasting session where we got an exclusive preview of the beer. Set up by co-owner Sam and two of … Continue reading Food For Thought: Sunbird Brewing launches Ondeh-Ondeh Porter for National Day 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: tiata fahodzi’s Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, steps down to pursue new opportunity

LONDON – Natalie Ibu, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of tiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British-African contemporary theatre company, is to step down from her role to take up a new position as Artistic Director and Joint CEO at Northern Stage. The tiata fahodzi board of trustees comments: “Natalie has been visionary in her leadership of tiata fahodzi, interrogating every aspect of the company’s work … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: tiata fahodzi’s Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, steps down to pursue new opportunity

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Arts of the UK 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust launches Golden Ticket Raffle

LONDON – The doors to the Courtyard may be closed this summer but the Pleasance Theatre Trust are already thinking ahead to 2021. To mark the first day of what would have been the 2020 Edinburgh Fringe, they are giving one lucky Fringe fan a chance to win a pair of free tickets to every show at the Pleasance next August. All you need to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust launches Golden Ticket Raffle

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Arts of the UK 2020: Damsel Outdoors takes over London as dates and locations announced

LONDON – This August will see Damsel Outdoors take place in locations including Portobello Road and Bankside as four compelling new pieces of theatre are staged across London. This exciting collaborative project from Damsel Productions, with an all women and non-binary inclusive team, is a chance for the artists to explore the creative potentials of the outside, with no limitations on the subject matter. Damsel … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Damsel Outdoors takes over London as dates and locations announced

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Food, News, Singapore

Food For Thought: Cat & The Fiddle Celebrates National Day 2020 with limited time cake and topper bundle

If you’re looking for a sweet way to celebrate National Day 2020, then check out beloved local cheesecake shop Cat & The Fiddle, as they present a very special cake and topper bundle for this week. Cat & The Fiddle very nicely sent us a National Day care pack that came with a Cat & The Fiddle NDP pack and the National Day-ready Queen of … Continue reading Food For Thought: Cat & The Fiddle Celebrates National Day 2020 with limited time cake and topper bundle

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, The Banter

Television Time: An Interview with Nicola Walker, star of BBC’s The Split

When the first season of BBC One’s fast-paced, London legal drama series The Split left us on an explosion of an ending, as protagonist Hannah Defoe’s (Nicola Walker) marriage was left hanging by a thread following the revelation of her husband’s affair. Meanwhile, Hannah had receives a declaration of love from the charming Christie (Barry Atsma), while her once estranged father passes on, forcing her … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Nicola Walker, star of BBC’s The Split

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, travel, travelXculture

Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital

HONG KONG – With the COVID-19 pandemic having catalysed the rapid adoption of digital technologies to keep businesses going, information flowing and peoples connected. As life returns to normal and economies begin to slowly revive, technologies must be interweaved with human-centred design to reimagine and reinvent a better future and society. Hong Kong Design Centre’s (HKDC) major annual event, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), will … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: Nights of Incredible returns to FOX Movies with 61 nights of blockbuster films and Southeast Asian premieres

FOX Movies is back with their Nights of Incredible this August, bringing viewers 61 consecutive nights of incredible chart-topping blockbuster films, epic franchises and first-run Southeast Asian exclusives.  Running nightly from 1st August to 30th September, Nights of Incredible will feature 18 Hollywood premieres debuting in Southeast Asia, including the enchanting family favourite Frozen II, the thrilling conclusion of the Skywalker saga Star Wars: The … Continue reading Television Time: Nights of Incredible returns to FOX Movies with 61 nights of blockbuster films and Southeast Asian premieres

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Arts of the UK 2020: Multi-disciplinary arts and culture pop-up festival The Sunday Art Club announce new dates

LONDON –  A free outdoor spectacular celebrating diversity in the arts, The Sunday Art Club will immerse audiences in the joy of live performance this August and September. This multi-disciplinary festival will be socially distanced in Shoreditch as well as streamed online so everyone can enjoy its electrifying range of theatre, jazz, film and visual art installations. Hosted by Voxonica, line-up highlights this August include … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Multi-disciplinary arts and culture pop-up festival The Sunday Art Club announce new dates

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