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Arts, Concert, Preview, Theatre

we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation

For longtime supporters and lovers of local indie music, the name Straits Records is likely to ring a bell. A distributor of local and regional music since 1995, it was perhaps at its peak while it was operating as a brick-and-mortar store along Bali Lane. But since then, with rising rent, it’s lost its shop front, with owner/founder Ridhwan Ghany aka ‘Wan Vegan’ operating it out … Continue reading we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Preview

Art What!: Life in a Cloud – Prominent artists create in response to living through a pandemic

Curated by Natalie Hennedige (Festival Director Designate, Singapore International Festival of Arts), Life in a Cloud is a digital playbook of creations from seven prominent artists, each established within their respective fields. These artists have created intimate 5-7 minute video chapters offering viewers insight into their artistic geneses and creations born out of this time of pandemic. With the world in isolation, how can we … Continue reading Art What!: Life in a Cloud – Prominent artists create in response to living through a pandemic

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Arts, Concert, Review, Theatre

M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)

Short but entertaining performance for kids from Republic Polytechnic.  With the ever-present restrictions on social gatherings and dissuasion from staying out, it can be hard to stay engaged and stimulated during the COVID-19 period. And especially for kids, this can be especially daunting, and would probably get increasingly restless at home. So it’s always welcome when a new theatre production comes online, ready to keep … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)

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Art What!, Arts, Hong Kong, Museums, National Gallery, Preview

Art What!: Tai Kwun Launches Open Call for Artists’ Studios (Hong Kong)

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts has announced the second annual Open Call for Artists’ Studios, an initiative aimed at artists, practitioners, and researchers working in the fields of contemporary art, performing arts, and heritage, the three main programming spheres at Tai Kwun. Applications are open to all, with a strong preference for candidates who can demonstrate a strong connection … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun Launches Open Call for Artists’ Studios (Hong Kong)

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Arts, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: Zoom Parah by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (Review)

Revival of Alfian Sa’at’s play about race relations in Malaysia still hits hard nine years later. KUALA LUMPUR – Much like Singapore, Malaysia has never really had to deal with overt controversies over race and racism in the country, with most issues swept under the rug or smoothened over into silence. But in the beginning of 2011, Malaysia saw these underlying tensions brought to the … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Zoom Parah by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (Review)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Theatre Support Fund+ Collaborate on special edition face mask, venue reopens this August

LONDON – After tremendous success with ‘The Show Must Go On’ merchandise, The Theatre Support Fund+ have teamed up with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and designed a special edition face covering to coincide with the venue reopening on 14th August 2020. Timothy Sheader, Artistic Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre said: ‘”As our industry continues to be faced with an uncertain future, the Theatre Support Fund+ is … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Theatre Support Fund+ Collaborate on special edition face mask, venue reopens this August

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of the UK 2020: Record the Thames as it Unlocks with Thames Unlocked 2020

LONDON – With the tidal Thames progressively coming back to life after months of lockdown, Thames Festival Trust, in partnership with the Port of London Authority (PLA), is launching its annual photography competition inviting people to capture: the Thames Unlocked. Thames Lens encourages amateur photographers to seek out the life, industry, culture, sports and more that the Thames is home to – the perfect recipe … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Record the Thames as it Unlocks with Thames Unlocked 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre and Theatre503’s ImagiNation Festival launches online

LONDON – Theatre Centre, in collaboration with Theatre503, will present ImagiNation Festival, an exciting new online event, culminating their national storytelling project. Showcasing 19 short plays across three days, as well as live Q&As with the acclaimed writers, the Festival aims to broadcast a digital patchwork of the nation, using the recorded submissions from across the country to share a multitude of voices. The ImagiNation plays … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre and Theatre503’s ImagiNation Festival launches online

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Interview, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: An Interview with Benjamin Choo, Head of Discover by Circles.Life

It’s getting harder and harder for new businesses to get noticed as the startup market grows increasingly crowded as the years go by. And for Discover by local telco Circles.Life, described as a ‘startup within a startup’ by its Head, Benjamin Choo, that’s an even bigger uphill climb for the team, as they strive to make their presence known and deliver a value-added user experience … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Benjamin Choo, Head of Discover by Circles.Life

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, Music, Singapore

Humour Me: Laugh with Discover by Circles.Life, with an online comedy lineup this August

Looking for something new to do while at home during the pandemic? This August, let Discover by Circles.Life tickle your funny bone as they bring you your favourite local stand-up comedians, all from the comfort of your home! Following on from a July of music, Discover Originals now presents a one-night only comedy show featuring local stand-ups Jinx Yeo, Sam See, Jacky Ng, and Rishi … Continue reading Humour Me: Laugh with Discover by Circles.Life, with an online comedy lineup this August

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