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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Charlie Lim Releases ‘Room at the Table’ Taken from 2018’s ‘We Are Singapore’ Prelude

Following his contribution in updating 2018’s National Day theme ‘We Are Singapore’, singer-songwriter Charlie Lim has extended his own prelude into a full song, titled ‘Room at the Table’. The single is now out on all digital streaming platforms. An accompanying lyric video will be out in the coming weeks. ‘Room at the Table’ takes on a more vulnerable and intimate tone, and expands upon … Continue reading Music Is: Charlie Lim Releases ‘Room at the Table’ Taken from 2018’s ‘We Are Singapore’ Prelude

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72-13, Arts, Music, Review, Singapore, Theatreworks

N.O.W. 2020: King by Jo Tan (Review)

Using drag as a form of female empowerment in this one woman show by Jo Tan. Under T:>works’ N.O.W. Festival of Women, diversity is the name of the game, with women of all backgrounds and personalities celebrated through its range of programmes. And with this year’s edition, that even includes the rarely seen concept of the drag king, as highlighted in Jo Tan’s one-woman show King.  … Continue reading N.O.W. 2020: King by Jo Tan (Review)

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows – August 2020

On BBC’s slate of shows coming this August, get ready for a series of intriguing programmes to get you through the month.  If you’re a crime drama fanatic, get ready for We Hunt Together; an intense new crime thriller that follows the relationship of Baba and Freddy, two young and troubled individuals, each with their own twisted and violent desires. With their rampant outbursts attracting the … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – August 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Eleven Queens from Six The Musical join forces for West End Musical Drive-In

LONDON – Divorced. Beheaded. Live at the drive-in! Eleven past and current Six The Musical cast members will be headlining the West End Musical Drive-In on Saturday 12th September. For the first time, Courtney Bowman, Maddie Bulleyment, Collette Guitart, Sophie Isaacs, Vicki Manser, Shekinah McFarlane, Grace Mouat, Natalie Paris, Jarneia Richard-Noel, Courtney Stapleton and Jodie Steele will gear up and join forces for a royally … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Eleven Queens from Six The Musical join forces for West End Musical Drive-In

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Singapore

AIA to Host Its First Regional Online Health and Wellness Event to Promote Healthier, Longer, Better Lives

AIA, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, today announced plans to host its first ever regional online health and wellness event, spanning 13 markets and headlined by AIA’s Global Ambassador David Beckham. AIA Live will be broadcast on Sunday 2nd August and will include more than 30 unique sessions, delivering health and wellness content to inspire, motivate and educate people across the region as part … Continue reading AIA to Host Its First Regional Online Health and Wellness Event to Promote Healthier, Longer, Better Lives

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra announces three digital concerts for August

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has announced three online concerts set to take place in August, including the orchestra’s SSO National Day Concert. SSO’s annual showcase of Singapore music and national songs, the National Day Concert, will take place as scheduled on Saturday 15th August, but streamed on SISTIC Live due to on-going COVID-19 venue restrictions. This year’s concert will see the SSO premiere works by … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra announces three digital concerts for August

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Celebrate an artsy August with The Esplanade’s Red Dot August

This August, audiences can celebrate Singapore’s National Day from the comfort of home, as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay presents a power-packed lineup of free online programmes featuring Singapore artists and various art forms, with something to suit all interests. Red Dot August will feature performances streamed online by Singapore and Singapore-based artists, performing original works across different art forms. Two of Esplanade’s well-loved … Continue reading Celebrate an artsy August with The Esplanade’s Red Dot August

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Interview, Kids, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Saturday’s Surprisingly Super-Duper Lesson by Jolene Tan and Isabella Tong

  Colourful tale about the joy of doodling with vibrant illustrations and a cute story.  The key to making a good children’s book often involves having both a good story and good illustrations. Bonus points if there’s a good life lesson thrown into the mix. In Jolene Tan and Isabella Tong’s Saturday’s Surprisingly Super-Duper Lesson (SSSDL), that comes in the form of a lesson on … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Saturday’s Surprisingly Super-Duper Lesson by Jolene Tan and Isabella Tong

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Jason Yu releases new single Now I Know as prelude to upcoming EP

Singapore-based singer-songwriter Jason Yu announces a brand new single titled Now I Know. Having taken a hiatus since the release of his critically acclaimed single – Hearts Release in 2018, Yu’s upcoming track is a reimagining of the artiste and is the first of multiple singles from an upcoming EP. Now I Know is a song that draws from Yu’s experience of realisation, loss, and … Continue reading Music Is: Jason Yu releases new single Now I Know as prelude to upcoming EP

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Food, News, Singapore

Food For Thought: McDonald’s® Singapore Launches the “Big Thanks” initiative to applaud Singapore’s Healthcare and Frontline Heroes

This August, McDonald’s® will pay a special tribute to our healthcare and frontline heroes by launching the “Big Thanks” initiative. The nationwide initiative is a way of recognising our frontline heroes for their courage, selflessness and dedication in helping the nation battle COVID-19. From 1st to 5th August 2020, customers can join in the tribute by purchasing the “Big Thanks Burger” (Big Mac) at any McDonald’s® restaurant … Continue reading Food For Thought: McDonald’s® Singapore Launches the “Big Thanks” initiative to applaud Singapore’s Healthcare and Frontline Heroes

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