Category: Interview

Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Universal Music Group News and Updates

This is a page dedicated to news and releases from Universal Music Group that will be updating regularly. 18/12/20 New Releases Eminem – Gnat TWICE – Cry For Me Fariz Jabba – Dari Sini Yung Raja – Muneru Valiba Zadon – Moonlight New documentary film from award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler to premiere globally on Apple TV+ February 26, 2021 Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the new documentary … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Music Group News and Updates

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore, The Banter

By The Book: An Interview with Kenny Leck, Owner of BooksActually

In a time of crisis, where most people are stuck at home, there’s beauty and comfort in creating a little safe and cosy nook for yourself, and curling up with a good book. With the public libraries closed till further notice, it might just be in your best interests to purchase a new title, give yourself a little me time, and bury yourself between the … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with Kenny Leck, Owner of BooksActually

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Arts, Interview, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Chloé Nelkin, Director of Arts PR Agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting

LONDON – Having just celebrated their 10th anniversary last month, PR, marketing and consulting agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting (CNC) continues to lead the pack when it comes to the arts. To date, the agency can name a wide range of organisations across public and private sectors they’ve served over the years, including, but not limited to the VAULT Festival, the Bunker, Nevill Holt Opera, Totally Thames, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Chloé Nelkin, Director of Arts PR Agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting

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

★★★★☆ Book Review: The Minorities by Suffian Hakim

Supernatural tale fuelled by whip-smart humour makes this quirky roadtrip a delight.  As far as motley crews go, the group at the centre of Suffian Hakim’s The Minorities surely ranks among the oddest. Meet Cantona, a Bangladeshi artist on the run from his construction company; ‘Tights’, a Chinese illegal immigrant with a love for films; Shanti, an Indian lab technician hiding from her abusive husband, and an … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: The Minorities by Suffian Hakim

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

★★★☆☆ Book Review: My BFF Is An Alien by Vivian Teo

  Vivian Teo’s new series introduces extraterrestrial elements to a typical narrative of unlikely friends.  The teenage years can be one of the most brutal in a person’s life. Academically, secondary school is a huge step up from primary school, while one’s body goes through the ravages of puberty, and the people you thought would be friends forever begin to slowly drift away. It’s no … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: My BFF Is An Alien by Vivian Teo

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Arts, Books, Interview, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: On Place Making, Programming and Venue Management with Sarah Martin and Lisa Lip

The Arts House has been a key part of the Civic District for years now. But for a lot of people, although it’s recognizable enough as a heritage building, who exactly are the people behind it, and what do they aim to do? That’s where Arts House Limited comes in. Originally known as The Old Parliament House Limited, the organisation was rebranded as Arts House … Continue reading The Banter: On Place Making, Programming and Venue Management with Sarah Martin and Lisa Lip

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore

★☆☆☆☆ Review: Hurstville – The Heir by Underground

Immersive theatre for social change has an interesting premise marred by a host of problems.  With immersive theatre being one of the trendiest, most exciting forms of theatre today, it’s no surprise that everyone wants to get on board and create a production of their own. And for Underground, not only has the company attempted to capitalise on the entertainment value of immersive theatre, but … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: Hurstville – The Heir by Underground

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Arts, Interview, Malay Theatre, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Berak by Teater Ekamatra + An Interview with the Creatives [CANCELLED]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Berak has been cancelled.  Originally written by Chong Tze Chien and presented as Poop by The Finger Players, this March, Teater Ekamatra adapts the play into Malay, presenting it as a brand new production at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at W!ld Rice. Berak chronicles the aftermath of a suicide: A grandmother bargains with divine powers to release her … Continue reading Preview: Berak by Teater Ekamatra + An Interview with the Creatives [CANCELLED]

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Toy Pianist Margaret Leng Tan (Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep) [CANCELLED]

Playing a toy piano could easily come off as a gimmick, but for Margaret Leng Tan, the experimental artist has somehow managed to carve it into an entire career. Now, get ready to hear the story behind one of Singapore’s most renowned avant garde musicians, as Margaret presents Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep this March. Co-commissioned by the Esplanade and Arts Centre Melbourne, The Studios 2020 was originally … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Toy Pianist Margaret Leng Tan (Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep) [CANCELLED]

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Arts, Interview, News, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: An Interview with New Substation Artistic Co-Directors Raka Maitra and Woon Tien Wei

Taking over from previous Artistic Director Alan Oei, The Substation has now come under the joint leadership of Ms. Raka Maitra and Dr. Woon Tien Wei as Artistic Co-Directors of the venue. Says Chew Kheng Chuan, Chairman of The Substation: “While celebrating our 30th year as a small but significant national arts institution in Singapore, we are conscious that the future holds great challenges and … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with New Substation Artistic Co-Directors Raka Maitra and Woon Tien Wei

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