Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality rev up for the return of the Formula One season

Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality will rev up for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix with an array of race-themed parties and specials from 30 September to 2 October. With Formula One making its comeback after a two-year hiatus, the tracks at MARQUEE Singapore, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, and AVENUE Singapore are set for an action-packed weekend. MARQUEE Singapore is set … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality rev up for the return of the Formula One season

Film Fanatic: Live action films sweeps majority of awards at 8th National Youth Film Awards

The 8th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced its winners in a physical awards ceremony held at *SCAPE The Ground Theatre. This year, live action films emerged as top favourites, winning big across both the Student and Open Youth categories. Notable films include “Dirty Laundry” by Kyaw Shoon Le Yee, “A Man Trembles” by Judith Tong, and “Sweat” by Elizabeth Xu. Young actors below 13 … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Live action films sweeps majority of awards at 8th National Youth Film Awards

The Padang gazetted as Singapore’s 75th National Monument on 9 August 2022

The Padang has been officially gazetted as Singapore’s 75th National Monument on 9 August 2022, making it the first green, open space to join the country’s list of National Monuments. The iconic site is a social and community space that has borne witness to many significant national events, and today, continues to serve as a venue for recreation and sporting events. In view of its … Continue reading The Padang gazetted as Singapore’s 75th National Monument on 9 August 2022

Megastar Jackson Wang set to host TEAM WANG records (Human Remix) party at MARQUEE Singapore

Global pop sensation Jackson Wang will host a night to remember at MARQUEE Singapore on 6 August as the nightclub welcomes the multi-hyphenate singer, rapper, and music producer for a thrilling showcase of up-and-coming talents. Titled TEAM WANG records (Human Remix), Wang is the first international celebrity slated to hold a party at MARQUEE since its opening in 2019. This showcase marks Wang’s second Human … Continue reading Megastar Jackson Wang set to host TEAM WANG records (Human Remix) party at MARQUEE Singapore

Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

A total of 60 films have been shortlisted for this year’s *SCAPE National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). Organised by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youth, this year’s NYFA saw a total of 321 submissions. Social issues took centre stage for this year’s submissions as filmmakers deep dived into various topics such as poverty, societal expectations of women, and the bereavement of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

Embassy of France and NAC sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop a Bilateral Artist-in-Residency Programme

The Embassy of France in Singapore and the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, committing to support the creation of a bilateral Artist-in-Residency Programme by arts and culture institutions over the next five years, in the fields of visual, literary and performing arts. This is testament to the strong cultural cooperation and commitment from the two countries to support … Continue reading Embassy of France and NAC sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop a Bilateral Artist-in-Residency Programme

Film Fanatic: SGIFF Film Club offers intimate sessions to explore new perspectives this June

The Singapore International Film Festival proudly presents the SGIFF FILM CLUB with two new features this July. SGIFF Film Club is an intimate and welcoming space for cinema-goers to nurture their own ways of appreciating film culture through stories close to home and engaging in conversation with a diverse pool of opinions. In partnership with CRANE, at Robertson Quay, the film sessions are now available … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF Film Club offers intimate sessions to explore new perspectives this June

Music Is: SNYCO makes its long-awaited full comeback this July, after 2 years with full orchestra

Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) will be making its first full orchestra comeback starting from this concert, where audiences will be able to watch over 80 members back in action together on stage after 2 years, since December 2019. Conducted by SNYCO Music Director Quek Ling Kiong, the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra will present Tunes of Tomorrow concert on 30 July 2022 (Saturday), … Continue reading Music Is: SNYCO makes its long-awaited full comeback this July, after 2 years with full orchestra

Marina Bay Sands amps up nightlife with the return of international DJs to MARQUEE Singapore and new themed nights at AVENUE Singapore

International DJs will return to the decks at iconic nightclub MARQUEE Singapore this July, including none other than trance legend and dance culture icon Paul van Dyk on 16 July. He will be the first international DJ to perform at MARQUEE since the club re-opened on 1 July, following a 28-month hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MARQUEE’s DJ roster this month also includes Dutch … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands amps up nightlife with the return of international DJs to MARQUEE Singapore and new themed nights at AVENUE Singapore

Film Fanatic: Singapore International Film Festival announces 2022 Film Fund Recipients

Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) announces its shortlist of eight documentaries and short films from Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore which will be the recipients of the SGIFF Film Fund this year. Each year, eight promising stories and thought-provoking films are selected under the SGIFF Film Fund which comprises the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and SGIFF Southeast Asian Short … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore International Film Festival announces 2022 Film Fund Recipients