Singapore Symphony Makes Special Appeal After Over $1.5 million Loss in Revenue, Donations and Sponsorships

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Singapore Symphony Orchestra revenue, donation and sponsorships losses of more than S$1.5 million. Since March, cancellations of concerts in view of public advisories have resulted in a loss of S$450,000 in ticket revenue. The orchestra also had to call off its annual fundraising gala in April, while corporate sponsorships and donations plummeted due to the uncertain economic outlook. To try … Continue reading Singapore Symphony Makes Special Appeal After Over $1.5 million Loss in Revenue, Donations and Sponsorships

Arts of the UK 2020: Be The Star of New Musical Cautionary Tale From The Comfort of Home

LONDON – Brand new musical Cautionary Tale was deep in development when the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the workshop performances had to be cancelled. But despite this, the effort has not gone to waste. Now, the writers are giving people the opportunity to stage it in their own homes and share their recordings online. For five weeks, they will release sheet music and backing tracks, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Be The Star of New Musical Cautionary Tale From The Comfort of Home

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Launches Weekly Online Art Experiences

Play, explore and interact with new art experiences online every week with National Gallery Singapore. Starting from 5th May 2020, the gallery will be offering plenty of free home-based art activities and resources to hone your interest in art, from home. New multimedia and hands-on activities, including interactive games, art-inspired storytelling video sessions, as well as artist masterclasses and art tutorials will be introduced weekly … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Launches Weekly Online Art Experiences

Art What!: Rodney Graham For for Lisson Gallery’s New Online Exhibitions Platform

On 6th May, Lisson Gallery will launch a solo presentation by Rodney Graham, unveiling a new series of paintings made especially for the occasion, to be exhibited simultaneously across Frieze Art Fair’s viewing room, and the first exhibition for Lisson Gallery’s new Online Exhibitions platform. Lisson’s site will also feature new virtual-reality capability, allowing visitors to experience this series as a whole, as if installed … Continue reading Art What!: Rodney Graham For for Lisson Gallery’s New Online Exhibitions Platform

Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival Appoints Annette Shun Wah as New Artistic Director

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre will welcome Annette Shun Wah as Artistic Director of the 2021 OzAsia Festival, providing a fresh lens on Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. Ms Shun Wah is a freelance actor, writer and broadcaster and since 2013 has served as Executive Producer of Contemporary Asian Australian Performance – a non-profit organisation promoting cultural diversity through cross-artform theatrical works. In light … Continue reading Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival Appoints Annette Shun Wah as New Artistic Director

TheatreWorks Rebrands as T:>Works As Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen Looks To The Future

As much as the current COVID-19 pandemic has brought live performances to a halt, local theatre company Theatreworks has found an opportunity to rebrand and look into the future instead. Says Dr Ong Keng Sen, who has now returned as artistic director of the company: “COVID-19 is probably the first major disruption we’ve experienced across the company’s 35-year history. Realistically speaking, we are likely to … Continue reading TheatreWorks Rebrands as T:>Works As Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen Looks To The Future

#dingyiwithyou: Ding Yi Music Company Turns To Digital Space During Circuit Breaker

It’s not just Western music ensembles that have made the move to go digital amidst the ongoing circuit breaker measures; local Chinese chamber music ensemble Ding Yi Music Company has introduced their own line-up of digital content to spread positivity and encourage audiences as they ride out the global COVID-19 outbreak together. Launched under the collective banner of #dingyiwithyou, Ding Yi Music Company has committed themselves … Continue reading #dingyiwithyou: Ding Yi Music Company Turns To Digital Space During Circuit Breaker

Television Time: BBC Shows – May 2020

If you’re on a quest to find new shows to watch this May, BBC’s new programmes are set to keep you and your family covered. Get budget friendly advice from expert decorators and designers on how to improve the functionality of the spaces within your home and discover the secrets behind better and more restful sleep.  Also, catch the premiere of Liar Season 2 as … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – May 2020

Preview: Relish Dinner Theatre with Kumar And Friends

While the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to an inability to dine out, that’s not something that’s going to stop Relish.Sg from carrying on with their signature dinner party series. Known for their homey events, where guests gather to enjoy a muti-course home-cooked meal while prominent local artists perform or speak, how exactly will Relish.Sg adapt to the current situation? Through the Internet, of course. … Continue reading Preview: Relish Dinner Theatre with Kumar And Friends

WILD@Home: W!ld Rice Continues To Engage Audiences During Circuit Breaker

Local theatre company W!ld Rice has announced the launch of WILD@Home, its new initiative to bring together audiences and artists in the wake of strict circuit-breaking measures introduced by the government to curb the transmission of COVID-19. One of WILD@HOME’s key initiatives would be their new online developmental programmes designed to nurture and support theatre practitioners who are seeking to hone their skills. These include four … Continue reading WILD@Home: W!ld Rice Continues To Engage Audiences During Circuit Breaker