Category: Singapore

Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Humble Beginnings – T’ang Quartet at 30 concert

One of the best known and most accomplished string quartets in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s T’ang Quartet is marking its third decade with the first concert this year on 22nd April at Victoria Concert Hall. Classical music enthusiasts and fans of the Quartet have much to look forward to. The award-winning ensemble – also Quartet-in-Residence at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music – will begin … Continue reading Music Is: Humble Beginnings – T’ang Quartet at 30 concert

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Rooting For Change – Artistic Responses to Climate Change and Sustainability by The National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation

How is climate change affecting Singapore and the region and how can our societies build a more sustainable future? Commemorating Earth Day in April, the National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation launched three original video artworks on 20 April, selected from an Open Call commissioning series held between April to May 2021. The series serves to showcase creative and contemporary responses to the … Continue reading Art What!: Rooting For Change – Artistic Responses to Climate Change and Sustainability by The National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation

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Art What!: Samsung’s The Frame now displays Southeast Asian masterpieces from National Gallery Singapore

Samsung Electronics has announced a collaboration with National Gallery Singapore to bring consumers a curated selection of prominent artworks by Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists from the Gallery’s collection as part of the electronics giant’s effort to expand its Art Store repertoire. The ten artworks ranging in style and medium will be made available via the Samsung Art Store for its Lifestyle TV, The Frame. … Continue reading Art What!: Samsung’s The Frame now displays Southeast Asian masterpieces from National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Carnival of the Animals by Base Entertainment Asia

Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa from Brisbane, Australia and the leading presenter of live entertainment in Asia Pacific Base Entertainment Asia present Carnival of the Animals at Sands Theatre, a blend of circus, multimedia and music. This family-friendly show magically reinvents the classic music suite by French romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Depicting creatures from land, sea and sky, Circa’s performers take children and their … Continue reading Preview: Carnival of the Animals by Base Entertainment Asia

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Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2022

The Centre for Chinese Studies@Singapore University of Social Sciences (CCS@SUSS) and Singapore Film Society (SFS) are delighted to announce that the 10th Singapore Chinese Film Festival (SCFF) will be held from April 29 – May 8, 2022. This year’s venue partners include Golden Village, Oldham Theatre, and Shaw’s online platform KinoLounge. The festival will feature a total of 52 films, with 45 films categorised under … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2022

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO Concerts Back in Full Swing This May 

To celebrate the return of a full orchestra back on stage, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has unveiled an exceptional line-up of concerts this May and June, spotlighting works by Beethoven, Schubert, Sibelius, Elgar and Dvořák.  Look out for appearances by international guests such as acclaimed German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, Swiss conductor Mario Venzago, British baritone Roderick Williams, “Piano Battle” pianist Paul Cibis, and British soprano Keri Fuge, as well as local stars including Singaporean baritone Martin Ng, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Concerts Back in Full Swing This May 

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: AFCC to Light Up Children’s Literature Industry; hybrid festival to include new forums for publishing and translation

The annual Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) will be returning for its 13th edition from 26 to 29 May 2022 in a new hybrid format. The festival celebrates the theme “Lit Up!”, inviting participants to embrace a world made brighter with the illumination of literature, after more than two years in isolation.  AFCC 2022 brings with it new programmes, including the AFCC Publishing Forum … Continue reading By The Book: AFCC to Light Up Children’s Literature Industry; hybrid festival to include new forums for publishing and translation

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Singapore, Singapore Sports, Singapore Sports Hub, Sports

Sports: Fans and players welcome return of HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens; Fiji defeats New Zealand to win 2022 title

The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returned to the National Stadium at Singapore Sports Hub in style as the world’s best rugby sevens teams put up thrilling displays in front of a sold-out crowd over two days. The April 9-10 event culminated in 2018 Singapore Sevens champions Fiji defeating 2020 Series champions New Zealand 28- 17 in the final. The 2022 Singapore Sevens featured a full … Continue reading Sports: Fans and players welcome return of HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens; Fiji defeats New Zealand to win 2022 title

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Sports: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends

The first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series men’s action since January certainly did not disappoint with thrilling matches, last minute victories and stunning tries on day one of the fifth round of the Series at the National Stadium in Singapore. USA, South Africa, Australia, Samoa, New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Ireland have made it through to Sunday’s Cup quarter-finals in what promises to be another … Continue reading Sports: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends

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Sports: Fun activities and inspiring ambassadors as HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens ready to return this weekend

The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens is finally back this weekend, and things are getting heated up as teams from Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, USA, and Wales battle it out at the National Stadium to gain ranking points for their climb up the table over the two-day event. This year, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens features ambassadors … Continue reading Sports: Fun activities and inspiring ambassadors as HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens ready to return this weekend

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