Category: Singapore

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

★★★★☆ Book Review: Yellow Man – Lee Wen, the Artist Who Dared by Chan Li Shan and Weng Pixin

Endearing picture book tells the inspiring story of the late Lee Wen. The death of pioneering artist Lee Wen in 2019 sent a wave of grief across the local visual arts scene, with artists, curators and friends mourning the loss of one of our most prominent artistic figures, known for his Yellow Man series, and his uncanny yet striking performance art works. In the latest … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Yellow Man – Lee Wen, the Artist Who Dared by Chan Li Shan and Weng Pixin

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Museums, Singapore

Reflections At Bukit Chandu Reopens with an Enhanced Retelling of the Battle of Pasir Panjang and The Malay Regiment

After a three year renovation period, Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC) has reopened its doors to the public on 9th September. Managed by the National Museum of Singapore, under the National Heritage Board, the newly revamped RBC reopens with an enhanced retelling of the story of the Malay Regiment in the Battle of Pasir Panjang, during which the heavily outnumbered soldiers from the regiment made … Continue reading Reflections At Bukit Chandu Reopens with an Enhanced Retelling of the Battle of Pasir Panjang and The Malay Regiment

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Fashion, Fashion Forward, Singapore

Fashion Forward: Miss Universe Singapore crown unveiled

The 2021 Miss Singapore Universe finals are drawing ever closer, with excitement building up as each day goes by. Set to be livestreamed on The Front Row at 9pm on 17th September 2021, the latest in the competition has revealed the crown to be awarded to the titleholder, made sustainably with diamonds supplied by The Better Diamond, a local company founded to redefine and disrupt … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Miss Universe Singapore crown unveiled

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: DEON releases new single ‘Breathe In’

Since releasing his last album ‘eulogia; eulogy’ in 2019, and an acoustic ‘Prologue; Eulogia’ in 2020, together with a heart-felt collaborative refreshed take on ‘Fix’ with Japan’s soul-pop artist Shohey Uemura (THREE1989), Singapore’s maestro and veteran singer-songwriter DEON has announced the release of a brand new single, ‘Breathe In’. Made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 3 September 2021 via Singaporean independent music label, Where Are The Fruits, … Continue reading Music Is: DEON releases new single ‘Breathe In’

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: ALYPH releases solo EP ‘III/III’

After welcoming the new phase in his music-making career following ‘Adakah Kau Mendengar’, ALYPH is dropping a brand-new EP, ‘III/III’. The sounds of this three-track odyssey are the result of years of sharpening his craft and shaking off expectations — as a rapper, a singer, and a beat-maker. All three qualities are on full display in this exciting new EP, the first of several projects down … Continue reading Music Is: ALYPH releases solo EP ‘III/III’

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film: ALKALOID and Crazy: B’s to broadcast “BRAND NEW STARS !!”

Fans of Ensemble Stars rejoice! It has been confirmed that “Ensemble Stars!! DREAM LIVE – BRAND NEW STARS!!-” that is held at Toyosu PIT (Tokyo) on September 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun) 2021, will be broadcasted live to movie theaters in Japan and all over the world. Golden Village has secured the exclusive rights to livestream “Ensemble Stars!! DREAM LIVE -BRAND NEW STARS!!-” … Continue reading Film: ALKALOID and Crazy: B’s to broadcast “BRAND NEW STARS !!”

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2021 – Guilty Pleasures

Do you feel like you have to slip a saucy novel between the covers of something less…salacious? Ever quickly switch tabs when reading fanfic of forbidden ships of your favourite television show? This year, Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) wants you to embrace it all, and be proud of your Guilty Pleasures. Presented by Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2021 – Guilty Pleasures

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Singapore

Preview: No Tenors Allowed v2.0 by Lirica Arts

Presented by Lirica Arts, join No Tenors Allowed as Singaporean opera singers Soprano Teng Xiang Ting and Baritone Martin Ng perform a vocal duel of operatic duets selected from the grand operatic repertory, staged in an intimate theatrical setting by Tang Xinxin, to express love, kinship, friendship etc, without the need …for a tenor. The operatic tenor voice is usually associated as the romantic interest … Continue reading Preview: No Tenors Allowed v2.0 by Lirica Arts

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Moonfest 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

The Mid-Autumn season is back, and that means it’s time to sip tea, eat mooncakes, and get ready for the Esplanade’s annual Moonfest. Now in its 17th edition, the festival will feature a series of programme celebrating traditional Chinese art forms ranging from xiqu to music, dance to puppetry and more. With the pandemic in place, the festival will be hybrid in nature and take … Continue reading Preview: Moonfest 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO releases live concert schedule for September and October 2021

The new norms of living would have been challenging for most; some might even struggle to cope with the changes, and it has been a most trying time especially for the Arts and performing groups in Singapore. Come September and October, take a breather and join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) as it presents several live concerts featuring widely acclaimed international musicians and local musical talents. Highlights … Continue reading Music Is: SSO releases live concert schedule for September and October 2021

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