Film Fanatic: An Interview with Asian Film Archive Executive Director Karen Chan, and Programmer Viknesh Kobinathan

With a name like the Asian Film Archive (AFA), it’s all too easy to assume that the organisation belongs somewhere in the past. But having been around for 16 years now, the AFA has more than proven their relevance to Singapore film culture, history, and is finally making their presence felt by the general public, thanks to the robust film programme at Oldham Theatre. In … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Asian Film Archive Executive Director Karen Chan, and Programmer Viknesh Kobinathan

Film Fanatic: Perspectives Film Festival 2021 – “What the __?!”

Now in its 14th edition, Singapore’s biggest student-led film festival, Perspectives Film Festival, is back this October. Taking on a hybrid format, a total of nine films will be presented at this year’s festival, themed around the intriguing statement ‘What The __?!’. ‘What The __?!’ is a wonderfully universal phrase. Whether uttered in hushed tones or shouted at the top of our lungs, the phrase … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Perspectives Film Festival 2021 – “What the __?!”

Art What!: RtistiQ launches Singapore’s first online NFT-driven art marketplace

RtistiQ, a mobile app and website art marketplace, is the first in Singapore and Southeast Asia to leverage technologies such as blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and near field communication (NFC) for art authentication. With artists from approximately 29 different countries across the globe on board, the online marketplace now houses approximately 2,500 art assets and US$8 million worth of merchandise value. The brand has been … Continue reading Art What!: RtistiQ launches Singapore’s first online NFT-driven art marketplace

Art What!: SOFT REALITIES at 136 GOETHE LAB

After their launch back in April, new project space 136 GOETHE LAB is officially launching this October with the site-specific, multimedia installation SOFT REALITIES by Fiona Tan, Finbarr Fallon, and Ong Kian Peng. Featuring building materials, light, video, and sound elements assembled in response to the space and its surrounding environment. The work is an intuitive response to the built architecture around it, the layers … Continue reading Art What!: SOFT REALITIES at 136 GOETHE LAB

Film Fanatic: German Film Festival 2021

The 25th German Film Festival (GFF) is back with a diverse range of films on contemporary encounters, with poignant narratives and characters, finding their ways through this complex world. Presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore jointly with The Projector and the Projector Plus, 12 films – ranging from drama to comedy and romance – will be screened from 21st October to 7th November 2021. Film aficionados … Continue reading Film Fanatic: German Film Festival 2021

Film Fanatic: Golden Village presents the 12th Love & Pride Film Festival this October

If it’s one film festival we look forward to every year, it’s Golden Village’s annual Love & Pride Film Festival. Despite being one of Singapore’s biggest multiplexes, the queer film festival has always been a mainstay of the annual release schedule, curating a selection of the latest international LGBT+ films, a rarity in conservative Singapore. Now in its 12th edition, this year’s festival runs from … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Golden Village presents the 12th Love & Pride Film Festival this October

Music Is: SSO clinches third place at Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has clinched third place in the Orchestra of the Year Award at the 2021 Gramophone Classical Music Awards, as decided by the music-loving community through public votes. Held on 5tg October at 7pm (BST), the awards show was held virtually on Medici TV and Gramophone’s website and YouTube channel. SSO was among the 10 nominees, and the only Asian orchestra to … Continue reading Music Is: SSO clinches third place at Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

★★★☆☆ Review: No Tenors Allowed v2.0 by Lirica Arts

Vocal excellence on display, even without a tenor. Opera and vocal performances have been hit hard over the pandemic. It was a welcome return for the art form then, as we gathered at Victoria Concert Hall on a Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere buzzing as we awaited the debut of new company Lirica Arts with the cheekily-titled No Tenors Allowed. Inspired by the eponymous concert series … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: No Tenors Allowed v2.0 by Lirica Arts

Music Is: Indonesian dance music trio Weird Genius released new single, “Future Ghost” ft.Violette Wautier

Indonesian dance music trio Weird Genius has released their new single, “Future Ghost” ft.Violette Wautier. With her crystalline vocals, the popular Thai-Belgian alternative pop musician/songwriter/actress reflects on the waning moments of a relationship with poignancy and warmth as Weird Genius draws from a sonic palette that swells from light and effervescent to swaggering, euphoric heights. Tragedy and transcendence entwine in the stunning official video, which received a YouTube premiere earlier today. Shot … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian dance music trio Weird Genius released new single, “Future Ghost” ft.Violette Wautier

Music Is: Upcoming artist RINES releases new single ‘When You Fall’

Since starting her music career this year, Singaporean artist RINES has refused to stick to a single genre. Calling herself an eclectic artist through the exploration of fusing different genres and sounds, RINES is known to draw inspiration from her experiences. With her ever-changing vocals, RINES tells compelling stories that are reflective of the many personalities she holds, and evident in her previous singles, ‘Kiss … Continue reading Music Is: Upcoming artist RINES releases new single ‘When You Fall’