Music Is: Singapore Symphony Choruses present series of choral events

For the second year running, Singapore Symphony Chorus (SSC) and Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir (SSCC) will be conducting its three annual events online — The SSCC Experience, The SSC Affair, and the SSCC Auditions. Both budding and experienced choristers can look forward to a series of workshops that are designed to provide practical tips on improving vocal techniques, and to give them the unique opportunity to experience the role … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Choruses present series of choral events

Fashion Forward: Miss Singapore Universe 2021 goes hybrid

The time has finally come to crown Miss Universe Singapore 2021, as eight finalists battle it out for the prestigious title. Shortlisted from a pool of over 60 applicants, these young women will be competing at the first-ever hybrid version of the event, set to be livestreamed on 17th September 2021 at 9pm as part of The Front Row, Singapore’s definitive virtual fashion festival. This … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Miss Singapore Universe 2021 goes hybrid

Fashion Forward: Just 3 days till The Front Row 2021 premieres

The Front Row, Singapore’s definitive virtual fashion festival, is back for its second edition from 27th August, online and completely free to view. This year’s festival takes on an on-demand viewing format, with virtual fashion shows from all participating brands available at the click of a button, anytime, anywhere. Viewers can also rewatch shows from labels they love, and browse and shop these hot-off-the-press collections … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Just 3 days till The Front Row 2021 premieres

Television Time: BBC Shows – September 2021

This month, BBC Earth bring audiences on an excursion into uncharted territories around the world, beginning with Eden: Untamed Planet. Narrated by the talented, award-winning actress Helena Bonham Carter, this six-part series features Earth’s last remaining lands unscathed by human interference and the resulting rare biodiversity that flourishes there – all while surviving the rapid changes in today’s environment. In Where the Wild Men Are … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – September 2021

Preview: SOLO/ORAY AAL by Singapore Indian Theatre and Film Explorers

As the saying goes, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough gets going’. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Singapore Indian Theatre and Film Explorers (S.I.T.F.E.) press on, and are finally ready to present SOLO/ORAY AAL, their first-ever bilingual monologue showcase that features 6 new and unique works of individuals on the collective theme FIGHT. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people all over the world … Continue reading Preview: SOLO/ORAY AAL by Singapore Indian Theatre and Film Explorers

Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s ‘The Gift’

Who doesn’t like receiving presents? Christmas may not be a few months yet, but the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has a gift for you – their newest exhibition, The Gift, running at National Gallery Singapore from 20th August to 7th November 2021. But how does a gift equal art? According to SAM, The simple act of gifting transforms an ordinary object into something much more … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum’s ‘The Gift’

Preview: An Audience With No One by Bored Whale Theatre

Following on from their debut production in May, it seems that nothing, not even a pandemic, can stop Bored Whale Theatre, with their sophomore production arriving this September. Written and directed by Wisely Chow, An Audience with No One may sound like an absurdist play from its title alone, but in fact, takes on a far more supernatural slant. You know the vampire greats, from … Continue reading Preview: An Audience With No One by Bored Whale Theatre

By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

Following the temporary closure of the Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, Epigram Bookshop is opening a 5-month pop-up store at 267 Beach Road, Singapore 199545. Open daily (except public holidays) from 11am to 10pm, the pop-up store was crafted together with The Lo & Behold Group, in their Looksee Looksee space. “Epigram Books is grateful to The Lo & Behold Group for offering us this space, especially … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

NAC and NHB’s 2021 Arts and Heritage Scholarships awarded to 10 outstanding individuals

In emerging stronger as an arts community, and to inspire and uplift society in a post pandemic world, there is a need for diverse talents to enrich our arts and heritage ecosystem. This year, 10 outstanding individuals have been awarded the National Arts Council (NAC) and National Heritage Board (NHB) Scholarships. These scholarships nurture exceptional talent who are committed to drive the development of Singapore’s … Continue reading NAC and NHB’s 2021 Arts and Heritage Scholarships awarded to 10 outstanding individuals

Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Mama Magnet and UltraSuperNew Gallery present: A Most Absurd Guide — A commodity of oddity that’s in fact, not an actual guide. A Most Absurd Guide is an art exhibition that takes visitors through ways in which to navigate the existential dread of a world that’s quite literally on fire.  Three artists acrossSoutheast Asia sprinkle their own pungent essence of bizarre cultural attitudes specific to their region. From Yogyakarta, Krack! Studio … Continue reading Art What!: A Most Absurd Guide at UltraSuperNew Gallery