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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film: Encore Nights Presents Bon Jovi at Golden Village

Fans of American rock legends Bon Jovi are in for a treat in June when the band’s Encore Nights concert hits local cinemas. Golden Village has secured the exclusive rights to show the much-anticipated concert on the big screens, but only for two weekends (10th to 13th and 18th to 20th June). Known for their electrifying performances, the band behind evergreen hits like “You Give … Continue reading Film: Encore Nights Presents Bon Jovi at Golden Village

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

★★★★★ Review: OIWA – The Ghost of Yotsuya by The Finger Players (SIFA 2021)

A chilling rendition of an age-old horror story where it is humans, not ghosts, that are the true villains. “The Ghost of Yotsuya” is one of Japan’s most beloved and frequently performed ghost stories. As a timeless tale of tragedy and revenge, the classic has gone on to receive countless adaptations, from kabuki theatre to films and television series. With so many versions that already … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: OIWA – The Ghost of Yotsuya by The Finger Players (SIFA 2021)

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – Existence by Toy Factory (SIFA 2021)

The long-drawn out dream finally comes to an end in an impressive finale to Toy Factory’s ambitious adaptation. Back in 2018, local theatre company Toy Factory was given a rare opportunity amongst local theatre companies – a chance to stage a single play across three parts over the next three years in the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA). That play would be Goh Boon … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – Existence by Toy Factory (SIFA 2021)

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: _T0701_ by Zeugma (SIFA 2021)

Black Mirror meets black magic. The ‘toyol’ or undead infant frequently features in Malay folklore, used as a tool by bomohs (shaman) to conduct black magic and cause mischief. But in a futuristic world ruled by technology, is there still a place for outdated superstitions or magic to exist? Blending cyberpunk with a quintessentially Singaporean flavour, local arts collective Zeugma’s new work _T0701_ imagines a … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: _T0701_ by Zeugma (SIFA 2021)

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

Review: From Mee to You by Chef Justin Quek (SIFA 2021)

Letting the culinary arts bring people together and SIFA to a close. When it comes to an arts festival, few people would include or even consider the culinary arts a relevant part of the lineup. But just as watching a live theatre performance can bring people closer together, so can food – even if we’re physically apart. That idea of a shared meal is what … Continue reading Review: From Mee to You by Chef Justin Quek (SIFA 2021)

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2021

In the month of June, BBC Earth puts a spotlight on the fragility of our environment and what we can do to save it. In this special three-part series as part of BBC’s Our Planet Now programme about the environment, Greta Thunberg: A Year To Change The World follows the highly-influential 18-year-old Swedish environmentalist as she takes a year off from school to travel around the … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2021

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin

Years ago, Dan Griffith started out his music career just wanting his friends to play it at parties. But today, the artist, better known as Gryffin, has countless hit remixes to his name, a debut album with several chart topping singles, and over 10.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Most recently, Gryffin saw a surprising resurgence in popularity for his single ‘Tie Me Down’, featuring … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Gryffin

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: Du Kun’s Scores of Landscapes at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery has announced Scores of Landscapes, by Chinese artist Du Kun in his first ever solo exhibition in Singapore. The scrolls of landscape paintings in the series Scores of Landscapes look serene and ancient, as if they have frozen the history of thousands of years. But in fact, these landscapes themselves are pieces of nervous, sad, discordant, and unconventional music. Du Kun graduated with … Continue reading Art What!: Du Kun’s Scores of Landscapes at Mizuma Gallery

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: ABANGSAPAU releases debut single with Def Jam SEA ‘hahaha’

Singaporean artist ABANGSAPAU makes his Def Jam South East Asia debut with an assertive and dominant new rap single titled “hahaha”. The song, produced by Prodbydan, marks an exciting new phase for the bilingual rapper that begins with a trap-inflicted statement of intent, written in Malay and English. While everyone else is chasing clout, he’s carrying his message out loud. The song’s title indicates not … Continue reading Music Is: ABANGSAPAU releases debut single with Def Jam SEA ‘hahaha’

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Parque Mayer dir. António-Pedro Vasconcelos

Art and politics collide in this moving tribute to the titular Portuguese amusement park. For most Singaporeans, Portuguese history and culture are likely to be little known subjects at the back of our minds. But with António-Pedro Vasconcelos’ Parque Mayer, one is left intrigued and compelled to find out more, thanks to the stirring performances and tale of revolution via art, as told through one … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Parque Mayer dir. António-Pedro Vasconcelos

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