Category: Singapore

Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 now open for submissions

The 7th edition of the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) opens for submission today. Organised by *SCAPE, a non-profit organisation, NYFA is one of *SCAPE’s longest running apex programme that provides a platform to empower young, aspiring filmmakers in their pursuit of filmmaking. Themed ‘New Dawn, New Beginnings’, NYFA 2021 will explore the evolving film industry and prepare youths for post-Covid-19 recovery. The annual award … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 now open for submissions

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: Goodman Open House 2021

This March holidays, Goodman Open House is back – online that is. Introducing visitors to Goodman Arts Centre’s various tenants, the open house will take place on 12th March 2021 for free, with a chance to discover how nature inspires art, pick up some art making skills and explore visual art work, all from the comfort of your home. “For the first time, we will be … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Open House 2021

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

Singapore-based electronic artist Eve Alai teams up with UK based artist Arjun Ratwatte and Sri Lankan producer Madaid on the laid-back jam “Summer”—out on all digital platforms now via Umami Records. A much-welcomed departure from Eve Alai’s deep house numbers, “Summer” strikes gold with the sound of California sunset coasting through fizzy, retro-funk arrangements and feel-good tropical vibes.  By now, it’s clear that Eve Alai … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

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Arts, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Girls & Boys by Pangdemonium!

Nikki Muller shoulders the highs and lows of womanhood in this harrowing one-woman show.  Over the last few decades, the gender equality movement has made leaps and bounds, with an increasing number of women in power, more male sex offenders brought to justice, and overall, a general recognition that women today are in a much better place than before. Amidst these hopeful, headline-worthy updates though, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Girls & Boys by Pangdemonium!

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

Iman Fandi has almost always taken after her parents. Born the only daughter of local football star Fandi Ahmad, it was perhaps no surprise that she excelled in sports, having attended the Singapore Sports School as a track and field athlete. But couple that with her experience in the world of fashion and modelling since her early teens (following in the footsteps of her mother Wendy … Continue reading The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO announces return of free live community concerts

SSO’s free community concerts are making a long-awaited return this March. The first SSO free concert to take place this year will be on 19th March at 12.30pm and 21st March at 4pm, at Victoria Concert Hall. Both concerts will be conducted by Joshua Tan and will include performances of works by Grieg and Tchaikovsky. Registration for the 150 tickets available for each performance will open on 5th March at 10am. Later in the year, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO announces return of free live community concerts

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Four Singapore artistes rally behind the “One Million Towards UTOPIA” movement

Four popular and award-winning Singapore artistes have banded together to support the “One Million Towards UTOPIA” movement incubated by Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise (“The Foundation”). The four – Aisyah Aziz, Joanna Dong, Charlie Lim and ShiGGa Shay — will feature in a video campaign for The Foundation, and have also been invited to re-imagine Singapore-inspired symphony UTOPIA in their own styles for … Continue reading Music Is: Four Singapore artistes rally behind the “One Million Towards UTOPIA” movement

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Arts, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Toy Factory releases past plays to stream online

Local theatre company Toy Factory Productions Ltd has released NOWstreaming@TOY, a video-on-demand streaming service featuring stage recordings of their past plays via Vimeo On Demand. Exploring an array of themes and narratives, Toy Factory is set to launch the first of its 6 planned titles on 5th March, with the critically-acclaimed Titoudao. With more plays released on its Vimeo platform every month, viewers can expect to … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory releases past plays to stream online

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows – March 2021

It’s going to be a March filled with incredible dramas and heart-warming stories with BBC studios. Starting with BBC First, viewers will be treated to the likes of Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and more in the contemporary drama, Talking Heads – an adaptation of Allan Bennett’s beloved series of stage monologues. Tackling topics such as grief, guilt and isolation, Talking Heads will penetrate the hearts … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – March 2021

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★★★★☆ Review: The Amazing Celestial Race by Wild Rice

Bringing a touch of pantomime spirit to the Lunar New Year. While pantomimes are traditionally Christmas affairs, Wild Rice’s latest one has brought that same holiday cheer and spirit to the Lunar New Year. Directed by Glen Goei, with a book by Dwayne Lau, The Amazing Celestial Race is a musical retelling of the origins of the Chinese Zodiac. As the Jade Emperor holds a … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Amazing Celestial Race by Wild Rice

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