Preview: SURVEI:ANCE by Sigma Contemporary Dance

Despite the cancellation of performances all around the world, some arts companies have managed to find innovative ways to combat quarantine and circuit breakers, by taking their performances online. And for local dance company Sigma Contemporary Dance, they’ll be premiering their brand new online performance Survei:ance on 30th May. Directed by Hong Guofeng, Survei:ance explores the idea of watching and being watched, examining how surveillance has been … Continue reading Preview: SURVEI:ANCE by Sigma Contemporary Dance

Singapore International Festival of Arts Goes Virtual with SIFA v2.020

Following the announcement that the National Arts Council (NAC) and Arts House Ltd (AHL) have invited Gaurav Kripalani to stay on for one more year as Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2021, Kripalani and the SIFA team have revealed plans for a digital version of SIFA 2020. Named SIFA v2.020, the online programmes features a series of curated virtual events … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts Goes Virtual with SIFA v2.020

Facebook Livestream: Singapore Repertory Theatre Presents The Coronalogues and a Rehearsed Reading of Boom

Having kicked off their series of live streams on Facebook, Singapore Repertory Theatre continues with even more content to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Premiering this Saturday is the brand new The Coronalogues, a set of 9 original monologues created by local writers. Each monologue is based around the theme “Silver Linings”, lasting between 4 – 6 minutes, and explores the optimistic, the bittersweet, … Continue reading Facebook Livestream: Singapore Repertory Theatre Presents The Coronalogues and a Rehearsed Reading of Boom

Three talking points ahead of England’s clash with Scotland at Euro 2020 With Scotland having announced their squad for this summer’s European Championships, excitement is starting to build around the Tartan Army’s first appearance at a major international tournament since the 1998 World Cup. There have been over 20 years’ worth of devastating lows since that summer in France, but now Scottish football fans can … Continue reading

Unearth some new music with the help of these smartphone music apps

The arts scene in Singapore is aiming to progress even further in the coming months, with numerous shows being mooted to follow on from the array of arts listings we’ve already had. The arts have always been an entertainment genre that the Singaporean public has taken to, with music being arguably one of the most popular options.  Before seeing their favourite bands or newly discovered artists, people are turning to … Continue reading Unearth some new music with the help of these smartphone music apps

#dingyiwithyou: Ding Yi Music Company Launches Cover of ‘Heal The World’, In Collaboration with Frontline Healthcare Workers

Local Chinese chamber music ensemble Ding Yi Music Company has collaborated with frontline healthcare workers to jointly produce a cover of Michael Jackson’s ‘Heal The World’. The video, now available on YouTube, is a gift from the healthcare heroes to all who are affected by this pandemic, and as a way to lift their mood. While primarily known for their work on the frontlines caring … Continue reading #dingyiwithyou: Ding Yi Music Company Launches Cover of ‘Heal The World’, In Collaboration with Frontline Healthcare Workers

National Library Board and National Museum of Singapore invite public to contribute records of daily life

In an attempt to document Singapore’s COVID-19 days, a joint collection drive by the National Library Board (NLB) and the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) will run from 22nd May to 31st December 2020. The collection drive calls for individuals, communities and organisations to contribute materials that document experiences of the pandemic in Singapore, aiming to capture a fuller picture of life during these times, … Continue reading National Library Board and National Museum of Singapore invite public to contribute records of daily life

HUGE DEMAND FOR BUBBLE TEA DELIVERY SERVICE

HUGE DEMAND FOR BUBBLE TEA DELIVERY SERVICE There is an uptrend in the online order and delivery service of bubble tea. This Taiwanese tea-based drink has spread throughout Asia and other continents. As such, more cafés are expanding their services not just to cater for midday customers, but also breakfast and late-night dinner customers. Bubble tea goes by many names: black pearl tea, pearl tea, … Continue reading HUGE DEMAND FOR BUBBLE TEA DELIVERY SERVICE

SISTIC Launches SISTIC Live To Stream Arts Events

Singapore’s largest ticketing agency SISTIC has launched a new live streaming platform – SISTIC Live – dedicated to live broadcasts and video-on-demand of art, cultural and entertainment productions, along with classes, workshops and webinars. SISTIC Live supports arts groups and individual artistes with an agile and innovative Live streaming platform for ticketed performances so that they can earn income even with lockdown measures. Organisers can … Continue reading SISTIC Launches SISTIC Live To Stream Arts Events

Review: Late Night Bingo by Andsoforth

Andsoforth goes digital with a joyous bingo night laced with their signature brand of humour and entertainment. Combating the COVID-19 pandemic is no easy feat. We’re more than a month into it, and most of us have already baked ourselves silly, or already blazed through our to watch lists on Netflix. With entertainment options so limited, you might be surprised to learn that Singapore’s foremost immersive … Continue reading Review: Late Night Bingo by Andsoforth