Drop The Beat: An Interview with masked DJ MOJI on his music career, branding and his first gig at Singapore’s Tipsy Unicorn beach club

MOJI is no stranger to the beach. Growing up in Australia, the Sydney native was enamoured by the club and party scenes of Sydney in his teens, and music went from irrelevant, to his entire life as he entered the world of DJ-ing. Ten years on playing gigs in the region and eventually, the world, … Continue reading Drop The Beat: An Interview with masked DJ MOJI on his music career, branding and his first gig at Singapore’s Tipsy Unicorn beach club

The Heat Is On, with tickets to Miss Saigon now available

Presented in Singapore by Base Entertainment Asia in association with GWB Entertainment, Miss Saigon will play at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 15 August 2024 for a strictly limited season. Winner of 70 major theatre awards including two Olivier Awards, three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, Miss Saigon has been described as one of the greatest musicals of all time. From … Continue reading The Heat Is On, with tickets to Miss Saigon now available

Music Is: Music retailer Swee Lee opens massive F&B meets lifestyle store at Clarke Quay

For any Singaporean who's ever picked up a musical instrument, Swee Lee is an immediately recognizable household name. Rising from a humble brand stocking and selling instruments to school musical groups, they've come a long way and essentially have become Southeast Asia's leading omnichannel musical instrument retailer, with stores not just in Singapore, but across … Continue reading Music Is: Music retailer Swee Lee opens massive F&B meets lifestyle store at Clarke Quay

An Interview with comedian Sharul Channa on her new show and growing up a middle child

Even if you don't necessarily subscribe to it, if there are enough stereotypes, there must be some grain of truth to birth order theory. From the oldest child pressured to live up to parental expectations and being a role model, to the youngest child doted on and spoiled by parents, it is likely you might … Continue reading An Interview with comedian Sharul Channa on her new show and growing up a middle child

Taha: An Interview with creator and performer Amer Hlehel on staging the life of Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali

Poet Taha Muhammad Ali is an icon of Palestinian literature, humble in his life yet celebrated for his words that capture the resilience, love, and enduring spirit of his people.​ Adapted from Adina Hoffman's acclaimed biography and under Amir Nizar Zuabi's direction, Palestinian artist Amer Hlehel created Taha, which traces the man's journey from a humble … Continue reading Taha: An Interview with creator and performer Amer Hlehel on staging the life of Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali

Esplanade Chairman Lee Tzu Yang to hand over baton to Lim Ming Yan from 1 Apr 2024

After 21 years of serving The Esplanade Co Ltd, first as a Board Member since 2003 and as its Chairman from January 2015, Lee Tzu Yang will be stepping down on 31 Mar 2024. Lim Ming Yan, current Deputy Chairman of Esplanade and Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation, will assume chairmanship from 1 Apr … Continue reading Esplanade Chairman Lee Tzu Yang to hand over baton to Lim Ming Yan from 1 Apr 2024

Review: Traversing by Ding Yi Music Company

Resounding start to their season in Ding Yi's diverse exploration of modern Chinese music. In Ding Yi's opening concert of 2024, the Chinese chamber music ensemble starts off by fusing both East and West with Traversing, uniting international musicians, composers, and conductors to present a new side to Chinese music that goes beyond time and … Continue reading Review: Traversing by Ding Yi Music Company

Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival officially concludes with over 1,400 outstanding international and local artists across 47 programmes in over 150 performances

The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) celebrated its official finale today (22 March) with a performance of A Sigh of Love by the Shanghai Ballet. The Finale Toasting Ceremony was held after the performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The Officiating Party included Guest of Honour Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival officially concludes with over 1,400 outstanding international and local artists across 47 programmes in over 150 performances

Arts of Hong Kong: Daido Moriyama’s “City Drifter” with WKM Gallery and Organikka at Melody

Melody House of Food & Music plays host to a celebration of art, music and mixology in collaboration with WKM Gallery and Organikka, a multidisciplinary collective from Brazil and Argentina, bringing their exotic identity to Melody for one evening only. On 26 March, Melody welcomes guests to experience an exclusive preview of “City Drifter”, a … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Daido Moriyama’s “City Drifter” with WKM Gallery and Organikka at Melody

Art What!: Drama Mama – A series of portraits of Singaporean artists performing themselves

Need a spark of drama in your life? Head down to Funan, and check out Drama Mama, a series of portraits of Singaporean artists performing themselves, photographed and curated by Tan Ngiap Heng, a visual artist who seeks to find truth and beauty from conscious observation of everyday experiences. Co-presented with Wild Rice, this photography … Continue reading Art What!: Drama Mama – A series of portraits of Singaporean artists performing themselves