Neon-hued arcade fun awaits as Lendlease’s Gamebox lands at Paya Lebar Quarter Plaza

Mark your calendars and immerse yourself in Lendlease’s first and biggest neon and gamified playspace, as Gamebox lands at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Plaza. Operating for two and a half weeks from 21 October to 6 November, shoppers can look forward to playing arcade favourites, multiplayer challenges, and dance to live heart-pounding beats by local artistes during the event. Co-organised with INVADE, Gamebox acts as … Continue reading Neon-hued arcade fun awaits as Lendlease’s Gamebox lands at Paya Lebar Quarter Plaza

Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》opens with a Star-Studded Night At Singapore Gala Premiere

It was a night of splendour at the Singapore Gala Premiere of feature film AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》. The first Singapore-Korea co-produced feature film held the star-studded event at Capitol Theatre this evening. From the AJOOMMA team were the film’s producer, award-winning filmmaker Anthony Chen, first-time feature Director He Shuming, actors Hong Hui Fang, Kang Hyung-suk and Shane Pow. Other celebrities present at the Gala Premiere to … Continue reading Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》opens with a Star-Studded Night At Singapore Gala Premiere

Music Is: An Interview with Irish Singer-Songwriter Dermot Kennedy

A little over a decade ago, you might have found Dermot Kennedy somewhere on a street in Dublin, playing and singing his heart out for passers-by who wouldn’t have batted an eyelid at the teenage busker. Today, the Irish singer-songwriter has amassed nearly 4 billion streams across music platforms, was nominated for best international male solo artist at the BRITS Awards, and toured the world. … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Irish Singer-Songwriter Dermot Kennedy

Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2022

Experience the very best of France-Singapore partnerships at the eagerly anticipated vOilah! France Singapore Festival, the annual France Singapore festival presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore. Themed “Inspiration”, the 2022 edition of the festival will run from 26 October to 27 November this year, promising riveting co-produced experiences that will spark inspiration and enlighten minds and souls whilst strengthening and expanding the thriving … Continue reading Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2022

Film Fanatic: Cartoons Underground 2022

Amidst soaring local and international interest, Cartoons Underground, South East Asia’s premiere animation festival, has partnered with the island’s iconic independent cinema chain, The Projector, to stage the event in a cinema theatre for the first time. Now in its eleventh year, a post-pandemic Cartoons Underground is returning to an in-person format at its first ever theatre venue, Projector X, at the historic former Cathay … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Cartoons Underground 2022

Music Is: SSO Kicks Off The New Year With An Exciting Second Half Of Its 2022/2023 Season

Following the successful launch of the first half of its 2022/2023 season in June this year, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is promising yet another exciting second half of the season in the new year, featuring performances by Artist-In-Residence Chloe Chua, two SSO gala concerts staged by acclaimed international artists, free community concerts and more.    The season’s line-up also includes appearances by renowned guest soloists like French pianist Lise … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Kicks Off The New Year With An Exciting Second Half Of Its 2022/2023 Season

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore and Dementia Singapore launch Art with You

Dementia is one of the most debilitating health conditions faced by Singapore’s rapidly ageing population. Based on current local estimates, one in 10 seniors aged 60 and above – or around 86,000 people – may have dementia, and this number could rise to 130,000 or more by 2030, according to experts. Studies have shown that arts engagement, a non-pharmacological approach, has the potential to enhance … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore and Dementia Singapore launch Art with You

Preview: Pinocchio by Wild Rice

Come 17th November, Wild Rice is back with their annual pantomime. This time around, they’ll be taking on Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of Pinocchio, an eye-popping, family-friendly new musical about a puppet who longs to become a real boy. This proudly Singaporean adaptation of the Italian fairy tale is a hilarious, heartwarming celebration of family, friendship and the importance of being true to yourself. Pinocchio … Continue reading Preview: Pinocchio by Wild Rice

Music Is: Singapore Chinese Orchestra raised $946,500 at the Fundraising Gala Dinner and Concert 2022 Guan Grandeur

After a two-year hiatus, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) held its Fundraising Gala Dinner and Concert, titled Guan Grandeur, on 7 October 2022, at the Grand Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hotel Singapore. Through this event, SCO raised a total of $946,500. All proceeds will go into the development and operating cost of SCO, of which, $946,500 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Cultural Matching Fund … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Chinese Orchestra raised $946,500 at the Fundraising Gala Dinner and Concert 2022 Guan Grandeur

UOB and NAC in strategic partnership to support the arts ecosystem to position Singapore as an arts hub for Southeast Asia

UOB and the National Arts Council (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to collaborate and commit to a strategic partnership to develop the financial and business competencies of the Singapore arts community, and support the development of a vibrant arts scene in Singapore. The MOU reflects how, through a committed partnership, the private and public sectors can work closely to pool together ideas, … Continue reading UOB and NAC in strategic partnership to support the arts ecosystem to position Singapore as an arts hub for Southeast Asia