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Hong Huifang shines in poignant film about finding strength and hope in life. As the world recovers from the ruins of a global pandemic, life can often feel hopeless and bleak, as we’re left to wonder about the uncertain future, and the increasingly pointless drudgery of daily living. Yet every so often, a work of art comes along to summon a sense of hope that … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Ajoomma 《花路阿朱妈》 dir. He Shuming
The Singapore Symphony Group (SSG)has announced Mr Kenneth Kwok as its incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is currently Senior Director, Service Quality and Community Engagement of the Municipal Services Office at the Ministry of National Development (MND). Mr Kwok will be appointed CEO-designate from 1 December 2022, and subsequently as CEO with effect from 1 January 2023. The leadership change will close off Mr Chng … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Group Names Kenneth Kwok as CEO
AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》, the first-ever Singapore-Korea co-produced feature film, clinched the Best Film Award at the 2nd BaliMakarya Film Festival under the Southeast Asian Feature Competition! The BaliMakarya Film Festival ran from 16 – 21 October this year, in Bali, Indonesia. The 10-film competitive section also featured Memento Mori: Earth by Marcus Manh Cuong Vu, which also premiered in the New Currents competition at Busan and Malaysian Woo Ming Jin’s Stone Turtle and … Continue reading Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA Clinches the Best Film Award at the BaliMakarya Film Festival
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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