Film Fanatic: Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2022

The Centre for Chinese Studies@Singapore University of Social Sciences (CCS@SUSS) and Singapore Film Society (SFS) are delighted to announce that the 10th Singapore Chinese Film Festival (SCFF) will be held from April 29 – May 8, 2022. This year’s venue partners include Golden Village, Oldham Theatre, and Shaw’s online platform KinoLounge. The festival will feature a total of 52 films, with 45 films categorised under … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2022

Music Is: SSO Concerts Back in Full Swing This May 

To celebrate the return of a full orchestra back on stage, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has unveiled an exceptional line-up of concerts this May and June, spotlighting works by Beethoven, Schubert, Sibelius, Elgar and Dvořák.  Look out for appearances by international guests such as acclaimed German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, Swiss conductor Mario Venzago, British baritone Roderick Williams, “Piano Battle” pianist Paul Cibis, and British soprano Keri Fuge, as well as local stars including Singaporean baritone Martin Ng, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Concerts Back in Full Swing This May 

By The Book: AFCC to Light Up Children’s Literature Industry; hybrid festival to include new forums for publishing and translation

The annual Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) will be returning for its 13th edition from 26 to 29 May 2022 in a new hybrid format. The festival celebrates the theme “Lit Up!”, inviting participants to embrace a world made brighter with the illumination of literature, after more than two years in isolation.  AFCC 2022 brings with it new programmes, including the AFCC Publishing Forum … Continue reading By The Book: AFCC to Light Up Children’s Literature Industry; hybrid festival to include new forums for publishing and translation

Sports: Fans and players welcome return of HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens; Fiji defeats New Zealand to win 2022 title

The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returned to the National Stadium at Singapore Sports Hub in style as the world’s best rugby sevens teams put up thrilling displays in front of a sold-out crowd over two days. The April 9-10 event culminated in 2018 Singapore Sevens champions Fiji defeating 2020 Series champions New Zealand 28- 17 in the final. The 2022 Singapore Sevens featured a full … Continue reading Sports: Fans and players welcome return of HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens; Fiji defeats New Zealand to win 2022 title

Sports: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends

The first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series men’s action since January certainly did not disappoint with thrilling matches, last minute victories and stunning tries on day one of the fifth round of the Series at the National Stadium in Singapore. USA, South Africa, Australia, Samoa, New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Ireland have made it through to Sunday’s Cup quarter-finals in what promises to be another … Continue reading Sports: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends

Sports: Fun activities and inspiring ambassadors as HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens ready to return this weekend

The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens is finally back this weekend, and things are getting heated up as teams from Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, USA, and Wales battle it out at the National Stadium to gain ranking points for their climb up the table over the two-day event. This year, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens features ambassadors … Continue reading Sports: Fun activities and inspiring ambassadors as HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens ready to return this weekend

Music Is: An Interview with MYRNE on new single ‘Circles’

With millions of streams on Spotify, high profile collaborations and remixes, and gigs at acclaimed international festivals such as Tomorrowland, local producer and DJ MYRNE is fast becoming one of Singapore’s hottest rising stars in the music scene. Having recently signed with American electronic music label Astralwerks, the 26-year old is set for even greater success to come, with a new EP on its way … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with MYRNE on new single ‘Circles’

Sports: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2022 team captains get a taste of Singapore

The team captains of the 2022 HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens experienced a taste of Singapore and gave a preview of their sporting prowess on Wednesday (6 April) ahead of the event this weekend, as they demonstrated their skills in popular traditional games five stones and chapteh. The players also sampled some well-loved local snacks – ondeh ondeh, curry puffs and kueh lapis – and sipped … Continue reading Sports: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2022 team captains get a taste of Singapore

National Arts Council welcomes the Singapore arts scene back to live

After more than two years since the onset of COVID-19, the further easing of restrictions from today is a significant milestone for our arts sector and audiences. With strong support from the National Arts Council (NAC), our artists and arts groups have tapped on upskilling and capability development opportunities, commissions, and partnerships, to keep up their practice and actively engage audiences both here and overseas.  … Continue reading National Arts Council welcomes the Singapore arts scene back to live

Sports: All systems go for HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens; all teams ready for competition at the National Stadium

The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2022 will feature a full slate of 16 teams for the first time since 2019, including 2020 Series champions New Zealand and defending Singapore Sevens champions South Africa.  Sam Dickson and Siviwe Soyizwapi, captains of New Zealand and South Africa respectively, expressed happiness to be returning to Singapore during a press conference on Tuesday (5 April) at the Pan Pacific … Continue reading Sports: All systems go for HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens; all teams ready for competition at the National Stadium