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Going Green: An Interview with Inge Kotze, General Manager of ecotourism brand Singita

For ecotourism brand Singita, their 100-year old purpose isn’t just a timestamp; it’s proof that they’re in the conservation game for the long run. The story started a century ago when a remote corner of the Lowveld was purchased by their founder’s grandfather, that piece of land eventually became the Sabi Sand Reserve, becoming an exclusive conservation reserve where all species are protected. Even today, … Continue reading Going Green: An Interview with Inge Kotze, General Manager of ecotourism brand Singita

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Going Green: The Future of Wine – An Interview with VIVANT wine advisor Matt Ayre

Just because we can’t gather in large groups anymore, doesn’t mean we can’t find a way to enjoy ourselves together, apart. Even when it comes to something like wine tasting, given enough innovation and out of the box thinking, it’s completely possible to replicate the experience online. Which is why for anyone, anywhere in the world looking to expand their knowledge in the field, the … Continue reading Going Green: The Future of Wine – An Interview with VIVANT wine advisor Matt Ayre

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Television Time: An Interview with Lily James and Emily Beecham, stars of BBC’s The Pursuit of Love

If it’s one industry that’s seen spikes in consumption since the pandemic, it’s television. After all, it’s all we can do to indulge in a little escapism to forget the chaos of the world, something that period dramas do especially well, with their big, glamorous costumes, the posh accents, and really, just the sense that it’s somewhere far away from the here and now. The … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Lily James and Emily Beecham, stars of BBC’s The Pursuit of Love

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The Banter: Making magic with magician duo Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan

Jerryl Tan (left) and Darren Tien (right) In these difficult times, perhaps what we need most is a dose of magic. That’s something that Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan firmly believe in, with the magician duo taking their shows online and continuing to spread hope and wonder through digital sleight of hand. Dubbing their show Beyond Virtual, Darren and Jerryl’s interactive Zoom show takes magic beyond entertainment … Continue reading The Banter: Making magic with magician duo Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan

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The Banter: Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew unravel The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure

Does digital theatre truly represent the future stage? Following on from their presentation of Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens, Sight Lines Entertainment is back for a brand new, family-friendly digital mystery in The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure. Not only will they be teaming up with Hossan Leong’s Double Confirm Productions, but they’ll also work together with some of Singapore’s … Continue reading The Banter: Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew unravel The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure

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The Banter: Rendy Padugo discusses his new EP ‘SEE YOU SOMEDAY’

Rendy Padugo is ready to make his name known. After previously releasing two singles with his record label, Wonderland Records and Universal Music Indonesia, the Indonesian singer-songwriter has now launched his new 6-track EP “SEE YOU SOMEDAY”. “There’s this authenticity to it as I sing and tell these stories about myself, my friends and family, and I hope listeners can feel their story through my … Continue reading The Banter: Rendy Padugo discusses his new EP ‘SEE YOU SOMEDAY’

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The Banter: Going Green with Loco Group General Manager Will Leonard

Whether we’re still talking about the validity of Greta Thunberg’s points years on from her UN speech or getting a new set of reusable straws as a gift, environmentalism undeniably remains the hot topic in everyone’s minds. But how much of environmentalism is from the heart, or just a thinly-veiled attempt at corporate capitalism? For Mexican restaurant and bar group The Loco Group, it’s the … Continue reading The Banter: Going Green with Loco Group General Manager Will Leonard

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The Banter: An Interview with Cherilyn Woo and Krish Natarajan of SRT’s The Sound Inside

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has left many of us keenly aware of how difficult it can be cooped up in our own homes, and how thankful we were once we could have outside human contact and see each other once again. And now, with The Sound Inside, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) starts their season off reminding us all of the power of the human connection. Written … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Cherilyn Woo and Krish Natarajan of SRT’s The Sound Inside

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The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

Iman Fandi has almost always taken after her parents. Born the only daughter of local football star Fandi Ahmad, it was perhaps no surprise that she excelled in sports, having attended the Singapore Sports School as a track and field athlete. But couple that with her experience in the world of fashion and modelling since her early teens (following in the footsteps of her mother Wendy … Continue reading The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

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The Banter: Koh Hui Ling shares more about the Mini-ICAF and Drama Box

This weekend, local theatre company Drama Box will make history as the first arts group outside of Rotterdam to host part of the International Community Arts Festival (ICAF)‘s Mini-ICAF. Focusing on community arts and community-based arts work, this year’s edition takes place across both Rotterdam and Singapore via livestream and Zoom, through in-depth conversations, dance and film workshops, and even a community arts performance fully created … Continue reading The Banter: Koh Hui Ling shares more about the Mini-ICAF and Drama Box

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