Music Is: Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra at Esplanade Concert Hall
Having made its debut 10 years ago at Tokyo’s Jazz Auditoria 2013, Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra comprises some of the finest jazz players in Japan. For one night only, this acclaimed ensemble returns to Esplanade for an electrifying, soul-stirring night of big band jazz. Led by trumpet virtuoso and music director Eric Miyashiro, Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra has performed at festivals … Continue reading Music Is: Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra at Esplanade Concert Hall
Music Is: Baybeats 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Back this October for one weekend only, the 22nd edition of Baybeats, Singapore’s largest alternative music festival, is not to be missed by music lovers as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay presents an exciting line-up of homegrown and international acts. This year’s edition sees new partnerships, with Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards and Festival (GMA) and Ear Up Music Festival from Hong Kong, giving the … Continue reading Music Is: Baybeats 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Plan A Memorable Birthday Party With These Useful Guidelines
Welcome to the world of party planning where creativity meets celebration! Planning a memorable birthday bash is an art, and we’re here to guide you through the process. From choosing the perfect theme that reflects the birthday person’s personality to adding delightful hand-baked goods to the menu, this guide will help you craft an unforgettable birthday party. So, let’s dive into these essential guidelines and … Continue reading Plan A Memorable Birthday Party With These Useful Guidelines
Archifest 2023: An Interview with Festival Director Calvin Chua, on adapting to our architectural landscape in constant flux
How many of us recall the Singapore of our childhood looking completely different from the Singapore of today? Considering how quickly the buildings and structures come and go, in a manner of speaking, we as Singaporeans have long become used to living in a state of flux, a constant interim, so to speak, where we are keenly cognizant of how nothing lasts forever. But that … Continue reading Archifest 2023: An Interview with Festival Director Calvin Chua, on adapting to our architectural landscape in constant flux
★★★★★ Review: & Juliet by Michael Cassel Group and BASE Entertainment Asia
Max Martin’s greatest hits make for a fun outing in this Romeo & Juliet spinoff. The power of a jukebox musical lies in the joy of recognising your favourite songs, and how they’re reinterpreted and strung together to form a coherent story. Often, the most successful ones end up as feel-good affairs that you can’t help but find yourself clapping along and smiling as you … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: & Juliet by Michael Cassel Group and BASE Entertainment Asia
Top 6 Quick Fixes for Instant House Enhancement
Are you looking for an easy, low-cost way to make your home look better instantly? Enhancing your house doesn’t have to be a hassle! Here are 6 simple and clever ideas that will quickly add style and value to your space. From installing new hardware like light fixtures and door handles to rearranging furniture or adding plants, these quick fixes can give your house a … Continue reading Top 6 Quick Fixes for Instant House Enhancement
Singapore Design Week 2023: An Interview with former Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper* magazine, Tony Chambers
What is a determiner of good design? If it’s one person who should know that, it’s former Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Wallpaper* magazine, Tony Chambers. In town recently as part of Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2023, with his keen eye for detail, Tony co-curated DesignSingapore Council (Dsg)’s Future Impact: Homecoming Showcase alongside Maria Cristina Didero, which shines a spotlight on six of Singapore’s most … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2023: An Interview with former Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper* magazine, Tony Chambers
★★★★☆ Review: Love and Information by SMU StageIt (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
Doomscrolling in pursuit of meaning. Playing as part of SMU Arts Fest 2023, theatre club SMU StageIt’s production of Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information corresponds perfectly well to the festival theme of ‘Post’. Comprising a series of short form vignettes, watching Love and Information feels akin to the flood of posts we’re greeted with each time we open TikTok or Instagram, every story a fleeting … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Love and Information by SMU StageIt (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
★★☆☆☆ Review: Anthropocene by Toy Factory
Heavy-handed messaging about holding on to hope at the end of the world. The anthropocene refers to a time in which human activity has become the primary influence on climate and the environment, where man has fully established control and dominance, as we shape the world in our image. Naturally, playing god when we’re mere mortals has its consequences, something that is explored in new … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Anthropocene by Toy Factory
Review: MMRS by SMU Eluminix (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
The power of camaraderie and feelings of family are in full display in this epic reunion spanning generations of SMU EMIX dancers. Looking back on school days of years past, it’s rarely the hours spent poring over lectures and notes that stick with you in adulthood, but the happier times spent with schoolmates chilling out or discovering one’s passions. One of the greatest sources of … Continue reading Review: MMRS by SMU Eluminix (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
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