Patron of the Arts Awards 2022: Growth in cash donations signals importance of sustaining the arts despite pandemic
As Singapore’s arts sector looks towards a positive post-pandemic future, the National Arts Council (NAC) pays tribute to patrons who gave over $32 million to the arts in 2021. 323 patrons were honoured at the 39th edition of the Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA), comprising a total of 244 individuals and 79 organisations. These patrons continued to support Singapore’s resilient arts scene as the … Continue reading Patron of the Arts Awards 2022: Growth in cash donations signals importance of sustaining the arts despite pandemic
Preview: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre
In its original run in 2015, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) then-all new musical The LKY Musical premiered in the same year our late founding father passed, acting as a moving tribute and testament to the work and nation-building Lee Kuan Yew contributed in taking Singapore from third world to first, playing to over 50,000 audience members in its original run. This September, ‘the most successful … Continue reading Preview: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre
By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners
After two years of restrictions and social distancing, the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) awards ceremony made its return in-person for the first time since 2018 at Victoria Theatre. Suratman Markasan and Wang Gungwu have made history as the oldest winners of SLP, while eight of the 12 recipients are first-time winners with a mix of seasoned and emerging writers. Tamil writer ரமா சுரேஷ் (Rama Suresh) … Continue reading By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners
Art What!: An Interview with Ali Shabaz, Chief Creative Officer of M&C Saatchi Group, on new art prize ‘Art For Change’
In partnership with Saatchi Gallery in London, M&C Saatchi Group have launched a global Art Prize to identify the next generation of emerging artists, in line with the partnership’s aim to deepen access to contemporary art, broaden learning opportunities for young people in the UK and worldwide and identify the next generation of artists influencing real societal change. Together they believe in the power of … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with Ali Shabaz, Chief Creative Officer of M&C Saatchi Group, on new art prize ‘Art For Change’
Local heritage in a new light: An Interview with Singapore Night Festival 2022 Festival Director David Chew
After the quietude brought by the pandemic for the last two years, the annual Singapore Night Festival 2022 (SNF 2022) is back in full for its 13th edition, highlighting the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct with a curated selection of six projection mapping installations, 15 Night Lights installations, five performance locations with over 30 performances, five experiential programmes and a Festival Village. Amidst the celebrations, it … Continue reading Local heritage in a new light: An Interview with Singapore Night Festival 2022 Festival Director David Chew
★★★☆☆ Review: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios
It’s morality versus materialism in this debut production by Singapore’s first eco-theatre company. Raising a child is hard – not only does it incur tremendous financial strain, but children are also incredibly vulnerable and susceptible to the elements, where one wrong move could result in infant death. With so much stress incurred, it’s no wonder that a child’s birth also has immense effects on a … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios
Preview: Surviving Hope – A Theatre Play about Hope and Mental Wellness
A local theatre collective group comprising of actors and performers has started a project ‘Surviving Hope’, an original theatre play inspired by real stories exploring notions of hope and mental wellness. Surviving Hope sheds light on life’s hidden experiences, and aims to inspire the audience to accept themselves for who they are, no matter how the world changes. The production will be held from 2 … Continue reading Preview: Surviving Hope – A Theatre Play about Hope and Mental Wellness
Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality rev up for the return of the Formula One season
Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality will rev up for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix with an array of race-themed parties and specials from 30 September to 2 October. With Formula One making its comeback after a two-year hiatus, the tracks at MARQUEE Singapore, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, and AVENUE Singapore are set for an action-packed weekend. MARQUEE Singapore is set … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands and TAO Group Hospitality rev up for the return of the Formula One season
Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Teater Ekamatra’s Mohd Fared Jainal and Zulfadli Rashid on ‘Berak’
When Chong Tze Chien’s Poop was first staged back in 2010, the new play was a tour de force that firmly cemented The Finger Players (TFP) as a company to watch, with a heartbreaking story about love and loss, told through evocative music, effective lighting, and of course, whimsical puppetry. 12 years on and several restagings later, the contemporary classic is getting a brand new … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Teater Ekamatra’s Mohd Fared Jainal and Zulfadli Rashid on ‘Berak’
6 Addition To Your Gaming Set You’ll Definitely Enjoy
In this era, gaming is not just child’s play but also for adults. It has become one of the most popular hobbies and even a career for some. With the advancement of technology, there are now different gaming platforms that you can choose from. Whether you are a PC gamer or a console gamer, there is a gaming set that will suit your needs. If … Continue reading 6 Addition To Your Gaming Set You’ll Definitely Enjoy
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