★★★★☆ Review: A Thousand Ways Part III – An Assembly by 600 Highwaymen (SIFA 2021)

Last leg of the journey. After being cancelled in the midst of the Heightened Alert phase, we were filled with disappointment that we would likely never catch the final instalment of 600 Highwaymen’s three-part show A Thousand Ways. But perhaps, rather miraculously, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) pressed on, and somehow found a way to revive the show, allowing those who had started … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: A Thousand Ways Part III – An Assembly by 600 Highwaymen (SIFA 2021)

Review: Night Walker by RuanatWorkz

The key to survival has always been adaptability, a skill that applies even to the arts. And especially in the midst of a pandemic, it is all one can do to adapt, innovate and transform, for the sake of survival, something RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts (R.A.W.) embodies in both its goals and execution of their art. Founded by ruan player and composer Neil Chua, RuanAtWorkz was … Continue reading Review: Night Walker by RuanatWorkz

Music Is: inch releases new single ‘trees’

Following up from her previous single, ‘do I, do I’, inch puts her dancing shoes aside for a more sombre affair in her new single ‘trees’. Out on 13th August 2021, ‘trees’, the second track from her upcoming 2-part EP childish, will be followed by a Mandarin version, released a week after on 20th August 2021. ‘trees’ is a powerful ode to nature. Inspired by inch’s personal experience during lockdown, the single, a … Continue reading Music Is: inch releases new single ‘trees’

SDEA Announces Six New Committee Members for the New Term 2021 to 2023

The Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) announced the appointment of six newly elected Committee Members who will be responsible for leading the organisation for the next two years (2021 to 2023), with the mission to advance the profession of the drama/theatre educator and advocate for the practice and value of drama and theatre in Singapore. The election was done online via Zoom, through its Annual … Continue reading SDEA Announces Six New Committee Members for the New Term 2021 to 2023

Art What!: One Kampong Gelam Introduces Urban Arts-Themed Adventures for Hall of Fame @ Kampong Gelam

Having made waves as Southeast Asia’s first official graffiti Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame @ Kampong Gelam keeps the visitor experience fresh with a slew of new neighbourhood art programming from July 2021. Set against the historic and vibrant backdrop of Kampong Gelam2 , from its street art-lined alleys, traditional businesses to iconic cultural landmarks, visitors can re-experience the precinct with activities themed around … Continue reading Art What!: One Kampong Gelam Introduces Urban Arts-Themed Adventures for Hall of Fame @ Kampong Gelam

Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 to feature over 300 artists this year

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – OzAsia Festival 2021 will feature more than 300 artists in what is expected to be the world’s most significant showcase of Asian Australian talent, with tickets now on sale for an exciting range of contemporary works.  Held from 21st October to 7th November, OzAsia Festival will present around 100 performances and includes 11 world premieres and two Australian premieres across more than … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 to feature over 300 artists this year

Preview: Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2021

After their last edition in 2019, which saw four brand new scripts from budding young playwrights produced for the stage, Toy Factory Productions Ltd’s The Wright Stuff Festival is back for 2021, once again shining the spotlight on new writing from young scriptwriters in Singapore. This year, the festival focuses on the theme of “Inwards”, which encouraged their playwrights to create and submit new works … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2021

Review: Cabaret Joy by T:>works

Queer variety show sparks joy. With the evolution of T:>works going beyond pure theatre alone, their line-up of programmes has similarly undergone a transformation, welcoming new mediums and productions that refuse to be constrained by genre. And after seeing everything from visual art on display to digital anecdotes from the marginalised, we’re getting yet another new venture from the company – the variety show. Rounding … Continue reading Review: Cabaret Joy by T:>works

In Our Words: NDP 2021 theme song The Road Ahead

Every August, as National Day draws ever closer, the airwaves are constantly filled with theme songs of years past. While it’s easy to be a sourpuss and dismiss the celebratory mood, one always has to remember the symbolic importance of National Day as a representation of strength, resilience, and independence of our island nation. Theme songs, more importantly, are meant to act as a timestamp … Continue reading In Our Words: NDP 2021 theme song The Road Ahead

Fashion Forward: The Front Row 2021

While big name brands and labels all over the world have been launching their latest collections via live fashion shows, Singapore has been noticeably quiet on the fashion front. This August however, virtual fashion festival The Front Row is back to resolve that, as its second edition arrives to sate our hunger for local fashion. The Front Row returns from 27th August 2021, and offers … Continue reading Fashion Forward: The Front Row 2021