Television Time: BBC Shows – April 2021
This April on the BBC, look out for highlights such as BBC Earth’s long-running The Truth About… series, cutting through the myth and offers scientific insights into how immunity, exercise and mental health really works, demonstrating how audiences can incorporate them into their everyday living. BBC First delivers a month of murder with three chilling new premieres. BAFTA-winning Unforgotten returns for its fourth season with Nicola Walker … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – April 2021
Preview: OPEN – A Weekend in Penang
PENANG, MALAYSIA – Initiated by Penang Arts Council, OPEN – A Weekend in Penang (O:PEN) is a virtual, recurring festival dedicated to rejuvenating the arts in post-pandemic Penang. Its newest edition runs from 2nd to 4th April, with a series of virtual programmes ranging from visual arts, dance, music, online markets, talks, and film, all happening online. The festival kickstarts on the night of Good … Continue reading Preview: OPEN – A Weekend in Penang
Arts of the UK 2021: An all-star cast unite for a digital retelling of musical Disenchanted
LONDON – Hit musical Disenchanted will get a showstopping West End digital revival, as leading ladies of the stage transform into the princesses we all know and love… but with a twist! Taking on these iconic heroines will be Jodie Steele as Snow White (SIX The Musical; Heathers), Sophie Isaacs as Cinderella (SIX The Musical; Heathers), Grace Mouat as Pocahontas (&Juliet; SIX The Musical), Millie … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: An all-star cast unite for a digital retelling of musical Disenchanted
Arts of the UK 2021: The Language of Kindness by Wayward Productions
LONDON – A new work for a new performance world – Wayward Productions will open a worldwide premiere in the first week indoor performances are allowed to return. Based on Christie Watson’s bestselling memoir of her twenty years as a nurse, The Language of Kindness is a joy-filled celebration of nurses and front-line healthcare workers which will resonate with audiences everywhere following the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: The Language of Kindness by Wayward Productions
Music Is: Yung Raja becomes first Singaporean to appear on NME Hot 100 list with single ‘Mami’
Yung Raja‘s foray into the U.S. begins with the release of “Mami”, alongside Alamo Records, home to some of the hottest hip-hop acts such as Lil Durk and Smokepurpp. The artist, who has been dubbed as Southeast Asia’s next avant-garde hip-hop artist known for his tasteful unification of English and Tamil lyricism, breaks into the global market today with the psychedelic, trap-heavy new single produced by long-time … Continue reading Music Is: Yung Raja becomes first Singaporean to appear on NME Hot 100 list with single ‘Mami’
Music Is: Wovensound, Ihasamic!, and Jeena release single “Lonely Shores”
Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena have recently teamed up for a song about two lost souls crying for help as they struggle to find their place in a world that invalidates their feelings and actions. Released under Umami Records, “Lonely Shores” comes from a place of emotional pain and confusion—a track written by Ihasamic! in his attempt to “reflect on times … Continue reading Music Is: Wovensound, Ihasamic!, and Jeena release single “Lonely Shores”
Music Is: Zack Tabudlo releases reimagined kundiman with single ‘Binibini’
Zack Tabudlo is rewriting kundiman with a contemporary pop flair on his latest single, ‘Binibini,’ out now on various streaming platforms via Island Records Philippines/MCA Music Inc. Symbolizing love as dance, the young producer/singer-songwriter penned ‘Binibini’ at the peak of a romantic relationship with a former flame. “She was the binibini that I would dance with in the middle of the rain, in the middle … Continue reading Music Is: Zack Tabudlo releases reimagined kundiman with single ‘Binibini’
Music Is: Introducing Mr Nice Guy
With a second EP to be slated in April this year, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Mr Nice Guy has released a brand new single titled, ‘Bubble’. The single and accompanying music video is today on all major digital streaming platforms. The self-produced single, ‘Bubble’ sees Mr Nice Guy out of his comfort zone exploring a slightly more electronic pop sound compared to his previous singles which … Continue reading Music Is: Introducing Mr Nice Guy
Music Is: Electrico releases B-sides from last three albums
Local rock outfit Electrico are back with a collection of renewed songs from their last three albums: We Satellites (2008), Hip City (2006) and So Much More Inside (2004). The decision to breathe new life into their earlier songs for their new EP, B-sides Live at the Power Station, was made spontaneously. It led to the trio’s original members – David Tan (vocals and lead guitar), Desmond Goh (bass guitar) and … Continue reading Music Is: Electrico releases B-sides from last three albums
Arts of the UK 2021: Pretty Woman – The Musical set to make London premiere this July
LONDON – After breaking advance box office records at the Piccadilly Theatre when it opened in February 2020, the smash hit feel-good Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to the West End this Summer in its new home the Savoy Theatre, with performances from 8th July 2021. On behalf of all the producers, Paula Wagner said: “Our London production of Pretty Woman: The Musical had just opened when the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Pretty Woman – The Musical set to make London premiere this July
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