Preview: Goodman Open House 2021
This March holidays, Goodman Open House is back – online that is. Introducing visitors to Goodman Arts Centre’s various tenants, the open house will take place on 12th March 2021 for free, with a chance to discover how nature inspires art, pick up some art making skills and explore visual art work, all from the comfort of your home. “For the first time, we will be … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Open House 2021
Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”
Singapore-based electronic artist Eve Alai teams up with UK based artist Arjun Ratwatte and Sri Lankan producer Madaid on the laid-back jam “Summer”—out on all digital platforms now via Umami Records. A much-welcomed departure from Eve Alai’s deep house numbers, “Summer” strikes gold with the sound of California sunset coasting through fizzy, retro-funk arrangements and feel-good tropical vibes. By now, it’s clear that Eve Alai … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”
★★★★☆ Review: Girls & Boys by Pangdemonium!
Nikki Muller shoulders the highs and lows of womanhood in this harrowing one-woman show. Over the last few decades, the gender equality movement has made leaps and bounds, with an increasing number of women in power, more male sex offenders brought to justice, and overall, a general recognition that women today are in a much better place than before. Amidst these hopeful, headline-worthy updates though, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Girls & Boys by Pangdemonium!
The Substation to close permanently this July
For over 30 years, the Substation has been home to experimental and cutting-edge artistic works, and a constant key arts institution in Singapore. But come July, it will be shuttering its doors forever and saying goodbye. The Substation Board has announced the permanent closure of the Substation. This difficult decision was made after lengthy deliberations and several discussions with the National Arts Council (NAC) and … Continue reading The Substation to close permanently this July
Arts of the UK 2021: An Interview with Max Parker, founder of digital talent agency Matchstick Group
LONDON – There’s a saying that adversity breeds action, and nowhere does that apply more than Max Parker’s new talent management agency – the Matchstick Group. Launched on 1st March 2021, the Matchstick Group’s birth coincides with International Self-Injury Awareness Day, as the inspiration to start his own agency came after Max lost a close friend to suicide in August 2020. Devastated by the loss of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: An Interview with Max Parker, founder of digital talent agency Matchstick Group
Art Down Under 2021: International Students Entertain Audiences Worldwide from Her Majesty’s Theatre
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre is celebrating the success of Students Got Talent and its winners who were crowned on Saturday 13 February at Her Majesty’s Theatre. First place and $5,000 in prize money was awarded to 19-year-old singer Estée Kitingan – the Malaysian-born student is studying a Bachelor of Popular Music at The Elder Conservatorium of Music at The University of Adelaide. Estée Kitingan Estée Kitingan said she was … Continue reading Art Down Under 2021: International Students Entertain Audiences Worldwide from Her Majesty’s Theatre
Arts of the UK 2021: Arch 468 announce £10,000 commission for play offering vision of hope
LONDON – Offering a £10,000 commission, the Arch 468 Hope Prize is now open for submissions for a new play that offers a vision of hope. Hope is the fuel that drives every innovation, every attempt to advance the sum of human knowledge, every revolution and every leap of faith. Arch 468 are working to ensure that hope is not allowed to fade from public discourse. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Arch 468 announce £10,000 commission for play offering vision of hope
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
Music Is: SSO announces return of free live community concerts
SSO’s free community concerts are making a long-awaited return this March. The first SSO free concert to take place this year will be on 19th March at 12.30pm and 21st March at 4pm, at Victoria Concert Hall. Both concerts will be conducted by Joshua Tan and will include performances of works by Grieg and Tchaikovsky. Registration for the 150 tickets available for each performance will open on 5th March at 10am. Later in the year, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO announces return of free live community concerts
Music Is: Four Singapore artistes rally behind the “One Million Towards UTOPIA” movement
Four popular and award-winning Singapore artistes have banded together to support the “One Million Towards UTOPIA” movement incubated by Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise (“The Foundation”). The four – Aisyah Aziz, Joanna Dong, Charlie Lim and ShiGGa Shay — will feature in a video campaign for The Foundation, and have also been invited to re-imagine Singapore-inspired symphony UTOPIA in their own styles for … Continue reading Music Is: Four Singapore artistes rally behind the “One Million Towards UTOPIA” movement
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