By The Book: An Interview with The Good Guys author Darren Chen
The Good Guys cover image, and author Darren Chen (Photo Credit: Facebook) With the rise of superhero flicks, the growing recognition of hobbies like toy collection, and fandoms sprouting up from every corner, it seems that one day, the geeks will inherit the earth. And here in sunny Singapore, the literary scene is about to welcome one such author to its ranks, as third year … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with The Good Guys author Darren Chen
Preview: Kumar’s Let’s Joget & Goreng Together by LA Comedy Live
After a year of doom and gloom, it’s always a joy to get to experience a laugh or two with some live comedy. And thankfully, LA Comedy Live is here to add even more laughs to our lineup, as they present Kumar’s ‘Let’s Joget & Goreng Together’ this March. During the show, welcome Kumar back onstage, as he brings some much-needed laughter talking about Singapore’s … Continue reading Preview: Kumar’s Let’s Joget & Goreng Together by LA Comedy Live
By The Book: Submissions for 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize now open
The call for submissions for the 2022 edition is now open. The EBFP is open to any citizen or permanent resident in the following Southeast Asian countries—Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Those submitting manuscripts must ensure that they are at least 40,000 words long and in the English language. New and original translations of non-English works can … Continue reading By The Book: Submissions for 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize now open
Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opening Music about China to be available both in-venue and online
HONG KONG – Following the latest government information regarding the reopening of performance venues, the Hong Kong Arts Festival and Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra have announced that the Festival Opening:Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra — Music about China will be presented in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall as scheduled on 27th February 2021 (Saturday) at 8:00pm. The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has always been committed … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opening Music about China to be available both in-venue and online
Film Fanatic: Samsung Launches Short & Sharp short film festival
Samsung Electronics Singapore announced that it will launch a short film festival this year – Short & Sharp – to uncover a new generation of local storytellers, while showcasing new storytelling formats powered by the all-new Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G. Ahead of the Festival in May, Samsung is commencing a call for entries starting from 27 February for aspiring storytellers and serious content makers to submit a 1-minute short film shot … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Samsung Launches Short & Sharp short film festival
Review: The Rishi Report Live by Rishi Budhrani
Bringing you hilarious ‘live’ coverage of the latest news. In a year that has seen too much sad news plague our screens, it takes a certain special someone to lighten that mood by directly addressing those headlines – with humour and heart. That someone happens to be comedian Rishi Budhrani, who started his online video series The Rishi Report last April. But with live shows … Continue reading Review: The Rishi Report Live by Rishi Budhrani
Art What!: Cyberpunk at Each Modern (Taipei)
Hell Gette, #🌧 🔫(#FogOff), 2020, Mirage-print and oil on canvas, 60 x 45 cm TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Each Modern has announced Cyberpunk, a group exhibition presenting new works by Egan Frantz (1986, Norwalk, USA), Hell Gette (1986, Karabulak, Kazakhstan) and Stefan Müller (1971, Frankfurt, Germany), who debuted in Taiwan last year, all of whom brought sensational presentations at the 2020 edition of Art Taipei. Born … Continue reading Art What!: Cyberpunk at Each Modern (Taipei)
Art What!: Christie’s announces landmark Jean-Michel Basquiat auction
HONG KONG – On 23rd March, Christie’s will offer Basquiat’s landmark work, Warrior (estimated at HK$240,000,000-320,000,000/ US$31,000,000-41,000,000), in a live and livestreamed, single-lot evening sale entitled We Are All Warriors – The Basquiat Auction, to be held in Hong Kong in conjunction with Christie’s London sale week. The masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Basquiat’s creative output, and is poised to be the most expensive Western … Continue reading Art What!: Christie’s announces landmark Jean-Michel Basquiat auction
Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”
Continuing to explore the boundless realms of R&B, Yeo shares his first single of 2021, U IN? just in time to herald in Lunar New Year. Be it new beginnings or familiar faces, U IN? tells the story of an unexpected conversation leading to a potential relationship with someone that has been in and out of your life for years. Infusing laidback melodies and rapid-fire verses with ‘90s-inspired bass … Continue reading Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”
Music Is: Iman Fandi bursts onto music scene with single ‘Timeframe’
Universal Music presents a brand new artist signed to their label – multi-hyphenate talent and compelling songwriter Iman Fandi. She joins some of the most celebrated names in the tapestry of modern Singaporean music with the likes of Yung Raja, Fariz Jabba and ALYPH, she is poised not only for an illustrious music career, but to be the next female popstar in a new generation … Continue reading Music Is: Iman Fandi bursts onto music scene with single ‘Timeframe’
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