Music Is: The TENG Ensemble present the Triptych Series
Local arts ensemble, The TENG Ensemble, launches its Triptych Series, a three-part video series to spotlight the critical role of migrants in Singapore through their music. At the same time, it aims to encourage audiences to play their part in building a more inclusive society for the community. With the migrant community being one of the hardest-hit groups in the country’s battle against COVID-19, … Continue reading Music Is: The TENG Ensemble present the Triptych Series
Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2020
Get ready for a month full of discoveries this June as the BBC brings mind-blowing animal truths and wallet friendly tips to your screen. Do cats always land on their feet? And does the colour red really agitate bulls? Join hilarious presenters Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle as they answer these intriguing questions and unravel some of the most common misconceptions of the animal kingdom. … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – June 2020
Television Time: Gordon Ramsay Serves Up Bigger and Bolder Adventures in Uncharted Season 2
Gordon Ramsay may be known for being a tough as nuts personality across reality shows, but in Season 2 of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, the celebrity chef will be hitting the road once again and introducing viewers to seven brand new regions, each with their own culinary customs and history. “We get the opportunity to learn from the locals and hear their stories, and that gives … Continue reading Television Time: Gordon Ramsay Serves Up Bigger and Bolder Adventures in Uncharted Season 2
SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants
Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced the recipients of two major film grants: The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and the SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS). Aimed at developing inspiring and thought-provoking films that can contribute to the growth of a distinctive and independent Southeast Asian filmmaking landscape, the grants saw submissions coming from right across the region, … Continue reading SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants
Music Is: keshi talks about life during coronavirus, his music, and what’s next
Named one of 2020’s “essential new artists” by NME, keshi is the latest music sensation to add to your lo-fi hip hop playlist. Even without a full album out, at just 25 years old, the Houston native has made a meteoric rise to fame from his humble Soundcloud beginnings, now with over 150 million global artist streams and managing to sell out his 6-city … Continue reading Music Is: keshi talks about life during coronavirus, his music, and what’s next
★★★☆☆ Book Review: Fall In! The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Basic Military Training by Matthew Chew & Nicholas U Jin
An informative and fun survival guide to prepare the recruits of Gen-Z. No matter how many times you read (and re-read) MINDEF’s official website, how many of Jack Neo’s Ah Boys to Men movies you’ve watched (skip everything after the second one), or how many times your father tells you anecdotes that start with “back in my day”, nothing ever quite prepares you for the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Fall In! The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Basic Military Training by Matthew Chew & Nicholas U Jin
eSports: #PlayApartTogether Raises S$4,200 For Charity, With More To Come This Weekend
Over the weekend, esports event #PlayApartTogether in Singapore (#PATSG) raised over $4,200 for beneficiaries; Home Nursing Foundation, HOME and Community Chest; with the net proceeds going to the more vulnerable sections of the community in Singapore. In addition to the funds raised, the event also saw a total of 17,000 viewers over the span of two days. The event on Saturday kicked off with a … Continue reading eSports: #PlayApartTogether Raises S$4,200 For Charity, With More To Come This Weekend
Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum Wins Best Design Exhibition At 2019 Global Fine Art Awards
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) was awarded the Global Fine Art Awards’ (GFAA) Best Design Exhibition, for its first fashion-focused exhibition, Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture. The exquisite showcase, which spotlighted art through couture in a juxtaposition of masterpieces created centuries apart, emerged on top against internationally renowned institutions, with Denver Art Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art’s Dior: From Paris to the … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum Wins Best Design Exhibition At 2019 Global Fine Art Awards
By The Book: Penguin Random House SEA Goes Digital With Its Books, To Be Available On Amazon
With the launch of their e-book catalogue with over a dozen titles, Penguin Random House SEA is keeping people reading during this COVID-19 period. In line with its vision to open diverse literary works from Southeast Asia to a wider audience, the publishing house is bringing out ebooks from their frontlist and backlist and this catalogue will grow alongside their flourishing print book catalogue. Readers … Continue reading By The Book: Penguin Random House SEA Goes Digital With Its Books, To Be Available On Amazon
Preview: SURVEI:ANCE by Sigma Contemporary Dance
Despite the cancellation of performances all around the world, some arts companies have managed to find innovative ways to combat quarantine and circuit breakers, by taking their performances online. And for local dance company Sigma Contemporary Dance, they’ll be premiering their brand new online performance Survei:ance on 30th May. Directed by Hong Guofeng, Survei:ance explores the idea of watching and being watched, examining how surveillance has been … Continue reading Preview: SURVEI:ANCE by Sigma Contemporary Dance
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