Tag: 2020

Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: 2020 Singapore Literature Prize Awards Ceremony goes virtual this August, with 52 shortlisted works

A total of 52 works have been shortlisted for the biennial Singapore Literature Prize (SLP), Singapore’s top literary award. For the first time in the history of the SLP, the awards ceremony will be held online via the Singapore Book Council’s Facebook and YouTube pages on 27th August 2020 at 8pm. The 52 works are shortlisted across 12 categories, across the three genres of Poetry, … Continue reading By The Book: 2020 Singapore Literature Prize Awards Ceremony goes virtual this August, with 52 shortlisted works

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Arts, Concert, Preview, Theatre

Review: A Grand Design (An audio experience) by Checkpoint Theatre

A timely lesson on conservation that takes us from the dorms of NUS to the end of the world. Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips is a 27 year old part time poet, and educator in wildlife conservation. So what exactly is it that makes her worth listening to in A Grand Design, Checkpoint Theatre’s newest audio release? As it turns out, some big concerns about the very … Continue reading Review: A Grand Design (An audio experience) by Checkpoint Theatre

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eSports, Singapore

eSports: Riot Games unveils League of Legends eSports brand

  Riot‌ ‌Games‌ ‌has unveiled‌ ‌a‌ ‌League‌ ‌of‌ ‌Legends‌ ‌Esports‌ ‌brand–LoL‌ ‌Esports–to‌ ‌serve‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌platform‌ ‌and‌ ‌voice‌ ‌for‌ ‌world-class‌ ‌global‌ ‌competition‌ ‌and‌ ‌the‌ ‌biggest‌ ‌sports‌ ‌entertainment‌ ‌experiences‌ ‌for‌ ‌fans‌ ‌worldwide.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌“We‌ ‌aspire‌ ‌to‌ ‌bring‌ ‌joy‌ ‌to‌ ‌billions‌ ‌of‌ ‌LoL‌ ‌Esports‌ ‌fans‌ ‌around‌ ‌the‌ ‌world,”‌ ‌said‌ ‌John‌ ‌Needham,‌ ‌Global‌ ‌Head‌ ‌of‌ ‌Esports,‌ ‌Riot‌ ‌Games.‌ ‌“It‌ ‌starts‌ ‌with‌ ‌building‌ ‌a‌ ‌thriving‌ ‌global‌ ‌esports‌ ‌ecosystem‌ … Continue reading eSports: Riot Games unveils League of Legends eSports brand

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Arts, Malay Theatre, Theatre

Help Teater Ekamatra raise $10k with their AMBOI! fundraising challenge and unlock a Zoom mini theatre festival!

Initially set for a fantastic season, with stagings of plays such as a Malay version of Chong Tze Chien’s Poop!, like much of the industry, Teater Ekamatra was hit hard by the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment venues, seeing a near complete cancellation of all their shows for 2020. Now, more than ever, they need your help to get through these tough times, as they … Continue reading Help Teater Ekamatra raise $10k with their AMBOI! fundraising challenge and unlock a Zoom mini theatre festival!

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, travel, travelXculture

Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 launches themed merchandise

The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) has unveiled its collection of themed merchandizes, taking inspiration from the stunning key art design by the international visual artist Wing SHYA. The bespoke collection, which includes special edition notebooks, stationeries, craft beer and gin developed in collaboration with local and international brands such as Moleskine, Heroes Beer Co and Two Moons Distillery, is now available for … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 launches themed merchandise

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Singapore

Singapore Sports Hub celebrates fifth anniversary with lineup of virtual activities for the community

The Singapore Sports Hub is commemorating its fifth anniversary this July with a month-long virtual celebration, culminating with the National Day Fiesta on 9th August. Since its official opening by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 26th July 2015, the Singapore Sports Hub has hosted some of the world’s best sports teams, players, concerts, the 2015 SEA Games, the 2016 National Day Parade, ASEAN Para … Continue reading Singapore Sports Hub celebrates fifth anniversary with lineup of virtual activities for the community

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts of the UK 2020: Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN

  LONDON – Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN will recreate Picasso’s Cannes studio as an immersive experience within the gallery, using his treasure trove of objects including furniture, sculptures, ceramics, drawings and prints. Throughout his life Picasso was a prolific image maker, experimenting and excelling in every medium with which he worked. This extraordinary installation-style exhibition brings to life the huge variety of Picasso’s oeuvre. Picasso … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN

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Arts, Music, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: LumiNation 2020 by The Arts House

Singapore comes together in August to celebrate its independence. This National Day, The Arts House explores the lesser-known narratives that have shaped the country with LumiNation, the annual season celebrating the hidden histories and untold stories of Singapore’s communities. Returning for its third edition in 2020, this year’s festival will be held from 1st to 30th August as a virtual event with digital talks and video … Continue reading Preview: LumiNation 2020 by The Arts House

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Arts, Singapore

Dance With Me: From Heart To Hearts For Hearts by Grain Performance and Research Lab

Beverly Yuen, the artistic director of Grain Performance & Research Lab, is a part-time lecturer of Republic Polytechnic. She did not know about the art pursuit of her student Kylie Boo until she saw her at The Star Vista selling various products (shirts, stickers, bags) printed with her artworks at a pop-up store on one of the weekdays in November 2018. Little did she know … Continue reading Dance With Me: From Heart To Hearts For Hearts by Grain Performance and Research Lab

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: New dates and star-studded line up announced for West End Musical Drive-In

LONDON –The UK’s biggest musical theatre concert continues as West End Musical Drive-In announce four new socially distant celebrations across August and September. Following huge demand for their launch event in July with West End stars Kerry Ellis, Alice Fearn and Jon Robyns, the team have assembled even more theatrical talent to take over The Drive In. Kicking off the August season will be theatre … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: New dates and star-studded line up announced for West End Musical Drive-In

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