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Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series

HONG KONG – This summer, Hong Kong’s great outdoors will be very much within reach to those who reside abroad — thanks to a series of uniquely soothing sensory videos created under the 360 Hong Kong Moments initiative by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which have managed to capture and bottle the city’s auditory essence into highly immersive and pleasurable viewing experiences. A highlight … Continue reading Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO nominated for Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is one of the 10 orchestras to be globally nominated for Gramophone’s prestigious Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award. To support Singapore’s national orchestra in its exciting journey, SSO is seeking public support as the voting goes live on 1st July. The voting link will remain live until 3pm (SGT) on Monday, 13th September. Capturing the attention of the Gramophone’s editors and reviewers with the … Continue reading Music Is: SSO nominated for Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021 wrap-up

When Gaurav Kripalani was first announced as the new Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) four years ago, he had his fair share of skeptics and critics. But under his vision, it seemed pretty clear what he wanted to do with our national arts festival during his stint – cater to the widest number of people as possible through a varied … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021 wrap-up

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Arts, Review, Singapore

Review: OH! Open House – New World’s End

Relive the heyday of Hotel New World and discover the joys of Jalan Besar in this site-specific audio tour. Few people from this generation will remember it, but Jalan Besar used to be home to a thriving, bustling carnival atmosphere, thanks to the presence of New World Amusement Park. While all that remains of the park is a single gate, still standing outside Farrer Park … Continue reading Review: OH! Open House – New World’s End

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Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 reveals new writing and ideas program, comedy night, Australian premiere concert and more

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – The Australian premiere of Destinations by acclaimed Taiwanese-Australian pianist Belle Chen is one of three shows providing a sneak peek at Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival 2021. At the forefront of UK new wave classical music, Chen is as uncategorisable as her music is captivating. Her compositions retain the beauty of classical piano while traversing avant-garde and electronica to embody the world’s natural wonders. Using electric … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 reveals new writing and ideas program, comedy night, Australian premiere concert and more

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Art What!: I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job at Woaw Gallery

HONG KONG – Woaw Gallery presents Sean Gannon’s solo exhibition, I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job, in collaboration with Ramp Gallery. Featuring 11 new works created in the past year, I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job is the Chicago-based artist’s first exhibition in Hong Kong. The show will run from 25th June to 25th July 2021 at Woaw Gallery Wanchai space. Informed by the Chicago Skyline … Continue reading Art What!: I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job at Woaw Gallery

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★★★★☆ Review: Lungs by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Conflating the miracle of life with the end of the world. From the pandemic to climate change, it seems inexplicable that anyone could imagine bringing a child into existence today. That’s precisely the dilemma a young couple faces as they consider having a child, in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s production of Lungs. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Daniel Jenkins, Lungs‘ young millennial couple are … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Lungs by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Preview: Rootstock Music 2021 – where great music meets great wine

Rootstock Music is proud to reveal the six headliners confirmed to take part in the event’s fifth edition, which will take place online on Saturday, 10th July and Sunday, 11th July. The festival is also partnering with VIVANT, the world’s first wine experience platform, to offer attendees complimentary access to 48 hours of live Experiences. To enhance the experience, festival-goers can purchase a Tasting Kit … Continue reading Preview: Rootstock Music 2021 – where great music meets great wine

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Preview: Festival of Women, N.O.W. 2021 by T:>works

From 13 to 31 July, T:>Works will power on with the final iteration of Festival of Women, N.O.W. (not ordinary work) as a completely digital experience for the second time. Helmed by theatre artist Noorlinah Mohamed, the 2021 edition will consolidate various digital platforms to engage new and existing audiences, a strategy that has proven successful in its first all-virtual edition1 in 2020. With 15 … Continue reading Preview: Festival of Women, N.O.W. 2021 by T:>works

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Art What!: #SGFASHIONNOW at the Asian Civilisations Museum

Can contemporary fashion ever be held to the same standards as ancient artefacts and art? The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) certainly seems to think so, with #SGFASHIONNOW, their first ever display of contemporary Singapore fashion. Presented in collaboration with LASALLE College of the Arts’ School of Fashion and the Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF), #SGFASHIONNOW presents several showstopping outfits crafted by local designers, each modernising … Continue reading Art What!: #SGFASHIONNOW at the Asian Civilisations Museum

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