★★★☆☆ Review: No Regrets – A Tribute to Edith Piaf by Sing’theatre

Showing off local talents in this tribute to the French icon and celebrating Sing’theatre’s 15th anniversary. Even outside of France, Edith Piaf established herself as a cultural icon, with her soulful, emotive chansons, and powerful vocals. But her life was never easy, faced with countless challenges that attempted to thwart her at every moment. It is thus a testament to her resilience that she made it … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: No Regrets – A Tribute to Edith Piaf by Sing’theatre

Preview: RevoLOOtion by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This April, the newest graduating cohort of the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) will perform their new devised work, RevoLOOtion, at Goodman Arts Centre Black Box. Directed by veteran theatre practitioner Li Xie, RevoLOOtion is an original production that takes an unvarnished look at the internal conflict and oppression that exists beneath the veneer of a community. Uniquely designed as a performance and workshop, RevoLOOtion attempts … Continue reading Preview: RevoLOOtion by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Expo 2020 Dubai: Official opening date set for 1st October 2021 after coronavirus postpones Expo 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai has demonstrated that it is ready to fully open its doors to the world later this year, after safely and successfully welcoming more than 100,000 visitors to experience Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion. Running from 22nd January to 10th April, the limited-time showcase was an opportunity for the UAE community to preview one of Expo 2020’s signature visitor experiences, providing a glimpse of … Continue reading Expo 2020 Dubai: Official opening date set for 1st October 2021 after coronavirus postpones Expo 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE and Dubai government entities come together in readiness to host global celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai

DUBAI – Key UAE and Dubai government bodies have committed to the structure of delivery of critical services and provision of facilities that will maximise Dubai and the UAE’s preparedness to welcome the world for Expo 2020 Dubai, to ensure the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and Asia is a resounding success. Formalising the support of their respective entities, His Excellency Saeed Mohammed … Continue reading Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE and Dubai government entities come together in readiness to host global celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai

Preview: M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival 2021

2021 is significant in many ways for T.H.E Dance Company’s M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival. After being interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, this year’s edition marks a stirring return to live programmes alongside digital ones, as well as being the final edition under M1 Limited’s title donorship towards the Festival since 2014. Festival Director and Artistic Director of The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance … Continue reading Preview: M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival 2021

Art What!: Goethe-Institut Singapore unveils new arts space 136 GOETHE

Once library and reading room, the souterrain space in the historic shophouse onNeil Road has been transformed into a project space for the arts. Corresponding toboth address and occupant, the space is called 136 GOETHE. At about 100sqm(1076sqft), equipped with professional sound and lighting, and with a separateaccess point, it lends itself to multiple functions and uses, be it workshops,performances, or exhibitions. The meaning and … Continue reading Art What!: Goethe-Institut Singapore unveils new arts space 136 GOETHE

Art What!: Life in Edo | Russel Wong in Kyoto at the Asian Civilisations Museum

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) will unveil its latest special exhibition centred on Japanese culture and craftsmanship on 16th April, showcasing an array of woodblock prints and photography that tells stories of traditional and contemporary Japan. The double-bill exhibition, titled Life in Edo | Russel Wong in Kyoto, is presented in collaboration with Kobe Shimbun and Russel Wong. The showcase is presented in two parts, … Continue reading Art What!: Life in Edo | Russel Wong in Kyoto at the Asian Civilisations Museum

Art What!: Art Basel presents its Hong Kong show in hybrid format with 104 leading galleries

Art Basel Hong Kong returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with 104 leading galleries from 23 countries and territories selected for the 2021 edition. Bringing together Art Basel’s digital and physical platforms in a new scale and format, this year’s show features 56 satellite booths by galleries who could not physically attend and the new ‘Art Basel Live: Hong Kong’ initiative … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel presents its Hong Kong show in hybrid format with 104 leading galleries

À Table! – The French Art of Fine Dining

The French have always been lauded for having good taste – especially when it comes to matters of food and dining. Celebrating this quintessential part of French culture, Alliance Française has decided to educate and spotlight the publuc on the French art of fine dining, with their programme À Table! As its title suggests, the programme is headlined by a celebration of the table itself, … Continue reading À Table! – The French Art of Fine Dining

Music Is: Astronauts release collaborative single LMI feat. Disco Hue’s Sherlyn Veronica

Marrying old-school, feel good RnB with current hip-hop and pop offerings, the Astronauts are resolute in their pursuit of all things funky and soulful. Formed in June 2016, the band is a quartet of like- minded musicians. After releasing “Get Close” and “I’m No Good” in 2017, the Astronauts exploded into the scene in 2018 with “Kryptonite” peaking at #4 on Spotify Singapore’s Viral 50 … Continue reading Music Is: Astronauts release collaborative single LMI feat. Disco Hue’s Sherlyn Veronica