Tag: Arts

Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: AFCC to Light Up Children’s Literature Industry; hybrid festival to include new forums for publishing and translation

The annual Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) will be returning for its 13th edition from 26 to 29 May 2022 in a new hybrid format. The festival celebrates the theme “Lit Up!”, inviting participants to embrace a world made brighter with the illumination of literature, after more than two years in isolation.  AFCC 2022 brings with it new programmes, including the AFCC Publishing Forum … Continue reading By The Book: AFCC to Light Up Children’s Literature Industry; hybrid festival to include new forums for publishing and translation

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with MYRNE on new single ‘Circles’

With millions of streams on Spotify, high profile collaborations and remixes, and gigs at acclaimed international festivals such as Tomorrowland, local producer and DJ MYRNE is fast becoming one of Singapore’s hottest rising stars in the music scene. Having recently signed with American electronic music label Astralwerks, the 26-year old is set for even greater success to come, with a new EP on its way … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with MYRNE on new single ‘Circles’

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Visual Art

Art What!: Hong Kong Through The Looking Glass at Suntec City

Miss travelling to Hong Kong? Head down to Suntec City this April to check out Hong Kong: Through The Looking Glass, a mind-bending miniature exhibition that showcases a diminutive side of the city through sculptural masterpieces, right here in the heart of Singapore. Exhibiting as part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the exhibition is … Continue reading Art What!: Hong Kong Through The Looking Glass at Suntec City

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Art What!: Gilang Fradika’s Staging Conflict, Hacking Diversity at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery is pleased to announce Staging Conflict, Hacking Diversity, a solo exhibition by Gilang Fradika. Like a collage, the configuration of objects and signs in Gilang Fradika’s paintings is a strategy he employed for putting together a series of knowledge and life experiences. This exploratory configuration triggers the memory of the viewer through an indexical relationship with the subject it represents. Although the visualisation of … Continue reading Art What!: Gilang Fradika’s Staging Conflict, Hacking Diversity at Mizuma Gallery

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Arts, News, Singapore

National Arts Council welcomes the Singapore arts scene back to live

After more than two years since the onset of COVID-19, the further easing of restrictions from today is a significant milestone for our arts sector and audiences. With strong support from the National Arts Council (NAC), our artists and arts groups have tapped on upskilling and capability development opportunities, commissions, and partnerships, to keep up their practice and actively engage audiences both here and overseas.  … Continue reading National Arts Council welcomes the Singapore arts scene back to live

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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 pilots new experiences in unexpected venues

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2022 has opened ticket sales for its second tranche of festival programmes, including a mix of in-person programmes and on-demand digital commissions. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), SIFA 2022 returns from 20 May with the title The Anatomy of Performance – Ritual, inviting audiences to reflect on the rituals … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 pilots new experiences in unexpected venues

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Wild Rice announces three shows for May-July 2022 season

This May, June and July, local theatre company Wild Rice is presenting a slate of three shows at the The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, with Faghag (from 12th May 2022), Straight Acting (16th June – 2nd July 2022) and Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita (7th – 23rd July 2022). “Wild Rice is proud to present these critically acclaimed productions, which represent the very best … Continue reading Wild Rice announces three shows for May-July 2022 season

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Molière’s Tartuffe: An Interview with director Glen Goei, playwright Joel Tan, and star Ivan Heng

French playwright Molière is often considered one of the greatest writers, with his farces and comedies ranking among his best work. In conjunction with the 400th anniversary of Molière’s birth, local theatre company Wild Rice has commissioned a new adaptation of satirical comedy Tartuffe: The Imposter. Written by Joel Tan, directed by Wild Rice’s Co-Artistic Director, Glen Goei, and starring Wild Rice Founding Artistic Director … Continue reading Molière’s Tartuffe: An Interview with director Glen Goei, playwright Joel Tan, and star Ivan Heng

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Arts, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Base Entertainment Asia

Belinda Davids is heading to Singapore this May, as shestars in the critically acclaimed international concert presented by Base Entertainment Asia, The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston , which will be staged at Sands Theatre on May 27 and 28. The Cape Town-based songstress has been stunning audiences across the world with her mesmerising performances of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits, and … Continue reading Preview: The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Base Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is worsening day by day, and we cannot turn a blind eye, or pretend to be insulated from it. A theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine, was recently targeted and destroyed by an airstrike, threatening the lives of more than a thousand civilians, including children, seeking shelter in the building. In response to the crisis, Pangdemonium has launched a public fundraiser appeal to … Continue reading Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

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