Music Is: Perth artist Reuben de Melo releases ‘How Does It Feel?’

Perth-based indie singer-songwriter, Reuben De Melo, has released his long-awaited single, ‘How Does It Feel’.  Inspired by the artist’s past relationship experiences with his partner, ‘How Does It Feel’ is about the human nature of wanting more. With an unsettled heart, broken pride and a handy ukelele, this song was written to be a form of catharsis for the indie singer-songwriter, as he makes peace … Continue reading Music Is: Perth artist Reuben de Melo releases ‘How Does It Feel?’

Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”

Continuing to explore the boundless realms of R&B, Yeo shares his first single of 2021, U IN? just in time to herald in Lunar New Year. Be it new beginnings or familiar faces, U IN? tells the story of an unexpected conversation leading to a potential relationship with someone that has been in and out of your life for years. Infusing laidback melodies and rapid-fire verses with ‘90s-inspired bass … Continue reading Music Is: Yeo brings back signature keytar solo on “U IN?”

Art Down Under 2021: Sizzling program of shows for Summer 2021 at Adelaide Festival Centre

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre is gearing up for a summer packed with entertaining and inspiring performances for people of all ages to enjoy. Kicking off Summer 2021 is Christmas Junior Proms at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Banquet Room on Saturday, 5th December. The Adelaide Youth Orchestra will perform a delightful mix of the Christmas music audiences know and love. Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide … Continue reading Art Down Under 2021: Sizzling program of shows for Summer 2021 at Adelaide Festival Centre

Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Festival thanks audiences for their support with 170k views of OzAsia Talks and 60k attendees at Lucky Dumpling Market

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre is celebrating the success of OzAsia Festival 2020 and is encouraging audiences to keep engaging with the free online content available. While the COVID-19 global pandemic meant it was unable to present a full program of performances, Adelaide Festival Centre kept the spirit of OzAsia Festival alive in a number of ways. Programmed and hosted by OzAsia Festival Artistic … Continue reading Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Festival thanks audiences for their support with 170k views of OzAsia Talks and 60k attendees at Lucky Dumpling Market

Review: SAME-SAME by Jeffrey Tan, No Strings Attached and Diverse Abilities Dance Collective

Finding points of connection thousands of miles apart. While the COVID-19 pandemic has made travel more or less impossible, our physical distance from people in other countries can feel further than ever. But perhaps in some ways, with the increased use of digital platforms like Zoom, there are times we find ourselves even closer than before. That is the experiment at the heart of collaborators Jeffrey … Continue reading Review: SAME-SAME by Jeffrey Tan, No Strings Attached and Diverse Abilities Dance Collective

The Banter: An Interview with OzAsia Artistic Director Annette Shun Wah and T:>works Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – In lieu of live performances due to the ongoing pandemic, Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival has launched their inaugural OzAsia Talks series, where various cultural leaders and artists gathered to discuss the state of the arts online. As one of the world’s leading international arts festival focusing on Asia, the ongoing talks feature some of the world’s most significant figures today, each … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with OzAsia Artistic Director Annette Shun Wah and T:>works Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen

Arts Down Under 2020: An Interview with Jeffrey Tan, on Arts For Good-funded work SAME-SAME

Think Singapore is too small? Then perhaps it’s time to think about the great wide world beyond our island’s shores, something non-profit organisation the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) has been promoting since it was founded in 1991. But what makes the SIF stand out from other organisations aiming to build stronger bridges between Singapore and other countries is in their methods. Rather than seeing it … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2020: An Interview with Jeffrey Tan, on Arts For Good-funded work SAME-SAME

Music Is: Yeo makes Mandopop Debut with R&B Bop “好好的過 Have a Nice Life” featuring Taiwan’s Chendy

Malaysian-Australian artist Yeo continues to evolve, further testing his limits on new Mandarin duet “好好的過 (Have a Nice Life)”, featuring Taiwanese-Australian singer-songwriter Chendy. Infusing laidback melodies and quirky keys with a bouncy bass; Yeo’s dark melancholy meets Chendy’s light sweetness on this new single where the pair sing of fragmented relationships and unanswered questions. “This song describes the aftermath of a breakup that has occurred abruptly. Two characters meditate separately on … Continue reading Music Is: Yeo makes Mandopop Debut with R&B Bop “好好的過 Have a Nice Life” featuring Taiwan’s Chendy

Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Talks begins tonight with a livestream from Her Majesty’s Theatre

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival will put a spotlight on cultural engagement between Australia and Asia during tonight’s opening event for its innovative new online series, OzAsia Talks. OzAsia Talks will feature critical conversations between contemporary artists and arts professionals from across Asia. Programmed and hosted by recently appointed OzAsia Festival Artistic Director Annette Shun Wah, the series includes panel discussions, artist … Continue reading Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Talks begins tonight with a livestream from Her Majesty’s Theatre

Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Festival reaches international audience with new online talks series

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Contemporary artists and arts professionals from across Asia will share their stories with a worldwide audience for OzAsia Talks – a series of critical conversations presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival. Programmed and hosted by recently appointed OzAsia Festival Artistic Director Annette Shun Wah, the innovative new online series will feature panel discussions, artist profiles and poetry performances. From 20th October to 3rd … Continue reading Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Festival reaches international audience with new online talks series