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Food, Going Green, Interview, The Banter

Going Green: The Future of Wine – An Interview with VIVANT wine advisor Matt Ayre

Just because we can’t gather in large groups anymore, doesn’t mean we can’t find a way to enjoy ourselves together, apart. Even when it comes to something like wine tasting, given enough innovation and out of the box thinking, it’s completely possible to replicate the experience online. Which is why for anyone, anywhere in the world looking to expand their knowledge in the field, the … Continue reading Going Green: The Future of Wine – An Interview with VIVANT wine advisor Matt Ayre

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with YAØ on ‘I Can’t Sleep’ in his Universal Music Singapore debut

It’s not often you come across a local musician whose music becomes an instant earworm, not just for its production, but even in the artist’s voice and lyrics. That’s something we see in YAØ, Universal Music Singapore’s latest signee, who makes his debut with the label with a lush and euphonious self-produced debut single, ‘I Can’t Sleep’. “I think it’s been a blessing, and I’m … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with YAØ on ‘I Can’t Sleep’ in his Universal Music Singapore debut

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Feeling Down but Falling Up: An Interview with Dean Lewis on his new single

The last time we spoke to Dean Lewis in 2019, the Australian singer-songwriter had just released his debut studio album A Place We Knew with several hit singles, going on to win Album of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Song of the Year (for “7 Minutes“) at the 2019 ARIA Awards. If anything, Dean proved he was one to watch, and that the hard … Continue reading Feeling Down but Falling Up: An Interview with Dean Lewis on his new single

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, The Banter

Television Time: An Interview with Lily James and Emily Beecham, stars of BBC’s The Pursuit of Love

If it’s one industry that’s seen spikes in consumption since the pandemic, it’s television. After all, it’s all we can do to indulge in a little escapism to forget the chaos of the world, something that period dramas do especially well, with their big, glamorous costumes, the posh accents, and really, just the sense that it’s somewhere far away from the here and now. The … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Lily James and Emily Beecham, stars of BBC’s The Pursuit of Love

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Art What!, Arts, Interview, Singapore

Resilience in the face of fragility: Chihuly’s glass art arrives at Gardens by the Bay

Caught in the middle of a pandemic, it can often be difficult to find the hope to carry on and find the beauty amidst the gloom. But that’s where the power of art comes in, where some pieces simply come with enough beauty and intricate craftsmanship to put a smile on anyone’s face. One person capable of doing that is American glass artist Dale Chihuly, … Continue reading Resilience in the face of fragility: Chihuly’s glass art arrives at Gardens by the Bay

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Arts, Interview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

No Regrets: An Interview with Nathalie Ribette, Artistic Director of Sing’theatre

Edith Piaf has been through some difficult times in her life. Abandoned by her mother at birth, Piaf was brought up by her grandmother in a brothel, suffered temporary blindness due to meningitis complications, earned little money as a street singer, and lost her first daughter just two years after she was born. But from the darkness springs hope, as she went on to become … Continue reading No Regrets: An Interview with Nathalie Ribette, Artistic Director of Sing’theatre

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: Making magic with magician duo Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan

Jerryl Tan (left) and Darren Tien (right) In these difficult times, perhaps what we need most is a dose of magic. That’s something that Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan firmly believe in, with the magician duo taking their shows online and continuing to spread hope and wonder through digital sleight of hand. Dubbing their show Beyond Virtual, Darren and Jerryl’s interactive Zoom show takes magic beyond entertainment … Continue reading The Banter: Making magic with magician duo Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan

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Arts, Interview, online, Preview, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew unravel The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure

Does digital theatre truly represent the future stage? Following on from their presentation of Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens, Sight Lines Entertainment is back for a brand new, family-friendly digital mystery in The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure. Not only will they be teaming up with Hossan Leong’s Double Confirm Productions, but they’ll also work together with some of Singapore’s … Continue reading The Banter: Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew unravel The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: An Interview with Troy Sadler, Managing Director of Arts Works

The Ordinary World by Anton Afganial In adapting to the times and restrictions of the pandemic, it makes complete sense to take on a digital approach to the business of art. Around the world, we’re already seeing galleries make the move toward creating online viewing rooms, where viewers can enjoy access to artworks on microsites. It stands to reason then, that it wouldn’t be long … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with Troy Sadler, Managing Director of Arts Works

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: Rendy Padugo discusses his new EP ‘SEE YOU SOMEDAY’

Rendy Padugo is ready to make his name known. After previously releasing two singles with his record label, Wonderland Records and Universal Music Indonesia, the Indonesian singer-songwriter has now launched his new 6-track EP “SEE YOU SOMEDAY”. “There’s this authenticity to it as I sing and tell these stories about myself, my friends and family, and I hope listeners can feel their story through my … Continue reading The Banter: Rendy Padugo discusses his new EP ‘SEE YOU SOMEDAY’

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