Visual Art: Eunice Yeo’s ‘WINGS’ Takes Flight at Marina Bay Sands

During Singapore Art Week, visitors to Marina Bay Sands will encounter a radiant presence hovering between sculpture, architecture and light. WINGS, a new large-scale installation by Singapore artist Eunice Yeo, unfolds across the Level 3 Foyer of the Expo & Convention Centre from 18 January to 8 February 2026, offering not only a visual spectacle but a powerful example of art in service of community … Continue reading Visual Art: Eunice Yeo’s ‘WINGS’ Takes Flight at Marina Bay Sands

BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

BTS is officially returning to Singapore this December, nd not just for one night, but four epic nights, making it their longest concert run in Asia outside of Korea and Japan. For ARMYs across the region, Singapore is about to become the place to be. This milestone cements Singapore’s status as a global entertainment capital, a city that knows how to do big moments, bigger … Continue reading BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

Visual Art: Neural Echoes – Enter the Sleep Lab by Tusitala X Artwave Studio

In a dimly lit room, a calm voice welcomes you to SomniTech’s Sleep Lab. You’ve been selected to participate in a cutting-edge clinical trial—one that promises to optimise your rest, enhance productivity, and unlock the hidden potential of sleep itself. But there’s a catch: previous participants never left. This is the unsettling premise of Neural Echoes: Enter the Sleep Lab, a 50-minute immersive, narrative-driven experience … Continue reading Visual Art: Neural Echoes – Enter the Sleep Lab by Tusitala X Artwave Studio

Preview: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Theo feels pretty… sometimes.Theo feels ugly… a lot. That push and pull between confidence and self-doubt, between wanting to be seen and wanting to hide, is the central concern of Pretty Ugly, an intimate cabaret performance coming to Singapore this January as part of *SCAPE’s Comma Festival. Performed by musical theatre artist Theo Chen, Pretty Ugly is what happens when that inner voice gets a … Continue reading Preview: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Music: Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra concludes Taiwan tour with resounding success

The Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) has returned from a highly successful concert tour in Taiwan, marking an inspiring week of musical exchange from 9 to 17 December 2025. Performing to nearly 2,000 audience members across Taoyuan, Taipei and Hsinchu, the youth orchestra presented three collaborative concerts that celebrated cultural dialogue through Chinese orchestral music. Under the direction of Music Director Quek Ling Kiong, … Continue reading Music: Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra concludes Taiwan tour with resounding success

Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Sofie Buligis on being and representing ‘Celup’

“You very celup sia.” The moment her partner said it, Sofie Buligis laughed, but she also felt something click into place. “I was like, yeah, I am,” she remembers. “My friends and family have called me that, and actually it’s quite a snappy name for a show.” That idea became Celup (literally, ‘to dip’, and loosely translates to a desire to be more ‘mixed’) her … Continue reading Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Sofie Buligis on being and representing ‘Celup’

Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Wang Ping-Hsiang on representing violence in performance and karaoke in ‘Retina Manoeuvre’

When audiences first encountered Retina Manoeuvre in its early work-in-progress, few could have guessed that the performance would later tour Europe, gathering deeply personal responses from audiences who recognised themselves, despite having no connection to Taiwan at all. The project began far from the solo, autobiographical form it eventually took. Taiwanese artist and creator Ping-Hsiang Wang recalls that the original proposal involved three performers and … Continue reading Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Wang Ping-Hsiang on representing violence in performance and karaoke in ‘Retina Manoeuvre’

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

One of Disney’s most successful stage adaptations, this tale as old as time casts its spell with confidence, polish, and theatrical flair. Few animated films from Disney’s Renaissance era loom as large as Beauty and the Beast. With Alan Menken’s emotionally resonant score, richly drawn characters, and a story that balances fairytale fantasy with very human vulnerability, it’s no wonder the film has remained an … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s annual Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts returns from 27 February to 8 March 2026 with an expansive, story-rich programme inspired by Chinese dialects, dynasties and regional folklore. This 24th edition promises audiences a vibrant mix of theatre, dance, music and family-friendly works featuring celebrated artists from Singapore, the region and beyond. As the festival team notes, audiences can expect “legends told through … Continue reading Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

SCO’s percussionist to play 14 instruments and recite Song poetry in Percussion Rhapsody concert

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will present Percussion Rhapsody at the SCO Concert Hall on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 7.30pm. The 1.5-hour programme is helmed by SCO’s multitalented Associate Conductor Moses Gay. Part of SCO’s “Metamorphosis” Season 25/26, curated by Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong in conjunction with Singapore’s 60th year of independence, Percussion Rhapsody takes audiences on a musical journey from folk-inspired soundscapes … Continue reading SCO’s percussionist to play 14 instruments and recite Song poetry in Percussion Rhapsody concert