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Arts, Music, News, Review

Review: An Alpine Symphony In Images + Korngold Violin Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Opening the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s new season, as the lights dimmed in the Esplanade Concert Hall, a hush of anticipation blankets the audience. As SSO CEO Kenneth Kwok delivered his opening address, we were promised a season launch that would go beyond music, and bring with it a sense of reflection, resilience, and renewal, as he reminded us of music’s enduring ability to nourish and … Continue reading Review: An Alpine Symphony In Images + Korngold Violin Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, News, Singapore, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Haresh Sharma Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts by Bath Spa University

Haresh Sharma, the Resident Playwright of The Necessary Stage (TNS), has received the Honorary Doctor of Arts awarded by Bath Spa University in the United Kingdom. Responding to his being conferred the accolade, Sharma says, “I’m deeply grateful to be awarded the Honorary Doctor of Arts as a recognition of my 37 years of work and dedication to growing and developing Singapore theatre.” He also … Continue reading Haresh Sharma Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts by Bath Spa University

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Arts, Film

Film Fanatic: Singapore’s first animated historical epic ‘The Violinist’ unveils first look, set for 2026 release

The Violinist, Singapore’s first animated historical epic and one of its most ambitious feature film productions to date, was unveiled to the local press this morning at a special preview event held at PIXEL, with support from the Singapore Film Commission (SFC) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The animated feature film has been eight years in the making and is the long-awaited expansion of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore’s first animated historical epic ‘The Violinist’ unveils first look, set for 2026 release

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng and curator Selene Yap are Singapore’s artistic team for Biennale Arte 2026

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng to represent Singapore at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte) in 2026. She will collaborate with curator Selene Yap to realise the presentation. The pairing marks the 12th presentation of the Singapore Pavilion, which is commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), supported by the Ministry … Continue reading Art What!: Pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng and curator Selene Yap are Singapore’s artistic team for Biennale Arte 2026

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Arts, National Gallery, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Stories – Pathways and Detours in Art at National Gallery Singapore

Marking its 10th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th year of independence, National Gallery Singapore presents the full opening of Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art, the first major rehang of the DBS Singapore Gallery since its inception in 2015, and a bold rethinking of how Singapore’s art history is told. Expanded in scope and reimagined across newly configured spaces on the entire second floor of the Gallery’s City Hall Wing, the … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Stories – Pathways and Detours in Art at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: The Art of Lee Boon Ngan at The Private Museum

As Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, The Private Museum proudly presents a landmark exhibition that pays tribute not only to a nation’s visual heritage but to the quiet resilience, love, and artistry behind it. The Art of Lee Boon Ngan: Celebrating 60 Years of Singapore through the Love of Chua Mia Tee & Lee Boon Ngan invites audiences to experience a rarely seen … Continue reading Art What!: The Art of Lee Boon Ngan at The Private Museum

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Arts, News, Singapore

Singapore Spotlight debuts at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, championing Singaporean talent on the global stage

From 1 to 25 August, Singapore Spotlight will make its inaugural debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 — the world’s largest performing arts festival. The artist-led, ground-up platform will present six diverse acts, spanning theatre, comedy, dance, street performance, and experimental works, all showcasing the very best of Singaporean performing arts talent. This bold initiative, supported by national youth arts organisation *SCAPE, arrives at … Continue reading Singapore Spotlight debuts at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, championing Singaporean talent on the global stage

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Film, News, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Mocha Chai Laboratories and The One Enterprise team up for new 8-Part thriller series ‘Decalcomania’

Following their announcement of upcoming mockumentary film The Sandbox, Singapore’s Mocha Chai Laboratories (MCL) is joining forces with Thai entertainment giant The One Enterprise to produce Decalcomania, a gripping, cross-border mystery thriller. Currently filming in both Singapore and Bangkok, this edge-of-your-seat series is bringing together a who’s who of Asian entertainment royalty — Screen by Mookda Narinrak (who plays both twins) and Hussawee Pakrapongpisan- both … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Mocha Chai Laboratories and The One Enterprise team up for new 8-Part thriller series ‘Decalcomania’

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Arts, News, Review, Singapore, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: No Man’s Land by The Necessary Stage

The message is lost in this uneven and confusing exploration of masculinity, its title aptly representing the wasteland and vacuum of modern manhood. In 2025, men find themselves in an interesting new era of their gender, where stereotypes and roles are being questioned, and it seems that we now need new definitions, new ways of seeing and defining where exactly masculinity stands today. Promising that … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: No Man’s Land by The Necessary Stage

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview

Dance with Me: An Interview with Kuik Swee Boon on the 15th cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival and the Paths That Bind Us

This June marks a pivotal moment for contemporary dance in Singapore as cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival returns for its milestone 15th edition. Themed Paths That Bind Us, the 2025 programme is more than a showcase of works; it’s also a meditation on connection, memory, collaboration, and resilience. At its helm is Kuik Swee Boon, Artistic Director of T.H.E Dance Company and founding festival director of … Continue reading Dance with Me: An Interview with Kuik Swee Boon on the 15th cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival and the Paths That Bind Us

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