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Arts, Interview, Music, News

Music: Pianist Sir Stephen Hough and organist Isaac Lee speak about Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony and Hough’s ‘The World of Yesterday’ with the SSO

This week, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra brings together two musicians from different generations and traditions: British pianist-composer Sir Stephen Hough and Singaporean organist Isaac Lee, for an evening of reflection, colour, and grandeur. Their works share the stage in a programme that bridges centuries, from Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony to Hough’s own The World of Yesterday, which receives its Asian premiere at this Friday’s concert, all … Continue reading Music: Pianist Sir Stephen Hough and organist Isaac Lee speak about Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony and Hough’s ‘The World of Yesterday’ with the SSO

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

A Decade of Art and Belonging: Dr Eugene Tan discusses National Gallery Singapore’s milestone 10th Anniversary and beyond

When National Gallery Singapore opened its doors in 2015, it represented a statement of intent. Housed in the beautifully restored City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings, it represented Singapore’s ambition to position art not at the periphery of civic life, but at its very centre. Now, as the Gallery marks its tenth anniversary with a weekend-long celebration the Gallery’s 10th Birthday Bash, CEO and … Continue reading A Decade of Art and Belonging: Dr Eugene Tan discusses National Gallery Singapore’s milestone 10th Anniversary and beyond

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Arts, Review, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Theatre Review: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

TNS’ attempt to subvert the SG60 celebrations is a patchy collection of stories about government surveillance and control that instead reveals its own insecurities. If there’s one thing Singaporeans crave, it’s control, whether over order, and how we’re seen by others. SG Insecure, The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) latest work, sets out to question that national impulse. Framed as a subversive take on the SG60 celebrations, … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Theatre Review: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

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Art What!, Arts, News, photography, Preview, Singapore

A new chapter for DECK as they build a new home for photography at Shop–House

In the quiet lanes of Geylang, two carefully restored conservation shophouses have found a new purpose. Behind their pastel facades, the hum of creative energy signals a fresh beginning for Singapore’s photography community. This is Shop–House by DECK — the latest chapter in DECK Photography Art Centre’s ongoing journey to create a permanent home for photography and image-based art. For the next three years, until … Continue reading A new chapter for DECK as they build a new home for photography at Shop–House

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Arts, Museums, Singapore, Visual Art

Singapore Biennale 2025: “pure intention” and the Art of Letting the City Speak

The city is set to transform into a platform for art once more, as the Singapore Biennale 2025 (SB2025) opens Friday, 31 October. Commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC), supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and organised by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the SG60 Signature Event spans five key locations—the historic Civic District, lush Wessex Estate, iconic Tanglin … Continue reading Singapore Biennale 2025: “pure intention” and the Art of Letting the City Speak

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Arts, festival, Film, Preview

Film Fanatic: Celebrate the magic of French cinema as the French Film Festival returns this November

As November arrives, so does a touch of Parisian sparkle. The 41st vOilah! French Film Festival is returning to Singapore, ready to brighten everyday life with big-screen magic from 13 to 30 November 2025. It’s the perfect excuse to trade familiar routines for a little wonder, a little delight, and a whole lot of French flair. This beloved celebration of cinema feels like an annual … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Celebrate the magic of French cinema as the French Film Festival returns this November

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Singapore Media Festival 2025 brings you to the heart of the world’s stories

Get ready, Singapore. From 26 November to 7 December 2025, the city is set to become a buzzing creative playground as the 12th Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns in full force. This year promises a vibrant celebration of Asian storytelling, fan culture, and the creator economy, bringing together more than 55,000 filmmakers, creators, industry changemakers, and fans for 12 days of pure inspiration. What makes … Continue reading Singapore Media Festival 2025 brings you to the heart of the world’s stories

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Film, Interview, News, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 to open with Shu Qi directorial debut ‘Girl / 女孩’, reveals full programme

When the lights dim for this edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), the red carpet is set to shimmer with history in the making. Beloved screen icon Shu Qi will step into a new light as her award-winning directorial debut Girl / 女孩 opens the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) on 26 November. Filmmaker Shu Qi, lead actor Bai Xiao-Ying and actor-singer … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 to open with Shu Qi directorial debut ‘Girl / 女孩’, reveals full programme

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Life-affirming, powerful and incredibly fun musical anchored by a stellar Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo emerges as one of the best of the year. Every so often, a musical comes along that simply knocks the wind out of you through sheer sincerity. In their final show of their 2025 season, Pangdemonium’s Kimberly Akimbo achieves that, one of the best shows of the year that is both hilarious and … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

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Arts, Dance with Me, festival, Music, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Each November, the Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts transforms Singapore’s waterfront into a vibrant stage for Indian arts and culture. As the festival returns for its 24th edition from 21 – 30 November 2025, audiences can once again expect a space where tradition meets innovation, where stories are shared, and where communities come together. This year’s programme celebrates both heritage and experimentation, … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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