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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: National Geographic presents first-ever Planet Possible Day this Sunday

National Geographic Asia has come together with regional National Geographic Explorers, changemakers, and performers to launch the first-ever Planet Possible Day to inform, inspire and enable viewers to live more lightly on the planet.  Planet Possible Day is a live virtual event taking place on 24th October, hosted on National Geographic Asia’s Facebook page at 6PM (SGT). The programme brings together a cast of well-known … Continue reading Television Time: National Geographic presents first-ever Planet Possible Day this Sunday

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Baybeats 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

20 years on from its inception, and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s iconic Baybeats festival is still going strong. Forever a champion of the local music scene, Baybeats is back this November, and extends to 4 days, instead of their usual 3. In light of the pandemic, the festival will take on a hybrid format this year, allowing as many people as possible to … Continue reading Preview: Baybeats 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Wild Rice’s annual year end musical returns with ‘Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach’

In spite of the pandemic, local leading theatre company Wild Rice has pulled through and presented a robust 2021 season, presenting works from Pooja Nansi’s You Are Here, a re-run of Pam Oei’s Faghag, and their 2021 Young & Wild graduating show. Now, they’re ending off their 2021 season with the triumphant return of their annual year end musical, with the premiere of Momotaro and … Continue reading Wild Rice’s annual year end musical returns with ‘Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach’

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Art Encounters – Where Land Meets Sea at Malay Heritage Centre

The sixth edition of Art Encounters by Art Outreach will return to the lawn of the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) in Kampong Gelam from 6th November to 16th December 2021, featuring a vibrant site-specific installation by local artist duo Ripple Root. Titled Where Land Meets Sea, the installation celebrates the history of the area as a flourishing port in the 19th century where travelers and … Continue reading Art What!: Art Encounters – Where Land Meets Sea at Malay Heritage Centre

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: After The Storm – Five artists from the Philippines at Mizuma Gallery

In the aftermath of a crisis, what comes next? Curated by Tony Godfrey, After the Storm: Five artists from the Philippines was an optimistic one. By August, Manila had gone back into lockdown. The Delta variant spreads inexorably. The hospitals are overflowing, the medical staff exhausted and disillusioned. Despite almost everyone wearing masks in public, plus face-shields in shops and enclosed spaces, the scarcity of … Continue reading Art What!: After The Storm – Five artists from the Philippines at Mizuma Gallery

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO releases live concert schedule for November and December 2021

As the year draws to a close, there’s plenty of reasons to be joyous and to let the heart be light. This season, Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) recaptures the magic of the holidays with a thoughtfully curated lineup of concerts featuring highly acclaimed international and Singapore-based musicians. The eclectic lineup begins in November before it comes to a crescendo in the festive month of December. Highlights include … Continue reading Music Is: SSO releases live concert schedule for November and December 2021

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Art What!: Art Basel stages the first full-scale international art fair since 2019

Art Basel stages the first full-scale international art fair since 2019, with vigorous sales and outstanding presentations marking a highly successful 2021 edition. Art Basel brought together 272 premier galleries from 33 countries and territories,presenting outstanding works across all media, from rare and historical masterpieces to new works by today’s emerging voices. A strong line-up of galleries from around Europe were joined by new and … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel stages the first full-scale international art fair since 2019

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Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel

Hong Kong 2021: FriendsWithYou spreads love and fun across Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Neighbourhood

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has teamed up with art duo FriendsWithYou in a fun and imaginative partnership to promote the “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods – West Kowloon” programme. Through a series of online flash mob videos, AR interactive experiences, and gigantic art installations, the happy characters are taking international audiences on a virtual journey across Hong Kong and its world-beating attractions, highlighting … Continue reading Hong Kong 2021: FriendsWithYou spreads love and fun across Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Neighbourhood

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Film, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Perspectives Film Festival 2021 – “What the __?!”

Now in its 14th edition, Singapore’s biggest student-led film festival, Perspectives Film Festival, is back this October. Taking on a hybrid format, a total of nine films will be presented at this year’s festival, themed around the intriguing statement ‘What The __?!’. ‘What The __?!’ is a wonderfully universal phrase. Whether uttered in hushed tones or shouted at the top of our lungs, the phrase … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Perspectives Film Festival 2021 – “What the __?!”

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Music Is: SSO clinches third place at Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has clinched third place in the Orchestra of the Year Award at the 2021 Gramophone Classical Music Awards, as decided by the music-loving community through public votes. Held on 5tg October at 7pm (BST), the awards show was held virtually on Medici TV and Gramophone’s website and YouTube channel. SSO was among the 10 nominees, and the only Asian orchestra to … Continue reading Music Is: SSO clinches third place at Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

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