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Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 now open for submissions

The 7th edition of the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) opens for submission today. Organised by *SCAPE, a non-profit organisation, NYFA is one of *SCAPE’s longest running apex programme that provides a platform to empower young, aspiring filmmakers in their pursuit of filmmaking. Themed ‘New Dawn, New Beginnings’, NYFA 2021 will explore the evolving film industry and prepare youths for post-Covid-19 recovery. The annual award … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 now open for submissions

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: Goodman Open House 2021

This March holidays, Goodman Open House is back – online that is. Introducing visitors to Goodman Arts Centre’s various tenants, the open house will take place on 12th March 2021 for free, with a chance to discover how nature inspires art, pick up some art making skills and explore visual art work, all from the comfort of your home. “For the first time, we will be … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Open House 2021

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

Singapore-based electronic artist Eve Alai teams up with UK based artist Arjun Ratwatte and Sri Lankan producer Madaid on the laid-back jam “Summer”—out on all digital platforms now via Umami Records. A much-welcomed departure from Eve Alai’s deep house numbers, “Summer” strikes gold with the sound of California sunset coasting through fizzy, retro-funk arrangements and feel-good tropical vibes.  By now, it’s clear that Eve Alai … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

Iman Fandi has almost always taken after her parents. Born the only daughter of local football star Fandi Ahmad, it was perhaps no surprise that she excelled in sports, having attended the Singapore Sports School as a track and field athlete. But couple that with her experience in the world of fashion and modelling since her early teens (following in the footsteps of her mother Wendy … Continue reading The Banter: Iman Fandi finds her voice with her music career

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Arts, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Toy Factory releases past plays to stream online

Local theatre company Toy Factory Productions Ltd has released NOWstreaming@TOY, a video-on-demand streaming service featuring stage recordings of their past plays via Vimeo On Demand. Exploring an array of themes and narratives, Toy Factory is set to launch the first of its 6 planned titles on 5th March, with the critically-acclaimed Titoudao. With more plays released on its Vimeo platform every month, viewers can expect to … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory releases past plays to stream online

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: The Amazing Celestial Race by Wild Rice

Bringing a touch of pantomime spirit to the Lunar New Year. While pantomimes are traditionally Christmas affairs, Wild Rice’s latest one has brought that same holiday cheer and spirit to the Lunar New Year. Directed by Glen Goei, with a book by Dwayne Lau, The Amazing Celestial Race is a musical retelling of the origins of the Chinese Zodiac. As the Jade Emperor holds a … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Amazing Celestial Race by Wild Rice

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Arts, Books, By The Book, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Good Guys by Darren Chen

Thrilling mystery of a superhero novel, with potential for this first-time author. While many of us have cheered hardest at scenes of superpowered human beings locked in mortal combat, pitting super strength against elemental might, it has always been the stories of heroes wrestling with their inner demons that have stuck with us the longest. There’s good reason why Alan Moore’s gritty, noir-inspired Watchmen has been … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Good Guys by Darren Chen

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore

Review: Reawakening Cultural Memories by T.H.E Dance Company

Bringing contemporary dance to the Eastern heartlands.  Thanks to its reputation of being ‘hard to understand’, contemporary dance isn’t exactly the easiest thing to bring to the masses. But one company has dared to try, as T.H.E Dance Company presented Reawakening Cultural Memories at Our Tampines Hub last week. Playing at the Festive Arts Theatre, Reawakening Cultural Memories is primarily aimed at exposing the heartlands to the … Continue reading Review: Reawakening Cultural Memories by T.H.E Dance Company

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SRT, Theatre

Preview: The Sound Inside by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Fresh off directing Nine Years Theatre’s Mandarin-language adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus, Cherilyn Woo is set to direct another project this March, as she returns to Singapore Repertory Theatre to head award-winning playwright Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside. The first play of SRT’s new season, The Sound Inside is a two-hander that turns the spotlight on an unusual connection forged between a pair of literary-minded people – … Continue reading Preview: The Sound Inside by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Huayi Festival 2021 opens with lion dance and DRUM FENG at Waterfront Theatre

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s 19th edition of Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts opened on the eighth day of Chinese New Year this evening with a lively, breath-taking lion dance performance by award-winning Yiwei Athletic Association, followed by an energetic percussion presentation by DRUM FENG at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Running from 19th Feb to 14th Mar 2021, Huayi invites audiences into these artists’ worlds and … Continue reading Huayi Festival 2021 opens with lion dance and DRUM FENG at Waterfront Theatre

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