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Arts, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: An Interview with SISTIC CEO Joe Ow On Ticketing, Liveness, and Streaming

As the CEO of SISTIC, it may come as a surprise to some that Joe Ow does not come from an arts and entertainment background. But with his wealth of experience in digital solutions, his role at the helm seems to be perfectly poised to bring the company into the future, and expand the role and scope of what a local ticketing agency can offer … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with SISTIC CEO Joe Ow On Ticketing, Liveness, and Streaming

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

Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Ever since 2008, How Drama has been entertaining audiences with their signature show Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap. And is the coronavirus gonna stop them? Absolutely not. At the start of the circuit breaker, How Drama released a Stay Home For Singapore video to thank Coronavirus frontline workers and encourage Singaporeans to stay at home, receiving over 22,000 views on Facebook. Now, for one … Continue reading Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

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72-13, Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

Preview: T:>Works presents fully virtual, fully free second edition of N.O.W. Festival of Women

T:>works (formerly known as Theatreworks) has never been one to shy away from trying new things, even with the coronavirus rendering them unable to proceed with live events. For the second edition of Not Ordinary Work (N.O.W.), Noorlinah Mohamed and her all-woman team have pivoted from their original plans and taken the festival fully online, and fully accessible, with its slew of digital programmes free … Continue reading Preview: T:>Works presents fully virtual, fully free second edition of N.O.W. Festival of Women

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Straight Up: The Coronalogues by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Since the circuit breaker and restrictions on entertainment venues were implemented, most arts and theatre companies have been at a loss when it comes to creating original content. Turning primarily to streaming archival content or conducting roundtables and talkbacks, few original works have emerged during this drought, with how difficult it’s been to even come together to conceptualise, organise or even rehearse. At least, until … Continue reading Straight Up: The Coronalogues by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Music, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

#SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

As part of the National Arts Council’s (NAC) initiatives under the #SGCultureAnywhere campaign, Singapore’s streets are set to come to life with the launch of Streets of Hope. Through Streets of Hope, NAC bands together with 153 homegrown artists to take #SGCultureAnywhere, as their unique works line Singapore’s streets along St Andrew’s Road, Fullerton Road, Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road, and many more. The full Streets … Continue reading #SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

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Art What!, Arts, Museums

Museum Musings: Stay connected with ArtScience at Home, ArtScience Museum’s new online programme

Missing the ArtScience Museum? Fret not, with their new online programme ArtScience at Home. The new initiative will see ArtScience Museum present online versions of its education activities such as guided exhibition tours and workshops, along with its flagship public programmes including ArtScience Late, Conversations and ArtScience on Screen. “We see the launch of ArtScience at Home as an exciting new chapter in ArtScience Museum’s … Continue reading Museum Musings: Stay connected with ArtScience at Home, ArtScience Museum’s new online programme

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online

Like every other theatre company in Singapore, Split Theatre has been rendered unable to do live performances during the coronavirus period. Turning to the field of digital presentation, they’ve taken to Facebook to post something a little different during this time: reaction videos. Taking inspiration from the Watchman’s speech in Aeschylus’s Agamemnon, Split has been exploring concepts of ‘keeping watch’, ‘taking stock’, ‘waiting’, ‘hoping’, ‘counting’ and … Continue reading Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: The TENG Ensemble present the Triptych Series

  Local arts ensemble, The TENG Ensemble, launches its Triptych Series, a three-part video series to spotlight the critical role of migrants in Singapore through their music. At the same time, it aims to encourage audiences to play their part in building a more inclusive society for the community. With the migrant community being one of the hardest-hit groups in the country’s battle against COVID-19, … Continue reading Music Is: The TENG Ensemble present the Triptych Series

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants

Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced the recipients of two major film grants: The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and the SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS). Aimed at developing inspiring and thought-provoking films that can contribute to the growth of a distinctive and independent Southeast Asian filmmaking landscape, the grants saw submissions coming from right across the region, … Continue reading SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: keshi talks about life during coronavirus, his music, and what’s next

  Named one of 2020’s “essential new artists” by NME, keshi is the latest music sensation to add to your lo-fi hip hop playlist. Even without a full album out, at just 25 years old, the Houston native has made a meteoric rise to fame from his humble Soundcloud beginnings, now with over 150 million global artist streams and managing to sell out his 6-city … Continue reading Music Is: keshi talks about life during coronavirus, his music, and what’s next

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