Music Is: 13 New Music Acts To Perform at All Things New X Noise Weekend

Following a two-month long Noise Music mentorship, 13 young up and coming music acts are set to make their professional debuts at the Esplanade’s All Things New X Noise Weekend from from 17th to 19th January 2020. For one weekend, audiences can expect a weekend filled with music across a range of genres as the next generation of emerging musicians bring their best sounds to … Continue reading Music Is: 13 New Music Acts To Perform at All Things New X Noise Weekend

Best Of 2019: The 2nd Bakchormeeboy Theatre Awards (2019)

As 2019 draws to a close, it’s time for us to once again look back on the last 12 months of local theatre and pick out the works we thought most stood out and remained steadfast productions in our memories. 2019 marks a year of reflection, with the decade drawing to a close and prime time to think back on all that’s happened. And we … Continue reading Best Of 2019: The 2nd Bakchormeeboy Theatre Awards (2019)

Museum Musings: 浮槎 Fú Chá at the National Gallery Singapore’s Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden

  Launched as part of Singapore Art Week 2020, Cao Fei, one of China’s foremost contemporary artists, presents a new large-scale kinetic sculptural installation, 浮槎 Fú Chá, at National Gallery Singapore, as part of the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Commission. This marks an exciting departure for the artist who is primarily known for her moving image practice. Some of her known works include RMB City: A Second … Continue reading Museum Musings: 浮槎 Fú Chá at the National Gallery Singapore’s Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden

Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2020

As we approach Chinese New Year once again, so does the Esplanade’s annual Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts. Come the year of the Rat, often considered a symbol of wit, imagination and curiosity, Huayi is set to bring these traits to life in its programming, with a line-up of leading Chinese artists from Singapore and beyond between 31st January and 9th February 2020. Presenting a mix … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2020

Review: Cats presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 19/12/19) Feline fever dream impresses with its acrobatic skills and musical grandeur, landing squarely on its feet.  As a musical that’s stood the test of time and still receives acclaim over 40 years later, the plot of Cats, if you can call it a plot, is incredibly simple. Once a year, the Jellicle Cats gather around what appears to be a junkyard … Continue reading Review: Cats presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Review: Single Mothers by Dwayne Ng

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 20/12/19) New play tackles the challenges of single motherhood, and shows potential for more.  Being a single mother certainly isn’t easy. On top of one’s actual obligations to take care of one’s child more or less alone, the situation is often further complicated by society’s expectations and judgment thrust upon them. The trials and tribulations of single motherhood then are explored in … Continue reading Review: Single Mothers by Dwayne Ng

Review: Crazy Christmas 2019 – Crazy Grinch Asians by Dream Academy

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 17/12/19) Dream Academy’s A-Team come together for a festive variety show to do what they do best – having fun, spreading joy and laughter. If it’s one company that knows how to play to their strengths, it’s Dream Academy. Following a four year hiatus since its last edition in 2015, the local theatre company has triumphantly brought back their crowd-pleasing Crazy Christmas once again, … Continue reading Review: Crazy Christmas 2019 – Crazy Grinch Asians by Dream Academy

Singapore Art Week 2020: Programmes At Gillman Barracks

While a little off the beaten track, Gillman Barracks remains one of Singapore’s premier visual arts destinations with its host of galleries all gathered in a single location. For Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2020, the venue will host an array of inspiring and innovative art experiences from 11th to 19th January 2020. Expect to see work by over 80 artists from Singapore and beyond, including … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2020: Programmes At Gillman Barracks

Hotels & Holidays: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Celebrates Double Win at the 2019 World Travel Awards

BALI, INDONESIA – Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali has just been named as Indonesia’s Leading Resort and Bali’s Leading Family Resort (second consecutive year) at the 2019 World Travel Awards Asia, which are recognised globally as a hallmark of industry excellence. The family lifestyle resort, which is located within easy walking distance to the beach, graciously received both honours in a glittering Gala Ceremony … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Celebrates Double Win at the 2019 World Travel Awards

Hotels & Holidays: PARKROYAL on Pickering Celebrates the Year of the Rat

Located close enough to Chinatown to be considered a part of it, this Chinese New Year, consider coming down to Parkroyal on Pickering to ring in the Year of the Rat and indulge in the many festive offerings available at Lime Restaurant. Feast of Fortune (18th January to 7th February 2020) In January, diners will be able to feast on an bountiful menu of traditional … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: PARKROYAL on Pickering Celebrates the Year of the Rat