Rumah Dayak: An Interview with New Theatre Collective Rupa co.lab

The Singapore theatre scene is buzzing, with new collectives emerging year after year without fail. This time around, three founding members of Malay playwright collective Main Tulis Group (Hazwan Norly, Nabilah Said and Nessa Anwar) have come together to form Rupa co.lab, whose name is derived from the Sanskrit word प (rūpa), which means “form, shape”, and aims to reshape contemporary conversations through the lens … Continue reading Rumah Dayak: An Interview with New Theatre Collective Rupa co.lab

Music Is: An Evening with 98° – February 2020 (Preview)

LAMC Productions has announced the arrival of renowned R&B-inspired pop quartet 98° in Singapore on 20th February 2020, as they perform LIVE at The Star Theatre – the first time in Singapore where all four members, Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre, will be performing on the same stage together. Back in the ’90s, 98° had teenage girls everywhere swooning after them … Continue reading Music Is: An Evening with 98° – February 2020 (Preview)

Preview: Singapore Lyric Opera’s Gala Concert 2019 – The Winning Divas

The most promising operatic voices in the region return to perform on the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) stage this November, as the three winning sopranos from the SLO-ASEAN Vocal Competition in 2018 unite for The Winning Divas – the SLO Gala Concert 2019! The three divas are namely, Dao Thi To Loan (Vietnam), Stefanie Quintin (the Philippines) and Singapore’s very own Evangeline Ng. Having beat out talent … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Lyric Opera’s Gala Concert 2019 – The Winning Divas

Hotels & Holidays: A North Pole Wonderland at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

A charming yuletide adventure awaits at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, with a snowy A North Pole Wonderland Christmas. Families can take delight in a convivial gathering with loved ones and share joyful moments across the property’s multi-faceted family spaces – delving into a world of magic with mischievous polar bear cubs and twinkling arctic stars amidst the whimsical and glistening winter backdrop of the North Pole. From … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: A North Pole Wonderland at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Voilah! 2019: Making Scents of Perfume With A Workshop By Maison 21G, presented by So Chic

Starting out as a printed paper guide 5 years ago, So Chic, an initiative by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, has only been growing year on year since. Not only is it now an online guide, but their role has even expanded to act as event organisers, hosting unique, interactive workshops led by the over 130 French brands represented by So Chic. Says Marion … Continue reading Voilah! 2019: Making Scents of Perfume With A Workshop By Maison 21G, presented by So Chic

Review: The Hawker by The Second Breakfast Company

★★☆☆☆ (Attended 13/11/19) Good attempt to immerse audiences in this novel concept, but let down by a central lack of purpose. The humble hawker centre is nothing short of a national icon. Representing our multicultural society with its mix of just about every kind of cuisine, along with its affordability and convenience welcoming diners of all class and backgrounds, it truly becomes a microcosm of Singapore … Continue reading Review: The Hawker by The Second Breakfast Company

The Great Singapore Replay Season Two Reveals the 10 Music Acts to Watch Out For In 2020

Singapore investment company Temasek has announced the ten emerging music acts that were picked from 231 submissions following a three-week nationwide open call for The Great Singapore Replay (TGSR) Season Two, which Temasek is presenting. The 10 artists are: ABAGSAPAU, aeriqah, Fingerfunk, Marcus 李俊纬, Marian Carmel, NAMIE, RENE, The Cold Cut Duo 雙節奏, whirring, and zalelo. The submissions spanned a number of genres, languages, styles and influences of … Continue reading The Great Singapore Replay Season Two Reveals the 10 Music Acts to Watch Out For In 2020

OH! Open House 2019: AIYOH – Art In your Own Home (Preview)

Following the success of PASSPORT in early March this year, OH! Open House is launching a brand new platform titled Art In Your Own Home (abbreviated to AIYOH) – to build an ecosystem to make art part of everyday lives. AIYOH encourages and provides opportunities for individuals to build their stories with artists and creatives. The first-ever edition, PASSPORT, involved six 45-minute art experiences co-created … Continue reading OH! Open House 2019: AIYOH – Art In your Own Home (Preview)

Football Fever: Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore Reds All Ready To Go Head to Head At Battle of the Reds 2019

The battles draws nearer each day and the Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore Reds are gearing up for the Battle of the Reds taking place at the National Stadium this Saturday, 16th November 2019. Representing their teams, Liverpool Red, Jason McAteer; Manchester Red, Wes Brown and Singapore Red, Aleksandar Duric put rivalries on hold at the press conference at The Exchange on Thursday morning. “It all … Continue reading Football Fever: Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore Reds All Ready To Go Head to Head At Battle of the Reds 2019

Preview: Goodman B-Sides 2019 – Get Lost In The Arts

This school holiday season, wander about and get lost in the arts at the latest edition of the annual Goodman B-Sides. For one day only on 16th November, Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) invites all the walk down the paths less trodden, with its community of artists crafting art into an adventure of artistic exploration, where getting lost is the experience. Armed with a map, visitors can follow … Continue reading Preview: Goodman B-Sides 2019 – Get Lost In The Arts