Jack Neo searches for next big star with cross-country talent competition Show Off Show 放马过来

In this crowded entertainment industry, it takes a special kind of person to stand out. For CEO of media company Asia Momentum Media (AMM) and ‘jack of all trades’ Jack Neo, that person is someone who comes with a variety of talents, can handle themselves on camera, and essentially, is a bonafide independent artist and content creator who knows how to get the views. And … Continue reading Jack Neo searches for next big star with cross-country talent competition Show Off Show 放马过来

SIFA v2.020: The Necessary Stage presents Digital Traces: The Year of No Return vodcasts

Following the successful wave of digital programmes featuring a strong music focus earlier in June and July, The Necessary Stage invites audiences into the world of The Year of No Return through Digital Traces: The Year of No Return beginning on 15 August 2020. Commissioned by Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), The Year of No Return by The Necessary Stage is slated for its world premiere at the festival in 2021 alongside three other Singaporean theatre companies. Written … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: The Necessary Stage presents Digital Traces: The Year of No Return vodcasts

Ready For Takeoff: British Airways bids goodbye to Boeing 747 Queen of the Skies fleet

With great sadness, British Airways has announced that its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft, fondly known as ‘The Queen of the Skies’, are likely to have flown their last scheduled commercial service. After nearly five decades of service and millions of miles flown around the globe, it is proposed that the airline’s remaining fleet of thirty one 747-400 aircraft will be retired with immediate effect … Continue reading Ready For Takeoff: British Airways bids goodbye to Boeing 747 Queen of the Skies fleet

Art What!: SAM commissions Heman Chong to bring art to the streets with new project

While Singapore Art Museum (SAM) undergoes a major building redevelopment, SAM continues to collaborate with Singapore artists to present contemporary artworks. The Walking in the City series presents specially commissioned artworks on the hoardings currently installed around the perimeter of the museum buildings along Bras Basah Road and Queen Street. Engaging with themes such as the history of the SAM buildings and the island, society, … Continue reading Art What!: SAM commissions Heman Chong to bring art to the streets with new project

Music Is: Jam with Discover by Circles.Life this July with local music performances + An Interview with Rao Zi Jie, Wei Lun and Wilson Wong

For the month of July, Discover by Circles.Life will be hosting two shows as part of the Jam with Discover series. Each show features a specially curated line-up of musicians with similar musical styles and sensibilities, aimed to created an evocative musical experience for audiences. Both shows will be performed live and audiences can access the stream through Zoom. The first show will feature Rao … Continue reading Music Is: Jam with Discover by Circles.Life this July with local music performances + An Interview with Rao Zi Jie, Wei Lun and Wilson Wong

Music Is: Local singer-songwriter KHAi talks Strange[r], the music scene and the future

A new artist’s debut is always an exciting one, and for alt-folk pop singer-songwriter KHAi, that day has come with the release of his debut EP, Strange[r]. Preceded by tracks ‘Small Talk’, ‘Victoria’ and ‘Wanderlust’, KHAi quickly captured our hearts with his sincere, powerful lyrics about the ups and downs of life, crooning with heartfelt emotion and taking us on a journey of self-discovery, self-love and acceptance. Find out … Continue reading Music Is: Local singer-songwriter KHAi talks Strange[r], the music scene and the future

WILD@Home: The Best of W!ld Rice Now Available On Demand

Leading Singaporean theatre company W!ld Rice has announced its plans to launch WILD@Home On Demand – a new programme to bring the best of Singapore theatre to audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this initiative, audiences will be able to enjoy the company’s world-class theatre productions on demand for a small donation. Each digital rental period lasts 48 hours, and will cost US$10. All proceeds … Continue reading WILD@Home: The Best of W!ld Rice Now Available On Demand

Immerse Yourself: Around the World in 80 Days by Andsoforth (Preview)

After a trip to the mythical land of the vikings with Valhalla and the Chambers of Asgard, Andsoforth, Singapore’s first and only immersive dining and theatre company, is back with a brand new multi-room experience. This time around, they’ve taken inspiration from French author Jules Verne, and are set to take audience members Around the World in 80 Days. Of course, you won’t really take 80 days to complete … Continue reading Immerse Yourself: Around the World in 80 Days by Andsoforth (Preview)

Open Call: Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2021 needs your scripts!

If you ever thought you were a good writer, now’s the time to show it. Following their second edition of The Wright Stuff in 2019, Toy Factory is ready to return for a third round of showcasing brand new Singaporean scripts come 2021. Budding playwrights are welcome to submit new plays between 24th July to 24th September 2020 to Toy Factory, in the hopes of … Continue reading Open Call: Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2021 needs your scripts!

Preview: M1 Patch! A (Live) Theatre Festival of Play by The Theatre Practice

Seeing performances live may be on hold, but theatre certainly isn’t dead. After a stellar new staging of Four Horse Road earlier this year, The Theatre Practice (TTP) is back this July with a brand new edition of M1 Patch! A (Live) Theatre Festival of Play. Taking place from 18th July to 30th August 2020, M1 Patch! continues to champion the power of play, showcasing a … Continue reading Preview: M1 Patch! A (Live) Theatre Festival of Play by The Theatre Practice