Tag: Singapore

Interview, Singapore

The Move Towards A Seamless Booking Experience: An Interview with Kenneth Tan, CEO & Head of Product, South East Asia, BookMyShow

To reach the head of the country’s top ticketing agent is no easy feat, and then to step down from that position as CEO and start something new, possibly unthinkable. But that’s precisely what Kenneth Tan has done, making the bold move to step away from ticketing giants SISTIC to become CEO & Head of Product, South East Asia, BookMyShow, the latest player in Singapore’s … Continue reading The Move Towards A Seamless Booking Experience: An Interview with Kenneth Tan, CEO & Head of Product, South East Asia, BookMyShow

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Arts, Concert, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: Eric Lu & Yu-Chien Tseng presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

  While Argentinian master pianist Martha Argerich postponed her return to Singapore indefinitely, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has soldiered on with a concert in lieu, with pianist Eric Lu and violinist Yu-Chien Tseng joining the orchestra for a showcase at the Esplanade Concert Hall. The concert started off with Rachmaninoff’s The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29, performed by the SSO, as conducted by … Continue reading Review: Eric Lu & Yu-Chien Tseng presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Concert, Music, Review, Singapore

Concert Review: Love Letter From Home by Dr Raul Sunico, Presented by Steinway Gallery Singapore

Commemorating the launch of master piano makers Steinway’s latest product, the Spirio|r, Steinway Gallery organised two concerts at the Victoria Concert Hall to celebrate this new invention, with Steinway artists Dr Raul Sunico and Nat Yontarak headlining a solo recital each, both of course, playing on a Steinway Spirio|r. With Dr Paul Sunico’s concert, titled Love Letter From Home, the Filipino pianist played a range … Continue reading Concert Review: Love Letter From Home by Dr Raul Sunico, Presented by Steinway Gallery Singapore

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Singapore

Gardens by the Bay presents Rose Romance

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet – but then, what exactly is a rose? At Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome’s Rose Romance floral display, running from now till 14th July, visitors can expect to learn about the rich heritage and variety of everyone’s favourite symbol of love, including cultivars and varietals that do not resemble the conventional rose. The most popularised version of … Continue reading Gardens by the Bay presents Rose Romance

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Be Alright: An Interview with Dean Lewis, the Australian Singer-Songwriter Who’s Making International Waves

Sydney-based singer-songwriter Dean Lewis has been in the industry professionally for only about three years, but has already found moderate success, certified 5x Platinum for his debut single Waves in Australia back in 2017, and 6x Platinum for his 2018 single Be Alright, as well as topping a number of international music charts. But in spite of these accolades, the 31-year old remains humble, in part owing … Continue reading Be Alright: An Interview with Dean Lewis, the Australian Singer-Songwriter Who’s Making International Waves

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Run, Singapore

Great Eastern Launches Plan Like A Woman, Plan For The Long Run

Having championed the importance of women’s health since the launch of the very first Great Eastern Women’s Run in 2005, Great Eastern has now launched its brand new Plan Like A Woman, Plan For The Long Run campaign to bring into focus the various aspects of life and to encourage all women to plan and cater for their physical and fiscal health for the long run. … Continue reading Great Eastern Launches Plan Like A Woman, Plan For The Long Run

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Arts, Dance with Me, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Pesta Raya 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the Arts is back this June to once again highlight the varied arts and culture from across the wide expanse of the the nusantara (Malay Archipelago). Held together by the same rooted beliefs and culture, this year’s festival celebrates that diversity and richness from across its heritage, history and people. Once again coinciding with the celebration of Hari … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Goodman Open House 2019

This June holidays, the annual Goodman Open House is back to welcome one and all for a day of family-friendly arts from the artist tenants of Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore’s largest arts enclave. Get a chance to visit the artists’ studios and meet them in person to learn more about the artistic process, as well as indulge in the many workshops, participative music and movement performances … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Open House 2019

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Happy Waiting by Grain Performance & Research Lab

This July, inspired by the works of seminal absurdist playwright Samuel Beckett, Grain Performance & Research Lab presents Beverly Yuen’s new play Happy Waiting, combining ideas and taking inspiration from Happy Days and Waiting for Godot.  With Happy Waiting, Vicky (Sonia Kwek) finds herself trapped in a mound. But contrary to how you think she might react, she remains cheerful, and begins to recall memories of the stories … Continue reading Preview: Happy Waiting by Grain Performance & Research Lab

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Food, Singapore

Singapore Food Festival 2019: The 50 Cents Fest is back, this time focusing on Hokkien cuisine

With the return of the Singapore Food Festival this July, Select Group Pte Ltd and Chinatown Food Street’s ever popular 50 Cents Fest (五毛钱美食荟萃) also comes back to Smith Street in its 4th edition, which, as its name suggests, allows visitors to purchase all manner of food at the low low price of just 50 cents (capping out at a maximum of $3)! Following on from … Continue reading Singapore Food Festival 2019: The 50 Cents Fest is back, this time focusing on Hokkien cuisine

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