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Arts, Review, Singapore

Review: A Requiem For Change by LaSalle College of the Arts

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust The ambitious A Requiem For Change takes inspiration from social activist Naomi Klein’s book This Changes Everything, tackling big, contemporary concepts of climate change, political upheaval and capitalism. A devised work by David Glass in collaboration with students from the East 15 Drama School and LASALLE College of the arts, A Requiem For Change goes surreal in order to fully expand on and explain … Continue reading Review: A Requiem For Change by LaSalle College of the Arts

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Singapore, Sports

Preview: OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

Asia’s biggest night run, OSIM Sundown Marathon is set to return to Singapore on 1st June 2019, under the new event management of Infinitus Productions (Run For Hope, New Paper Big Walk). Bringing a fresh perspective to Asia’s biggest night run, the team will continue to preserve the race’s unique night unique characteristics that make the race a favourite amongst the running community, and continue … Continue reading Preview: OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

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Super Rugby 2019: HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES Set to Open Their 2019 Season At The Singapore National Stadium

Tickets to see the HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES in action during the 2019 Mitsubishi Estate Super Rugby season are now on sale, with Singapore’s adopted home team set to return to Singapore to play two respective matches in 2019, including their first match of the season. On 16th February 2019, the SUNWOLVES are set to take on THE SHARKS at the Singapore National Stadium, with fans encouraged … Continue reading Super Rugby 2019: HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES Set to Open Their 2019 Season At The Singapore National Stadium

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Arts, Circus, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Since their debut at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, high concept Japanese martial arts meets drumming troupe Drum Tao has been seen by more than 8 million spectators over 26 countries and 500 cities. Come March 2019, get ready to be wowed as they return to Singapore’s MES Theatre for a brand new brand new show to showcase their innovative and exhilarating Taiko drumming! Titled Rhythm of Tribe, the … Continue reading Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

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Singapore, Sports

Preview: Income Eco Run 2019

Aimed in part to promote sustainability and to reduce waste, the annual Income Eco Run (IER) 2019 is now open for registration. Set to be held at the F1 Pit Building on 28th April 2019, Southeast Asia’s premier eco run is back with even more new initiatives to encourage participants to continue their journey towards zero waste. With the key message and aim to reduce … Continue reading Preview: Income Eco Run 2019

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Arts, Film, Review, SGIFF 2017, Singapore

SGIFF 2018: Cannonball dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

Whimsical roadtrip to nowhere Experimental films are often a love/hate affair, leaving one either completely baffled, or bowled over by its form. Often, it leaves us reeling as the latter, but for road trip film Cannonball, we were left surprised by how it ended up more charming than it has any right to be. Cannonball follows partners and music duo Frank and Lily as they set off … Continue reading SGIFF 2018: Cannonball dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

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Museum Musings: Weixin Quek Chong Wins Grand Prize at Singapore Art Musuem’s President’s Young Talents 2018

The Singapore Art Museum has announced the winners of the seventh edition of the President’s Young Talents at an awards ceremony graced by Madam Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore. Taking home the Grand Prize was artist Weixin Quek Chong with her artwork titled sft crsh ctrl, while Yanyun Chen‘s The scars that write us garnered the most votes by members of public … Continue reading Museum Musings: Weixin Quek Chong Wins Grand Prize at Singapore Art Musuem’s President’s Young Talents 2018

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Red Balloon Concert Series by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

As 2019 approaches, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is set to launch an all new concert series. Titled Red Balloon, the series features a host of exciting international guest artistes set to defy genre, and audiences should prepare only to be surprised. Red Balloon opens mid-January with Reich in 60 Minutes. At the centre of this concert is of course, Steve Reich, one of America’s greatest and most influential living composers, … Continue reading Preview: Red Balloon Concert Series by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Film, Review, SGIFF 2017, Singapore

SGIFF 2018: Cities of Last Things dir. Ho Wai Ding + Kingdom dir. Tan Wei Keong (Review)

A heart wrenching film about the absurdity of life and an animated short about finding one’s place in the world opens the 29th SGIFF Last Wednesday, the 29th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) kicked off with animated short Kingdom by local filmmaker Tan Wei Keong, and Ho Wai Ding’s feature length film Cities of Last Things, which first premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival … Continue reading SGIFF 2018: Cities of Last Things dir. Ho Wai Ding + Kingdom dir. Tan Wei Keong (Review)

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Review: Sink or Swim dir. Gilles Lellouche (French Film Festival 2018)

Synchronized swimming drama moves with its tale of friendship and camraderie. Gilles Lellouche’s Sink or Swim opens with a familiar quote, along the lines of a “square peg never being able to fit into a round hole.” Even from its poster alone, one might be tempted to laugh out loud at the almost comical sight of eight confused men in swimwear, some hairy, some rotund, some … Continue reading Review: Sink or Swim dir. Gilles Lellouche (French Film Festival 2018)

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