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Quick Beats: Music Events for March 2019
Quick Beats
March 20, 2019
Quick Beats: Music Events for March 2019
Forget March Madness – we’re bringing you music madness! Here’s a line-up of music performances happening this month. 22 Mar – Dreamcatcher Concert: Invitation From Nightmare City To everyone who requested for Dreamcatcher to perform in Singapore at MyMusicTaste, your wishes have been answered! Be prepared to be thrilled by the members’ dark, edgy, yet irresistible charms and unparalleled performances. This tour marks the South Korean girl group’s third tour that were made through fan requests on MyMusicTaste, an online service that allows fans to request their favourite bands to their cities. This comes as no surprise, given how their…
Arlo Pro 2 Review: Forget the Cables, This Wireless Camera is Set to Revolutionise Home Surveillance
Cameras
March 9, 2019
Arlo Pro 2 Review: Forget the Cables, This Wireless Camera is Set to Revolutionise Home Surveillance
NETGEAR’s recent wireless camera product, the Arlo Pro 2, has been making waves in the surveillance camera world ever since it was launched in 2017. It is notable that Arlo has established itself as a name for its reliable range of surveillance camera systems over the years. The second-generation Arlo camera comes with better video resolution, motion detection, and easier installation. While Arlo cameras are known for being the world’s first 100% wire-free, weatherproof security cameras, the Arlo Pro 2 prizes itself amongst the rest for its customisable features that makes it ideal for different households and organisations to personalize…
Garden Beats Festival: Singapore’s Eco-Friendly Music Festival Is Back
Concerts
March 7, 2019
Garden Beats Festival: Singapore’s Eco-Friendly Music Festival Is Back
Singapore’s sustainable music and picnic festival, Garden Beats, returns for its fifth year anniversary this Saturday on 9 March 2019. For the first time ever, Garden Beats has specially curated new back-to-back programmes alongside its stellar line-up of artistes to keep you going all day long! The Music Lineup This year, Garden Beats will be broadening its music horizon with veteran English Indie band, The Kooks, and a brand new mix of R&B acts, Alina Baraz and Masego. For the festival’s core electro-loving crowd, Black Coffee, Alle Farben and Coran will be gracing the stage alongside Disco Funk artist, Yung…
Captain Marvel Press Conference in Singapore: It’s an Action-Packed “Emotional Journey” for the Latest MCU Movie
Cinema & TV
February 27, 2019
Captain Marvel Press Conference in Singapore: It’s an Action-Packed “Emotional Journey” for the Latest MCU Movie
On February 14 2019, the cast and directors of Captain Marvel graced their presence for a press conference and Red Carpet Event at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre – the only promotional stop in Asia. After a warm welcome by members of the media from across the Asia-Pacific countries, cast Brie Larson (Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Gemma Chan (Doctor Minerva) and Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck went on to share about the movie enthusiastically. While the cast shared about their respective characters in detail and how they came to embody themselves in their…
Light to Night Festival 2019 Brings Intimate & Thought-Provoking Art and Historical Encounters
Exhibitions
February 26, 2019
Light to Night Festival 2019 Brings Intimate & Thought-Provoking Art and Historical Encounters
Light to Night Festival is back for its third year, and it presents the Singapore Art Week edition and the Singapore Bicentennial edition. Spearheaded by National Gallery Singapore, the Light to Night Festival will span across a period of six weeks to bring close to 50 programmes and immerse audiences in an adventure filled with thought-provoking art and historical encounters. Themed Traces and Echoes, visitors are invited to go beyond the role of a visual spectator to one who interprets art and history with their five senses. The first edition – as a marquee event of Singapore Art Week – presents…
Canadian Rockers Nickelback to Hold First-Ever Concert in Singapore
Concerts
February 17, 2019
Canadian Rockers Nickelback to Hold First-Ever Concert in Singapore
Canadian rock band Nickelback will finally be making its live debut in Singapore on 20 February 2019 at ZEPP@BIGBOX, as part of their Feed The Machine Tour. Released in June 2017, Nickelback’s highly anticipated, ninth studio album Feed The Machine clinched a spot in the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. Since its release, the band has spent the better part of 2017 and 2018 in their Feed The Machine Tour; with over 80 sold-out shows around the world. Formed in Alberta, Canada in 1995, Nickelback currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake on guitars, Mike…
Exclusive Interview: for KING & COUNTRY Talks Crazy Rich Asians & Teases New Film
Music
February 4, 2019
Exclusive Interview: for KING & COUNTRY Talks Crazy Rich Asians & Teases New Film
Two-time Grammy Award-winning duo ‘for KING & COUNTRY’ will be performing at Gateway Theatre on 11 February 2019. Comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, the duo is currently in the midst of their world tour titled after their latest release, Burn The Ships. We’ve recently sat down with Joel Smallbone over Skype, who told us more about their lil’ crazy obsession with Crazy Rich Asians, and teased about a new film in the works. How would you describe your music to those who have never heard of ‘for KING & COUNTRY’? It’s theatrical, and it’s got a lot of…
The Ultimate CNY Guide for the Non-Chinese
Guides
February 3, 2019
The Ultimate CNY Guide for the Non-Chinese
Chinese New Year (CNY) is fast approaching, and for the non-Chinese, that means two full days to go out and have fun…right? Well, not until you find out that most amenities and retail stores are closed during the Chinese New Year holidays. Is it because we’re not Chinese? With that said, there are plenty of places to visit besides shopping malls this Chinese New Year. Oh, and we’ve got you covered with the opening hours of supermarkets too! Read on to find out more. Places to Hang Out Check out these places instead of the malls for a change. Venues like…
Chingay 2019: Commemorating Singapore Bicentennial with 270-metre Local Artwork
Arts
February 1, 2019
Chingay 2019: Commemorating Singapore Bicentennial with 270-metre Local Artwork
On 15 and 16 February 2019, the annual street parade will be back for its 47th edition with the theme ‘Dreams Funtasia‘. As this year’s Chingay would also be the Bicentennial edition, attendees can expect to see a uniquely Singapore multicultural extravaganza with a dazzling array of exciting performances, colourful costumes, and props! A 270-metre artwork depicting the ‘past, present and future‘ of Singapore will serve as the centrepiece of the parade. Co-created by three Singaporean multi-disciplinary artists of different races – Ng Yak Whee, Rosihan Dahim, and Vijaya Mohan – the painting illustrates the history of Singapore that dates back…
Jasmine Sokko Breaks Through to The Finals of China’s EDM Talent Show, <<即刻电音 Rave Now>>
Music
January 31, 2019
Jasmine Sokko Breaks Through to The Finals of China’s EDM Talent Show, <<即刻电音 Rave Now>>
After weeks of elimination rounds, Singapore’s rising singer-producer Jasmine Sokko clinched a spot as one of the Top 5 contestants in the semi-finals of China’s EDM talent show, <<即刻电音 Rave Now>>. Along with a wildcard contestant who will be picked from popularity voting on the show’s official platforms, all six finalists will be competing for the crown – and a chance to perform at the coveted Tomorrowland 2019 – on the final episode on 1 February 2019. In Episode 9 of <<即刻电音 Rave Now>>, Jasmine Sokko did a relift of her mentor LAY 张艺兴’s《快门回溯》‘Don’t Let Me Go.’. The sensual and…