Deepa d/o Chevi Vadivelu

Back for its fifth edition, the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) 2019 sees an increase in nominees tackling difficult subjects in their films. These aspiring filmmakers deep-dived into controversial topics such as public nudity, sugar dating, and the pitfalls of being a social media celebrity. Others took to exploring the intricate complexities of familial versus personal identity, as well as Singaporean experiences such as National Service. Trailers of some of the shortlisted films were screened at the NYFA 2019 luncheon Since its inception in 2015, the NYFA has been cultivating a community of likeminded media enthusiasts and is the connecting…

British pop-rock band The Vamps will be returning to The Coliseum at Hard Rock Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa for a one-night-only performance. Held on 15 August 2019 (Wednesday), the quartet’s performance will be part of their Four Corners 2019 Tour – their biggest tour yet!

The Peranakan has been renowned for its impeccable service and exclusive fusion dishes, albeit the rather hefty price tag that goes along with it. However, the reigning Peranakan restaurant in Orchard has a new competitor located just 30 minutes away – Godmama, a modern Peranakan restaurant nestled at a quaint corner in Funan.  Will The Peranakan continue to dominate as the go-to restaurant for your Nyonya food fix in the city, or will Godmama’s heirloom recipes win over the hearts and tummies of diners? We filled our bellies with Peranakan goodies from both sides to give our final verdict. The…

Enchanting, electronic Cuban duo PAUZA released their fourth track for the year, ‘Jungle Fever’, on 19 July 2019 (Friday). The track sees the powerhouse duo fuse their signature Cuban grooves with a mesmerizing jungle-inspired melody. Paula and Zahira, who are also the first female duo of electronic music from La Habana, Cuba, have re-interpreted the cultural current of house music by adding Latin rhythms and Cuban folklore. This unique trait has given them an edge above the rest, as seen with their growing popularity.  “We channelled afro-Cuban sounds created from within the mountains that surround our island,” shared PAUZA. “Throughout…

HANS IM GLÜCK launches its “Die Die Must Try” menu – a Singapore-exclusive menu crafted in light of Singapore’s 54th birthday. Available from 1 July (Monday) to 31 August 2019 (Saturday), the National Day-special menu features HANS IM GLÜCK’s take on local delicacies; consisting of its KRABBE Burger, BEEF RENDANG Burger and Singapore Rose. KRABBE Burger KRABBE Burger (SG$16) The first and only seafood burger on the menu, HANS IM GLÜCK elevates the KRABBE Burger into a never-boring, nutritious and delicious burger – with no mess guaranteed. A fusion between HANS IM GLÜCK’s signature burgergrill and soft shell crab, the…

Funan recently reopened on 28 June 2019 (Friday), after a three-year-long transformative redevelopment. With over 180 brands sprawled across the mall, visitors will be spoilt for choice over the array of retailers, eateries and activities offered. While it may be fun to explore Funan with friends, it certainly isn’t the same to go without a plan of any sort during a date. So where are the good spots at Funan for couples? Check out our handy Funan Shopping Guide for couples to find out! Shopping Superdry Greeting you just as you enter the mall is Superdry, great for summer wear…

Local singer-producer Niine will be releasing his new track, ‘don’t wanna sleep’, on 19 July 2019 (Friday) on Spotify and YouTube. A mellow tune with poppy sounds thrown into the mix, ‘don’t wanna sleep’ talks about the cycle of spiralling in one’s insecurities during the night, only to go back to being “normal” in the day. Talking with Niine Niine shares with us in a conversation on the song’s significance to him and how he tackles depression. Your songs tend to be a reflection of your own life experiences. What meaning does this song hold for you? Niine: It’s literally…

Aimed to address waste decadence in Singapore and Asia, this year’s IKEA Singapore’s Young Designer Award (IKEA YDA) challenged students to propose and develop design innovations across four major waste streams – food, plastics, paper or packaging, and e-waste. Held at The Red Box on 1 July 2019 (Monday), the Grand Finale of IKEA YDA 2019 saw the Top 20 finalists from across Singapore’s tertiary institutions make their final pitch to the judges in hopes of emerging as the winner. Ms Bee Lian Soh, Head of Sustainability at IKEA Southeast Asia. “The ideas submitted and presented by the students this…

Following the announcement of sold out shows in New Zealand and Australia earlier this week, U2 has confirmed that the band will bring their acclaimed Joshua Tree Tour to Asia!  Hot on the heels of U2’s highly-successful 2017 tour in celebration of its seminal album, The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 will see the Irish rock band make a much-anticipated live return to Asia. U2 will also make a stop at Singapore and Seoul for the first time ever – with what promises to be very special concerts from one of the most renowned bands in the world.  Due to an…