Poeme Symphonique for 110 Metronomes
One day in 1962, Hungarian composer György Ligeti got the bright idea to compose a symphony for 100 metronomes. The musical tempo keepers are wound to the max and set to different speeds to create different rhythmic patterns and something that resembles a field of grass. This time, the CFA Music Groups reinterpret the piece […]
5 unmissable shows at M1 Fringe Festival
So many shows, so little time. Here are our top Fringe picks.
How Loneliness Goes
A world premiere at the festival, this photography exhibition explores the sense of modern isolation in Singapore, one of the most densely populated countries in the world. By accomplished local photographer Nguan, it places people among the city’s architecture and mundane HDB locations.
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
This one-man stage piece by Iranian artist Nassim Soleimanpour, who is himself unable to leave Iran because of his refusal to perform national service, will be performed by Singaporean actors Lim Kay Siu, Pam Oei, Benjamin Kheng and Karen Tan. Each actor will take turns performing the play over four nights.
The Duchamp Syndrome
A Mexican janitor in New York starts to make imaginary friends with things like toys, marionettes and even an iRobot Roomba out of loneliness. Although this play is about the American Dream, it’s ultimately about making our mothers proud.
23 awesome things to eat, see, do and buy in January
From staying in bed to watch The Golden Globes to taking a picnic blanket to Laneway to live storytelling at Artistry, there's a lot going on this month.
Roxy Music Warehouse
A veteran in the vinyl biz just opened a second branch with an enormous collection of over 30,000 records.
New Year’s Eve @ Artistry
In true Artistry style, usher in the new year with this “Rebirth of Cool” themed party. Expect a playlist full of acid jazz tracks from the likes of Massive Attack, US3, DJ Krush, MC Solaar, Talvin Singh, Thievery Corporation and more.
CAD Cafe Countdown
The cafe, well-known for its breakfast banh mi, celebrates New Years’ Eve with funk, soul and hip hop tunes from the Pushin’On DJs and The Fever Crew. This time round, there’s plenty of craft beer on tap and sparkling wine to keep the festivities going all night long.
Good Times NYE Partay
Something big is brewing at this bohemian jazz cafe. The first floor houses live sets curated by Dunce and features weigh, sub:shaman, Pleasantry, Spacedays and Cashew Chemists, while the second and third floors are a mix of hip hop, house, dancehall, trap, jungle, dangdut and a little bhangra tunes. Expect DJs like Kiat, Shellsuit, Rah, […]