Music scene in Singapore: Parties, concerts, nightlife, news

Northern Lights: Winter Is Coming To This Inaugural Classical-Electronic Festival

Happening at Pasir Panjang Power Station, this half-day fiesta is co-organised by the team responsible for Alex Blake Charlie Sessions and Laneway Festival Singapore.

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Snakeweed Sessions: The Iconic Local Studio’s Eponymous Series Finally Returns

The prominent music studio of industry hero, Leonard Soosay, premieres a five-part video series featuring a range of pop and underground acts.

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SIFA 2022: Music Makes A Huge Splash At The Singapore International Festival Of Arts

Happening from 20 May to 5 June 2022, SIFA returns with a music-conscious programme that includes Holly Herndon, SAtheCollective, Syndicate and much more.

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What Is Offtrack? Darker Than Wax & Ice Cream Sundays Tease Their New F&B Concept

“Guided by Leisure” is the tagline that’s etched into the identity of Offtrack; an ethos kicked into high gear by the vision of its co-founding collectives.

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Happy House: The Council & MAMA MAGNET Explore Happiness In This Art Exhibition

Think you’ve cracked the secret to happiness? If you’re still tumbling through life in search for the answer, you might find your clarity within the walls of Happy House.

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14 Musicians And Street Artists Unite For A Quirky Art Trail Along Bukit Merah

The National Arts Council heritage trail features commissioned original tracks from deførmed, Fzpz, ArunDitha + Kiat, OmarKENOBI, Zero The Memory Thief and more.

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Wala Wala Officially Halts Its Live Gig Chapter By Shutting Its Famed Second Storey

Saying goodbye to a gig legacy that dates back to 1993, Wala Wala is now focusing its operations as an f&b establishment on its first level.

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A New Spin: Enter Vertigo 26, A Charismatic Record Store & Bar With Over 1,000 Albums

Located within the basement of 26 Seah Street, the new Vertigo 26 features a catalogue of records spanning all genres over five decades, alongside a tantalising F&B menu.

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Should Nightlife Be Considered A Way Of Life, Or Embraced As Life Itself?

If we can accept that nightlife can take on many forms, then society can be discerning enough to differentiate lawful activities from the ones that are truly causing the problem.

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New Kult, New Turf: Kult Kafe Returns With A New Hideout At The Grandstand

With the dry spell that continues to hang over the scene, the revival of Kult Kafe at its new address is a much-needed morale booster.

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What Is Ke’lektiv? And How Is It Helping The Local DJ Community?

Since the beginning of 2021, Ke’lektiv has been an ongoing force in the sustenance of the DJ community, providing these fading talents with a platform to express themselves.

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The Sound Of Silence: Recorded Music No Longer Allowed In F&B Establishments

The aftermath of Phase 2 (HA) is dragging along new circumstances of uncertainty that aren’t doing favours for an already damaged sector of Singapore’s music scene.

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Beat Academia: Ministry Of DJs Is Honing The Future With Its School And Virtual Stages

From hip-hop to hardstyle, Ministry of DJs is embracing all styles and personalities with its live-stream programme powered by XR Stages. Its founder, GemStarr, shares the evolution of the school since 2013.

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The DJ Dispensary Reveals A Government-Approved Workaround For The Local DJ Limbo

Matty Wainwright from The DJ Dispensary talks about the government’s gripe with DJ-ing, and how he managed to find a workaround to alleviate their concerns.

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Welcome To Metamo Industries, The Odd ‘Psyberpunk’ Unit Fusing Art With Technology

Slip into the bizarre imagination that runs through the mother brain of Metamo Industries, a group of progressive creatives unleashing a boggling art exhibition in April.

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Still Got It: Watch Electrico Return With A Live Series Featuring Their Glorious Hits

The weekly live series coincides with the digital release of the band’s catalogue, culminating in a brand new EP of remade, reinvigorated classics.

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Down To DAW: This Is Grid Culture, Singapore’s First Ableton Certified Training Centre

The presence of Grid Culture adds more legitimacy to a city that sees its electronic community growing day by day. Founder and Ableton Certified Trainer, Syafiq Halid, shares his vision.

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Arts In Your Neighbourhood: A Melange Of Cultural Must-Sees Is Taking Over Pasir Ris

By exhibiting art on the streets, projects like Arts in Your Neighbourhood help to normalise culture in a city that often ignores it. The district-wide event happens on-site and online from 11 to 28 March.