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

Made Of Solid Gold: A Mega Hip-Hop Celebration Emerges At Pasir Panjang Power Station

Solid Gold Productions is honouring the pillars of hip-hop with a large-scale warehouse party, featuring dance battles, all-day graffiti and deft turntablists.

Garden Beats 2020 Festival Review: A Glimmer Of Hope In These Trying Times

The seventh edition of Garden Beats will be remembered fondly for its no-backing-down resilience. And it showed that, in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, people just wanna let go and party.

Good Times Rolls Out New Party Series At No Sleep Club, Ropes In Revision Music

Wake up, world; this is the launch of No Sleep Times. The Good Times crew unveils a new daytime party happening at No Sleep Club in Keong Saik.

222 Arts Club: Collective Minds Curates A New Venue Catered To Live Gigs

Curated officially by Collective Minds, the 5,000 sqft space at Bras Basah is “the ultimate blank canvas” for private events, art exhibitions, and of course, concerts.

Garden Beats Continues To Bloom With Unique International Acts & Beloved Local DJs

Returning for its seventh edition, the flagship festival of promoters, Sunshine Nation, is taking root in Fort Canning Park once more on 29 February 2020.

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Unity Bass: Dub & Jungle Come Together Via Two Pivotal Collectives You Need To Know

Dub Skank’in Hifi Soundsystem and Subvert HQ unite for a bass-centric event next month that embarks on a journey through dub and jungle. It’s gonna be fast, gonna be irie.

A Taste Of BGourd: The Green-Clad Rapper Who's Turned Himself Into A Vegetable

We chat with emerging rapper, BGourd, about his peculiar persona and hip-hop roots, and find out if there really is any meat within the gourd.

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From Naybeats To Big Duck: How A Group Of Baybeats Rejects Changed The Gig Game

Get to know Big Duck (FKA Naybeats), a pack of scene-stirrers who turned their rejection from Baybeats into a gig promotion endeavour that supports local alternative acts.

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The Jazz Don’t Die: Blu Jaz Cafe Finally Has Its Entertainment Licence Renewed

To kick-start the momentum, Blu Jaz Cafe already has a programme of live gigs lined up, signalling a fresh start for the storied venue in Kampong Glam.

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Tempura Oji: The Japanese Gastrobar With A Secret Door To A Party Lair

From its tempura nosh to the obscured beat haven it harbours, Tempura Oji presents an unparalleled incursion that makes it one of the most unique experiences in the city.

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Should House And Techno Be Played In A Ritzy Establishment Like Marquee?

In light of recent bookings of non-commercial acts like Richie Hawtin, Luciano and Black Coffee, is Marquee Singapore ready for house and techno within its glamorous playground?

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Nineteen80 Powers Up With An Expansion, With New Underground Concept Next Door

Much like gobbling down a Super Mushroom, Nineteen80 will grow in size this March after upgrading its lease from its current single unit to a whopping four. Finally, more space on the floor.

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.KORSAIR Launches .KRATE, A New Fortnightly Concept Club In Suntec City

With the unveiling of .KRATE at Suntec Convention Centre with Nakadia billed for the opening night, the .KORSAIR team now seems to have a rooted space to call home.

Ice Cream Sundays & Darker Than Wax Throw Tag-Team Rave In A Ship Repair Factory

Two of the scene’s brightest collectives are piecing together a tag-team jamboree to kick-start the year, in yet another newfangled location that puts the scene on its toes.

Influence Of A Doyenne: Vandetta And Her Unwavering Love For The Scene

We had a chat with accomplished stalwart, Vandetta, regarding her tireless passion for the scene she helped forge, and how she gets into the headspace of her several projects.

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From Studio To Stage: .gif Turn Their Electronic Exploits Into A Full Play

Pushing the boundaries at the dawn of 2020, electronic duo .gif have created an original play as part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival.

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Marching To His Own Beat: Intriguant And His Multi-Hyphenate Hustle

We speak to the versatile originator about the motivations behind his UPLOADING beat series, and the construction of his new album, Kindred.

Alex Blake Charlie Review: A Festival That The Scene Will Remember For Years To Come

With its reputable crew from 24OWLS, formidable female-centric lineup and gargantuan historical venue, The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions was one for the books.

2019 In Retrospect: 10 Milestones That Coloured The Local Party Scene This Year

From emerging promoters and clubs to steady stalwarts who changed the game, here are 10 achievements that made 2019 a great year for partying.

Neon Lights 2019 Review: A Flickering Spectacle That Left Many Punters Miffed

While Neon Lights was not without triumphant moments, it was plagued with jarring flaws like a delayed queue system, last-minute lineup changes and sound issues that had musicians walking off stage.

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