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

Art Attack: 5 Standout Activities To Check Out During Singapore Art Week

If culture is identity, art is its expression. Singapore Art Week’s 11th edition runs the gamut with over 130 art events across the city.

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The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions Returns With Another All-Female Music Festival

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions reawakens within the massive halls of Pasir Panjang Power Station, retaining its original concept of a female-focused lineup.

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10 New Year’s Countdown Parties And Celebrations To Ring In 2023 On A High

From ocean fiestas and Hollywood spectaculars, here’s a list of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events to get you pumped up for the year ahead.

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Mini Raves, Mega Vision: Enter Wild Pearl, Possibly The Smallest Club In Singapore

Wild Pearl sits sequestered within the enclave of Pearl’s Hill Terrace just waiting to be discovered. We just had to find it first.

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Rave Etiquette In Singapore: Protect The Scene With These 12 Things To Do (And Not Do)

Are today’s party peeps raving in a way that bolsters – and not damages – the local music scene as a community? Here’s how we can protect the scene.

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ArPlayggio Dec ’22: A Collection Of Space Pop, ’90s House, Singlish Noise Rock & More

Wrap up your 2022 with new releases from Sobs, Halal Sol, Shazza, ARNT, Chok Kerong, Vanessa Fernandez, Mervin Wong and more.

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Reflections And Resolutions: The Party Scene Bids Farewell To 2022 And Onward to 2023

We ask DJs and promoters to look back on the whirlwind year and their resolutions for 2023. Here’s what they have to say.

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The Quest Of Manifest: These Promoters Are Amplifying The Pop-up Gig Experience

No matter its destination, Manifest remains affixed to its credo of positive energies and musical diversity. We chat with its founder, Mary Arumeidas.

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15-Min Flash Mix E30: Dexter Colt Switches Rhythms In This Savvy 10-Track Shapeshifter

The Darker Than Wax resident gets behind the wheels of our milestone 30th episode, delivering a stuffed set that feels organic and sentient.

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Rising Arp: Find Solace In Naomi G, The Alt-R&B Singer Battling The Woes Of Delirium

Naomi G cuts deep with an honest anecdote from her upcoming album, slicing into the oft-stigmatised department of mental health.

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Top-up Of The Pop-ups: 10 Fresh Party Promoters Rousing The Revival Of Our Scene

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a manic surge of parties gushing through the veins of the city; a rising trend of pop-up raves.

Gigs & Raves, ElectronicKEVIN HONovember 18, 2022Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Promoters in Singapore, Labels in Singapore, Gigs & Raves 4, Electronic 5

There’s Another Ice Factory Rave Happening, Hosted By Legends Of The Local Scene

ONE with Aldrin and Mr. Has’ Rawjak & Co. team up with Tuck Lee Ice for COLDCUTS, a new series of parties fresh out of the freezer.

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From Club To Empire: The Zouk Of Today Has Changed, But Its Heart Remains The Same

31 years of legacy. 31 years of memories. Whether you still recognise it or not, you likely have a deep-seated experience affixed to the heritage of Zouk.

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15-Min Flash Mix E29: Andre Marc Drops A Sampler Of Ciel Social’s Musical Blueprint

Andre Marc delivers a musical kaleidoscope – “In this mix, I wanted to encapsulate the genres that have struck a chord with me over the years.”

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Shining A Light On Local Queer Parties: Making Dancefloors Safe For LGBTQ+ Communities

The post-pandemic renaissance has seen the blossoming of fresh dynamisms within the local nightscape, and those of rainbow hue are no exception.

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Rising Arp: This Is Hijack Hayley, The Outfit That’s Making Indie Rock Cool Again

While the heyday of indie rock has ridden off into the sunset, Hijack Hayley is taking the reins in instigating the genre’s unsuspected but much-welcomed comeback.