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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For the next four weeks, A Phat Cat Collective have curated an impressively detailed programme of events and offers that, in their words, put “the ‘fun’ in fundraising”.
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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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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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Pumping out worldly party vibes in Orchard Towers since 1991, the prominent establishment accomplished a feat most local clubs couldn't – but was robbed of the opportunity.
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A performer behind a turntable is not a Pied Piper leading people to their demise. It’s time to tweak the rules that’ve kept the party scene at bay for far too long.
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The pandemic’s restrictions have crippled our clubscape, but how are our counterparts holding up in other nightlife hubs across Asia? This rundown will help put things in perspective.
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With its eccentric vibe, palatable F&B offerings and meticulous music selection, Rails is a venue that’s upping the ante as not just a snack bar, but a lifestyle destination.
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Canvas has revealed that it stood its ground for nine months with hopes of reopening, but it now has to throw in the towel due to overwhelming financial pressure.
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Diversifying the nightlife industry by hosting DJs in F&B establishments, local shows that the appeal of dance music isn’t something exclusive to clubs.
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Key players in the local club community are reluctant to join the pilot scheme that was proposed back in November, and we break down some of the reasons why.
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The beloved establishment, that has played host to a myriad of events for music and the arts, has announced that it is now looking for a new home.
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These optimistic developments have assembled a silver lining for the scene that’s far from thin, but formidable in the face of a new, unpredictable year.
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Come 2 December, The Council is officially back in business as it opens its doors to Upstairs, now rebranded as a snack bar concept operating four days a week.
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The retro discotheque embraces the new frontier with a fresh Cherry Diner concept (on weeknights) and Cherry Supper Club (on weekends) within its ‘80s-themed premises.
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Kicking in from January 2021 for nightclubs, these new pilots are a glimmering ray of light that are highly necessary for the sustenance of our scene.
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A Phat Cat Collective, the folks behind NINETEEN80 and Pinball Wizard, now face a disaster that looks to be their toughest boss fight yet. How do you run a nightspot when clubs aren’t allowed to reopen?
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A New Tempo will reveal how businesses in the music and events industry have adapted to the volatile circumstances of COVID-19, while inspiring the scene with mutual positivity and empathy.
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Disarray doesn’t always equate to disunity, and the scene has shown that it is capable of staying strong when the context appears bleak. This is a clarion call for it to stick together now more than ever.
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In this piece, we speak to the Singapore-based Homeaway Agency on what United We Stream Asia means for the club industry in the region; Singapore included, naturally.
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