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

There’s A Sold-Out Party Playing Disney Songs. What Does That Say About Our Club Culture?

The chasm of crowd favourites is a deep hole. The question is: how deep are promoters willing to burrow and how much is the scene ready to accept?

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Music And Mindfulness: Tropika Invites Manu Chao For A Worldly Acoustic Performance

In line with Tropika’s cosmopolitan music ethos, the two-day event at Haw Par Villa is headlined by the legendary multi-instrumentalist.

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First Steps Of Last Saturdays: A Love Letter To The Concept Of Day Parties

Occurring on the last Saturday of every month, these day parties are a metaphorical pat on the back for the troopers craving a release on the dancefloor.

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Freaky Forecast: Strange Weather’s Experimental Gigs Are A Breath Of Fresh Air

Through their experimental antics in a scene that sometimes feels safe, the Strange Weather collective have caught lightning in a bottle.

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Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club Is Coming To Singapore For This Ice Cream Sundays Fiesta

All the way from the countryside of Higashi Izu, Rainbow Disco Club is arriving in Haw Par Villa with two of its residents as guest acts.

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Blackout’s Returning Escape 56 Series Summons Zombies In Miami For A Warehouse Bash

These Zombies In Miami want your brain and bestest dance moves. Blackout Agency’s signature series returns after a three-year hiatus.

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BlackKaji Is Back: The Observatory & Co. Invade The Picturehouse With Sonic Experiments

The Observatory and Ujikaji Records are back with another iteration of their BlackKaji showcase, now featuring regional experimental acts.

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Memories For Miles: These Golden Mile Establishments Are Moving On With Pride

Much more than the festivities, The Last Mile is about the people who call Golden Mile Complex their home, from cocktail bar entrepreneurs to KTV matriarchs.

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Thugshop Officially Launches MDLR With XXL Parties Feat. Dixon, Anetha, Dax J & KI/KI

Pick one, or pick all. You’ll need plenty of stamina to power through this XXL month at Thugshop’s new pop-up space, MDLR.

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A Golden Goodbye: The Last Mile Organisers Share The Story Behind The Festivity

Prior to the farewell takeover at Golden Mile Complex, we speak to Mugic’s Dang Chau and Ulysses James, and Ice Cream Sundays’ Daniel O’Connor and Nick Bong.

Electronic, Gigs & RavesKEVIN HOFebruary 19, 2023Golden Mile, Mugic, Ice Cream Sundays, Cool spaces in Singapore, DJs in Singapore, Collectives in Singapore, Pop-up parties in Singapore, Parties in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Interview, Electronic 5, Gigs & Raves 4

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions Just Got Bigger – Here’s Everything You Can Expect

A pop-up bookstore, an art lane, exclusive film screenings and a truckload of musical performances from indie-rock to techno – this festival’s got it all.

Gigs & Raves, Spaces & HangoutsKEVIN HOFebruary 16, 2023Alex Blake Charlie Sessions, Music festivals in Singapore, 24OWLS, DJs in Singapore, Musicians in Singapore, Bands in Singapore, Gigs in Singapore, Concerts in Singapore, Pasir Panjang Power Station, Gigs & Raves 4, Spaces & Hangouts 3

Outer Bounce Now Wants You To Party In Kranji For Its Much-Awaited Sophomore Rave

Outer Bounce will migrate its antics to the Northwestern suburb of Kranji, with performances from Roza Terenzi, Sarayu and Bongomann.

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The Last Mile: 13 Music Collectives Unite For A Farewell Takeover At Golden Mile Complex

Say goodbye to a cultural institution at this massive festival-like event on 4 March, featuring 13 electronic music collectives across five venues.

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The Bigger The Better: Introducing XXL, An Upsized Party Concept From Thugshop

From the team behind Headquarters, Tuff Club and Eat Sum Thing, XXL is a new party series set that amplifies the tireless vision of Thugshop.

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The Kaleidoscope Of Ciel Social: Gaze Into The Nomadic World Of These Party Promoters

From sunset house to twilight techno, the Ciel Social brotherhood share more about their modest but momentum-building journey.

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Metamo Industries Introduces New Label With SWTLKR’s “Girl” EP Launch Party

SWTLKR commemorates his latest electronica release with Projections, a new event series from the ‘psyberpunk’ imagination of Metamo Industries.

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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.