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

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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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.

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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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Class Acts: Watch A Documentary About Singapore’s Creative Zeitgeist Of The ’90s

Is Singapore a metropolis that breeds creativity? History says yes in the premiere of this feature-length documentary by Stacking Stones.

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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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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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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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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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Serial Thrilla: Ice Cream Sundays Reunite With Darker Than Wax At Haw Par Villa

Featuring nine acts from both ensembles, Haw Par Thrilla 3 unleashes a rave that will be remembered long into the afterlife. Your demons are invited too.

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Meet North East Social Club, The Culture Crusaders Throwing Pop-Up Gigs & Markets

From marathon gigs featuring local bands to pop-up marketplaces peddling wares from homegrown creatives, the portfolio of North East Social Club puts culture first.

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Enter Eat Sum Thing, A New Elevated Contemporary Tapas Hideout By Thugshop

Situated below Headquarters at 66 Boat Quay, Eat Sum Thing is Thugshop’s newest grungy yet gastronomic foray into the culinary domain.

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Vibe And Tribe: Mandala Club Is More Than A Members Club, But A Bastion Of Culture

Like other mediums of culture, music is an effective glue when it comes to bringing people together – and that is exactly the forte of Mandala Club.

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The Sway Of Syndicate: How A Collective’s Ambition Is Reshaping Culture As We Know It

As collective co-founders, Kiat and Cherry Chan discuss the evolution of Syndicate, a multifaceted entity that’s revolutionised music and art since 2010.

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Outer Bounce Launches Its Debut Revelry In Haw Par Villa, Singapore’s Own Hell On Earth

Expose yourself to Asia’s inner rhythms with Outer Bounce, a pop-up rave featuring Yadin Moha, Yoshi Nori and Sunju Hargun – right here in Hell.

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Charlie Lim & Faithless’ Sister Bliss Launch The Hit Academy Asia In Singapore

A dream collaboration we never knew we needed. The six-week online course culminates in a three-day songwriting camp in Singapore.

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It Takes A Village: How The Glass Hut Forges A Creative Haven For The Artistic Community

Behind The Glass Hut lies an ironclad motivation to restore local culture, from pop-up gigs and art exhibitions to flea markets and niche creative workshops.

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X Marks The Spot: The Projector Is Riding On A Fresh Wave Of Scene Success

While Projector X: Riverside remains for just half a year as a haven for pop-up parties, The Projector has revealed much bigger plans in the near future.

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Sunday Social & Pasar Pink Celebrate Love With A Pop-Up Market (And Yes, DJs Are Back)

Over 30 merchants are lined up for this special edition of Sunday Social, an official partner of Pasar Pink that celebrates Global Pride Month in Singapore.

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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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