An Acappella End to the Singapore Arts Festival 2012

After 16 days of various performances, some 300 of them free, the Singapore Arts Festival 2012 has finally drawn to a close on 2 June 2012. The closing act is a performance by Singapore’s own acappella group Budak Pantai, which I later found out is Malay for “Beach Boys”. I arrived earlier than 10pm which they… Continue reading An Acappella End to the Singapore Arts Festival 2012

Of Japanese Uncles, Centaurs, National Icons, Girls with Urns and a Tribute

That’s what I experienced when I visited the Festival Village of the Singapore Arts Festival 2012 on the opening day. Having attended the media preview and gotten sneak peeks at the performances, I have returned to see more and I was not disappointed. Bridge Café Project Originating from Japan’s Oyaji Cafés with the wait staff… Continue reading Of Japanese Uncles, Centaurs, National Icons, Girls with Urns and a Tribute

Singapore Arts Festival 2012 Media Preview

The Singapore Arts Festival will be here again from 18 May to 2 June. I had the opportunity to attend the media preview along with a few other bloggers and it was a fun night. The event started on the rooftop cafe at the Festival Village at Esplanade Park where the festival GM Mr. Low… Continue reading Singapore Arts Festival 2012 Media Preview