With some big acts hitting the shore this weekend, get ready for a dose of nostalgia with Morrissey, and try your hand at several workshops we’ve picked out for you.
1. Morrissey
Frontman of indie-rock band The Smiths is coming to Singapore, giving us a chance to relive our troubled teenage days. While we have given up hope of a reunion, Morrissey’s tour of Southeast Asia is a testament to how even after three decades, The Smiths’ music still lives on in all their fans. After they disbanded, Morrissey started a solo career and his most recent album, World Peace Is None Of Your Business, was one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2014. His last sold out performance here in 2012 was touted by the Straits Times as “the best concert of the year”. Don’t miss out on a night where nostalgia will be thick in the air, and the crooning vocals of lyrical genius that is Morrissey.
Date: 15 October 2016
Venue: Marina Barrage
260 Marina Way
Singapore 018976
Time: 8PM
Admission: Tickets from $118
(more information here)
2. Mayday Parade
Another act to reminisce about, pop-punk posse Mayday Parade is back in Singapore again – this time with a new album, Black Lines, under their belt after a decorated decade long career. They have come a long way, having started out by promoting their CD to anyone in parking lots at Vans Warped Tour, to becoming a name synonymous with the punk scene of the ’00s.
Date: 16 October 2016
Venue: Millian, St James Power Station
3 Sentosa Gateway #01-05
Singapore 098544
Time: 7PM
Admission: Tickets at $89
(more information here)
3. Singapore International Festival of Music
The second Singapore International Festival of Music will be bringing in international artists to perform alongside some of Singapore’s best young professional classical musicians. This year, you can expect to hear from the legendary Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Norway’s Ensemble 1B1, who will be playing classical music following this year’s theme, Myths and Legends, inspired by folklore and fairy tales.
Date: 13 – 30 October 2016
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
9 Empress Pl
Singapore 179556
Time: –
Admission: $32 – $72, tickets available at Sistic
(more information here)
4. Rent by Pangdemonium
Local theatre company Pangdemonium will be staging Tony Award-winning musical, Rent, a story about a group of young adults struggling with poverty, drug abuse and AIDS. Expect to see familiar faces like Tabitha Nauser, Benjamin Chow and Mina Kaye at this Broadway hit that will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Date: 7 – 23 October 2016
Venue: Drama Centre, National Library
100 Victoria St
Singapore 188064
Time: –
Admission: $25 – $95
(more information here)
5. TASA ArtPlay Series – Hand Lettering Workshop (Advance)
In this comprehensive 3 hour workshop, you will learn the techniques behind letter styles and creating your own letterforms. If you have always been an art buff, learning to embellish your own letters and typefont would be an exciting opportunity not to be missed. You will be able to take home a hand-lettering kit curated for you by the artist conducting the workshop, Mye De Leon, and printed hand-outs for reference.
Date: 15 October 2016
Venue: Golden Wall Centre
89 Short Street
#B1-08
Singapore 188216
Time: 10:30AM – 1:30PM
Admission: $180
(more information here)
6. The Winefamily Gathering
Ever wanted to try your hand at wine tasting? The Winefamily is a local online marketplace of wine merchants who will be holding an event for guests to taste over 100 different wines from vineyards all over the world. Each ticket entitles you to a free sample of every wine, an individual cheese & cold cut platter, a $7 full pour, and one $10 voucher to spend on wines to take home.
Date: 15 October 2016
Venue: Tree Lizard
Blk 25 B1-01 Dempsey Road
Singapore 249670
Time: 11 AM – 11 PM
Admission: $45 – $165
(more information here)
7. Tell Your Children presents Trashold
Creative collective Tell Your Children is putting up a custom jacket exhibition, where old jackets revamped by local artists in their signature style are being showcased. These articles of clothing are up for sale, and going for 200-400$ per piece. Exclusive merchandise featuring Tell Your Children’s quirky illustrations will be sold as well.
Date: 14 – 16 October 2016
Venue: Far Out
188-8 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 436990
Time: –
Admission: Free
(more information here)
8. Mutants and Mayhem: A Zombie Apocalypse Survival Game
This is not for the faint at heart – gather your bravest friends and survive the zombie apocalypse in this storytelling RPG (game) that takes place in real life. In a fictitious world threatened by mutants, you will be one of the last few human survivors to brave the infected warehouse, plotting your escape with limited weapons. Your team of five friends can also play as infected zombies and hunt down humans – or other zombies – if you wish to join the dark side. It is every man, or zombie, for himself.
Date: 17 Sep – 30 Oct
Address: Colony 13, 5 Ubi Link, Singapore 408548
Admission: $36 – $256.48
(more information here)
