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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Letters: Warriors defensive woes, voting reforms, David Seymour and dropkicks, passport name-changing
It is just too easy for opponents to exploit the frailties we have here. Alan Walker, St Heliers. Voting reforms How are the changes to voting going to make it harder to cast a vote? The election date is announced months in advance, so people have no excuse to not enrol to vote. Also, by making it illegal to have entertainment or food offerings within 100m of a voting station is just common sense, votes must be cast freely and no inducement should be offered. It seems the only ones complaining are the ones who use this as an election-day strategy. Mark Young, Ōrewa. David Seymour and dropkicks David Seymour has again demonstrated his gift for insult, this time calling tardy voting registrants 'dropkicks'. Such boorish, sneering, self-righteous language, while not surprising coming from Seymour, really shows what a massive dropkick he is. Brian Dwyer, Welcome Bay. Passports It is so hard to understand what the Government is trying to do in changing the order of name on our New Zealand passports. The use of te reo is a source of pride in the unique embracing of our heritage through our original language. Other countries praise us for it. There are no obvious nay-sayers except certain voters who are dwindling in number as they 'get' the unique lustre of 'Aotearoa New Zealand'. In that order. Christine, Northcote Point. What's in a name? I am a New Zealand citizen living in South Dakota. I recently had my New Zealand passport renewed and noticed the Māori word for New Zealand was placed above the English word on the passport. I was somewhat mystified and offended by this change, as I view myself as a New Zealander, not an Aotearoan. I presume this renaming order is a manifestation of 'woke' ideology derived from the previous Government under Dame Jacinda Ardern. I find this form of 'virtue signalling' distasteful and not becoming of the Commonwealth country New Zealand is. To the three leaders of the current Government, congratulations are deserved on their sensible and appropriate name reversal on the front of the New Zealand passport. Quentin Durward, South Dakota, US. Cost of living We are currently in Perth and there are five different supermarket chains to shop at, plus a whole host of independent stores. One greengrocer in particular, Spud Shed, is 17 stores strong. Many of these are open 24 hours, offering an exciting shopping experience for the customer. It is a lot easier to shop around here to keep them honest. Some purchases included red capsicums for $1.75 each, two for $4 cabbages, $5 blueberries, and large 500gm strawberries for only $4.99. Two chips of cherry tomatoes for $3, and a block of Aussie butter for $6.79. Their in-season Sumo mandarins are magic, but it is not all beer and skittles in the produce world; we spotted our gold kiwifruit for $12.99/kg, and we miss our glorious New Zealand apples dearly. However, one thing is for certain, our New Zealand grocery retail needs some serious competition. Glenn Forsyth, Taupō.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean EDM Festival Rocks Japan: Here's How K-Culture Just Took Over Tokyo's Party Scene
When K-Beats Meet Tokyo Streets: The Ultimate Party Crossover Imagine this: It's pouring rain in Chiba, but inside the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, the energy is absolutely electric. On June 29, The Chainsmokers-yes, the American DJ duo you've definitely heard at every college fest-take the stage and belt out, "So baby pull me closer in the back seat of your Rover. .." Suddenly, thousands of Japanese fans, mostly in their twenties, scream the lyrics back in perfect English. The whole place lights up with phone flashlights, hands in the air, and a vibe that's honestly more like a K-drama climax than your typical Japanese concert. This wasn't just another night out. This was the first-ever Japanese edition of the World DJ Festival, South Korea's biggest, wildest EDM bash, finally making its international debut. Over two days, a jaw-dropping 52,000 fans packed the venue. And get this-every single ticket was snapped up before the event even started! The lineup was a dream for any EDM lover: The Chainsmokers, Alan Walker, KSHMR, Nicky Romero, and more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo If you're the kind of person who lives for festival season, this was the place to be. K-Festival Goes Global: Seoul's Party Revolution Hits the World World DJ Festival isn't just another music event-it's a Korean original, born in Seoul back in 2007. This was the first time a Korean-made EDM festival went international, and the production was on a whole new level. Korean company BEPC Tangent took charge, teaming up with Japanese influencer marketing firm Samurai Partners. But this wasn't just a "let's slap a logo on it" collab. The Japanese crew got deep into everything-stage design, creative direction, and even curating the artist lineup to make sure the experience felt fresh and local. What's seriously cool is that, despite all the usual worries about Korea-Japan relations, Japanese fans were actually asking for even more Korean content. BEPC Tangent's CEO, Kim Eun-seong, was honestly surprised and super happy-turns out, K-culture is absolutely blowing up among young Japanese. Even Samurai Partners' CEO, Hiroyuki Irie, said this festival could totally rival Tomorrowland, one of the world's biggest EDM parties. And let's talk about the money for a second. Tickets ranged from about ₹7,000 to ₹14,000, which is pretty similar to what you'd pay for a big gig in Mumbai or Bangalore. But resale prices? Some were spotted for over ₹25,000! That's the kind of hype we usually see for K-pop concerts or IPL finals. Local Flavour, Global Vibes: How They Made It Uniquely Japanese The festival wasn't just a copy-paste from Korea. Local touches were everywhere: the "WDJF" logo was redone in traditional Japanese calligraphy, and the whole venue was scented with a custom fragrance (seriously, who thinks of this stuff?). The sound system was so powerful you could feel the bass in your bones, even if the visuals were a bit more chill compared to Seoul's over-the-top style. And accessibility? Top notch-there were wheelchair-friendly seats and ramps, making sure everyone could join the party. The crowd was a scene in itself. About 70% were in their twenties, and a massive 98% were Japanese residents. Staying true to Japan's "open run" culture, hundreds lined up hours before the gates opened, hyped for a weekend they'd never forget. Kenichi Yoshida, 29, who found the fest on Instagram, said he loved every minute and is already hoping for Hardwell next year. The festival even set up a special "chill zone" for fans who needed a break from all the action-think bean bags, neon lights, and endless snacks. K-EDM's Next Move: Taking Over Asia, One Beat at a Time With this massive success, BEPC Tangent is already planning to take the festival to five more countries. Just a few years ago, Korean producers looked up to Western festivals for inspiration. Now, they're exporting their own creative and technical know-how across Asia and beyond.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Long A&E wait times hit hospitals; Foo Fighters, CL headline Singapore GP weekend: Singapore live news
Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. The editorial team will be curating the latest must-know local and international news. Several major hospitals in Singapore are seeing a spike in emergency department visits, with Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) warning of longer wait times. Patients with non-urgent symptoms are encouraged to seek care at general practitioners (GPs) or Public Health Preparedness Clinics. The hospitals stress that emergency departments should be reserved for serious or life-threatening cases only. This comes amid concerns over healthcare capacity and workforce strain. Read on what patients need to know now about the A&E overload here. The 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is turning up the volume. Foo Fighters, The Smashing Pumpkins, CL, and Alan Walker are among the global powerhouses joining Elton John and G-Dragon for a three-day mega festival from 3-5 October. The event blends high-octane racing with world-class music across multiple stages, featuring names like Babymetal, Crowded House, and The Wombats. From K-pop icons to rock legends and EDM trailblazers, this year's lineup promises to be the most explosive yet. With ticket demand surging, fans are urged to grab passes while they last. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Singapore's major hospitals are urging the public to avoid emergency departments unless facing life-threatening conditions. Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) report a surge in patients, causing unusually long wait times. In social media updates, CGH and SKH advised that only those with serious emergencies should seek care at A&Es. Meanwhile, TTSH's website warns of delays in both consultations and admissions. Those with coughs, sore throats, or other mild symptoms are urged to visit general practitioners or Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) instead. These clinics can be located through This move helps healthcare workers focus on critical cases and maintain emergency readiness. Read on why you should skip the A&E for minor symptoms here. Get ready to rock at full throttle. The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix just unveiled a stacked music lineup featuring Foo Fighters, CL and The Smashing Pumpkins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters) Running from 3-5 October, the star-studded event turns the Marina Bay Street Circuit into a high-octane music festival. Global icons like Alan Walker, Elton John and G-Dragon will share the spotlight with indie darlings and K-pop heavyweights. This year's entertainment will span multiple stages – from the iconic Padang Stage to the more intimate Sunset and Esplanade venues – offering something for every music fan. The lineup also includes Babymetal, Crowded House, Tom Grennan, The Lathums, and Indonesian vocal sensation Putri Ariani. With genres ranging from rock to EDM to neo-soul, it's a cultural mashup worth the pit stop. Tickets are already moving fast. With more acts still to be announced, the Grand Prix weekend is shaping up to be Singapore's biggest party of the year. Singapore's major hospitals are urging the public to avoid emergency departments unless facing life-threatening conditions. Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) report a surge in patients, causing unusually long wait times. In social media updates, CGH and SKH advised that only those with serious emergencies should seek care at A&Es. Meanwhile, TTSH's website warns of delays in both consultations and admissions. Those with coughs, sore throats, or other mild symptoms are urged to visit general practitioners or Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) instead. These clinics can be located through This move helps healthcare workers focus on critical cases and maintain emergency readiness. Read on why you should skip the A&E for minor symptoms here. Get ready to rock at full throttle. The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix just unveiled a stacked music lineup featuring Foo Fighters, CL and The Smashing Pumpkins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters) Running from 3-5 October, the star-studded event turns the Marina Bay Street Circuit into a high-octane music festival. Global icons like Alan Walker, Elton John and G-Dragon will share the spotlight with indie darlings and K-pop heavyweights. This year's entertainment will span multiple stages – from the iconic Padang Stage to the more intimate Sunset and Esplanade venues – offering something for every music fan. The lineup also includes Babymetal, Crowded House, Tom Grennan, The Lathums, and Indonesian vocal sensation Putri Ariani. With genres ranging from rock to EDM to neo-soul, it's a cultural mashup worth the pit stop. Tickets are already moving fast. With more acts still to be announced, the Grand Prix weekend is shaping up to be Singapore's biggest party of the year.
Business Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, CL, Alan Walker and more to perform at Singapore Grand Prix
[SINGAPORE] American rock bands Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins, as well as Norwegian DJ-producer Alan Walker and South Korean rapper-singer CL, have been added as headlining music acts at the Formula One (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore GP) 2025. Foo Fighters and Walker will perform on Oct 4 at the Padang Stage in Zone 4, while CL will perform on the first night, Oct 3, on the same stage. They join the other Padang acts announced earlier: K-pop star G-Dragon on Oct 3 and British music icon Elton John, who is the race weekend's closing act, on Oct 5. Acts performing at the Wharf Stage at Zone 1 include Australian and New Zealand rock band Crowded House on Oct 4 and Smashing Pumpkins and English indie rock band The Wombats on Oct 5. The performers at the Downtown Stage in Zone 4 will be Japanese girl group Babymetal, English indie rock band The Lathums and London-based singer-songwriter Tom Grennan on Oct 4, South Korean DJ Hanna on Oct 5, and Singapore-based band Oake on Oct 3. Hanna will also perform at the Sunset Stage in Zone 1 on Oct 4. Other acts include Indonesian pop singer-songwriter Putri Ariani and New York-based collective Indo Warehouse at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre in Zone 4, and Mexico-based DJ duo Le Twins at a venue to be announced. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up The F1 shows, which take place at several venues across the Marina Bay Street Circuit, have been some of the biggest concerts held in Singapore. The Padang Stage, in previous years, saw crowds of around 60,000. Grammy winners Foo Fighters, led by frontman Dave Grohl, last performed in Singapore at the National Stadium in 2017, and also did a show at the now-defunct Harbour Pavilion in 1996. Walker was last in town for a gig at the Singapore Expo in 2024. CL, the leader of girl group 2NE1, last performed here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium with her fellow members in 2024. According to Singapore GP, ticket sales have been 'phenomenal', with only a limited number remaining across selected general and hospitality categories. Prices start at $148 for a Friday Zone 4 Walkabout ticket. All tickets grant access to the performances in Zone 4, which include those held at the Padang Stage and Downtown Stage. Shows at the Wharf Stage and Sunset Stage require Zone 1 tickets. THE STRAITS TIMES Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit When: Oct 3 to 5, various timings Admission: From $148, go to
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, CL, Alan Walker and more to perform at Singapore Grand Prix
Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, CL, Alan Walker and more to perform at Singapore Grand Prix SINGAPORE - American rock bands Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins, as well as Norwegian DJ-producer Alan Walker and South Korean rapper-singer CL, have been added as headlining music acts at the Formula One (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore GP) 2025. Foo Fighters and Walker will perform on Oct 4 at the Padang Stage in Zone 4, while CL will take the stage on the first night, Oct 3, on the same stage. They join the other Padang acts announced earlier: K-pop star G-Dragon on Oct 3 and British music icon Elton John, who is the race weekend's closing act, on Oct 5. Acts performing at Wharf Stage at Zone 1 include Smashing Pumpkins, Australian and New Zealand rock band Crowded House and English indie rock band The Wombats. The performers at the Downtown Stage in Zone 4 will be Japanese girl group Babymetal, South Korean DJ Hanna, English indie rock band The Lathums, London-based singer-songwriter Tom Grennan and Singapore-based band Oake. Other acts include Indonesian pop singer-songwriter Putri Ariani and New York-based collective Indo Warehouse at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre in Zone 4, and Mexico-based DJ duo Le Twins at a venue to be announced. The F1 shows, which take place at several venues across the Marina Bay Street Circuit, have been some of the biggest concerts held in Singapore. The Padang stage, in previous years, saw crowds of around 60,000. Grammy winners Foo Fighters, led by frontman Dave Grohl, last performed in Singapore at the National Stadium in 2017, and also did a show at the now defunct Harbour Pavilion in 1996. Walker was last in town for a gig at Singapore Expo in 2024. CL, the leader of girl group 2NE1, last performed here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium with her fellow members in 2024. According to Singapore GP, ticket sales have been 'phenomenal', with only a limited number remaining across selected general and hospitality categories. Prices start at $148 for a Friday Zone 4 Walkabout ticket. All tickets grant access to the performances in Zone 4, which include those held at the Padang Stage and Downtown Stage. Shows at the Wharf Stage and Sunset Stage require Zone 1 tickets. Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit When: Oct 3 to 5, various timings Admission: From $148, go to Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
