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Time Out
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Henry Moodie, Karencici and more to perform at this mega music festival in September
Singapore's music scene is anything but quiet, with international pop icons regularly stopping by to perform. This September, the spotlight turns to GrooveDriver Festival 2025, an electrifying music festival featuring a stellar line-up of international and local talent. Set across Suntec Plaza and Level 11 of South Beach Tower, the festival boasts a dynamic mix of sounds including R&B and electronic pop. Headliners include UK singer-songwriter Henry Moodie, who will be performing in Singapore for the first time in an exclusive appearance. Also on the bill are Korean acts Shaun and Gemini, and Taiwan favourites Karencici and Bestards. Adding to the mix are Singapore's very own Regina Song, Sherman Zhuo, Whylucas and Soph T., bringing local flair to this hyped festival.
AsiaOne
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Concert featuring Stefanie Sun, festivals and more: Free events and things to do as Singapore celebrates SG60 , Lifestyle News
With Singapore's 60th birthday nearing, more festivities are popping up to celebrate SG60 and the nation's journey and milestones. From live performances by renowned local artistes to hands-on workshops, pop-ups and festivals, here are some free SG60 events and celebrations to check out. We'll continue to add more as we find them. Changi Airport Group SG60 celebrations Named Together, We Make Magic, Changi Airport Group is launching their own series of SG60 celebrations from July to August. The celebrations will include concerts like the SG60 Homecoming Concert happening at Jewel Changi Airport on Aug 1 featuring homegrown talents like Stefanie Sun, Kit Chan and Regina Song, as well as familiar National Day Parade (NDP) tunes. Tickets can be obtained by balloting, and more details will be available on Changi Airport's social media platforms in early July. Another part of the celebrations is the SG60 Outdoor Light-up taking place from Saturday (July 28) at Airport Boulevard - where drivers along the stretch will see it lit up and lined with images of familiar locations like the Merlion, Toa Payoh Dragon Playground and Gardens by the Bay. For the plant lovers, there's also going to be horticultural displays across Changi's terminals and Jewel Changi Airport throughout the celebration. Examples include a 270 square-metre floral garden celebrating Singapore's national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaqium at terminal three, which started on July 21, and a six-metre-high floral Merlion created using 60 plant types at Terminal 2. Over at Jewel Changi Airport, the Jewel Forest Valley will see a floral display of more than 1,200 orchids from Aug 1 to 31 featuring red and white blooms to match the festivities. Here, a Dendrobium (a type of orchid) Jewel Changi Airport hybrid will also be showcased. Throughout the month of August, the airport megamall's Light and Music showcase will also feature a special SG60 rendition — where visitors can enjoy projections of iconic Singaporean symbols in a hand-drawn, watercolour illustration style alongside the melody of the NDP favourite Home. More information can be found on Changi Airport's website. NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations The NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations will take place at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on July 26, Aug 2 and 9. Themed Majulah SG Youth, the celebration will focus on Singaporean youths' contributions to building the nation and includes performances by both established and budding local talents such as Shigga Shay, Regina Song and Estelle Fly. It will also include acts from local universities like Singapore Management University's Soundfoundry and Nanyang Technological University's Modern Jazz dance society. Additionally, there will also be interactive installations like The Future We Create — an AI-powered visual showcase of young Singaporeans' aspirations and visions for the nation's future, as well as Dream Exchange, a phone booth-styled space where visitors can listen to anonymous messages of hopes, dreams and encouragement from fellow youths. Other highlights include educational booths where visitors can challenge their friends to mini games like mini-golf and memory games as well as a multi-sensory experience blending light, movement and sound. Tickets are available for balloting at NTUC NDP Bay Celebration's website from now until July 4. Successful applicants will be informed by July 8. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre SG60 Weekend: A Community Celebrates Want to learn more about Chinese arts, culture and heritage? Presented by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), SG60 Weekend: A Community Celebrates is a two-day cultural celebration organised by Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and SCCC's arts residents to celebrate the nation's 60th birthday. At this free open house event taking place on June 28 and 29, visitors will be able to get a rare behind-the-scenes look and interact with SCCC's arts residents like Nam Hwa Opera, Drum Feng, Reverberance and Tampines Arts Troupe. Additionally, there will also be hands-on workshops like The Story Keepers - an interactive theatre experience for children exploring Singapore's folktales of Kusu Island, Redhill and Radin Mas, as well as musical tributes like Ode to Singapore by SCO showcasing artworks by 60 children and their vision for Singapore's future. More information can be found on SCCC's website. Shaping Hearts 2025 Organised by the North East Community Development Council, Shaping Hearts 2025 is an arts festival showcasing over 700 artworks by artists with disabilities from organisations like Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA), Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped and Touch Community Services in public spaces. The first part of the festival kicked off from June 21, starting with a series of roving exhibitions at Bayfront MRT station and Gardens by the Bay featuring live painting demonstrations by featured artists with disabilities, interactive booths with hands-on art activities and inclusive merchandised designed by artists with disabilities and public showcases of artwork in transit spaces, lifestyle venues and community hubs. The artworks are themed around SG60 and reflect each artist's journey, imagination and sense of belonging to the nation. The roving exhibitions will move on to Suntec City from July 28 to Aug 3. From Sept 13 to 28, a main showcase will take place at Our Tampines Hub — where the largest collection of Shaping Hearts 2025 artworks will be displayed. More information can be found on Shaping Hearts' website. It's Giving Fest Another free SG60 event is It's Giving Fest, a music, arts and community festival taking place at *Scape on July 12 and 13. Here, visitors can enjoy a variety of performances and activities like a flea market, fitness workshop and cosplay gatherings, as well as indulging in festival grub at food trucks, capture memories at the photo booth and challenge friends at arcade games at the digital game zones. The performance line-up includes several local talents like Benjamin Kheng, Tasha Low, Lullaboy and more. The full performance schedule, list of activities and more information can be found on It's Giving Fest's website. Installation at the Glass Rotunda A multi-sensorial experience bringing visitors back in time to explore key moments in Singapore's history, the new installation at the National Museum of Singapore's Glass Rotunda experience will open this August. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in an experiential multimedia production showcasing Singapore's past, present, future and the importance of the sea in shaping the nation's identity. RFID (radio frequency identification) wristbands will also be given out at the exhibition to allow visitors a more personalised and engaging experience. This will be the museum's first permanent gallery after its revamp which is currently ongoing. More information can be found on National Heritage Board's website. Safra Bayfront National Day celebration To mark SG60, Safra is organising a celebration including live performances, a NDP screening and party at the Bayfront Event Space on Aug 2 and 9. Themed Vibrant Heartbeat, the celebration will kick off with pre-parade live performances by local groups like Jumpstart and yIn Harmony, followed by a NDP live screening on large LED screens. Participants will each receive one NDP pack at the celebration. Thanks to its location at Bayfront Event Space, the audience will also be able to witness some parade favourites like the inaugural Jump of Unity by the Republic of Singapore Navy, state flag flypast, building light projections, fireworks and more. During the post-parade party, visitors can enjoy performances by Urban Drum Crew and DJ Tinc. Tickets are available for balloting on Safra's website from now until July 4, 12pm, and is only eligible for Safra members, Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Each applicant will have one ballot chance for two or four tickets. Successful applicants will be notified by July 10 via SMS or email. Additionally, the celebration will also extend to seven Safra clubs islandwide throughout the month of August at: Choa Chu Kang Jurong Mount Faber (Telok Blangah Way) Punggol Tampines Toa Payoh Yishun On National Day itself, national servicemen and their families can enjoy live screenings of the parade at the clubs, alongside activities such as sing-along sessions, traditional games and pop-up food stalls serving local flavours. For the island-hopping lovers, Safra will also be organising tours to Kusu Island, Sister's Island, Pulau Ubin, St John's Island and Sentosa, as well as a photography competition during the month of August. More information will be available on Safra's website. Red Dot August To celebrate SG60, Esplanade will be presenting Red Dot August — a music and arts programme including intergenerational performances by veteran and budding musicians, collaborations with overseas music artists, poetry readings and screenings of local films. Part of the 60 Connections — At Home and Afar (a year-long programme spotlighting 60 live and digital works), Red Dot August will take place from Aug 1 to 31 at Esplanade's Theatres on the Bay. More information will be available on Esplanade's website. PAssionArts Festival 2025 This SG60, rediscover the beauty of Singapore's neighbourhoods with PAssionArts Festival 2025 — a festival organised by People's Association Arts and Culture Division and its network of Community Arts and Culture Clubs. The theme for this year is Our Neighbourhood Gems, and will feature over 60 festival villages including activities like art installations, workshops and performances from now until September. An example of the activities includes the Turning Stories: A Glowing Tribute to Singapore workshop taking place at Kallang Community Club on June 28, where residents can collaborate to paint the acrylic panels of a dynamic rotating structure telling the story of Singapore's journey and the Jalan Besar community. Another is the Braddell Heights PAssionArts Festival happening on July 26 beside Braddell Heights Community Club - which will feature a futuristic large-scale art installation that pays tribute to the neighbourhood's heritage - spotlighting the upcoming Serangoon Polyclinic and revamped Serangoon Market and Braddell Heights Community Club. More information can be found on the People's Association's website. The Roots You Gave Me, the Wings I've Found Taking place at LOY Contemporary Art Gallery at Tanglin Road from now until Aug 8, The Roots You Gave Me, the Wings I've Found is a solo art exhibition by local artist Benedict Yu. Exploring the themes of familial love, spiritual legacy and memory-making in the digital age, the exhibition uses a mix of VR (virtual reality) and emotional storytelling amidst other tools like 3D painting to create an immersive experience. More information can be found on the gallery's website. [[nid:718477]]
CNA
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singaporean singer Regina Song nominated at inaugural Music Awards Japan
Singapore's pop sensation, Regina Song, 21, has been nominated at the inaugural Music Awards Japan (MAJ), making her the only Singaporean nominee at the event. She is competing in the Best Song Asia category for her hit single, The Cutest Pair, taken off her debut album Fangirl. The other nominees in this category are: Supernova by Aespa, Way 4 Luv by Plave, Satu Bulan by Bernadya and Ghost by Jeff Satur. The announcement of the final nominees was made ahead of the award ceremony, which takes place on May 21 and 22 at Rohm Theater in Kyoto, Japan. Song said of the nomination: 'It feels extremely surreal to be part of the top five nominees in the Best Song Asia category. It would be my absolute dream and honour to take this award home, but this nomination is already such a blessing, and I am so grateful for every person that has been cheering me on.' The MAJ is organised by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association, in collaboration with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Song's single, The Cutest Pair, garnered over 44 million streams on Spotify since its release in June 2024 and she currently has more than one million monthly listeners on the platform. She staged a Southeast Asia tour in January 2025, performing in cities like Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Manila. She also took part in Wanderland Festival in March 2025 and is set to perform at Indonesia's LaLaLa Fest next.
Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Singer Regina Song is only Singaporean nominee in inaugural Music Awards Japan
Regina Song performing at Fangirl: The Tour in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 10. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BRYAN ONG SINGAPORE - Local singer-songwriter Regina Song is waving the country's flag high as the only Singaporean to be nominated at the inaugural Music Awards Japan (MAJ), competing in the Best Song Asia category for her song The Cutest Pair. The 21-year-old is among the most-streamed local artistes on Spotify in 2024, with the English-language single - from her debut album Fangirl (2024) - garnering over 44 million streams since its release in June. She also has over one million monthly listeners on Spotify, and has previously charted on the top of Spotify's Viral 50 - Global playlist. She is up against K-pop groups Aespa (Supernova) and Plave (Way 4 Luve), Thai singer Jeff Satur (Ghost) and Indonesian singer Bernadya (Satu Bulan). The MAJ, organised by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association in collaboration with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, aims to honour musical talents from Japan, Asia and the West. The awards show will take place on May 21 and 22 at Rohm Theatre Kyoto. Song, who made her music debut in 2021 with her single Lucas, said in a press release: 'It feels extremely surreal to be part of the top five nominees in the Best Song Asia category. It would be my absolute dream and honour to take this award home, but this nomination is already such a blessing, and I am so grateful for every person that has been cheering me on.' After she started to write her own songs at 13, her love of music blossomed. In 2017, she entered the School of the Arts (Sota) to pursue her interest in the piano, which she has been playing since she was six years old. While at Sota, Song joined the school's a cappella group and a pop band, where she underwent her first vocal training. While Song enrolled in the University of the Arts Singapore in 2024, she is now taking a break from school to focus on her career. Her latest single, Fairy, was released in February 2025, and she is preparing to release her next album. She has also played shows in Singapore, as well as a sold-out South-east Asia tour in January 2025, which took her to cities like Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta and Manila. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
