If you’ve been called a musical genius, an amazing magician or just someone with impressive tricks up your sleeves, then the Asia’s Got Talent audition is where you should be heading to. Happening on 14 May 2017 at Marina Bay Sands’ Mastercard Theatres, here’s your chance to hustle your way to an amazing grand prize of US$100,000! The online application will close on 31 May 2017, and I highly recommend being as kiasu as possible — submit an online video AND attend the open audition itself to leave a better impression on the producers. Besides getting spotted by celebrity judges and enjoying stunning performances by fellow contestants, there is also the possibility of gaining…
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Phoebe Kwan
A Singaporean millennial that's obsessed with quirky stuffed toys and her pet cats. If you're into kitties, feel free to stalk those furballs at @fattyragdolls!
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IISuperwomanII will be back in Singapore on 24 May 2017 with a tour about her debut book, How To Be A Bawse: A Guide to Surviving Conquering Life. If you have no idea who this IISuperwomanII is, it’s probably a good time to up your social media game. Lilly Singh, better known as her pseudonym, is an all-rounded Canadian YouTube personality that has more than 11 million subscribers and has gained plenty of fans through her humorous, inspirational and very relatable videos. She’s known to invite her “parents” to react to viral topics and music videos. Apart from possibly getting a stomach ache from her…
Organised by Two Queens Asia, the 10th instalment of White Party SG happening on 20 May 2017 is returning with ‘Orange Is The New Black’ star, Taryn Manning, as a headline DJ! Apart from Singapore’s very own DJ Say grace, the lineup includes international DJs Lilly Street from Melbourne and Marjorie Sinclair from Brazil. The annual all-female party has always been a huge hype for the regional LGBT community and party-goers alike. With a uniformed dress code and tiki torches, White Party SG will take place at Ola Beach Club this time round and is set to attract a crowd of 2,500 ladies from all around the…
It’s all about the Oms and Namastes this time round… Specially targeted at the aspiring master yogis, spiritual folks and health-embracing individuals, the Heart Mind Body Festival is happening from 12 to 14 May 2017. This very event is a biannual spiritual and wellness exhibition that showcases plenty of vendors that are involved in different specialties. There will be exhibitors selling ‘Essential Oils & Supplements’ and ‘Wholesome, Natural, Organic & Green Products’, just to name a few. Apart from that, you can expect to have your readings read; be it Tarot, Palmistry, Feng Shui or whatever else you can think…
With The Chainsmokers, Ariana Grande and OneRepublic headlining this year’s F1 Grand Prix Concert, do yourself a favour and send your soul to an epic extravaganza. It’s the perfect occasion for American pop and EDM music aficionados, and you’ll get to hang with fellow fans of these big names in the music industry. From The Chainsmokers’ Closer to Ariana Grande’s Side to Side, you can enjoy these popular hits all on the same day, 16 September 2017. If that genre is not your thing, don’t worry because you can catch other amazing acts like OneRepublic, Seal and more. Although I’m not a huge fan of the…
No points for guessing that you don’t actually get an ice cream on that particular Sunday. Instead, you will get to enjoy free-flow beers and spirits at Ice Cream Sundays Volume 6 (feat. Bespoke Fitness), which promises an exciting, boozy and meaningful 7 May 2017. What’s so special about this event is that it’s not all just fun and games. As 100% of the proceeds go straight to Trailblazers Cambodia, attending this event itself allows you to help out a handful of under-privileged youngsters in Cambodia. If you’re keen, the founder, Yan, will be present to elaborate more. A 2-in-1 event that boosts your…
Forget poke bowls, they’re too mainstream. Check out this new pop-up event by Low Tide Tiki, which is a free party on 30 April 2017 that aims to set loose the inner Hawaiian beach bum in you. With the Zombie cocktail priced at $25 and other drinks at $15, I wouldn’t say that this party is cheap but they promise that they take their drinks seriously so let’s they pack a punch. Feeling hungry? Expect Hawaiian-themed munchies such as the Banging Tiki Chicken Wings and Little Kahuna Burger. The music genre will range between Caribbean, Alternative rock and Indie pop. Sounds like a pretty good place to pop…
In Their Own Words is an exhibition from 4 – 7 May 2017 that focuses on Gender Equality and Feminism. If you’ve heard of Emma Watson and her speech about #HeForShe, you’ll probably have a good idea about what this is all about. Organised by the Singapore Committee for UN Women to support the He For She campaign, this exhibition is a photo series by Jenson Lee, and 10 unique individuals will be featured. Like Emma Watson, they are the ones advancing the Gender Equality cause through their respective aspirations, professions and passions – so get ready to immerse yourself into the motivating stories of these…
If you’re a fan of King Leonidas or Kim Jong Kook from Running Man, you’ve probably heard of the term Sparta. Known to have built one of the best militaries in the ancient times, the Spartan society expects top-notch physical conditions and the Spartan Race occurring this 6 May 2017 will bring the spirit of that to fellow Singaporeans. 240 of such races are featuring in 25 countries globally this year, making it arguably the world’s best obstacle course race which includes signature elements such as the Fire Jump, Barbed Wire Crawl and Spear Throw. This ultimate test of endurance has two main race components;…
Calling all fashionistas, shopaholics and swapaholics! Being fashionable and planet-friendly, but not broke – this isn’t an easy feat for most of us Singaporeans. With Swapaholic At Fashion Revolution happening on 29 April 2017 at the very #gramworthy Chijmes, you can grab your girlfriends along to “shop”, party, have fun and enjoy freebies together. A fashion flea market that promotes swapping between vendors, this event is an active implementation of the 3Rs (Reduce, Re-use and Recycle) that we’re very familiar with. On top of that, you will be able to swap exotic items with Singapore’s fashion-forward celebrities like Linda Hao and Tracy Phillips. Kiasu folks that…
Are you a fan of taking selfies with cute horses and the super Instagram-worthy tree? If your answer is YES to both, Bukit Timah Saddle Club is where you should be this 6 & 7 May. Sponsored by Joo Hong Trading and The Straits Wine Company, the Singapore Horse Show 2017 will be taking place there and it’s set to be a weekend of fun! If you are broke but want to feel like you’re in Australia or some other country with a lot of horses and nature, be sure to check this event out. From a Farmers Market and Pony Races to Tractor Rides, you’ll surely get an…
Are you a budding entrepreneur with lots of ideas and fancy yourself a tech start-up enthusiast? If so, keep this 11 May 2017 free as Runway To RISE – Singapore is right up your street! RISE Conference will gather speakers from the world’s biggest companies with amazing startups and investors in Hong Kong this July, and we’re getting a sneak peek of what’s to come right here in Singapore. As a preview in Singapore, Runway To RISE opens up great opportunities for networking with influential people in the tech industry and includes components such as Panel Discussions and Pitching Competitions as well. If you have an amazing idea…