Author: Ynez Wahab

Organized by local online store Young Hungry Free, the Come Lepark edition of the YHFLEA is a one-of-a-kind flea market, with over 100 curated local brands and independent designers showcasing their products. Featuring three different segments, namely the Brands Only Market, Car Boot Sale and Flea Trade Zone, this will be one of the largest flea markets ever in Singapore. There, shoppers can scour for handcrafted items by local brands as well as, preloved goods while taking in local music performances all at once. Held at Chinatown’s Lepark bar, located on the rooftop of People’s Park Complex, the flea will run…

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Come 13 January 2017, late night open house event Art After Dark will return to Gillman Barracks once again. As a highlight event of Singapore Art Week 2017, you can expect to find many galleries and visual arts tenants alongside the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore (CCA) opening up new shows. The premiere of Gillman Barracks’ public art project entitled LOCK ROUTE will also be launched at the same time. Starting at 7pm and ending late in the night, the evening will be packed with contemporary art displays, F&B pop-up stalls and live music to create an atmospheric ambience. What…

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In partnership with One Kampong Glam, Fri-nally Fete brings you Hip Street Market, located at Baghdad Street Singapore. Running from 13 to 15 January 2017, this upcoming flea market features a whole range of artisanal products created by independent online shops including Instagram and Facebook. With over 20 shops available, you can find everything from street apparel and accessories to handmade crafts, knick knacks and of course, food and beverages. If you’re looking for an unconventional present to get your loved ones for birthdays or special occasions, this would be the perfect place to go gift hunting. To complete the…

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Get ready for one of Australia’s longest-running indie festivals of all time — St Jerome’s Laneway Festival. Scheduled to hit Singapore on the 21 January 2017, the festival will bring to you fresh music in the form of a live music experience that audiophiles islandwide will surely appreciate. As music lovers come together for the 7th Laneway Festival, they can indulge in thirty gigs from 10am when doors open all the way past midnight. Set against the iconic backdrop of Gardens By The Bay, attendees can take in the panoramic view of Singapore’s cityscape while partying to 14 hours of eclectic…

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Celebrating their 4th year at Sentosa Boardwalk, TGIF Bazaars will be hosting a Countdown Bazaar from 31 December 2016 to 1 January 2017 to end the year with a bang. In addition to that, the outdoor bazaar has confirmed that they will be here to stay for 2017, with operations for the flea market running as per usual. Visitors who pass by the sheltered walkway linked to Sentosa Island can begin a bargain hunting spree whilst taking a leisurely stroll down the boardwalk. With stalls set up from daytime to night, buyers can expect to find everything from clothes and…

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Not in the mood for Christmas music? Well, here’s an alternative option for you. This festive season, why not trade the stereotypical jingles for a night of post-rock and experimental music. Hosted by ATMOS, their final concert of the year Tropos 5.0 will start the festive season with a bang. This cross causeway Christmas eve gig will have you rocking the night away, so forget caroling and expect some alternative anthems. Expect stellar performances put up by Malaysian bands, Man Under Zero Effect and As Rusty Empyrean, alongside local acts, The Psalms and This Is Atlantis.  If this line-up doesn’t make…

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It is a known fact that bands in Singapore do not get nearly enough recognition as their global counterparts. Making it big in the music scene here is definitely no easy feat but these bands have proven that anything is possible with guts and gumption. Admittedly, I had never taken much interest in local music until quite recently when I discovered that they were just as good, if not better. With some recommendations from a friend, I began to widen my listening habits and soon enough, I found myself being wowed by the superb quality of original music produced by…

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