The end of December is here and how about to a chill in the last week of the month and year! If you are not heading to anywhere, don't fret. Here's what you could do to fill up your time.
TiGaia @ The Esplanade
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| TiGaia will perform at Esplanade Concourse on 27th Dec |
Where: Esplanade Concourse - 1 Esplanade Drive Esplanade, Theatres On The Bay
When: 27th December, 7.15pm and 8.15pm
Be amazed by TiGaia and their experimental performance, "When Worlds Meet". Expect a harmony from the wide range of musical instruments through their improvisations.
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| Rosita Ng will accompany on piano. Photo courtesy of Rosita Ng |
When: 30th - 31st December, 6.45pm, 8pm and 9.15pm
For 11 years running, Letters Home is a time to reflect on the year's happenings. It also where heartfelt letters written by Singaporeans are shared.
To lift meaning of the letters, Rosita Ng will accompany on piano. It is said that the evening will end with the traditional Auld Lang Syne.
Syltra Lee @ The Esplanade
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| Photo courtesy of Syltra Lee |
Where: Esplanade Concourse - 1 Esplanade Drive Esplanade, Theatres On The Bay
When: 31st December, 7pm, 8.05pm, 9.10pm, 10.15pm, 11.20pm and 12.10am
Spend the new year's eve with a heartwarming and inspiring performance by Syltra Lee. She has chosen songs of what is said to bring everyone through a personal retrospective journey to mark the years that have passed and celebrate the hopes for the future.
Comic Strip
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| Comic Strip is a 9 piece band that has been since 2004. They will perform at Esplanade Outdoor Theatre on 26th December. Photo courtesy of Comic Strip |
Where: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
When: 26th December, 7.30pm and 8.45pm
The Next Movement @ TAB
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| Join Aarika, Joe and Kel for their performance at TAB Photo courtesy of The Next Movement |
Where: TAB, Orchard Hotel
When: Wednesday and Thursday till 31st Dec
Wednesdays: 3 sets from 9.15pm
Saturdays: 9.30pm
Don't miss the talented trio for they'll perform every Wednesdays and Thursday till the end of this month. Have a little fun with The Next Movement and their music -- pop, soul, R&B and funk!
Goodfellas @ Timbre
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| Goodfellas is said to be releasing their debut album soon. Don't miss their performances at Timbre till the end of this month |
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays till end of 31st Dec
Tuesdays: 9.15pm
Thursdays: 10.15pm
Saturdays: 10.30pm
Expect everything from R&B, to Motown, classic songs to pop, and rock songs performed by Goodfellas. The band is also said to be writing some stuff of their own and will be releasing their debut album soon.
With only a few weeks left remaining of 2011... The Urban Ignite team wishes everyone a great happy new year.. Bring on 2012!
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Top 5 Things to Head For This Christmas in Singapore
Have a jolly good time this Christmas with our top 5 of where you could head to for the upcoming Christmas weekend.
1. One love, one dance, one Christmas – The special Christmas Weekender
Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim StreetWhen: 23-25 December, 10pm till late
Celebrating the spirit of Christmas, go Zouk this Christmas as they will be featuring international guest DJs such as Dubfire from US, Dimitri from France, Heidi from Canada, Magda from Germany and Ferry Corsten from Netherlands.
Dec 23rd
Zouk
$25/ $32
Dec 24th Christmas Eve
Zouk
$40
Dec 25th Christmas Day
Zouk
$28/ $35
Dec 25th Christmas Day
Velvet Underground
$28/ $35
*cover charges include 2 drinks
2. Complex-wide Christmas Eve Countdown
Zouk
$25/ $32
Dec 24th Christmas Eve
Zouk
$40
Dec 25th Christmas Day
Zouk
$28/ $35
Dec 25th Christmas Day
Velvet Underground
$28/ $35
*cover charges include 2 drinks
2. Complex-wide Christmas Eve Countdown
Where: St James Power Station, Habourfront, 3 Sentosa Gateway
When: Dec 24th Christmas Eve, 8pm till lateCome down for a countdown to Christmas. Enjoy 50% off drinks during happy hours from 9-10pm at Powerhouse, 8-10pm at Movida, and all other outlets from 6-9pm.
*$36 & $30 for DBS & POSB debit and credit cardholders only at St James Power Station
3. Under The Ice
Where: Zirca, 3C River Valley Road3. Under The Ice
When: Dec 24th Christmas Eve, 9.30pm till late
Spend your Christmas at Zirca, as they feature Zirca’s resident DJs and impress you as they present their impression of a frosty Christmas
*Before 11pm: $16, inclusive of 2 drinks
*After 11pm: $22/$28, inclusive of 2 drinks
4. Christmas Songs Presented by The Sing Song Club & The Arts House
Where: The Arts House, Living Room
When: December 8th, 8pm
Get into the wonderful holiday spirit with some of this season’s music. Be part of this and join in for some of choral’s favourites. Come start the celebrations early with mezzo-soprano Joanna Paul, baritone William Lim and pianist Shane Thio.
* $25/$18 (Concession for students, NSFs, senior citizens and The Arts House members). Tickets can be bought online at www.bytes.sg.
5. Ice Skate! @ IMM
Where: IMM, Level 3, Garden Plaza
When: Dec 12th – Dec 25th , 1 – 9.45pm
Chill out this holiday season by taking a spin at the ice rink at IMM. Enjoy free ice skating performances by Singapore Ice Skating Association (SISA) on 17th-18th December, from 7-7.30pm.
The Urban Ignite team wishes you to have a great festive season this December!
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Cove Red At The Esplanade Waterfront
After being opening acts to likes of American Indie band Copeland, David Choi and Villagers, Cove Red is set to perform on the 26th November by the Esplanade's Outdoor Theatre. The dynamic duo behind Cove Red, Rachael and Suyin who are inspired by IMWA (it's Monday, We're alive), Sigur Ros and also Imogen Heap formed in February 2009.
After releasing an unofficial EP, Awaken the Dreamer in May 2009, this could be the last time the Band performs before heading to the studios to work on their official Album which promised to be, “melodic soulfulness", "lyrical Sensibility" and "quirkiness".
This Saturday's event will see the band dishing out songs that they've created as well as Christmas originals and classics which coincides with the festivities.
The Urban Ignite Team will be there and we hope to see you passionate supporters supporting our local bands!
