Celebrate The Magic of Night At Singapore Night Festival This Weekend

Hi Huneybees,

Come out this weekend and enjoy some fun arts and activities! From 19 to 27 August 2022, Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns for its 13th edition after a 2 years hiatus. Themed Rebirth, there will be over 55 vibrant and eclectic experiences that will illuminate the lesser-known stories in the heart of Singapore’s multi-dimensional arts and heritage precinct.

This year’s festival will zoom in on the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct’s heritage and stories with a greater focus on programs and artworks by local artists, including 6 projection mapping installations, 15 Night Lights installations, 5 performance locations, 5 experiential programs, and a Festival Village abuzz with an array of music performances, food, and beverage experiences.

Cathay Hotel: The Curse of the Missing Red Shoe by Vertical Submarine

The headliner this year would be an immersive theatre performance Cathay Hotel: The Curse of the

Missing Red Shoe by local art collective Vertical Submarine. Situated at the Cathay Green opposite the Cathay Building, the act opens with the story of a mysterious curse from more than 60 years ago that led to the separation of two lovers. 

In this gripping anti-fairytale adventure, iconic Cathay characters such as Mat Bond, Pontianak, and Mambo Girl are brought back to life in a surreal version of old Singapore. With the freedom to author their own adventures. Expect an intimate encounter with the nostalgic cinematic landscape of Singapore’s post-war era as you revisit the origins of these bygone film characters, solving a mystery set in the grandeur of a large-scale recreation of the Cathay Hotel.

Stories from Forbidden Hill by Maxin10sity

Projection mapping installations

SNF’s popular projection mapping installations return with 6 works illuminating iconic buildings in the city. 

1) Stories from Forbidden Hill - Rediscover Singapore’s mythical origins at the National Museum of Singapore with Stories dating back to the 14th century from Forbidden Hill by Maxin10sity.

Midnight Show at the Capitol by MOJOKO

2) Midnight Show at the Capitol - Head to the National Archives of Singapore for a colourful throwback to the cinema of times, which revisits the classic movie posters that used to adorn the walls of Capitol Theatre and Cathay Picture House, created by MOJOKO.

Glitches of You by Amanda Tan

3) Glitches of You - The Stamford Court clock tower will light up with artist Amanda Tan’s exploration of multicultural, modern identity in a dance of glitch art and fractured pixels. Amanda is part of the first group of artists who participated in the masterclass workshops and is presenting a projection mapping installation for the first time.

The Melting Pot by Adeline Tan & Benedict Teo

 

4) The Melting Pot - A kaleidoscopic ode to Singapore’s multicultural communities, co-created by illustrator and visual artist, Adeline Tan, and award-winning DJ, Benedict Teo.

Madeleine by Lueur

5) Madeleine, a pop art style piece by Lueur, a collective of five students from the School of Film & Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, which takes audiences on a journey through the stories of the BBB district. 

Through Worlds by Jo Ho & Intriguant

6) Through Worlds - Jo Ho and Intriguant blends audio and visual mediums, lighting up the facade of CHIJMES Hall, showcasing an imaginative world of endless possibilities. You can immerse in multiple perspectives within the history and hypothetical, imagined future of CHIJMES and its surroundings.

#SGNIGHTFEST by Pan-United

Night Lights installations

In response to SNF 2022’s theme Rebirth, the 15 installations will shine a light on the precinct’s rich history and heritage, prompting audiences to reflect upon poignant themes relevant to modern-day issues. 

We can no longer be strangers by Perception3

The over 7-metres long, #SGNIGHTFEST art installation at National Museum, comprises 3D-printed concrete letters specially created by homegrown concrete company Pan-United. Made with sustainable low-carbon recycled raw materials, each giant letter stacks up to 18 layers of concrete weighing at least 60 kg. 

Steps by Victoria Hertel 

Also, Victoria Hertel will illuminate the museum’s staircase in a welcoming white glow which will transform when festival-goers interact with the space through a motion-responsive installation (Steps) that triggers vibrant colour changes. We can no longer be strangers after this by Perception3, located outside the museum, highlights the shifts and changes in the post-pandemic experience.

Fēcundus by Twardzik Ching Chor Leng

On SMU Green, Fēcundus by Twardzik Ching Chor Leng creates a playground of larger-than-life inflatable structures for visitors to come together to build a rice plant or construct their own creations. 

Celebration of Life+Style by Justin Lee

City of Books by Fish Jaafar

Celebration of Life+Style by Justin Lee, situated at the Stamford Arts Centre, is a tongue-in-cheek

juxtaposition of traditional Eastern characters with modern elements calling into question the impact of technology on our daily lives. City of Books, a large-scale anamorphic pavement mural by Fish Jaafar, sheds light on the decline of print media.

obyato bird pitstop by tobyato

Tunnel Graffiti by Lynette Quek

The festival also expands to Fort Canning Park this year, showcasing works that festival-goers can enjoy at any time of the day. tobyato bird pitstop by tobyato is an artistic nod to Singapore’s rich bird biodiversity, inspired by the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings, inviting festival-goers to rediscover the well-trodden park by night. On the paths, you can also find interactive Tunnel Graffiti by local audio-visual maker Lynette Quek. Graffitti "drawings" will line the walls of tunnels, which can be activated by sounds made by you.

Under My Tree Roof by Chloë Manasseh

Under My Tree Roof is artist Chloë Manasseh’s first voyage into translating her artwork into a digital print displayed on the iconic Fort Canning Spiral Stairway is a stunning mural featuring local colourful botanical forms such as wild spice flowers, heritage trees, and native birds.

ALIMPSEST by William Chan & Brandon Taym

TERRARIUM by AUX Media Group 

Over at Armenian Street, ALIMPSEST by William Chan and Brandon Taym is a poetic expression of the artists’ contemporary take on the history and evolution of the now pedestrianized street, through digital images, text and sound. TERRARIUM  dreamt up by AUX Media Group at National Design Center imagines a hybridized reality that ponders future possibilities for nature and how technology could blur the lines between what’s living and what’s truly alive.

NOCTURNE: Conversations with Waterloo by Nhawfal Juma'at

At Waterloo Complex, visual artist Nhawfal Juma'at will present two sculptures (NOCTURNE: Conversations with Waterloo) that are a play on humankind’s intrinsic nature to create and engage in conversation, inspired by his personal observations of people talking, conversing, and laughing in the same space.

Paddy Fields by FARM

An Ocean Without The Anchor by Speak Cryptic

Then there's Paddy Fields by FARM, inspired by rice cultivators along Sungei Brass Brassa. An Ocean Without The Anchor by Speak Cryptic pays homage to the Bugis people and their history as seafarers. The inescapable nine-meter-tall installation will stand at the entrance of Raffles City, taking inspiration from the lighthouse as a symbol of navigation through both life and water. 

Latent (BBB Edition) by Chok Si Xuan

Latent (BBB Edition) by Chok Si Xuan highlights the potential and energy of the precinct, the poetic movements of the mechanical flowers bring life and rhythm to the seemingly solemn location. The work reflects upon the qualities of patience and resilience rooted in the history of the Armenian Church.

Armenian Street Party
(Azpirasi)

Festival Performance

Festival-goers can also look forward to an exciting line-up of performances at 5 different locations across both weekends during the festival, which celebrate the diverse and vibrant performing arts scene in the precinct. 

Yesterday Once More: Queen Street
(Inch Chua, CJ Bubble Girl, Euphoria Pole by Aerial Studio)

Yesterday Once More: Queen Street - Inch Chua and Tim De Cotta will dive deep into the history of the precinct, spotlighting personal stories from people who lived on the street from the 1880s to the present day through a roving audio theatre performance accompanied by original music by Tim De Cotta. 

 Armenian Street Party
(Bhaskar's Arts Academy)

Armenian Street Party will feature a special catwalk stage with BBB’s very own artists and arts

groups taking the limelight, including Bhaskar's Arts Academy, The A Cappella Society,

Traditional Arts Centre Ltd, OM The Arts Centre, and SMU Voix. Or get your groove on in Groovy Town @ SMU with our made-in-Singapore artists while the night is still young! Find your rhythm with SMU SoundFoundry, SMU Stereometa, SMU Voix, Yongkytown and Jeyme, and catch circus artist Jonathan Goh risk it all while grooving to music.

Discoloo Centre
(P7:1SMA)

At Waterloo Centre, P7:1SMA’s roving act Discoloo Centre will relive the precinct’s past nightlife paired with historical anecdotes of disco fever. Music-lovers can also swing over to Jazz’in @ Capitol

Singapore at Capitol Singapore’s Outdoor Plaza for smooth jazz tunes from home-grown artists such as Amanda Lee Swingtet and The Rhythmakers.

Jazz'in @Capitol Singapore
(Litmus Jazz Ensemble)

Lesser-known stories of BBB with Experiential Programmes

Discover Singapore’s heritage by night with immersive tours that unveil BBB’s unique and colourful history through intimate stories told by its inhabitants.

Explore SG Night Fest with Trishaw Uncle

Sit back and see the precinct through a trishaw rider’s eyes with Explore SG Night Fest with Trishaw Uncle, or discover the architecture of Bras Basah and the stories these buildings hold on guided tour After Hours@My Bras Basah with May Hui. Get competitive in a self-guided race down memory lane with Heat Of The Night, and solve clues and discover stories of BBB for a chance to win attractive prizes including dining vouchers and a staycation at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

BBBooze O’Clock powered by Sui Gin

Those hungry for more can eat their way through the BBB district's rich history with the SG Night Fest Food Tour or sample a taste of the precinct’s bustling nightlife with BBBooze O’Clock powered by Sui Gin.

Delight in the magic of the night At Festival Village 

Topping off the night, Dhoby Ghaut Green will transform into an enchanting Festival Village featuring an array of performances, live DJ acts, game stations, and specially curated food and beverage experiences. 

You can groove to the beat at the urban park with five days of music programming featuring acts by local artists such as cover band Cosmic Alley and singers Hashy Yusof and Marian Carmel, covering a variety of genres from urban beats and R&B, to pop covers and electronic music. You can also replenish

your energy with delectable offerings from Fooditude, The Swag Social, and Sofnade!

SNF 2022 runs from 19 to 27 August 2022. While entry to the festival is free, some

programs are ticketed. For more information or to book tickets, go to: www.nightfestival.gov.sg/.

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Falling In Love With Mellower Coffee's Sakura Fubuki

Hi Huneybees, ;

While the general public are still praying for the return of Gong Cha and sharing mixed reviews on the new cheesy milk tea by LiHO, a specialty café from Shanghai has been making great stride into the local F&B scene with very interesting coffee.

Imagine standing under the cherry blossom trees, wind blowing against your skin, making the sakura petals fall from the trees as you catch a whiff of sakura fragrance whilst sipping on your warm cuppa of Joe. This is what Mellower Coffee Singapore wants you to feel with their newly launched signature drink - Sakura Fubuki.

Designed as an unique Japanese twist to the typical Americano, this drink contains Sakura blossom preserve that is actually Sakura petals imported from Japan (Osaka to be exact) in a glass of chilled syrup with ice and 2 shots of expresso in test tubes.

To truly enjoy this new signature from Mellower Coffee, I suggest you, my Huneybees to start by mixing half a shot/test tube of expresso into the glass of syrup with Sakura blossom preserve just to sample it before adding more.

Doing so will allow you to find your own preference by adjusting the degree of bitterness, whilst reducing the saltiness and sweetness from the petal preserves and the syrup collectively. Just like first love, magnificent yet short lived, beautiful yet with a snip of bitterness.

For me, my perfect balance was to add in 1.5 shots (or test tube) of espresso, leaving me with a slight floral aftertaste. Not only is the Sakura Fubuki a dance on your taste buds, it's also Instagram worthy.

Sakura Fubuki is the latest of many signatures that Mellower Coffee has had created, such as Ice Lemon Sparkling Yirgacheffe and Ice Rose Fresh Cream Lungo, just to name a few, by a team of world class barista at its disposal.

Since its establishment in 2011 in Shanghai China, Mellower Coffee has grown from strength to strength with 20 outlets in China, 2 outlets in Singapore - 77 Robinson Road #01-03 and 108 Middle Road - and 1 in Seoul Korea . More information - http://www.mellowercoffee.com.

With Mellower Coffee's bold attempt to communicate to the world about Chinese sentiments towards Coffee as well as constantly pushing the boundary of coffee with new signatures, I'm sure it is going to be a new force to reckoned with in this fast growing potential world of coffee.

Do try it and let me know your thoughts of this drink =)

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ZoukOut 2013 Goes Cashless with EZ-Link

Hi Huneybees,

ZoukOut 2013 will be a cashless affair this year. EZ-Link Pte Ltd, Singapore’s largest issuer of CEPAS-compliant cards, will implement the ez-link cashless payment system on-site, making it the first time in ZoukOut’s 13-year history that partygoers can simply “tap and go” for their drink purchases at the party, with an ez-link card.

The ZoukOut Limited Edition ez-link card

To commemorate the collaboration, EZ-Link and Zouk are also launching ZoukOut Limited Edition ez-link cards, exclusively designed by Zouk, as a ZoukOut 2013 memento. These limited edition design cards will be made available for purchase prior to the event from TransitLink Ticket Offices at City Hall, Orchard, Bugis, Changi Airport, Chinatown, Lavendar, Farrer Park, Woodlands and Somerset MRT stations. 

The cards will be available from 25^th November to 11^th December, after that, they will be available at the event grounds on 13^th and 14^th December. The cost of this card is S$10.00 (excluding stored value). These limited edition cards are fully functional ez-link cards that can also be accepted at more than 30,000 ez-link card acceptance points across the island, for public transport, dining and shopping.

At the event, night revelers can tap any ez-link card*, easily identifiable by the ez-link logo positioned at the back of the card (refer to the image below), for drink purchases at the bar stations. They can also buy the ZoukOut Limited Edition ez-link cards at the on-site sales booths if they do not have one with them, and reload their cards at the top-up stations via credit card or cash. Prior to the event, partyers can also purchase or top-up ez-link cards from locations all over the island**.

Any ez-link card, recognisable by an ez-link logo at the back of the card, such as the above, will be accepted at ZoukOut 2013.

As Citibank is ZoukOut’s official credit card sponsor, ez-link cardholders who top up their ez-link card using a Citibank credit card will be entitled to one free alcoholic drink. This is valid for top up amounts of $50 and above; between 8pm to 9pm at the ZoukOut festival grounds on both festival nights. In addition, holders of the Citibank SMRT Platinum Visa Card, which also carries an ez-link function, can also tap their cards for payments at the venue.

This new ez-link payment system complements Citibank credit cards, ZoukOut’s official credit card and preferred payment choice; as it gives customers who do not own a credit card another payment mode.

ZoukOut 2013 will take place on the 13^th and 14^th of December 2013 at the Siloso Beach, Sentosa. For more information, go to www.zoukout.com

* Any ez-link card issued by EZ-Link Pte Ltd is accepted and can be topped up at ZoukOut 2013. Concession cards issued by the Land Transport Authority are also accepted but cannot be topped up at the event.

**For more information on ez-link card sales and top-up locations, please visit www.ezlink.com.sg

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Singapore Night Festival Returns With The Largest Arts & Cuture Nocturnal Extravaganza

Hi Huneybees,

The Singapore Night Festival returns with an enthralling line-up of local and international art performances and cultural programmes in the heart of the city! The sixth and largest edition to date, the Singapore Night Festival 2013 stretches from Plaza Singapura to Raffles City over the two weekends of 23 and 24 August, and 30 and 31 August 2013 (7pm to 2am). Festival-goers can look forward to an eclectic mix of aerial performances, art and light installations, roving acts and heritage-inspired programmes, promising a diverse and enriching experience for all.

“The Singapore Night Festival has grown to become a festival well-loved not just by Singaporeans, but also visitors to our shores. Months before, people had been asking for more information about the festival so we are very excited to present our largest festival, both in scale and content to all our local and --- Ms Angelita Teo, Festival Director and Director of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board (NHB)

Celebrating the Cultural Vibrancy of Bras Basah.Bugis with the Community
This year’s festival brings together over 40 partners from the Bras Basah.Bugis community to showcase the buzz, energy and vibrancy of Singapore’s arts and heritage precinct. This is more than twice the number in 2012, and offers festival-goers with more options for entertainment, dining and even late-night shopping as they enjoy the varied offerings within the festival grounds.

Presenting an Array of World Class Performances
The Singapore Night Festival 2013 will feature new programmes alongside well-loved ones; international performances alongside local acts. Highlights include dancers scaling the façade of the National Museum of Singapore in a one-of-a-kind performance, illusionists attempting record-breaking stunts underwater and in mid-air, a larger-than-life 20-man music band, as well as the perennial favourite of art and light projections on buildings around the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. All of this will transform Singapore’s arts and culture belt into a colourful and magical carnival ground.

Some of the festival highlights include:

At the National Museum of Singapore

Vertical Extraction by Compagnie Retouramont
Fri 23 & Sat 24 Aug 2013 | 8.15pm, 9.30pm & 10.45pm

National Museum of Singapore façade
Dancers embark on a vertical journey up the façade of the National Museum of Singapore and break into a rhythmic dance on bungee cords in this site-specific performance that explores the grand dame’s architecture and surrounding space. Light projections which amplify the dancers’ bodies, and a special video by acclaimed local artist and filmmaker Victric Thng, will complement Vertical Extraction to offer new perspectives on movement and the environment.

Pyramid of Void by Compagnie Retouramont
Fri 23 & Sat 24 Aug 2013 | 8.30pm, 9.45pm & 11pm
National Museum of Singapore façade
In this aerial dance performance, a pyramid structure made of ropes is suspended in mid-air, outlining the contours of a void, an abstract space invisible to the eye. With the ropes as their only form of support, dancers emonstrate their acrobatic creativity
and agility as they negotiate the minimalist set. Their movements form a dialogue with the pyramid, breathing life into the structure and giving shape to the spaces in-between.

5 Streams by Ibrahim Quraishi (BamBam Projects)
Fri 30 & Sat 31 Aug 2013 | 8.45pm, 9.45pm & 10.45pm
National Museum of Singapore, Main ground
Explosive sounds, vocals, intense dance sequences, video streaming, live percussion and base guitars are combined to create a hypnotic performance where dancers appear as installation: space transforms into living architectural symbols, video projection immersed in nature and the abstraction of geometry. Sound trembles
through the body before it’s heard and the audience is invited to wander and meditate in an interactive installation of a synthetic forest with each its own interactive sonic mix: this cross media performance / installation includes an extraordinary international team of artists.

Moongrazing: Live music & drawing jammin’ performances by OICSingapore
Fri 30 & Sat 31 Aug 2013 | 7.30pm, 8pm, 11pm & 11.30pm
National Museum of Singapore façade
Set to an original piece of music – Moongrazing is a surrealistic abstract animation that playfully explores the moon and its stories through the eyes of the illustrators from OICsingapore.
Throughout the two nights, the façade of the National Museum of Singapore will be transformed into a canvas for local artists to showcase their playful creativity. To add to the spontaneity of the moment, for twice each night, illustrators and indie musicians will jam together live. Each performance is unique as lines of music and drawing meet and improvisations happen on the most random note.

The Water Vault - Mega Stunt by ‘Magic Babe’ Ning
Fri 30 Aug 2013 | 10pm
National Museum of Singapore facade
Asia’s female Houdini and “the sexiest woman in magic” (Magicseen Magazine), ‘Magic Babe’ Ning will attempt a spectacular underwater escape from The Water Vault. Shackled with chains and locks around her wrists, waist and neck, Ning will be completely submerged in a steel vault filled fully with water, and locked and chained tightly on the outside. Ning will have less than two minutes to free herself from the deadly water vault before she runs out of breath.

Ultimate Inversion - Mega Stunt by J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning
Sat 31 Aug 2013 | 10pm
National Museum of Singapore facade
Witness history in the making as “Asia’s most famous illusionists” (The Straits Times), J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, attempt the world’s first ever tandem upside down strait jacket escape! They will both be strapped up in two regulation strait jackets each and suspended upside down by their ankles, one person below the other, high up in the air from a single burning rope. If the rope burns through or if they make one small mistake, they will plummet to the ground 50ft below.

At Armenian Street

Starlight Alchemy: Redux @ Singapore Night Festival
Fri 23 & Sat 24 Aug 2013
8.45pm & 10pm (National Museum of Singapore)
11.15pm (Armenian Street)
Set against the façade of the National Museum of Singapore, Starlight Alchemy brings together a collection of performance pieces staged at various times throughout its existence through their performance Redux at Singapore Night Festival. Using various fire and LED tools specially created by Starlight Alchemy, witness the amazing feats by this unique and eclectic group of fire and LED light artists. The final performance of each night will also include a free play and jam session where visitors to the Singapore Night Festival can try their hand at playing with the LED manipulation tools used by the artists.

Onmoonbeings by Singapierrot
Fri 23 & Sat 24 Aug 2013 | 7.30pm, 8.45pm & 10pm
Armenian Street
Two ethereal jesters descend from a crescent moon and explore the land. Dressed in plastics, these contemporary incarnations of Pierrot play in a series of teasing vignettes combining movement and installation. With a whimsical old-time mood, this little reverie features gypsy-swing jazz duo So Ma Fan as live accompaniment.

At the Peranakan Museum

Singapore Night Festival @ Peranakan Museum
Fri 23 & Sat 24 and 30 & Sat 31 Aug 2013 | Free admission from 7pm – 2am
Activities from 7pm – 11pm
Peranakan Museum
Explore the Peranakan Museum after hours, and kick back with unique performances that fuse the contemporary and the traditional. Enjoy three Singaporean musicians’ original tunes inspired by Luminous Depths, the art installation by Lee Mingwei that is on display; go creative in the glow-in-the-dark graffiti room; or contribute to our community project, Lightscape.

NIGHT LIGHTS 2013
Fri 23 & Sat 24 and Fri 30 & Sat 31 Aug 2013 | 7.30pm—2am
Sun 25 – Thur 29 Aug 2013, 7pm – 11pm
Singapore Art Museum, Banyan Tree at National Museum of Singapore, The Cathay, School of the Arts and Raffles City
Night Lights 2013 returns as part of the Singapore Night Festival 2013. This year, everyone is invited to become a lighting artist simply by using smart phones, tablets and even water! Visitors will also get to enjoy two delightfully whimsical light sculptures which will land in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct for a brief period of two weeks before taking off for a land far away.

During the Singapore Night Festival 2013, visitors will enjoy complimentary late night admission to the National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum and Peranakan Museum from 7.00pm to 2.00am on both festival weekends. SAM at 8Q closes at 9.00pm on Fridays and at 7.00pm on Saturdays. The Substation and its gallery will also be open from noon till late during both weekends.

For more information, visit www.brasbasahbugis.sg/nightfestival.

Photo Credits: National Heritage Board

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