Exciting Acts from Asia and Beyond at Esplande’s Baybeats 2024

Baybeats is back and better than ever! This year’s lineup has many big local and regional acts hailing from Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and China! Every year, Baybeats invite bands from the region! I enjoy attending Baybeats as it allows me to check out new bands and support our local bands. Thankfully, it is … More Exciting Acts from Asia and Beyond at Esplande’s Baybeats 2024

Voice of Baceprot are Breaking Stereotypes in Rock Music!

When you think of a girl rock band, you would imagine them decked into something edgy! Now, imagine a girl band wearing hijab and playing rock music. It is hard to imagine right? That is what makes Voice of Baceprot (VoB) stands out! Hailing from Indonesia, VoB was formed in 2014 when the members were … More Voice of Baceprot are Breaking Stereotypes in Rock Music!

a beautiful blur: LANY’s Sixth Live Show in Singapore

American pop-rock band; LANY recently performed in Singapore as part of their latest tour, A Beautiful Blur. This time, they opened the show with American alternative/indie band, Culture Wars. It was not LANY’s first tour to Singapore; it was their sixth! By now, they should have memorized all our Singlish slang and are familiar with … More a beautiful blur: LANY’s Sixth Live Show in Singapore

Be Mesmerised Yet Again by Afgan’s Charismatic Vocals This November!

“Thank you to everyone for being a part of my musical evolution.” Afgan ended the set with these words after performing to a sold out crowd at The Star Gallery on Friday. The show was a dream come true for fans as he took time to connect with the fans and chatted with them. Singapore … More Be Mesmerised Yet Again by Afgan’s Charismatic Vocals This November!

Experience Maisy Kay’s Whimsical Pop Tune, Wonderlust: The Dawn

Singer-songwriter Maisy Kay was recently in Singapore as part of Tori Kelly’s, Purple Skies World Tour. Hailing from a small countryside in England, this is her first time touring in Asia. The one-of-a-kind musician blends nostalgic dance and pop music. Her lyrics and the overall inspiration behind every track magnify this. However, she does not … More Experience Maisy Kay’s Whimsical Pop Tune, Wonderlust: The Dawn

Empowering Mental Health Conversations: Ethel Yap’s “Pills” and her Solo Concert on 24 August!

This week, we shine the light on Ethel Yap, an all-rounder entertainer. She can sing, write and act. Yap is back this year with a new single, Pills.  Pills is off her upcoming EP, Ethel Yap Vol 2. Pills was derived from Yap’s 18-month journey with postpartum anxiety and depression. Mental illness and health issues … More Empowering Mental Health Conversations: Ethel Yap’s “Pills” and her Solo Concert on 24 August!

Hazwady Nazran Raises Awareness of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Through Music

As we are celebrating our nation’s birthday this August, let’s shine the spotlight on our local talents. Meet Hazwady Nazran, singer-songwriter and anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis survivor. The disease attacks the immune system. In an interview with Berita Harian’s podcast No Tapis, Hazwady shared about his battle with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis survivor and how it has … More Hazwady Nazran Raises Awareness of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Through Music

Jimin and Jung Kook Ventures Together Before Enlisting in “Are You Sure?!”

Are You Sure?! follows South Korean celebrities Jimin and Jung Kook as they travel together across three scenic locations, New York, South Korea and Japan. The documentary was filmed immediately after Jung Kook’s viral performance on Good Morning America. The eight-part series on Disney+ follows the duo closely and you can expect to see a … More Jimin and Jung Kook Ventures Together Before Enlisting in “Are You Sure?!”

Catch the Rich Culture of Mongolia from “The Mongol Khan” this October!

A brutal succession battle threatened the stability of the Empire in Mongolia as the great Khan struggles to maintain his supremacy. A gist of what to expect from West End’s first Mongolian production, The Mongol Khan! Based on historical events in Central Asia 3000 years ago, the epic Mongolian theatrical production, The Mongol Khan, had … More Catch the Rich Culture of Mongolia from “The Mongol Khan” this October!