Live shows are back and buzzing louder than ever. Don’t miss out on all the fun — let loose and enjoy!
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Welcome to the first edition of our monthly updates on live music shows! We’re ready to party…are you? Have a look down this list to explore options for weekend plans this month.
Igniting Live Music
Organised by Tiger Crystal and Timbre Music, Igniting Live Music celebrates the return of music with 20 flaming performances. The event has been ongoing and will run till 26 June 2022.
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At Timbre+ Eastside @ Expo, you can expect to see musicians like 53Alive!, AE$OP CA$H as well as Reverie & friends. Show up on 18 June at 7.15 pm to catch the young rapper AE$OP CA$H’s act.
And at Timbre+ One North, there have been performances by Benjamin Kheng, Hijack Hailey, Tell Lie Vision, Ultra Mega Cat Attack and more. The Day Trippers paid tribute to the legendary Beatles and performed on 21 May. Meanwhile, local band Welcome to the Machine will be honouring Pink Floyd on 12 June, 7.45 pm at Timbre+ One North. Also, if you’re into indie pop, do check out M1DL1FE who will be appearing on 26 June at 8 pm!
Click here for the exact timings of each act.
GastroBeats 2022
GastroBeats is back and better than ever! Spanning till 26 June, there will be food, music, activities, culinary collaborations, Instagrammable-spots and a huge bouncy castle. Clearly, there’s something for everyone whether you’re a foodie, music lover, influencer, parent or kid.
We had the pleasure of watching Marian Carmel and Subsonic Eye live on 5 June and it was simply heartwarming and sensational. There will be performances from artistes and DJs like Haneri, RRILEY, KiDG, Rangga Jones, Ffion, Daniel Sid, Lorong Boys and more.
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More excitingly, Jonny’s Block Party will be happening on the very last weekend, as part of Diageo Night. Pull up alongside Dreamfellas to catch a glimpse of our dancers on stage, and of course for some sick beats and wavy vibes!
Located at Bayfront Event Space, admission tickets start from SGD9 per pax. If you’ve a VISA card, you’re eligible for 10% off everything! Check out the festival guide here.
HEEL EP Launch
Courtesy of Third Eye
On 3 June, Third Eye’s HEEL ‘NO GOOD FOR YOU’ EP Launch will be happening at Room 0416 at 6.30pm. The show is supported by and features heavy-hitting bands, namely Error, Fuel, Remnants and Losing End.
Presale tickets and packages are all sold out, but door sales are open at SG$20.
Triple Threat
Zendyll Music, HVT Entertainment and The Kennel AB have banded together for a live showcase of emerging acts in Singapore. Happening on 4 June at *SCAPE The Ground Theatre, party-goers can enjoy the strong vocals of headlining act Matilde G as well as a Hip-Hop afterparty with rapper AE$OP CA$H and R&B singer-songwriter Feez. Read more about the show here.
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Get your tickets at Peatix and rock up to witness Zendyll’s banging triple threat!
Dick Lee & Omnitones ft. Third Degree
In celebration of Esplanade’s 20th anniversary, Dick Lee, one of Singapore’s most celebrated singer-composers, will be presenting well-loved ballads with a refreshing twist. From collaborating with young talents and in marking a new era of music-making for himself, Dick Lee “hopes to inspire and guide these young musicians through a novel music adventure”.
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Best known for writing musicals and National Day songs, Dick Lee is one of the most prolific composers of English love songs in Asia. And as a gift to his fans, this concert will have popular songs that have not appeared on live stages for over a decade — ‘Familiar Faces’ from Life In The Lion City, ‘I Need You Back’ by Sandy Lam and ‘Take The Love And Run’ from Jacintha Abisheganaden’s Silence album.
Enjoy a stirring night of storied love songs by the pride of Singapore’s pop music scene. Book your tickets on esplanade.com!
Hiss Listening Party
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Wormrot, who has been putting Singapore grindcore on the map, presents a lively night of metal and punk. You’ll get to listen to the band’s new album three weeks in advance and it’s also the last time to see vocalist Arif with Wormrot!
Happening on 19 June at DIGHEAD, the gig is free without cover charge. There will also be a Q&A session and a DJ.
Encore — Lo Ta You In Concert 2022
This Father’s Day, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Lo Ta You will be gracing Sands Theatre at his one-night only concert. Known as the Godfather of Pop and Rock Music in Greater China, the iconic Mr Lo will be performing his biggest hits including ‘Childhood’, ‘Pearl of the Orient’, ‘Queen’s Road East’ and more.
Why not bring your dad out on a harmonious night of melodic lyrics and touching songs? Immerse in the rich history of Chinese music and bring about forgotten memories; purchase your tickets at marinabaysands.com.
WITHIN DESTRUCTION
Ready for some metal, hardcore and deathcore? We The Uncouth is giving us all that in their upcoming live show, WITHIN DESTRUCTION. The gig features special guests ERROR, WARMONGER, NO REST FOR THE WEARY as well as SIGNS OF THE SWARM and supporting acts.
Cop your tickets here and get ready for an unforgettable night on 22 June!
Fruit Basket Vol. 2: Indie Pride
And back for its second volume is Fruit Basket! Proudly organised by Where Are The Fruits and sister label spikyfruits, the event will showcase a wave of the freshest up-and-coming artists from Singapore and the region.
Courtesy of Where Are The Fruits and spikyfruits
This special double-edition show will be set at *SCAPE The Ground Theatre across 24 and 25 June. On the first day, Fruit Basket kicks off with some indie-rockers, math-rock counters and jazz-vocal chanteuses — cues, nkei, M1LDL1FE and The New Modern Lights. On 25th, some of Singapore’s best singer-songwriters take the stage with PRIDE! Expect to see the talented aeriqah, T-rex Marian Carmel from volume one and lewloh with his latest single ‘Let Me Let You Go’.
Get indie-d up and buy your tickets here.
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This list will be updated along the way if something catches our eye, so keep a lookout!
