Category: Upcoming Events

South Korea boyband EXO has confirmed its fifth concert tour, ‘EXO PLANET #5 – EXplOration’ and will tour Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei and Japan.

However, only Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, Kai and Sehun will be participating in the concert. Xiumin and D.O. will not be able to participate due to military commitment. Lay will also not be present due to prior work engagements in China.

The Singapore concert would be held on 15 September 2019 at 3pm at  the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Ticketing details will be released soon.

EXO PLANET #5 – EXplOration
When: 15 September , 2019, 1500hr
Where:Singapore Indoor Stadium

#EXplOrationINSG #EXOinSG

Still feeling blue from the National Day celebrations?

Residents of Bishan, Geylang Serai, Jurong East, Punggol and Woodlands will be having post National Day carnivals tonight (10 August 2019) with fireworks displays that last 4-minutes.

The fireworks would start right after the mobile column makes its way to the five heartland areas at about 6.45pm.

This is the first time in over a decade that the NDP executive committee has hosted firework displays in the heartlands.

These are the exact locations of the post NDP celebrations:

1. Open Field opposite Bishan MRT station
2. Beside Wisma Geylang Serai
3. Open Field in front of Westgate
4. Open Field opposite Punggol Waterway Point
5. Open Field opposite Woodlands Bus Interchange

Heartland Fireworks Display

When: 10 August 2019 (Today!), 1845hr
Where: Respective carnival sites
Cost: Admission is free

Images from Safra Singapore

The anticipated Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event happened yesterday (this morning in Singapore) in New York with Samsung unveiling its flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ during its unpack event.

This is also the first time Samsung has released two different Note models, and there’s more than just screen size differentiating the two.

Size Matters

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 offers a 6.3″ dynamic AMOLED screen while Note 10+ is slightly bigger at 6.8″. For comparison sake, Note 9 has a 6.4″ super AMOLED display screen.

For storage space, like Note 9, Note 10+ comes with microSD card slot and can store 256GB with option to expand up to 1TB. Note 10 however do not have the microSD card slot and has a fixed capacity of 256GB.

Speed Matters

Both Note 10 and Note 10+ comes with an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Note 10+ has 12GB RAM while Note 10 has 8GB. For comparison, Note 9 has dual channel RAM of 6GB and 8GB.

Colors Matters

The Galaxy Note 10 will be available in two colours – Aura Glow and Aura Black. The Galaxy Note 10+ models will come in the same colours, as well as Aura White.

Improved Camera

Note 10 and Note 10+ has the same specifications for selfie camera at 10MP. However, the Note 10+ has 3 cameras, while Note 10 has 2 cameras on the rear.

The 2 rear cameras on both Note10+ and Note 10 are the 12MP wide-angle shooter with variable aperture that automatically switches between f/1.4 and f/2.4 to capture images in tough lighting conditions, a 16MP ultra-wide with a 123° field of view and a 12MP telephoto camera.

The Note 10+ comes with additional DepthVision Camera.

For the first time, Note 10+ also allows users to bokeh the background in video mode.

Battery Life

The Note 10+ has a battery capacity of 4,300mAh, which is an upgrade from Note 9, which only has 4,000mAh. The Note 10 however only has 3500mAh of battery life.

Just for fun: Samsung Note 7 (The phone that exploded) has 3,500mAh.

Improved S Pen

Samsung has added six-axis sensors into the S Pen to bring new gestures. For example, flicking the stylus left and right in the Gallery app (like a  wizard at Hogwarts) allows you move from one photo to the other.

These movements, also known as the Air Gestures is open to third-party developers. Hence, some interesting applications might appear in the app store in months to come.

Galaxy Note 10 Sale
Pre-order: From today (8 August 2019, 1500hr)
Collection: 24 August 2019
Where: Samsung Experience Store, Various Telcos

Cost
Note10 (256GB): S$1,398
Note10+ (256GB): S$1,598
Note 10+ (512GB): S$1,898

Taiwanese Mandopop singer, Rainie Yang will bring her world tour concert to Singapore on 9 November 2019.

The singer, who recently unveiled her own designer label last performed in Singapore 6 years ago.

The concert will revolve around the theme of youth. Previously for her Taiwan tour, she has invited her then variety show cohost, Jacky Wu and ex-boyfriend, singer Alien Huang to be her special guests.

Tickets will go on sale from 14 August 2019 from 10am at Apactix. Tickets are available at $198, $178, $158, $138 and $108 (excludes booking fee).

Live Nation members can enjoy exclusive presale on 13 August 2019.

Alternatively, tickets are also available at the Singapore Indoor Stadium Box office, The Star Performing Arts Centre Box Office and all SingPost outlets.

Rainie Yang Youth Lies within Singapore
When: 9 November 2019, 1900hr – 2200hr
Where: The Star Theatre
Cost: S$108 – S$198

 

If you’re still feeling sore from not being allocated the National Day Parade tickets, you can either tune in to some Singapore radio stations to win them, or simply head down to Singapore Sports Hub for some celebrations.

For the first time, there will be a live dual screen telecast of the National Day Parade. Visitors can have a family picnic by the waterfront and enjoy the fireworks from the celebrations at Padang.

Additionally, there are also activities specially planned to showcase Singapore’s culture.

Heritage Family Games

Visitors can form teams of 3 to 5 to relive the good old days with games featuring elements of Singaporean heritage such as pulling a rickshaw and doing a Samsui Dash.

These activities, suitable for 4 years and older starts runs from 10am to 6pm. Registration is required. The registration fee is S$5.40 per participant and each person will receive a games T-shirt and tote bag upon completion of the games.

Click here to sign up.

Red-X Challenge

Fitness enthusiasts can also take part in the special bicentennial edition of the Red-X Challenge. There are stations both on land and the sand. Additionally, the first 200 participants who completes the challenge will receive a special edition Red-X Games Dry Bag worth S$20.

Registration is required and the Red-X Challenge is suitable for 16 years old and above. This challenge is available from 10am to 3pm.

Click here for registration.

Sports Hub Workout Lah!

Choreographed with a Singaporean twist, visitors can dance away with a unique cardio-fusion dance workout from 2pm to 4pm. This mass workout is suitable for 7 years old and above and is free.

The workout includes 20 minutes of Kardio Kickboxing, 40 minutes of MegaDance and 40 minutes of Zumba.

National Day Celebrations at Sports Hub
When: 9 August 2019, 1000hr – 2100hr
Where: OCBC Square
Cost: Admission is free

#sgsportshub #oursportshub #wheresingaporecomestoplay

 

Images from Singapore Sports Hub

The 9th installation of Universal Studios Singapore (USS) Halloween Horror Night will be back next month and this year’s event features 5 haunted houses, 2 scare zones and 2 shows over a span of 16 nights.

Here are the 5 haunted houses and who what to expect in them:

1. Curse of the Naga

Let’s admit it. Thailand has produced some of the scariest horror films to date. This haunted house, Curse of the Naga transports guests into the deep jungles of Thailand.

Therein lies a lost village that is under the spell of a snake spirit, Naga.

This original haunted house is a creation from the directors of blockbuster Thai horror films, Shutter and 4bia. This is also the first time USS has collaborated with these regional masters of horror.

2. Twisted Clown University

This haunted house is an abandoned carnival ground with remorseless clowns roaming the vicinity, awaiting for the next victim to terrorize.

3. The Chalet Hauntings

In this haunted chalet, you play detective by trying to uncover the truth of five teenagers who has mysteriously disappeared from this chalet.

Going through the layers of police tapes that were used to cordon the apartment, be prepared to have a close brush with langsuir and other frightful beings.

4. Hell Block 9

This haunted house brings you to a dark, dirty and damp prison. Witness vengeance and agony as merciless wardens torture the inmates.

Torment by death, disease and devastation, this is one of the most savage place to be in.

Spirit Dolls

Probably inspired by a remote village in Japan, this haunted house features an abandoned village filled with creepy, life-sized dolls.

But if you look closer, the eyes of these dolls follow you as you roam around.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 9
When: 27 Sep – 31 Oct (Selected Nights)
Early Bird – Non Peak: S$55 | Peak: S$65
General Admission – Non Peak: S$60 | Peak: S$70
*** Maybank credit card holders: Buy 3 get 1 free

Click here to buy tickets

The Council for Third Age, C3A, will be organizing a special event at the National Library Events Plaza to help elders pursue their passion and interest.

The event, which is happening today and tomorrow (2 & 3 Aug 2019), will also see special performances by seniors.

In addition, more than 1,000 course titles are also available from 30 participating education institutions and community-based organizations for seniors to sign up. Most of these courses can be paid using SkillsFuture Credits.

There are also experiential activities such as soap making, aromatherapy, urban permaculture, 3D printing, crochet, stage talks on various topics, demonstrations, games and more for the attendees.

President Halimah Yacob will also be gracing this event.

National Silver Academy Roadshow
When: 2 & 3 Aug 2019, 1100hr – 2000hr
Where: National Library Events Plaza (Level 1)
Nearest MRT: Bugis
Admission is Free.

Images from C3A website

The second edition of the Japanese Summer Festival will be back on 7 & 8 September 2019 at the National Stadium.

Touted as “the largest Japanese cultural and fun-play event in Singapore”,  this festival features over 100 booths selling authentic Japanese food and beverage. Some of this year’s highlights include the Wagyu Rice Burgers, Deep-fried Cheese Mochi, Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba.

Besides merchandise and games, festival-goers can also join in a J-Pop Fitness Dance Jam session. Families can also get a taste of kart racing with the Family Pedal Go-Kart.

Pokémon Carnival

Japan’s most famous Pocket Monsters, Pokemon would also be making an appearance at the Summer Carnival with six carnival games.

In addition, the Pikachu Dance Parade will also be happening at 1700hr on both days.

All-day stage performances

There are also performances featuring Japanese dance and theatrical shows on the open-air stage from 2.50pm.

From 6.30pm to 8.30pm, the Japanese tradition dance, Bon-Odori will also take place.

Yukata Rental & Try-Outs

There will also be rental services for festival-goers to try on Japan’s traditional summer garment, the Yukata.

Ticketing Details

Tickets are currently available online for sale till 6 September 2019. You can click here to purchase your discounted ticket of S$6.

Onsite tickets are priced at $8 and admission is complimentary for children below 1.2 meters in height.

Japan Summer Festival
When: 7 & 8 September 2019, 1200hr – 2100hr
Where: National Stadium
Cost: S$6 (Online) | S$8 (Onsite)

#sgsportshub #SportsHubPlayDay

 

Images from Singapore Sports Hub

Singapore’s social enterprise landscape is set to change with more young people being vocal about social causes. One evidence is the return of Singapore’s social cause music festival.

Titled Music for a Cause 2019, this festival features 13 local bands. Headliners for this year’s concert includes Joanna Dong and Charlie Lim.

The Concert Line Up

3 August (Day One)

4.40pm – 5pm: HOUG
5.10pm – 5.30pm: Yao
5.40pm – 6pm: Shye
6.25pm – 7.10pm: Tabula
7.30pm – 8pm: Gareth & The Momma Shop
8.25pm – 9.10pm: Jack & Rai
9.30pm – 9.50pm: 53A
10pm – 10.30pm: Joanna Dong

4 Aug (Day Two)

5.15pm – 5.45pm: Fingerfunk
6pm – 6.45pm: BRB
7pm – 7.45pm: Fauxe
8pm – 8.45pm: Subsonic Eye
9pm – 9.30pm: Charlie Lim & Yeo

Social Causes

The music festival also supports 16 social causes including beneficiaries like Dover Park Hospice, Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Singapore Reefs and more.

The public can support these social causes by donating directly at the booths during the music festival.

Music For A Cause 2019

When: 3 Aug (1230hr – 2200hr) | 4 Aug (1430hr – 2130hr)
Where: OCBC Arena Park, Singapore Sports Hub
Cost: Free

 

Images from MFAC