Comedy Club Asia June Jolliness

June sees Canadian JJ Whitehead perform with one of the world’s best comedy impressionists Anil Desai and South African David Smiedt for a three helpings of June Jolliness.

1. JJ WHITEHEAD (CAN)
   In the past year, JJ has made an appearance at the Melbourne festival, filmed a pilot for Channel 4 in Britain, and finished his third solo run in four years at the prestigious Edinburgh festival.
   
   

   An irresistibly loveable combination of freaked out pot head and a south park character, with a bit of Ozzy thrown in for good measure" - TIME OUT

   He swears extremely well" -The Sunday Herald

   
   
   
   
2. ANIL DESAI (UK/IND)
   Anil has performed in Slovenia, Germany, India and Australia as well as the Edinburgh and Sydney Comedy Festivals. He is performing his second solo show, Anil Desai: "Hey, Impressions Guy!" in Singapore in June.
   

   “This madcap show of impressions and stand up hits some pretty hilarious peaks…impressive…truly brilliant”? - CHORTLE

   “Uniquely entertaining…consistently funny and memorable”? - THREE WEEKS

   
   
   
3. DAVID SMIEDT (SOUTH AFRICA)
   David Smiedt has been described by Adam Hills, three-time Perrier Comedy Award nominee, as “a living breathing joke machine”, David Smiedt has been delighting audiences around the globe with his brand of comedy for many years.
   

   “The sharpest, wittiest and funny observations you will find.” - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

   
   

 

GENRE: Theatre & Drama, BY The Comedy Club Asia Pte Ltd

DURATION: 2 (Hours) 00 (Minutes)

SEATING: Free Standing / Free Seating

HOW TO BUY TICKETS:

Online: www.gatecrash.com.sg
PHONE: GATECRASH Hotline 6100 2005.

Also available at all SingPost outlets & S.A.M. Kiosks.

EMAIL: thecomedypimp@gmail.com
GROUP BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES: +65 9635 7896/9007 5651

DATES, TIMES & VENUES:
1) Thurs 9th June -­- The British Club @ 8:30pm
2) Fri 10th June – TAB, Orchard Hotel @ 8:30pm
3) Sat 11th June – The Dutch Club @ 8:30pm

SHOW LENGTH: 2 hrs 15 mins (inc interval)

PRICE: $50 (20% discount for Groups of 10+ Call +65 9007 5651/9635 7896)

Move Move Singapore Dance Party 2011–Largest Flash Mob in Asia

Wanna be part of a record breaking night? Wanna be part of history?

Happening on the 11th of June in Fort Canning Park, MoveMove Singapore will be your chance to do just that!

Groove along to Singapore’s largest dance party of the year, Asia’s largest flashmob and Asia’s largest sing along with 1,000 microphones!

Featuring worlds oldest DJ, 71 year old Ruth Flowers, Jai Jo choreographer Longinus and Singapore’s very own Kumar!

In the early evening, renowned Slumdog Millionaire choreographer Longinus Fernandes, will teach you the basic moves of the famous Jai-Ho dance. Swing to the rhythms of Jai-Ho, together with 7,000 others. Together, we will create the largest flash mob of South East Asia. A record breaker!

On Friday 10 June, there will be a Pre-Party at Fort Canning Park Between 18:00 & 20:00.

FREE ENTRANCE! SPECIAL: JAI HO FLASHMOB REHEARSALS BY CHOREOGRAPHER LONGINUS AND HIS TEAM.

Twitter Hashtag: #EVmovem8368

TICKETS

• Early Bird tickets @ S$ 48 (only 1,000 available)
• Standard tickets  @ S$ 58
• Entrance tickets  @ S$ 68 (at the venue)

Grab your tickets now or at the Cathay @ Dhoby Ghaut.

Ticket info Hotline: 82572481 (between 12:00 & 18:00 until 11 June)

Naku POOH Naman Live in Singapore

Naku, Pooh Naman Live in Singapore is a fund raising event for Catherine Loria's quest in Europe for the VIII International Music & Arts Festival for Children and Youth of the World as the Philippines representative to be held in Macedonia on Aug 5th-15th. Pooh & Kim Idol had been invited for this meaningful event to give our Kababayan in Singapore a show that will truly entertain the masang Pinoy ...

A concert, a journey ... that will lead you to a laughing evening ...

The show which will be staged at D’ Marquee is located in Downtown East, Pasir Ris, a 10-min walk from the MRT and a 5-min ride from most of the buses in the Pasir bus Interchange, promises a lot of surprises and World Class singing of Catherine Loria.

Pooh is the main artist of the show together with Eat Bulaga’s Host & Comedian ‘Kim Idol’. This will be a riot show.

Prime artists of Music & Arts for Real Talents take part for this worthwhile event:

• VOIZ@WORK will render a medley of OPM songs
• Groove Unlimited & 8Ds will heat-up the stage
• and a revelation from the newest talents of MART, Wavz & Chris impersonating the superhit teleserye Mara Clara of ABS-CBN.
• Soul Kool Lead Singer and Comedian, Madman Gino will host the show.

Date/Time : 30 July 2011 / 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Event Category : Concert

Venue : D'Marquee

Duration : 3 hours

 

EARLY BIRD PROMO (26 May - 26 June 2011)
CAT 1 - $42.00
CAT 2 - $32.00

NORMAL PRICE (27 June - 30 July 2011)
CAT 1 - $47.00
CAT 2 - $37.00

* Price inclusive of ticketing fees

Terms & Conditions
Min Age For Entry : 4yrs old
Min Age Requiring A Ticket : 5 yrs old

No Camera & Recording Devices Allowed

Ticket can be bought at ticketbooth.com.sg and to all AXS machine island wide.

Karylle takes lead role in new musical show “The Kitchen Musical”

Actress-singer Karylle Tatlonghari is now the lead star of Asian series titled "The Kitchen Musical."

In an interview during the press conference on Monday for the said series, Karylle clarified reports that the series is patterned after US hit musical series "Glee."

Singer/Actress Karylle gestures during the press launch of Pan Asian TV series "The Kitchen Musical" held at D'Ace Plaza, Pasig City, Philippines.

From left to right) Joseph "Thou" Reyes, Karylle, Christian Bautista and Ikey Canoy during the press launch of Pan Asian TV series "The Kitchen Musical" held at D'Ace Plaza, Pasig City, Philippines.

Filipino talents shine once more as ABS-CBN stars Karylle, Christian Baustista and Joseph "Thou" Reyes topbill the first pan-Asian television musical drama series, The Kitchen Musical, an original production by The Group Entertainment.

"There was a time in the world that musical was the format of movie, that was actually different kinds of movies kunwari West Side Story was a musical, Annie was a musical maraming ganon dati it's just that ngayon ay hindi na kasi siya uso. Kaya the other musical that you can compare it with is Glee," Karylle said.

Karylle, whose first acting role was "Little Mermaid" in 2000, said that she's happy that musical shows is finally back and being embraced by viewers.

"Well of course we are happy that this kind of format is back, like the same way that reality TV is a format, the same way that cooking show is also different format, parang genre kumbaga," Karylle said.

On Sunday, she will leave the country and will stay in Singapore for 4 months to do "The Kitchen Musical," the first ever pan-Asian television musical drama series.

The series is an original production by The Group Entertainment and it is set to launch in the country on Studio 23 and in 19 countries across Asia  this October.

"The Kitchen Musical" will be served in 13 one-hour episodes and will tell the story of a rich girl fresh out of culinary school in Paris who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she starts working for the Avilon, her father's restaurant.

In the show, Karylle will play the lead female character Madeline.

Also part of the Asian show are Filipino artists Ikey Canoy, Thou Reyes, and Christian Bautista.

Bye Showtime

In the interview, Karylle also expressed that she will miss her hosting job for ABS-CBN's "Showtime."

"They are so sweet talaga. Sobra akong overwhelmed sa sweetness. I was able to talk to them pero hindi ako nakapag ba-bye talaga," Karylle said adding: "Mami-miss ko talaga kasi iba ang bonding doon unlike other shows kami we are there from start to finish, kami nandoon nagkukuwentuhan kami, parang school yung masyado ka ng attached sa kanila," she said.

Karylle said that she will definitely bid goodbye to her "Showtime" family before flying to Singapore.

Philippine Bayanihan Society: Gifts of Love Charity Gala 2011

It was said by a famous American writer and philosopher, “Love grows by giving!” Community Chest is delighted to work with the Philippine Bayanihan Society of Singapore (PBSS) to organise “Gifts of Love Charity Gala 2011”.

Funds will be raised through outright donations, table sales and a charity auction held during the dinner. All proceeds will help bring greater hope and dignity to the lives of the 300,000 people served by Community Chest, and also help the PBSS fulfill its mission of providing Filipino workers in Singapore the opportunity to upgrade their skills through a myriad of training programmes.

In line with the theme for this year’s charity gala dinner, Gifts of Love, His Excellency, the President of Singapore, Mr S R Nathan has specially created and donated a Chinese calligraphy piece in aid of our fund-raising. He gave his rendition of the traditional Chinese character for Love, “?”.  The embedded character “?”, which means heart, conveys the message of loving with your heart. The calligraphy will be presented to one of our donors during the dinner.

Items provided by donors up for the charity auction include an idyllic resort get-away, paintings by renowned artist, Chen KeZhan and exquisite wines.

Filipino artistes, Mr Ogie Alcasid and Mr R J Rosales, led by Music Director Mr Iskandar Ismail will also present exciting performances.

Filipino Dragons (Singapore): "Isang Bangkang Malaya” Fun Race

Filipino Dragons (Singapore) is inviting Filcom organizations and groups to participate in its Philippine Independence Day fun race, "Isang Bangkang Malaya",  to be held on June 18 at the Kallang Riverside Park

The registration is still open for teams/individuals who want to partake in the upcoming event:

“Isang Bangkang Malaya”: FDS & FilCom Fun Race for 113 Years of Independence

Newbie Training Sessions | Fun Race | Competitive Dragonboat Race | Post-Race Party

VENUE : Kallang Riverside Park
RACE DISTANCE: 200m
DATE & TIME: 18 June 2011, at 9.00am

1. Registration - 9.00 am - 9.30.00 am
2. Dragon Boat Newbie Training Sessions (Tutorial on Paddling) - 9.30 am - 10.30 am
3. Fun Race  (FilCom Members) - 10.45 am - 11.15 am
4. Competitive Race (Filipino Dragon Members) - 11.15 am – 11:45 am
5. Awarding Ceremony & Program - 11.45 pm - 12.00 nn
6. Ambassador’s Address & Post- Race Party - 12.00nn onwards

To register your interest to participate on this fun event, please RSVP to: mickeefds@gmail.com or call +65 93372280.

*Kindly indicate the number of persons joining from your organization as we need this data for the event logistics to be finalized. Thanks for your cooperation.

Singapore: Philippine Independence Day Celebration 2011 - Oratorical Contest

If you're a Filipino, between 10-18 year old, currently living in Singapore, and good at Public speaking, this is you chance to showcase you’re speaking talent.

In public speaking, as in any form of communication, there are five basic elements, often expressed as "who is saying what to whom using what medium with what effects?" The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to act, to simply telling a story. Good orators should be able to change the emotions of their listeners, not just inform them.

-Wikipedia

Theme:  Filipinos – Free and Responsible New Heroes
 
Contest Rules:

1. An elimination round to select the top 5 contestants is scheduled on May 28, 2011 from 2 pm to 6 pm. Venue is at High Reach Center, 21 Tan Quee Lan Street #02-06 Heritage Place opposite Bugis Junction off North Bridge Road.
   
2. Participants may select a declamation or oratorical piece of their choice either in English or Filipino. The choice piece of the contestant for the elimination round need not necessarily reflect the theme of the PIDC 2011 celebrations but must not exceed 5 minutes of delivery time.
   
3. To register for the elimination round on May 28, 2011, please register by sending an email to pidcsoratoricalcontest@gmail.com with the following details on or before May 27, 2011 –
    
   Name:
   Address:
   IC Number:
   Contact Number:
   Preferred Email Address:
   Title of Piece to be delivered:
   Language (English or Filipino):
   
4. Filipinos by citizenship, ethnicity, affinity or interest (e.g. a Singaporean who has a heart for Filipinos) may join.  The contest is limited to those belonging to the 10 – 18 years age group.
   
5. Criteria for judging –  Originality & Creativity                            20% 
                                Confidence, Stage Presence, & Style        30% 
                                Voice Projection                                    25% 
                                Speech Clarity                                      25%
   
6. The selected 5 finalists will be allowed to choose their preferred contest piece from a selection of pieces provided by the committee, which will include both English and Filipino declamation and oratorical pieces. They will perform their pieces during the PIDC Grand Fiesta 2011, Philippine Independence Day Celebrations at the Hong Lim Park on June 12.
   
7. All contestants are encouraged to be in a Filipiniana Attire and are requested to be at Hong Lim Park  near the stage area on June 12 by 10:00 am (time). Bring spare daily wear clothes.
   
8. Decision of the board of judges is final.
   
9. Awarding of the following prizes will be held on the same day at the same venue: 
      Best Orator:  Trophy + Round Trip Ticket to the Philippines 
                          Featured Winner in the PIDC Singapore Website
                          HOLIDAY PROGRAMME VOUCHER - 
                          FREE COURSE worth $500 from HighReach Educational Centre
    
           1st Runner Up : Trophy, Holiday Program Voucher –
                                  50% off on HighReach HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
           2nd Runner Up : Trophy, Holiday  Program Voucher - 
                                  30% on HighReach HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES 
    
10. There will be only one set of winners for both of English and Filipino declamation entries .

Esplanade Theaters By The Bay Presents Mr. Ryan Cayabyab in Concert

In a country known for its musical talent and international singers, only one name stands out as outstanding and special – Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Affectionately called “Mr C” by Filipinos all around the world, Ryan is well-loved, respected and admired. Prolific in his musical works, Cayabyab’s career has been marked by rare musical milestones.

Cayabyab is the only Asian Winner of the 21st Onassis International Cultural Competitions, apart from the various awards he garnered from the Voice of Asia Song Festival, the Tokyo Music Festival, and the New York Film and Television Awards.

In the Philippines, Cayabyab has won 10 Best Movie Score awards from the film industry, 21 awards from the recording industry including a Lifetime Achievement Award. His television show “Ryan Ryan Musikahan” has won a total of 14 awards for Best Television Show, and Best Show Host.

Cayabyab has performed in distinctive venues worldwide – Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Washington Convention Center, the Orpheum in Vancouver Canada and at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed as Music Director to command performances for King Hasan II of Morocco, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia of Spain, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Queen Beatrix at the Noordeinde Palace in the Netherlands, and former US President Bill Clinton in Boston, Massachusetts.

Performing Cayabyab’s compositions and arrangements is a multi-talented young vibrant group of singers called RCS (Ryan Cayabyab Singers). Recording Artistes with Sony BMG, RCS has performed with Maestro Cayabyab and enthralled audiences in a 12 city tour of the US, and in Singapore, Jakarta, Melbourne and Sydney. Their inimitable vocals with their intricate blended harmonies combined with scintillating sleek choreography and brilliant versatile showmanship have brought appreciative audiences to their feet in a standing ovation. Listen to familiar Filipino favorites “Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika”, classic hits from the “Bacharach Medley”, “Tribute to Michael Jackson”, and ‘70s nostalgic revivals given fresh excitement with “The Motown Medley”.

Spend an evening with the Filipino Maestro. Get a glimpse of the passion and musical genius that has made Ryan Cayabyab truly the Filipino Music icon.

DATE
24 Jun 2011
Fri, 7:30PM

DURATION
Approx 120mins

VENUE(S)
Esplanade Concert Hall

TICKET PRICE (EXCLUDE BOOKING FEE)
Standard - S$88, S$68, S$48, S$28
VIP Box - S$88

Book Now!

Add to above price $3 Booking Fee per ticket for tickets above $20 and $1 Booking Fee per ticket for tickets $20 and below. Charges include GST where applicable.

An Invitation to Filipino Bowlers Club Singapore - Ambassador’s Cup 2011

The Philippine Embassy Singapore cordially invites you and/or your organization to participate in the Ambassador's Cup Intra-Community Bowling Tournament 2011 organized by the Filipino Bowlers Club (Singapore) in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy on 29 May 2011, Sunday, 10 AM, at Mt Faber Superbowl, SAFRA Telok Blangah, 2 Telok Blangah Way.

 

For more information on the tournament, kindly get in touch with the following FBCS officers:
 
Mars Fernandez - Hp 91443019  Email: mvirus@yahoo.com
Vhon Montefrio - Hp 92327319 Email: vhon_montefrio@yahoo.com
Danny Casio – Hp 97585730 Email: dlcasio@yahoo.com

Filipino Independence Day Council Singapore Grand Fiesta 2011: Slogan Puzzle Contest

The Pilipino Independence Day Council Singapore (PIDCS) in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy is inviting everyone to the Grand Fiesta 2011, a day-long celebration of  the 113th anniversary of proclamation of Philippine Independence, at the Hong Lim Park on 12 June 2011, Sunday, from 8:00AM to 6:00PM.

As part of the celebration, PIDCS is holding a "Slogan Puzzle Contest", wherein the winner will receive round trip tickets to the Philippines.

Additional information and contest mechanics are listed below:

Philippine Independence Day Celebration (PIDC) 2011, request for sponsors

This came from Philippine Embassy in Singapore…

In an earlier invitation and request for support, we have given the following datelines:

May 10, 2011 -  last day of submission of emailed or written commitment to Sponsor PIDC 2011

May 12, 2011 -  last day of submission of payment for the committed sponsorship as well as all materials and information needed for lay-outing the corresponding advertisement in the PIDC.

Special advertisement rate in the PIDC Souvenir Magazine (banner and 1/8 page feature) for FilCom Friends and members is:

S$ 100.00.

Participation and exposure during the June 12, 2011 Celebrations at Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green Park is available for the following:

S$ 200.00 - "non-selling" table

S$ 300.00 - "selling" table.

Payments may be made thru:

1. Raquel Rabang at PNB Lucky Plaza, 3rd Floor
2. Filipino Expatriate Wives Singapore

    DBS account no.: 029-901997-0

When making payments thru the Filipino Expatriate Wives Singapore, please send copies of your deposit slips or provide transaction details to facilitate accounting.
Again, please feel free to call any of us for further clarifications (Loida Corpus 9177 0133; Raquel Rabang 9776 1352; Nannette Villajos 9639 0478).

Many, many thanks for your continued support.

 

Philippine Independence Day Celebration Steering Committee

Esprit styling workshop

Signup to Esprit's styling workshop and receive fashion tips from celebrity stylist Keing Png.

Date:    Saturday, 14 May 2011
Time: 2-3PM or 4-5PM
Location:    Esprit Liat Towers

To Register attendance, visit the following Esprit stores by 13 ay 2011.

• Liat Towers
• Wisma Atria (Isetan Level3)
• 313@Somerset
• Raffles City
• Vivo City
• Great World City
• Parkway Parade
• United Square

Registration fee of $20 per person, fully redeemable for a $20 Esprit voucher $ receive an attractive door gift.

Special for workshop attendees!
Enjoy 15% off 2 or more regular-priced items at Esprit Liat Towers on 14 May 2011.

Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley’s fight to be shown on StarHub Channel 202

This is good news! For those who are on Starhub, we got  confirmation that they will be showing the fight live on May 8 starting 09:00AM SGT.

Thank you for your email.

We would like to inform you that the live fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley will be shown live on SuperSports on 8 May at 9 am.

Should you have further questions, please feel free to send us another e-mail at this address or fax in to 6720 5000. We would be glad to assist you.

Best regards

Lim Tsu Ern
Customer Affairs

Singapore honor the current Philippine President by naming orchid after him

Singapore on Friday named an orchid with bright golden yellow petals after President Benigno Aquino, an honor accorded to visiting heads of state.

President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the orchid breed naming ceremony at the National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens Friday

The island-state's National Parks Board named the orchid Ascocenda Benigno S. Aquino in a ceremony at the Singapore National Orchid Garden on Friday morning.

"This is a vigorous and free flowering hybrid. It bears flowering sprays with 10 to 12 flowers each. The flowers are 7 to 8 cm across. Petals and sepals are bright golden yellow with many distinct reddish-brown spots and tessellations," the board said in a statement.

President Benigno Aquino 3rd holds a picture of an orchid named after him—Ascocendra Benigno S. Aquino 3rd—during an orchid breed-naming ceremony at the National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens on Friday

Aquino's late revered mother, former President Corazon Aquino, also had an orchid named after her but it was not in bloom this season.

Film Finance Forum 2011 @ ScreenSingapore to be hosted by Winston Baker

Winston Baker, a global producer of film finance conferences, announces the inaugural Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore on Sentosa Island in Singapore. The event will be hosted in association with Variety, the world’s leading content provider for the entertainment industry.

FILM FINANCE FORUM @ScreenSingapore is a conference dedicated to film finance, production, distribution, and digital innovation and will be held on June 7, 2011 at the Cappella Singapore Ballroom during the week of ScreenSingapore 2011. The speaking faculty will include leading executives from Hollywood to Singapore and seasoned veterans within the Asian film market.

"With Asian filmmakers and distributors increasingly participating at international film markets, this conference will provide strategies to bolster continued growth for this region of the world. The speaking faculty will address film finance techniques, new government incentive options, co-production opportunities, alternative distribution avenues, and ways to monetize on 3D and digital innovation," said Amy Baker, Managing Partner of Winston Baker. “We are thrilled to be offering such a crucial forum in Asia as part of ScreenSingapore’s lineup of events.”

"As the market grows, it is critical that Asian producers, distributors, and film executives stay well-informed on the current finance landscape and the latest innovative strategies. It is also important for financiers from around the world to understand the emerging opportunities within the Asian film market. The Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore provides a perfect platform to foster such discussions," said Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Member of ScreenSingapore’s Board, and Chair of the upcoming Film Finance Forum in Asia.

What: Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore 2011

When: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Malaysia, Singapore Time)

Where: Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, 098297, Singapore

Registrations Rates:
Early Registrations : $495.00 USD (through April 15, 2011)
Sandard Registrations : $595.00 USD (through June 6, 2011)
Onsite Registrations : $695.00 USD (on June 7, 2011 - NO EXCEPTIONS)
Group Registrations : Contact group@winstonbaker.com for details.

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents of Singapore will receive a special rate of USD $247.50 if they register by May 31, 2011.

Registrants will have access to the following:
- Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore on June 7 at Capella Singapore
- Expo@ScreenSingapore (trade expo and buyer-seller marketplace)
- Opening Gala Party on June 5 at Capella Singapore
- WIPO Masterclass on June 8 at Capella Singapore
- ‘In Conversation’ Masterclasses on June 6, 9 & 10 at Capella Singapore
- Red Carpet Gala Premieres (space is limited and tickets will be distributed on-site on a first-come-first-served basis)

The Film Finance Forum Series has been offered in Los Angeles, Cannes, New York, and Zurich as well and has hosted the most notable names in the business. For additional program details, visit the Film Finance Forum.

For more information, visit Screen Singapore.

“Isang Bangkang Malaya”: FDS & FilCom Fun Race for 113 Years of Independence

An Invitation from the Filipino Dragons (Singapore) to join the upcoming Filipino Dragons (Singapore) Independence Day.

“Isang Bangkang Malaya”: FDS & FilCom Fun Race for 113 Years of Independence
Newbie Training Sessions, Fun Race, Competitive Dragonboat Race, Post-Race Party.

VENUE : Kallang River Park
DATE and TIME :  18 June 2011, at 1.00pm.

PROGRAME

Registration: 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm
Dragon Boat Newbie Training Sessions: 1.30 pm - 2.15 pm
Fun Race (FilCom Members) Race Distance: 200m 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Competitive Race (Filipino Dragon Members):  3.00 pm – 3:30 pm
Awarding and Program:  3.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Ambassador’s Address and Post-Race Party:  4.15 pm onwards

To register your interest to participate on this fun event, please RSVP to: events@filipinodragon.org

Places will be confirmed by 4th June 2011 with priority given to FilCOm Members and Supporters.

For more info contact Mickee Nadal Balagot, Events Committee of Filipino Dragons (Singapore at +65 9337 2280.

Singapore Young Artist Award–Recognizing and Nurturing Young Talents

The Young Artist Award was introduced in 1992 to encourage the development of young artistic talent in Singapore. Recipients of this Award would have shown promise of artistic excellence and potential to make a distinction in our nation's arts and culture.

Prize
Recipients of the Award will receive a trophy, a certificate and a grant of up to $10,000 to undertake arts projects or studies.

Eligibility
All nominees must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents of Singapore, and must be 35 years or below on 31 December 2011.

Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are as follows:

1. Candidate should be recognized for his/her artistic work and contribution to the artistic development of Singapore.
2. Candidate should show potential to excel in his/her field of work.
3. Candidate should demonstrate, through a body of works pursued through a number of years, creative originality and professional maturity in one or more disciplines as specified in the scope of the award.
4. Candidate should be an inspiration and role model to other young artists in the arts community.

Assessment Procedure
The National Arts Council may, at its discretion, make additional nominations and/or defer or reject any nomination received from the public, and shall not be bound to give any reason for doing so.

The nominations supported by the National Arts Council will be submitted for further assessment to Specialist Panels, comprising persons established in the various artistic fields, appointed by the National Arts Council.  The Arts Award Ceremony will be held in November 2011.

Scope of Award
The nominees' area(s) of achievement should be in the fields of literary arts, performing arts, visual arts and film.

The scope of these art forms is as follows:

Art Form	Scope (includes, but is not restricted to)
Literary Arts	play, poetry, fiction and non-fiction
Performing Arts	theatre, dance, music and technical theatre (e.g. set design, lighting design, sound design)
Visual Arts	painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and multimedia
Film	film-making

How to Nominate
The nomination process involves the following steps to be taken in order for the nomination to be complete. Incomplete nomination will not be considered.

Process	Action	Closing Date
Step 1	Submit an online nomination here. To facilitate the online nomination process, nominators may wish to gather information of the nominees in advance. For a list of requisite information, please click here.	Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 6pm
Step 2	Submit portfolios and supporting documents by nominators or nominees to the National Arts Council at the following address: Young Artist Award Nomination National Arts Council 90 Goodman Road Goodman Arts Centre Blk A, #01-01 Singapore 439053 Guidance on submission of portfolios and supporting documents are available here.	Friday, 6 May 2011, 6pm

 

For enquiries, please contact Yap Zi Wei at tel: (65) 6346 9431 or email: NAC_artsawards@nac.gov.sg

Singapore launches Super Yacht Show at Sentosa

Singapore has taken a major step towards becoming the Monaco of the East, with the launch of the inaugural Singapore Yacht Show. This makes the island only the third city, after Monaco and Abu Dhabi, to stage both the F1 Grand Prix and the super yacht show.

Twelve luxury yachts are part of the line-up for the inaugural show at One Degree 15 in Sentosa. From a stunning 57-metre motor-sailor with huge masts to a traditionally-built sailing yacht, for a more nostalgic feel.

The organisers put the show together at short notice and showed that they could deliver.

Andy Treadwell, Managing Director of the Informa Yacht Group, said: "Three months is absolutely not enough time to organise a proper yacht show.

"But for lots of reasons to do with our stakeholders and our own take on the need to launch a show now means that we have done it and we are very pleased. Lots of interest and looking forward to a really fantastic show in 2012."

The fledgling super yacht industry is set to create spin-offs for other supporting services.

Arthur Tay, Chairman of One Degree 15 Marina Club, said: "Retrofitting, interiors, F&B, sales of the boats, some of the conference things like cruising grounds, tourism aspects all have a part to play with this."

The three-day event was officially opened by the Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, S. Iswaran, who said that Singapore has the potential to be the "third destination" for super yacht owners, after the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

It looks smooth sailing for this industry, with 81 unique super yacht visits to Singapore last year, a five-fold increase from 2006. And that is why this show is looking at doubling the number of boats to 25 for the 2012 edition.

Justin Bieber Live in Singapore Indoor Stadium 2011

He’s the first artist ever to have seven songs from his debut album chart on the Billboard Top 100. He had both Usher and Justin Timberlake clamoring to sign him, and after signing with Usher’s label, now counts the superstar as a close personal friend. He has performed for U.S President Obama and worked with Ludacris, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus amongst others. Oh, and he’s only 17 years old.

He is of course, Justin Bieber, and his story is nothing short of amazing¬–especially when you consider that he really only started singing three years ago. In fact, it was someone else’s belief in the youngster’s talent which alerted Justin Bieber himself to the fact that he might have a little something extra to offer. In 2007, merely a couple of years before tickets for Justin Bieber tour dates became worth their weight in gold, the boy star entered a local talent content in his native Ontario, Canada. Competing against peers who, unlike himself, were vocally trained and preened for the stage, Justin Bieber beat the odds, showcasing a natural talent which was impressive enough to win him second place overall. And thus, a seed was planted.

Wanting to share his success with friends and family, the would-be teen superstar posted video from the competition on YouTube. Encouraged by the enthusiasm of those in his inner circles, Justin Bieber followed up with additional videos of himself singing covers of well-known songs by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Ne-Yo and Usher. In 2008, he was officially signed to Island Records and just three years later, Justin Bieber tour dates are now amongst the most anticipated events on the pop music calendar.

In an effort to share that message with people the world over, Justin Bieber tour dates will be taking the young megastar everywhere from the U.S and U.K, to Europe and Asia. Make sure you don’t miss out by making Eventful YOUR source for all the latest news and up-to-date information on the Justin Bieber concert schedule.

 

Venue : Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore, Singapore

Performer : Justin Bieber

Cost : from $98.00 to $250.00

Date : Tue 19 April, Open 08:00pm

6th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition

If you’re into arts and photography, then you still have time to visit this exhibit.

This annual exhibition showcases more than 200 works by professional and amateur photographers, with a special feature on Mr Bey Hua Heng, Photographer of the Year 2011. Mr Bey, recipient of the 1993 Young Artist Award (Photography), will exhibit his recent shots of Nepal.

The Young Artist Award was introduced in 1992 to encourage the development of young artistic talents in Singapore. The award is accorded to young artists aged 35 years and below in the year of award, who have shown promise of artistic excellence in the fields of literary arts, performing arts, visual arts and film.

To date, the Young Artist Award has been conferred on 106 recipients.

Event Type: Photography Exhibition
Exhibition Period: 8 April - 19 April 2011
Venue: Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall
Time: 11am - 7pm daily
Organizers and sponsors: Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ngee Ann Cultural Centre