8_Days__June_1_2017

COMPILED BY
PEGGY FONG
NParks Concert Series in
the Park: Rockestra
In the sixth edition of this concert series, enjoy a
throwback night of music from the ’60s to the ’90s with
singing duo Jack & Rai, 53A, Dru Chen, Jive Talkin’, Joie
Tan, Shagies, and The Durian Theory. Food will be sold at
the event as well.
June 3. 6.30pm till late. Fort Canning Park (Fort Canning Green).
Free. www.nparks.gov.sg/concertseries
catch them perform songs
such as ‘All Things Bright
and Beautiful’ and ‘Avec La
Garde Montante’.
June 1–2. 7.30pm. Esplanade
Concert Hall. Tix: $25–$98 from
Sistic*.
Symphonic
Collage with Allan
McMurray: A
Musical Tapestry
Led by internationallyacclaimed
conductor Allan
McMurray, the Philharmonic
Winds presents a concert
in a unique setting with a
full onstage wind orchestra
interlaced with a multitude
of soloists and smaller
chamber ensembles
performing at different
sections of the concert
hall. Programme will
include music by Debussy,
Stravinsky, Gabrieli,
Piazzolla and Mozart.
June 4. 8pm. Esplanade Concert
Hall. Tix: $15 from Sistic*.
www.philharmonicwinds.org
The Divas of
Cantopop
Enjoy Cantopop hits from
the ’70s and ’80s made
popular by Hong Kong
divas such as Paula Tsui,
Jenny Tseng and Frances
Yip. Local veteran singer
Angie Lau performs these
unforgettable classics
such as ‘Time and Tide’,
’Shanghai Bund’ and more.
June 5. 3pm. Esplanade Concert
Hall. Tix: $15 from Sistic*.
Joseph Koo “Love &
Blessings” Charity Concert
Veteran Hong Kong composer Joseph Koo, the creator
of numerous classic TV drama theme songs, will be
leading this charity concert starring renowned Hong
Kong Cantopop artistes such as Frances Yip, Johnny Ip,
Ruco Chan, Gallen Lo, Teresa Cheung and Eliza Chan.
All ticket proceeds will benefit the less privileged at
Ren Ci Hospital.
June 3. 8pm. The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts
Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green. Tix: $88–$288 from Sistic*.
Reliving Classics
Homegrown singer
Donnie Chan presents
an afternoon of Mandarin
and Cantonese classic
hits made popular by Luo
Da You, Liu Wen Zheng,
Sam Hui, Danny Chan and
more.
June 5. 4.15pm. Esplanade
Concourse. Free. www.esplanade.com
Beerkini Rocks
Enjoy rock music and
beach games at this
quarterly party showcasing
some of Singapore’s
most talented rock and
alternative bands. Catch
O.K Ready! and up-andcoming
four-piece band
Rockweller as they bring
rock classics and current
chart-toppers to the party.
June 3. 3pm till late. Bikini Bar,
50 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01.
Free entry. www.facebook.com/
BikiniBar.Singapore
Peter & Blue’s
Birthday Party
Choreographed by Artistic
Director Janek Schergen,
this production by Singapore
Dance Theatre brings
together the magic of the
fairy tale and meaningful
morals. Returning after
a successful premiere in
2010, the ever-inquisitive
RADWIMPS 2017 Asia
“Live” Tour
One of Japan’s biggest rock bands famous for its
signature brand of indie rock paired with emotive
lyrics will be in Singapore as part of their tour
promoting their latest album, Human Bloom. Catch
them performing hits like ‘Dream Lantern’, ‘Sparkle’
and ‘It’s Nothing’ from the blockbuster Japanese
anime film Your Name.
June 4. 7pm (Doors open 6pm). Megabox Event Hall @ Big
Box (Level 3), 1 Venture Avenue. Tix: $98 from apactix.com.
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