Music Matters Live with HP 2013

Going on until tomorrow evening (24 may 2013) at Clarke Quay is the latest edition of Music Matters Live (MML), Music Matters Live with HP. Part of the award-winning Digital & Music Matters Conference 2013, the three evening event brings more than emerging 50 bands representing some 20 countries to Singapore.

Music Matters Live with HP 2013 opened at Clarke Quay last evening.

Carlos Castaño opens the three day music festival.

Opening the event last evening was a great first act from Filipino soul singer, Carlos Castaño who was followed on the Fountain Stage by Indonesian YouTube sensations Gamaliel, Audrey and Cantika (GAC) and Singapore’s rap and hip-hop artist Kevin Lester. It wasn’t just the acts at the Fountain Stage which had the feet of the audiences tapping – there were performances at various other venues including Singapore singer/songwriter Sarah Cheng-De Winne – a nominee in the 12th Independent Music Awards, as well as acts from some unusual origins. One that came on at the start at China One was what is the first pop and hip-hop girl group to come out of Myanmar, the Me N Ma Girls (ex Tiger Girls).

Another shot of Carlos Castaño.

The Me N Ma Girls from Myanmar.

Kevin Lester.

The party continues this evening with a line-up of some 43 bands at the six venues. Judging from the crowds last year, the highlight for many would probably be on tomorrow evening at K-Pop Night Out which will feature the likes of R&B diva Lena Park, a pair of girl groups AOA and SPICA, Eastern Sidekick – an indie rock band, an idol group M.I.B and jazz artistes Park Juwon and Jeon Jeduk.

Sarah Cheng De-Winnie at Fern & Kiwi.

The final evening will also see a showcase of our local talent which will see a line-up of local indie bands appear. These include Electrico, Plainsunset, Kevin Lester and The Observatory, as well as the very raw The Summer State, Natalie Hiong, These Brittle Bones and The Sam Willows.  MML 2013 is supported by the National Arts Council (NAC) as well as YouTube, Singapore Tourism Board, Media Development Authority, Pacific Beverages, Fender, Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), and many others. More information can be found at www.musicmatterslive.com and https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersLive. The event can also be followed on Twitter at https://twitter.com/musicmatters and at the official Youtube channel is http://www.youtube.com/user/musicmatterstome.

The crown being warmed up at the Fountain Stage.

Venues and Schedules (click to enlarge)

Getting kicks on KIX

Making its premiere this evening on KIX, the ultimate channel for action entertainment in Asia, is ladies (American) football. Featuring games from the United States (US) Legends Football League (LFL) touted as the ‘fastest growing pro sports league in the United States’ by NBC Sports, drawing record television ratings for its U.S. broadcaster, the 7 on 7 full contact ladies football games will be shown on Starhub Cable TV Channel 518 at 10.30 pm. The games will also be shown on KIX HD which will be available on SingTel MioTV Channel 308 from May.

Three professional LFL players were in Singapore to promote the launch of the LFL on KIX.

Liz Gorman, a Wide Receiver from LA Temptation.

Natalie Jahnke, a Linebacker from LA Temptation.

Angela Rypien, a Quarterback from Baltimore Charm.

Three professional American football star players, Liz Gorman (LA Temptation), Angela Rypien (Baltimore Charm) and Natalie Jahnke (LA Temptation), were in Singapore, as part of a tour of various Asian cities, to celebrate the launch of LFL on KIX. The lovely ladies made an appearance yesterday afternoon at Bugis Junction, showing off some of their positions and moves, as well as engaging members of would-be fan who had braved the afternoon’s downpour to catch the three in action.

Three FHM models were taught the various positions used by the three LFL players and were also asked to show some of their own touchdown celebrations.

A member of the audience showing off his touchdown move.

And off came his shirt.

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About the Legends Football League

Since its premiere in 2009, LFL has been touted as the ‘fastest growing pro sports league in the United States’ by NBC Sports and has drawn record television ratings for its U.S. broadcaster. The athletes, dressed in their lingerie-inspired uniform tops and bottoms, along with customised helmet and shoulder pads, have played to sold-out crowds across America. The 12 US franchises include teams such as the three-time champion, Los Angeles Temptation and the, Las Vegas Sin and Atlanta Steam, all of whom have built an incredible international fan base.

 “We are excited to bring America’s fastest growing sports league to Asia. The LFL is not about models attempting to play football. The LFL presents tough, sexy, and talented female athletes playing full-contact, American football. At KIX, we promise our viewers the hottest action from around the world, and action does not get any hotter than this,” said Betty Tsui, Vice President, Programme, KIX and Thrill, Celestial Tiger Entertainment.

LFL (Legends Football League) USA will be shown exclusively every Sunday at 10.30pm on action channel KIX (StarHub Cable TV Channel 518) starting from April 28, and on KIX HD On Demand (SingTel mioTV Channel 308) from May.

 

A perfect pairing at Balaclava Live

Head down to Balaclava Live, one of the popular nightspots on Orchard Road, to discover The Glenlivet. It is where the brand of single-malt has recently launched its flagship outlet, decked out in the signature colours of what is the biggest selling single malt in the US. For a limited period, every purchase of a 75 cl bottle of The Glenlivet 15 or The Glenlivet 18 at Balaclava Live comes with a box of specially created The Glenlivet infused chocolates – a perfect pair to allow the smoothness of The Glenlivet to be savoured and to enhance The Glenlivet experience at Balaclava Live.

For a limited period only, every purchase of a bottle of The Glenlivet 15 or The Glenlivet 18 at Balaclava Live comes with a box of The Glenlivet infused chocolates (box below).

And if you have not LOLed …

An evening of good fun and entertainment awaits the audience at recordings sessions of Mediacorp’s Toggle’s talkshow, LOL, which is recorded in from of a live audience. The recordings also present an opportunity to get up close to your favourite celeb, as well one in which the audience can learn great make-up tips from the creator of Fashion Forward, stylist Marcus AC, the show’s co-host. The most recent session saw the appearance of model and actress Jaymee Ong and hunk, model and TV host, Paul Foster – who was urged by the audience (and host Judee Tan) to show-off his nipple rings.  Also making an appearance was singer, songwriter, and yoga instructor, Alicia Pan – who certainly showed off the wonderful vocals she’s blessed with. Just three more recording sessions are left for Season 1 of LOL – next week on 18, 19, and 20 March 2013 and limited seats are available. Details on how you can be part of the audience (ladies only) can be found at this link.

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Photographs from the last recording session on 8 March 2013:

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The faces of Chingay 2013

If anyone reading this appears in any of the photographs below (or in this album), I would be pleased to extend a higher resolution copy of the photograph to you if you can drop me an email.

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Photographs from what was certainly a feast for the senses, Chingay 2013, which was held at the F1 Pit Building over two evenings on 22 and 23 February 2013. The annual event, touted as “Asia’s Grandest Street Parade”  is organised the People’s Association. In its current incarnation, Singapore’s Chingay was conceived as a street parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year in 1973 in the wake of the ban on the tradition of letting off fireworks, the parade has evolved over the years into the spectacular celebration of Singapore’s rich multi-ethnic mix and includes participants from many other countries. The event wouldn’t have been a success if it wasn’t also for the efforts of many participants and volunteers, to whom this post is dedicated to:

The spirit of Chingay 2013

Themed “Fire in Snow”, Chingay this year celebrates the strength of the human spirit in the face of life’s challenges. Presenting a spectacle (as it always does), with fire representing resilience, bravery, perseverance, passion and determination. This will be placed in contrast with snow representing challenges and hardships. Exemplifying the spirit of this year’s Chingay will be not just the resilient Singaporeans who would be honoured during Chingay, but also the participants who have collectively put in many hours of tireless efforts including rehearsing through last evening’s pouring rain to bring the show to the audience tonight and tomorrow night. Besides being part of the audience, Chingay 2013 can also be watched live at this link.

Participants rehearsing through the pouring rain – exemplifying the spirit of Chingay 2013.

Mr Nah Juay Hng, Chairman of the Chingay Parade Exco with Peng Qia Qia (澎恰恰), Hong Rong Hong (洪荣宏), Yang Lie (杨烈) and Billy Wang (东方比利) as well as some of the resilient Singaporeans who will be honoured at the event.

Ladies need only apply

Guaranteed to have its audience in stitches at the rate of a laugh a minute is Mediacorp’s brand new talkshow, LOL, which is scheduled to be launched in early April. Recordings which are being done with live audiences for what promises to be a show packed with loads of fun and laughter – one which will have you “laughing out loud at the edge of your seat”, has in fact already begun with the producers of the show looking for participants to be part of the audience (which I am afraid is open to ladies only).

Tracie and Adrian Pang with host Judee Tan.

Ming Bridges singing at the session.

The talkshow is recorded in front of a ladies only live audience.

The talk show, hosted by the extremely humourous and, if I may add, vivacious, Judee Tan – best known perhaps for her role in The Noose and the suave Marcus AC a stylist and creator of Fashion Forward, aims to showcase the latest happenings, the hottest music artists and celebrities, and the very latest in fashions and style. Guests at the inaugural recording session were husband and wife theatre team Adrian and Tracie Pang of Pangdemonium! who spoke about their upcoming production Rabbit Hole, with Singapore based Mandopop sensation, the gorgeous Ming Bridges, performing.

Mandopop sensation had Judee Tan moving to her beat.

The hosts and last evening audience.

The audience can also expect styling demos by co-host Marcus AC.

Ming Bridges accompanied on guitar by producer and songwriter Eric Ng.

Upcoming recording dates are 21, 22, 25 and 27 February. Sessions take place at s at *Scape Orchard and start with refreshments at 6.30 pm (audience would need to be seated by 7.15 pm). To be a part of the audience do drop an email to jolynkhew@mediacorp.com.sg and include your name, age, occupation, contact no. and email address, with the preferred date of attendance. Limited seats are available and the production team would contact those selected. Exclusive goodie bags will also be given to all guests. Guests for the upcoming recordings include Yvette King, Shane Pow, Daddy O’s, Jade Seah, BobbyTonelli, George Young and Andayoma. More information on LOL and Toggle is available at http://www.toggle.sg.

Adrian and Tracie.

A back view of the studio and the audience.

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Update 21 Feb 2013

The Guys Don’t Get it!

Ooooooh Ladies! Look who we have coming up on LOL! Jade Seah, George Young, Bobby Tonelli, Pierre Png, Andrea De Cruz, Rebecca Lim, Tay Peng Hui!!!!!!!! SCREAM!!!

Catch them and be part of the audience for the brand new fun and happening talk show in town – LOL! Hosted by Judee Tan and Marcus A.C., we guarantee you 2 hours of entertainment, fun, laughter, fashion, celebrities and more!

So how do you get to be part of the LOL fun?

RSVP Quickly to : jolynkhew@mediacorp.com.sg

Provide the names, age, occupation , contact nos. and email addresses of you and your gal pals (sorry, only the girls get it!)

Tell us which of these dates: Feb 25, Feb 27, Mar 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 you prefer (Yes, you can come for more than one show and yes, it’s FREE!)

We film Live at:

Venue: The Gallery, Level 5, Scape, 2 Orchard Link.
Time: 6.30pm from refreshments from Dr Cafe
To be seated by: 7.15pm
Ends: About 9pm

And who are some of our upcoming guests?

Tay Peng Hui, Rebecca Lim, Chou Enlai, Hossan Leong, Paul Foster, Jaymee Ong, Glenda Chong, Timothy Goh, Alicia Pan, Jack and Rai, Vanessa Fernandez, Siti Zahidah.

We’ve also got a very special guest band coming in from the States, so look out for them!

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