Some Ok-pop and Mandopop followers may need been disillusioned by the live performance cancellations and postponements as a result of coronavirus outbreak, however most pop and rock exhibits are nonetheless scheduled to go on for now.
Actually, the previous few days have seen a minimum of two new gig bulletins – the return of jazz music pageant Sing Jazz at Marina Bay Sands’ Occasion Plaza from April three to five in addition to a live performance by British pop singer HRVY at *Scape on Might 11.
Nonetheless, live performance organisers are taking steps to stop the unfold of the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan.
The seventh version of annual music pageant Backyard Beats, set to happen at Fort Canning Park on Feb 29, will characteristic eight hygiene stations unfold throughout the pageant grounds. These stations could have anti-bacterial wipes, anti-bacterial foam and waste disposal cans.
A spokesman for Backyard Beats Pageant, which has seen a 15 per cent rise in ticket gross sales in contrast with the identical time final 12 months, provides: “If circumstances elevate to the purpose the place extra excessive measures should be taken, we are going to assemble temperature-measuring stations, the place every festivalgoer will need to have his temperature taken previous to getting into the pageant grounds.
“As required in each pageant this measurement, Backyard Beats will deploy an ambulance and two first-aid tents with 4 stationed, skilled medical officers on the prepared.”
Mr Dan Gordon, director of HRVY’s present organiser Now/Reside, says the corporate will share precautionary measures outlined by the Ministry of Well being to concertgoers, such nearly as good private hygiene practices.
“We do not assume it can have an impact (on our present) as issues at the moment stand and we’re hoping that the outbreak can be additional or totally contained by then.”
Some live shows, similar to American pop punk band Inexperienced Day’s return to Singapore on the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March eight, are already offered out. Different sold-out exhibits embrace British grime star Stormzy at Zouk on March 21 and Australian singer and songwriter Ruel at *Scape on March eight.
Followers can even count on new music festivals to make their debut this 12 months. One in every of them, Hydeout, seems set to be one in all Singapore’s most bold music festivals in current occasions, with pop, hip-hop and dance music stars acting on two levels at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay over two weekends – April 10 to 11 and April 17 to 18.
The road-up contains fashionable rappers A$AP Rocky and Gucci Mane, digital acts DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, pop singer Rita Ora and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin.
Its organisers stated in an announcement dated yesterday that they’re “monitoring the scenario carefully and can proceed to behave on recommendation from the related authorities and undertake precautionary measures according to prevention efforts”.
One other new pageant is One Love Asia Pageant at Bayfront Occasion Area on Might 1 and a couple of, with a top-notch Mandopop line-up that features home-grown stars Stefanie Solar and Tanya Chua.
Organisers IMC Reside World expect the two-day occasion to attract 25,000 to 30,000 followers.
Up to now, 5 live shows in Singapore have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, together with these by Hong Kong singer Miriam Yeung and Ok-pop acts Taeyeon and Got7.
Concertgoer Amalu J. Ahmad, who’s planning to go to Backyard Beats, says he’s not too nervous in regards to the unfold of the coronavirus at gigs as he believes that music followers listed below are disciplined sufficient to keep away from live shows if they’re unwell.
The 29-year-old assistant station supervisor provides that he’ll nonetheless take precautionary measures.
“I will take alongside hand sanitiser and a surgical masks, simply in case I would like them.
“And naturally, hold myself match.”
1. ONE LOVE ASIA FESTIVAL
Who: This new two-day music and life-style pageant brings collectively home-grown, regional and worldwide music acts.
The star-studded line-up contains Singaporean Mandopop stars Stefanie Solar (above) and Tanya Chua, Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, Chinese language singer Joker Xue, Taiwanese singer and S.H.E member Hebe Tien, Taiwanese singer Present Lo, Taiwanese indie band EggPlantEgg and South Korean singer BoA.
Additionally performing are American pop-rock band Goo Goo Dolls and American singer Greyson Likelihood.
The place: Bayfront Occasion Area, 12A Bayfront Avenue
When: Might 1 and a couple of, 2pm
Admission: From $88 from oneloveasiafestival.com
2. A-HA HUNTING HIGH AND LOW
Who: 1980s pop icons A-ha, greatest identified for among the decade’s greatest hits, similar to Take On Me (1984) and Keep On These Roads (1988), are enjoying their first gig in Singapore. The live performance can be adopted by a particular outing of Zouk’s well-known Mambo Jambo retro occasion.
The place: Singapore Turf Membership @ Kranji, 1 Turf Membership Avenue
When: March 21, 7.30pm
Admission: From $148 from Sistic (go to www.sistic.com.sg or name 6348-5555)
three. TONY HADLEY LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: Tony Hadley is the previous singer of English new wave group Spandau Ballet and is the well-known voice behind large 1980s hits similar to True (1983), Gold (1983) and By means of The Barricades (1986).
The place: The Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue
When: Feb 16, 8pm
Admission: From $128 from Sistic
four. JIMMY EAT WORLD LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: American different rock band Jimmy Eat World broke into the mainstream with emo anthems similar to The Center and Sweetness from their traditional 2001 album Bleed American. The band launched their 10th album Surviving final 12 months.
The place: The Coliseum, Arduous Rock Resort Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, eight Sentosa Gateway
When: March 14, 7pm
Admission: From $99 from Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.sg)
5. AN EVENING WITH 98 DEGREES
Who: American pop group 98 Levels discovered fame within the 1990s and early 2000s, with hits similar to Invisible Man (1997), I Do (Cherish You) (1999) and The Hardest Factor (1999). This would be the first time all 4 members – brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre – are performing in Singapore collectively.
The place: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Trade Inexperienced
When: Feb 20, 8pm
Admission: From $98 from Sistic
6. PENTATONIX
Who: One of the vital profitable vocal teams within the pop world right this moment, three-time Grammy-winning American a cappella quintet Pentatonix are again for his or her fourth live performance in Singapore.
The place: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Trade Inexperienced
When: Feb 11, 8pm
Admission: From $88 from Sistic
7. YUNGBLUD ‘TWISTED TALES OF THE RITALIN CLUB TOUR’ SINGAPORE
Who: English singer and songwriter Yungblud, whose actual title is Dominic Harrison, turned well-known in recent times together with his energetic mix of emo rock, pop and rap. He launched his debut album 21st Century Legal responsibility in 2018 and newest EP The Underrated Youth final 12 months.
The place: The Pavilion, 01-01 Far East Sq., 28 China Avenue
When: March 22, 8pm
Admission: $108 from Apactix (go to www.apactix.com)
eight. HYDEOUT
Who: New music pageant Hydeout seems set to be one in all Singapore’s most bold music festivals in current occasions, with pop, hip-hop and dance music stars acting on two levels over two weekends.
The road-up contains fashionable rappers A$AP Rocky (above) and Gucci Mane, digital acts DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, pop singer Rita Ora and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin.
The place: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay
When: April 10 and 11, April 17 and 18, 4pm
Admission: From $178, go to www.hydeout.sg
9. SING JAZZ
Who: Jazz pageant Sing Jazz is again this 12 months with a line-up of acclaimed and fashionable acts. These embrace veteran favourites similar to American R&B/funk band Kool & The Gang and French group Gipsy Kings (above), in addition to Chicago-born jazz vocalist and composer Kurt Elling, Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana, American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and Cuban music group Havana Social Membership.
The place: Occasion Plaza, Marina Bay Sands
When: April three to five, 6pm
Admission: From $98, go to www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing and www.sing-jazz.com
10. TOM WALKER ‘WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE TOUR’ SINGAPORE
Who: Scotland-born singer-songwriter Tom Walker scored an enormous hit with 2018 single Go away A Gentle On and gained Finest Breakthrough Act eventually 12 months’s Brit Awards. His debut album What A Time To Be Alive topped the British charts when it was launched final 12 months.
The place: The Floor Theatre, Stage 2 *Scape, 2 Orchard Hyperlink
When: March 29, 8pm
Admission: From $108 from Apactix
11. SINGAPORE ROCKFEST II
Who: Singapore Rock Pageant returns for its second instalment with among the world’s most famed rock and steel acts enjoying over three dates at two venues. The place/
When: German rock pioneers Scorpions (above) and English rock stalwarts Whitesnake will carry out at Fort Canning Park on March four; American steel bands Slipknot and Trivium will play on the similar venue on March 24; and Italian Gothic steel band Lacuna Coil will stage a present at Esplanade Annexe Studio on March 27.
Admission: From $68 from Sistic Information: Go to www.lamcproductions.com for particulars
12. KENNY G ‘LIVE’ IN CONCERT
Who: American saxophone star Kenny G made his title with easy-listening instrumental hits similar to Songbird (1987) and Endlessly In Love (1993), which earned him a Grammy for Finest Instrumental Composition. He launched his newest and 17th album, Brazilian Nights, in 2015.
The place: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
When: Feb 18, 8pm
Admission: From $88 from Sistic
13. MOSAIC MUSIC SERIES – CHRISTOPHER
Who: One in every of Denmark’s greatest male pop singers, Christopher made his title with hits similar to CPH Ladies (2014), Heartbeat (2016) and Irony (2018). The live performance can be his first present in Singapore.
The place: Esplanade Live performance Corridor, 1 Esplanade Drive
When: March 29, 7.30pm
Admission: From $48 from Sistic
14. GARDEN BEATS FESTIVAL
Who: The eco-conscious music pageant is again with its seventh version. The road-up this 12 months, performing over two levels, contains British different rock band Foals, Canadian DJ/producer Blond:ish, American singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio, French digital artist Viken Arman in addition to home-grown digital acts similar to Bongomann and Brendon P.
The place: Fort Canning Inexperienced, Fort Canning Park, River Valley Street
When: Feb 29, 1.30pm
Admission: From $138 from Sistic
15. HRVY – LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: British singer, tv presenter and actor HRVY made his title with hit single Private in 2017 and Hasta Luego in 2018. He’s additionally identified for Do not Want Your Love, his collaboration final 12 months with Ok-pop group NCT Dream.
The place: The Floor Theatre, Stage 2 *Scape, 2 Orchard Hyperlink
When: Might 11,7.30pm
Admission: $88 (go to sg.bookmyshow.com/singapore)
16. MOSAIC MUSIC SERIES – AN EVENING WITH PAT METHENY WITH ANTONIO SANCHEZ, LINDA MAY HAN OH & GWILYM SIMCOCK
Who: Jazz guitar maestro Pat Metheny (above) has gained 20 Grammys in a profession courting again to the 1970s. He’s accompanied by musicians together with drummer Antonio Sanchez, composer of the Grammy Award-winning movie rating for Oscar-winning 2014 black comedy Birdman.
The place: Esplanade Live performance Corridor, 1 Esplanade Drive
When: March 2, 7.30pm
Admission: From $58 from Sistic
17. DREAM THEATER DISTANCE OVER TIME IN SINGAPORE
Who: American progressive steel stalwarts Dream Theater return to Singapore. This time, their live performance will characteristic not simply songs from their 14th album, Distance Over Time (2019), however it can additionally have a good time the 20th anniversary of their fifth album, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Reminiscence.
The place: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Trade Inexperienced
When: April 21, 8pm
Admission: From $148 from Apactix
18. KHALID FREE SPIRIT WORLD TOUR SINGAPORE
Who: American R&B and pop singer Khalid’s debut single Location (2016) peaked at No. 16 in the USA singles charts and he has since racked up a number of different hits, together with Younger Dumb & Broke (2017), Higher (2018) and Discuss (2019). He’s additionally identified for hit collaborations similar to Stunning Folks with Ed Sheeran (2019) and Eastside (2018) with Benny Blanco and Halsey.
The place: Singapore Indoor Stadium
When: March 26, 8pm
Admission: From $98 from Apactix
19. REX ORANGE COUNTY
Who: British singer, songwriter and producer Rex Orange County has gone from a bed room musician to working with acclaimed hip-hop artists similar to Tyler, the Creator and Likelihood The Rapper in addition to award-winning singer-songwriter Randy Newman. His most up-to-date album, Pony (2019), peaked at No. three on the USA charts and No. 5 on the British charts.
The place: Capitol Singapore, 13 Stamford Street
When: Might 11 and 12, 7pm
Admission: $98, go to bit.ly/REXORANGECOUNTYSGTIX
20. STIFF LITTLE FINGERS – LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers are nonetheless going sturdy greater than 4 a long time after they launched 1979 debut album Inflammable Materials, which incorporates punk classics similar to Different Ulster and Suspect System.
The place: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive
When: Feb 13, 8pm
Admission: From $118 from Sistic
Concert events cancelled or postponed as a result of coronavirus outbreak
MY BEAUTIFUL LIVE MIRIAM YEUNG WORLD TOUR – SINGAPORE
Who: Hong Kong singer Miriam Yeung’s live performance was the primary to be affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The gig needed to be postponed as a result of points with bringing in manufacturing tools and equipment from China.
The place: Singapore Indoor Stadium
When: Feb eight
WINNER [CROSS] TOUR IN SINGAPORE
Who: Ok-pop group Winner was fashioned in 2014 by a actuality tv competitors. The quartet final carried out in Singapore on the Ok-pop music pageant HallyuPopFest final 12 months. They had been additionally right here in 2018.
The place: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Trade Inexperienced
When: Feb eight
NCT DREAM TOUR ‘THE DREAM SHOW’ IN SINGAPORE
Who: NCT Dream is the teenage sub-group of fashionable boy band NCT and is the primary Asian act to be featured on Billboard’s 21 Below 21 listing two years in a row – in 2018 and final 12 months.
The place: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Trade Inexperienced
When: Feb 15
GOT7 WORLD TOUR ‘KEEP SPINNING’ IN SINGAPORE
Who: Ok-pop boy band Got7’s present tour is in help of their 2019 EP, Spinning Prime: Between Safety & Insecurity. They beforehand carried out in Singapore on the Suntec Singapore Conference and Exhibition Centre in 2016 and at Zepp@BigBox in 2018.
The place: Singapore Indoor Stadium
When: Feb 22
TAEYEON CONCERT – THE UNSEEN – IN SINGAPORE
Who: South Korean singer Taeyeon is a member of fashionable Ok-pop woman group Ladies’ Era. She sang on the soundtrack for the Korean model of animated movie Frozen 2 (2019) and held a solo live performance on the Singapore Expo final 12 months .
The place: Singapore Indoor Stadium
When: Feb 1
• All tales by Eddino Abdul Hadi