PUBLISHED January 5th, 2015 02:38 am | UPDATED July 25th, 2024 03:16 pm
Should old acquaintance be forgot and Auld Lang Syne! The chirpy resonance of these ancient Scottish words introduce the festive mood of a new year and with 2014 firmly behind us all, the promise of 2015 is intoxicating. The cheer of the holiday season shows no sign of stopping at the moment, and ahead of us all is an exciting week that lies ahead. Here’s our pick of the top 5 events of the first week of 2015. Happy New Year everyone!
The Golden Bears Of The Berlinale
Originating from the antiquated land of West Berlin, the silver screen of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) has arrived in Singapore to showcase films competing for the much lauded Golden Bear – the prize awarded to the best film of the Berlinale. Feast your eyes on the various films competing for the top prize at The Screening Room, and kick off the first week of 2015 with a cinematic taste of culture.
The Golden Bears Of The Berlinale is happening from Monday, 5th January to Saturday, 31st January at The Screening Room and the movie screening schedule can be found here.
Reservations for films can be made here.
Tokyo Cinderalla Dolls
Photographed in different Japanese states, models and former Takarazuka Revue Theatre performers, Mirei Uchida and Yu Ranma are two dolls who have a longing to be real girls. Captured by the lenses of Japanese Photographer Karin Shikata, this intriguing exhibition will showcase the everyday lives of Japanese youths, while expressing the struggles of the dolls who have a limited time of being human beings, till their dreams abruptly come to an end.
Tokyo Cinderalla Dolls is happening from Thursday, 8 January to Sunday, 15 March 2015 at SPRMRKT.
Admission is free.
CATS
Adored all over the world, this timeless masterpiece is back in Singapore and a breathtaking musical extravaganza is to be expected. A musical score from renowned composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and eye-catching choreography will lift you off your feetot . Not to mention, the inspirational narrative of a tribe of Jellicle Cats will win over your heart, just as they have done for thousands of audiences worldwide.
CATS is happening from Friday, 9 January to Sunday, 1 February at the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands.
For show timings and ticket details, please click here.
Bastille Live In Singapore
Fresh from their success at the recent BRIT Awards, United Kingdom’s latest and hottest new band, Bastille, have flown over 10000 kilometres to tear the house down at Hard Rock Hotel’s Coliseum. With an armoury of synth tunes and catchy lyrics, be warned that excessive feet tapping might wear out your trustiest gig shoes.
Bastille is playing on Friday, 9 January at Hard Rock Hotel’s Coliseum at 8pm.
For ticket details, please click here
Jamie XX
Craving for that riveting sound of a really good bass line? Well, producer of English Indie outfit, Jamie XX, is in town to satisfy your hunger. Influenced by the dirty musical undertones of UK Garage, Dubstep and Electronica, his music is anything but filthy. Expect to find yourself head banging away all night long as countless mind-blowing jams hit all your sweet spots.
Jamie XX is spinning at Velvet Underground on Saturday, 10 January.
Written by Joel Conceicao