PUBLISHED January 28th, 2018 09:20 pm | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 12:11 pm
This week in Singapore, there’s a lot going on in the music scene with the DJ performance of Eric Volta and the legendary techno tracks of Dj Sven Väth. Close the week off with sounds ranging from hip hop to Jazz and from drum ‘n bass to Soul, brought to you by Tribe at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club. Swing along as we enter February!
Comedy Masala ft. Turner Sparks (USA)
Catch your breath in the middle of a hectic work week with a good laugh – international performer Turner Sparks will be popping in Hero’s in Boat Quay for a one-night only stint. The founder of Mainland China’s first stand up comedy group and the first full-time comedy club (Kung Fu Komedy Club), Tuner has it all: razor sharp punch lines, quick wit, and a global perspective. The Comedy Masala Club is a recurring evening at their set venue and they bring in a lot of talent from all around the world. For more information on this amusing night, visit the event page.
Laugh with Turner Sparks from 8pm to 10pm, Tuesday, 30 January 2018, at Hero’s, 69 Circular Road, Singapore 049423, p. +65 6438 6058. Tickets are priced from $18 online and $25 at the door.
Platform Series: Journeys
A double-bill featuring two solo shows by upcoming and promising artistes, Erwin Shah and Kimberly Chan, the first – Kulit on the Go – unveils the heart and art in leather crafting. A collaborative work by Erwin and director Richard Tan, the 20 minute monologue chronicles an artisan’s attempt to redefine luxury goods by travelling to his customers to produce custom made items. The second, In Her Shoes, is directed by the award-winning Samantha Scott-Blackball, and will see Kimberly Chan exploring the trauma and jubilations of love in a sole-baring journey that’s embodied by several pairs of shoes.
Platform Series: Journeys, A Double Bill will run 2 Feb 8pm, 3 Feb 2018 3pm & 8pm, at SOTA Studio Theatre, 1 Zubir Said Drive, Singapore 227968. Tickets are priced at $39 and are available on SISTIC.
Soulfeed Presents Sven Väth with Ferng
Techno legend Sven Väth returns to Singapore to play at Zouk. A golden oldie with 37 years of experience and one of the founding fathers of the techno scene in Germany, Papa Väth is still playing innovative techno like a madman. With Singapore Dj Ferng warming up the decks and getting you in the right mood for the Don, you’re all set for a fantastic Saturday night out.
Get your moves on at Zouk, 3C River Valley Road, Singapore 179022, p. +65 6738 2988 on the 3 February 2018, from 9pm onwards. Admissions at the door for non-members is priced at $35 for ladies and $45 for men.
Eric Volta: All Night Long
Black Out Singapore is bringing in London-born, Berlin-based Eric Volta, who impressed an international audience with a great sunrise set last year at Wonderfruit Festival. There’s no warm-up DJ so Mr. Volta is set to play all night long at the rooftop carpark venue of The Great Escape, and party-goers can expect to go on a cosmic and psychedelic musical journey. The best part? Entrance is free and drinks are affordable!
Party to the vibrant and soulful minimal tunes of Eric Volta on 3 February 2018, 10pm onwards at Golden X The Great Escape, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road, Singapore 199589. For more information, see event page here.
Tribe With Revision X Choice Cuts
Championing worldly sounds across all sub cultures & continents, Tribe by Revision Music’s RAH & Senja will be bringing a mixed crate of selects, from Hip Hop & Reggae to Rare Groove; Drum & Bass & House to Funk, Soul & Jazz…you get the idea. This time they’ve brought in their friends Choice Cuts Goods + Coffee into the fray. Music lovers and collectors can expect a specially-curated music market where you can swap your pre-loved vinyl & cop some merchandise and physical releases from a variety of quality Singaporean music labels, collectives and record enthusiasts & stores.
Tribe with Revision x Choice Cuts is happening 4 February 2018, 4pm-10pm at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, 66 Kampong Bugis #01-01, Singapore 338987, p. +65 9830 6252.
Top image: Eric Volta at Wonderfruit