PUBLISHED April 19th, 2020 05:00 am
Who said staying at home has to be boring? Bust a move to exhilarating live music performances on a gaming platform or tune into Room Serve Music Festival to find a sound you can groove to. Music festivals not your thing? Treat yourself to an early Ramadan haul or sit in on a one-of-a-kind whiskey tasting experience.
Join The Earth Day x Earth.org Panel Discussion
This Earth Day, The Hive Singapore is joining forces with Hong Kong-based global non-profit organisation Earth.org for an online panel discussion. The event will kick off with a short film screening pertaining to issues in the conservation space before moving on to an engaging panel discussion featuring top activists and industry leaders like Tom Peacock-Nazil (founder of Seven Clean Seas), Marc Allen ( Climate Change Risk Advisor for Engeco) and more. Have something to add? Speak up and be heard by the advocates of the environmental movement during the interactive Q&A Session. Capacity is limited so sign yourself up quick.
Earth Day x Earth.Org is happening on 22 April 2020 from 7pm–9.30pm. RSVP here.
Imbibe and Learn With The Whisky Store
This circuit breaker period just got a whole lot boozier with The Whisky Store‘s Around The World Online Tasting experience. Explore and learn about remarkable Cadenhead whiskys through direct insights from whisky connoisseurs of The Whiskey Store, Copper and Quaich, live via Zoom. Want to have a more immersive experience? Purchase the Cadenhead Tasting Set (S$98.86, 60ml each) – An Irish 2006, The English Whisky Company 2010, Paul John 2011 and Bourbon Tennessee 2003 – ample for two to three people, so that you can sip along.
Around the World Online Tasting is happening on 21 April 2020 from 7pm – 10pm. Order your bottles here or pick them up at Copper, 167 Penang Rd, #01-01 Lanson Place, Singapore 238462.
Let Your Hair Down to a Digital Music Festival on Minecraft
Bummed about the cancellation of all your favourite music festivals? We’ve got news that may cheer you up. Experimental music duo, 100 Gecs will be hosting a digital music festival dubbed Square Garden. Believe it or not, it gets more interesting – Square Garden will take place entirely on the wildly popular sandbox game platform, Minecraft. Even if you don’t have the game, you can still jam to head-banging performances by 100 Gecs, Charli XCX, Cashmere Cat and many more artists by tuning into their live stream on YouTube or 100 Gec’s website. All proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit Feeding America.
Square Garden will be happening on April 24 2020, 6pm – 10pm ET. Catch the live stream on Youtube or their website. Check out the full lineup here.
Kickstart Ramadan Shopping At eBazaar.sg
Even though our beloved Geylang Serai Bazaar will not be returning this year in light of the COVID-19 situation, there’s still a way to stock up on Ramadan goodies and treats online. Hop on to eBazaar, to shop online for all things Ramadan, from fancy Raya outfits to toothsome snacks like kuihs and tarts from a slew of your favourite brands. The online platform will feature merchants who have been affected by the cancellation, so expect a few familiar faces.
eBazaar.sg is happening from 23 April to 15 May 2020.
Room Service Music Festival
Digital music festival Room Service, organised by American record labels Trap Nation and Chill Nation, is set to rock the world with an eclectic lineup of stellar artists from Yungblud, Zeds Dead and Chromeo to Jeremy Zucker and Ashe. Mimicking the multi-stage layout of traditional festivals, Room Service will stream live performances of diverse genres simultaneously across The Nations’ various channels. Break it down to heart-thumping electronic dance music or vibe to feel-good pop – all whilst raising funds for pandemic relief efforts.
Room Service Festival is happening from 24 April to 26 April 2020 live on Trap Nation and Chill Nation‘s Youtube channels. RSVP here.
Top Image: Chromeo