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  1. On 4 March 2024, Sum 41 performed in Singapore for the last time, on what is their final (and farewell) tour. It wasn’t supposed to be. They were slated to perform last year, in fact, but had to cancel due to a family emergency. When that news broke, I was heartbroken. But finally, I got a chance to see them. For the very first and very last time. It was… a lot. Underclass Hero Deep down, I am an emo 90s kid. Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Lifehouse, My Chemical Romance, Evanescence, Blink-182, Paramore, Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, Placebo, Saosin, these were many of the bands that soundtracked my childhood and early teenage years. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to see many of them live. And now, Sum 41. And while my Spotify playlist typically comprises music from that late-90s/early-00s era, I don’t actually use Spotify that much. I mostly listen to podcasts, as well as vinyl. Which is to say that I don’t listen to Sum 41 on any kind of regular basis. As a result, this concert was all the more surprising, and all the more special. It was remarkable to hear many of these songs of my childhood (some I’ve perhaps not heard in years), rocking out hard amidst a throng of other (clearly not very young) fervent fans. And if you know anything about Sum 41’s music, its… angsty, to say the least. That rebellious attitude is one that resonates loudly and proudly within the Star Theatre. And it was an emotional rollercoaster. I screamed, laughed, rocked out, even cried. With Me Trying to make sense of it is difficult. Why? It’s not simple sentimentality. It’s not even that it was a highly fun or enjoyable show (though I thoroughly enjoyed myself). There are some concerts and artists where the joy emanates from the musical complexity, or perhaps the performative theatricality. There are shows that uplifts you, inspires you, and captivates your imagination. This wasn’t that. It was something much more raw, and much more personal. The music taps into darker emotions – anger, loss, sadness, frustration, loneliness, grief, regret – and the collective totality of these songs resonate with a very particular part of my brain. It evokes feelings and memories from a particular period of life that will always have a rawness to them. Amidst the raucous music and heavy riffs, there are moments of introspection. As the music fleetingly transports me back to my 15-year old head space, dark with feelings of angst and otherness, difficult questions worm their way to the fore: “Is this who I am? Is this all I ever was? Is this who I’ll always be?” “Have I changed? Have I grown?” Music offers catharsis. Hearing it loud and live, amongst friends and strangers who are all having their own emotional reactions to it, it is all amplified and brought into even starker relief. And I think precisely because I don’t listen to Sum 41 regularly, hearing songs that I haven’t properly listened to in years, some I have perhaps even slightly forgotten, it opens a dormant volcano of emotional memories. There is an immediate reckoning to be had – with who you were back then, and who you are right now. And some answers can be found, incomplete as they may be. The struggle for self-determination never fully ceases, but there is a sense that now, decades on, we have at least a better grasp of it. And in that moment, as the closing notes of So Long Goodbye ring out, it all feels… okay. Of course, it’s made all the more intense by the fact that this is their farewell show. This is the last time – adding an additional layer of wistful loss to the already overwhelming slate of emotions. Walking Disaster I don’t claim to be the biggest Sum 41 fan. Instead, their music is integral to a complex sonic tapestry that tightly cocoons those teenage feelings and emotions. And it is precisely that inseparable connection between music and memory that makes moments like these so powerful. With voices breaking, eyes watering, ears ringing, the live experience delivers overwhelming moments of catharsis. Joy and sorrow, elation and angst, the spectrum of emotional feedback pouring out as Deryck Whibley sings and screams his way through their greatest hits. To some people, it might just be a concert by an angsty, emo band that’s perhaps lost some of their relevance today. But for the people there, and certainly for me, it was a glorious yet emotionally complex moment – two decades on from my most formative years, the music still reveals and resonates, equal parts reflection and affirmation. This will be the last time, Sum 41’s great big farewell. It was everything I wanted, and everything I did not know I needed. ~ Desmond
  2. 🎵 Listening to this playlist while reading will give you a fuller experience of this post Frankly, I was never a Coldplay fan. When the band announced their Music of the Spheres world tour in Singapore, I remembered going "Oh". But clearly, my loved ones were thrilled. Just by reading, you can probably tell how starkly different our reactions were to the same event. Nonetheless, I was happy to join the party to see for myself what brilliant performers Coldplay are, as I've heard. We camped for the tickets and failed to secure a n y for all of the three nights (hurhur). We were disappointed; I was disappointed. Coldplay, for sure, heard our disappointment because not too long after, they added another three dates to our tour stop. We rejoiced, we fought against the bots, and we got them. I was excited, but at that point, I was certain much of it was sheer excitement from securing a spot at the show. Boy, was I wrong. Six months later, I'm a convert. I remember that heady feeling of being uplifted from their anthemic tunes, the fuzzy burst of warmth when Yellow and Fix You came on. I remember jumping to Viva La Vida and tearing up at Everglow – a song whose lyrics I've come to truly appreciate as I got older. But this isn't going to be a review of their performances because I'm positive the web must already be inundated with tons and tons of them. The show was out of this world, yet something else also took centre stage for me. Music is an even more universal language than we think When everyone was bobbing to Coldplay's music, one dedicated section was, too. Unlike many other concerts I've attended locally, theirs had a "Sign Language Area" carved out specially for the deaf and hard-of-hearing fans. There, sign language interpreters danced hard to the rhythms of the setlist, to offer as contextually accurate and as vivid visual interpretations of the lyrics as possible. Apparently, the interpreters did their homework beforehand: Every gesture was matched to the meaning of each song, and researched to a tee (cries). That wasn't all, though. What overwhelmed me with goosebumps was how fans with special needs could soak in the full experience, thanks to Subpac vests prepared by Coldplay. How these vests work is by sending vibrations that pulse right through the bones to the inner ear of those wearing it. That way, the user can feel the beat of the music just from wearing the vest. It's this very consideration for understanding how people with hearing impairment are able to enjoy music that impresses me. And this heart for making music accessible to all, the essence of inclusivity in its truest form. People have praised Coldplay for "setting game-changing standards" for the local deaf community. But to me, what Coldplay has done is life-changing. Go to a concert and power the performances Again, this was something that threw me off my feet. Maybe I haven't been around enough but it doesn't seem very often that artistes stick to their ideals so much so that their performances are fuelled by these convictions. In the band's words, they were willing to pause touring until they could find more sustainable ways to do it. That's some hardcore pledge. If, like me, you were at one of Coldplay's recent concert tour stops, you would have seen or even experienced for yourself the kinetic dance floors (jump pads) and energy-storing bikes. Show-goers could dance, jump, paddle and basically move around as much as they liked to generate energy captured in batteries that run elements of the concert. It was fun and honestly a very, very clever idea. It didn’t feel one bit out of place yet maximised the show experience for fans. Here, Coldplay brings the concept of sustainability to their everyday life, as well as ours. The band that knows what it's doing From breathing inclusivity to infusing their performances with sustainable efforts, Coldplay knew what they were doing. They did it well, did it zestfully, and in a style that's uniquely theirs. Call them opportunists but I'm a fan of well thought-out executions and above all, a dedication to doing well at what they love and believe in. – Denise Media from: Coldplay, Spotify, 8dayssg
  3. For all rock music fans : Slash (rock guitarist) playing in Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia on 14 February 2015. This concert will feature rocker Myles Kennedy who some say sing better than All Rose. Details : http://galaxy.com.my/index.php?view=event&ref=194&lang=en The difficulty will be on how to convince the wife/gf to let you go on Valentine's Day.
  4. Woo hoo! U2 will be having their first concert here around Nov/Dec 2019. Mark your calendar! https://sg.yahoo.com/style/theyre-finally-here-rock-giants-u-2-to-perform-in-singapore-for-the-first-time-000208671.html
  5. If your child ask to watch a Korean k-pop concert that cost $300, what will you say ?
  6. It's Official: Reunited GUNS N' ROSES To Play This Year's COACHELLA Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/its-official-reunited-guns-n-roses-to-play-this-years-coachella/ Is this for real?! I had given up hope that they will ever reunite! My ultimate dream is to see them live in Singapore, but highly impossible.
  7. SEONGAM (AFP) - Sixteen people were killed and nine others seriously injured when a ventilation grate gave way while they were watching an outdoor pop concert in Seongam south of Seoul on Friday, rescuers said. “They were standing on the ventilation grate to get a better view when it collapsed under their weight,” a spokesman for the local fire services told AFP. Rescuers said 16 were confirmed dead, but added the death toll might rise with some of the injured understood to be in critical condition. Television reports said the 25 people fell more than 10 metres into an underground parking area when the grate collapsed. Amateur video footage obtained by the YTN news channel showed shocked spectators surrounding the collapsed grate as the popular all-girl K-pop band 4Minute, apparently oblivious to the accident, continued performing on the stage. More than 700 people were believed to be attending the outdoor concert. “There was a sudden, loud screaming, and when I turned it looked as if people were being sucked down into a hole,” one witness told YTN. A woman standing nearby said a great “cloud of dust” billowed up from the ventilation shaft after the grate collapsed. Most of the dead and injured were believed to be students, YTN said, adding that the concert organisers had repeatedly urged the spectators to move off the grate before it collapsed. South Korea has suffered a recent series of catastrophic accidents involving young victims, including the sinking of the Sewol ferry in April that left more than 300 dead, most of them high school students. In February, the roof caved in on a student-packed auditorium near the southern city of Gyeongju, killing 10 people and injuring more than 100. An investigation uncovered evidence of structural flaws and lax management controls. The Sewol disaster prompted government promises of a national review of safety standards, as it became clear that poor regulatory oversight was a major contributor to the scale of the tragedy. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/music/story/14-feared-dead-collapse-s-korea-pop-concert-20141017#sthash.e5syEOdg.dpuf Bad year for SK.... RIP
  8. If you free there's this concert going on http://www.adac2017.com/breakin.html#section1 Free entry and registration, it's for the anti drug abuse campaign. Do support it!
  9. Anyone going to the concert? Can't wait!! Also a gentle Public service announcement: Remember to buy your pre-sold parking ticket now as spaces are limited. Click here : http://sportshubtix.evenue.asia/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=CP&linkID=global-ssh01&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode= VENUE: NATIONAL STADIUM DATE: 1 APRIL 2017 Doors will open at 6:30pm The show will commence at 8:00pm The supporting act Jess Kent will begin at 7:00pm I
  10. Hey all daddies can share info on your child's k2 graduation concert. Understand that all schools different policies, thus charging differently. But just want to get a feel of the supposedly "atas branded" preschool vs the normal ones. Quite buay song that after new management took over this year, my girl concert will b held at atas place (somewhere sentosa) and costs $180 per child (regardless of age..those playgroup kids same price) Parents are charged $70 per head. siblings @$45 Too godam hiong for my taste..haiz
  11. Attended a free concert at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, at the National University of Singapore recently. They call this event, "Let's make a musical friend". This conservatory is the first in Singapore to offer full time studies, leading up to Bachelors or Masters of music degrees. It is located next to the Lee Kong Chian history museum (where they are exhibiting the sperm whale). The conservatory has a very cool building. From the inside, it looks like this. The first part of the event was held in the conservatory concert hall. A beautiful hall! The whole idea of this event is not some high-brow classical music concert that would certainly put the kids to sleep. Rather, it was designed as a fun event, to showcase the classical instruments of an orchestra to the families and kids. For a start, here was the introduction to the woodwinds. Which instruments are these? Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon. The instrumentalists on stage. All studying at the Yong Siew Toh. Next, introduction to the instruments of the marching band - BRASS! Loved the surprise surround sound and the way the students marched in. Just 5 instruments and the sound was gorgeous. Next, strings. I think all of us are familiar with the violin. But there is also the viola, cello and later on the double bass. In this picture, there were all holding up their bows. The emcee was comparing their bows to lightsabers. After the strings, came the percussion. Too many instruments to name, so the emcee didn't name them. The performance was pretty good. And finally, the entire orchestra came out on stage to perform, the theme from Harry Potter! Very nicely done. The acoustics in the concert hall were fantastic and the kids were rather well behaved! After the concert, we could attend what they call sectionals, or information sessions for the various instrument groups. We decided to check out the woodwinds. Here is one student playing a short phrase from Swan Lake, on the oboe. Overall, it was a wonderful afternoon spent. Kids had plenty of fun. They hold this event once a year, at about this time of the year (usually March holiday weekends). So go catch it if you are interested to expose your kids to classical music.
  12. Anyone want to go? http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/celebrity/russell-peters-returns-singapore
  13. Holy moly....AIR SUPPLY BACK IN SINGAPORE ....one night only....40th anniversary http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/air0315 how many times do air supply has to come to Singapore - it is like a yearly affair.
  14. Anybody going? October 24th 2014 at the new Sports Hub. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icp-vzNs0i8 http://www.sportshub.com.sg/sportshubtix/Pages/mariah-carey-singapore-2014.aspx
  15. hi all, not sure if this is the correct section to post this. i have 3 tickets of 徐小凤2014新加坡演唱会 Paula Tsui 2014 LIVE in Singapore on the 2 aug. there are in CAT3 first row. very good seats. there are $268 each with processing fee is at $271 each. unable to go due to unforeseen issues. interested party, please pm me
  16. Anyone went for this concert at RWS tonight?
  17. Somehow, i wont........... too much visual 'packaging' even though she may be a talented singer... no offence to her fans here
  18. Hi peeps! Planing for a romantic evening concert with my wify as it's been quite a while since we went to 1 Anyone also going? I think Richard's voice live would be awesome!!!
  19. Have not gone to a concert for a long time, and going to indoor stadium tonight How is the parking and after concert traffic nowadays? Used to be quite bad and have to wait up to 1 hour to clear the open air carpark after concert ends. Is it still like that? Anyone has any tips?
  20. Hi All I am going for a concert at indoor stadium soon. Just saw in the SISTIC website that no photography/videography is allowed: 21. No photography, audio or video recording is allowed during the Event unless otherwise stated by the Promoter. I intend to bring my DSLR with 300mm lens. I have not been to any such concerts for a long time so can anyone can tell me if they really enforce this rule? I don't want to end up going there and then cannot bring into the concert hall. Especially since i am going to rent the lens @ $100. Thanks.
  21. Hi all Just wanna check if anyone knows where I can buy this? Helping someone to ask... Please do not flame me even if you don't like the group... Any info or help is appreciated.......Thanks :)
  22. Ummmm.... I got this picture from facebook. The fellow who posted in facebook claim it was a weekend. Is real concert. not rehearsal. If that is a weekend, it would be the opening weekend or rather... a Sunday.
  23. Hi all, Attended my 1st ever pop band concert at indoor stadium last night at this age . What an experience! The concert ticket stated from 8pm to 10pm. Guess what? I reached there on the dot and the crowd just merely came in and it was almost 9pm then the concert actually commenced. This reminded me machiam like Chinese wedding dinner, stated 8pm but start only at 9pm. Even at 9pm, it wasn't the pop band performing but some invited band to take up the prelude. And as expected the concert only ended around 11:30pm. Am I mountain gu? or is it all pop musical concerts are organized in this manner one . Regards,
  24. Woke up 8.45 using internet to book but to no avail. tried till 945 make my way to sistic, long Q and not moving coz i think they themself has problem. Seems like it is sold out. How is it so since whole morning from 9 to 945 the sistic website cannot even move..hope there will be additional night.
  25. hi i have 2 extra tickets to Jay zhou concert for the 3rd day price for the seating is $98, any interested bros interested can pm me ? if i am not allow to advertise here kindly inform me and moderator pls lock this thread.
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