Calendar of events: 2010
WILDLIFE OF GONDWANA
On now to 23 Oct | Science Centre Singapore
See some of the world's oldest animals (the Ediacarans) and plants (slime) from the ancient lands of the great Southern super continent - Gondwana - in this world first display of fossils from Australian and South American sources, from 3.8 billion years ago to the present. www.science.edu.sg
May
YEOJIN BAE @ BLUEPRINT EMPORIUM 2010
1 May | Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard | tickets $48-$53: www.tdc.sg
Korean-born Australian fashion designer Yeojin Bae is a featured exhibitor at Blueprint Emporium 2010, as part of Asia Fashion Exchange 2010. Having graduated from Whitehouse School of Fashion in 1992, Yeojin worked as a senior designer for many Australian labels, including Saba and Charlie Brown and in New York with Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui. In late 2006, she unveiled her self-titled label and her capsule collection of dresses to an enviable list of stockists worldwide. In 2007, Yeojin was awarded the Tiffany & Co. Young Designer of the Year Award in Australia and Marie Claire One to Watch Award. Yeojin has been featured in Australian and UK Vogue, UK and Dubai Harper's Bazaar, US Elle and Russh. In March 2008, she opened her first retail venture, a lofty salon style showroom in Prahran, Melbourne. www.blueprint.sg
AUSTRALIAN GUEST SPEAKERS @ ASIAN FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN'S CONTENT 2010
6-9 May | the Arts House | www.afcc.com.sg
This year's AFCC includes a Publishers' Business Forum exploring ways for Asian publishers to enter the Australian market and vice versa, as well as presentations from nine Australian guest speakers: Lynette Thomas, specialist children’s bookseller, writer and editor; Dr Ken Spillman, editor, critic and author of 23 books; John Danalis, children’s book author, illustrator, designer and storyteller; Sally Heinrich, writer and illustrator; Paul Kooperman, TV script and screen writer and director of the Australian Poetry Centre; Christopher Cheng, author of nearly 30 titles - from picture books, non-fiction and historical fiction to a libretto for a musical and the story for an animation; Clive Newman, a book publisher with 30+ years experience in sales, marketing, distribution and foreign rights; Shane Davis, founder and CEO of Intrepica, an Australian company behind a revolutionary online program for teaching English literacy; and Sharon Flindell, CEO of writingWA, the peak body for the writing and publishing industry in Western Australia.
THE UTOPIA STORY Art and Artists
6 May - 2 Jun | 303 Tanglin Road (black and white house) | free admission | info: t. 9771 8974
Presented by Australasian Arts Projects, The Utopia Story introduces the remarkable art and artists from the large indigenous community of Utopia in the Central Desert of Australia. The region has long been associated with some of Austraila's most exciting art. This exhibition is the first comprehensive showing in Singapore of Utopian work.
DIRECTING 101: SINGAPORE ARTS FESTIVAL 2010
8 May | The Esplanade | www.singaporeartsfest.com
Samantha Scott-Blackhall will give a workshop titled Directing 101 as part of the Esplanade's BiteSize series at Singapore Arts Festival 2010. Scott-Blackhall graduated from Flinders University of South Australia with a first class honours Degree, majoring in drama and directing, and was awarded Best Director at the 2005 Life! Theatre Awards. For more details email [email protected].
ARATONG GALLERIES PRESENTS MARK SCHALLER AND DAVID LARWILL
17 May - 30 Jun | Atrium Gallery, Australian High Commission, 25 Napier Road | free admission | all visitors must submit to airport-style security checks
The work of Melbourne-based artists Mark Schaller and David Larwill is held in the British Museum, National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, and Heide Museum of Modern Art. Schaller paints naive, raw art, finding inspiration in the unconventional, whilst Larwill suggests a wide range of feelings, moods and expressions through vibrant colours and chaotic imagery.
AUSTCHAM BUSINESS CONNECTS - MAY
20 May | 6-8pm | Pool Terrace @ Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Road | Ticket: $45 AustCham member; $75 non-member: www.austcham.org.sg
AustCham's May Business Connects Night is hosted in the beautiful surroundings of The Pool Terrace at the Marriott Hotel - the perfect opportunity for you to networkwithin the Australian business community and connect with AustCham members.
INFINITY ROCK EXPLOSION! By The Axis of Awesome
20-22 May | 7.30pm | Recital Studio, The Esplanade | tickets $35 | www.esplanade.com/flipside
The Axis of Awesome is Australia's most awesomest comedy band! Don't miss this one for its quirky original songs, catchy pop parodies and hilarious banter. Infinity Rock Explosion debuted at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and sold out every single show. Supported by the Australian High Commission; part of Flipside 2010
SINGAPORE’S FIRST AUSTRALIAN URBAN INDIGENOUS ART SHOW
29 May – 10 Jul | Redot Gallery | Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd #06-02 | t. 6222 1039 | free admission
Don’t miss the first exhibition of Australian urban indigenous art in Singapore! Tangentyere Artists from Alice Springs comprises artists living outside traditional environments, painting in styles that challenge classical idioms and playing a significant role in the evolution of 20th century art. www.redotgallery.com
2ND GREAT EASTERN INTERNATIONAL KIDS PERFORMING FESTIVAL
29 May - 26 Jun | various locations | see www.ikpf.net for ticketing info
Showcasing the best young talent in performing arts from all over the world, this unique festival celebrates children’s and youth’s passion towards excellence in performing arts. The festival includes many exciting events: camps, workshops, concerts and free fringe shows of all genres to inspire audiences, young and old, as well as an international performing arts competition - Singapore Performing Arts Junior Championships (23–26 Jun) and a classical music concert featuring prodigies of the world, including seven-year-old Australian classical piano prodigy Shuan Hern Lee. www.ikpf.net
TUBBY THE ROBOT
29 May (3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6.30pm) and 30 May (1.30pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 5pm) | National Museum of Singapore | free admission (roving act)
Don't miss this series of free performances by a leading Australian children's theatre group. Tubby is a spectacular, walking, talking character with a heart of pure aluminium! This world-class act combines groundbreaking costuming with disciplined physical performance and unforgettable characterisation. www.nationalmuseum.sg
THE BROOM PEOPLE
29 and 30 May | 1pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm | National Museum of Singapore | free admission (roving act)
Direct from Australia, two cleaner clowns bring madness to the world of cleaning. Watch them wrestle with wheelie bins and perch precariously on ladders – a cleaning epic adventure. www.nationalmuseum.sg
June
BEST OF QUEENSLAND
1-6 Jun | Central Court, VivoCity
Following on from the hugely successful 'Best Job in the World' campaign, Tourism Queensland in partnership with VivoCity showcases the 'Best of Queensland’ as part of the 2010 Great Singapore Sale. Sample premium Australian honey from Superbee Honeyworld, see whipcracking and musical performances from Australian Outback Spectacular, and meet some of the favourite artisan stallholders from the Sunshine Coast's famous Eumundi Markets, including fairy gifts from The Indian Fairy, wood art from Peter Farkas of Wood Art Noosa, metal art from Brendan Tracy, contemporary patchwork and textile art from Fiona Hocking, ceramic art from Anna Morgan and pure and natural liquers from Tamborine Mountain Distillery.
Live Beekeeping Demonstrations
Daily at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm (20 mins per session)
Some 60,000 live bees have been flown in especially for this exciting event. A professional beekeeper from Superbee Honeyworld will show shoppers how honey is produced, from the beehive to the jar, and how to handle bees safely.
Crack that Whip!
Daily at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm (20 mins per session)
Catch the whipcracking demonstration by Sean Harcourt-Bell, a traditional Aussie stockman. Learn the art of whipcracking and sing along with Sean to some popular Australiana songs. .
GADGETS By Joel Salom
4 - 6 Jun | 7.30pm (Fri 4 and Sat 5 Jun), 3pm (Sun 6 Jun) | Recital Studio, The Esplanade | tickets $35 | www.esplanade.com/flipside
“A mad mix of music, juggling and technology, Gadgets is fast, furious and completely kooky. Think moments of loud crashing music, maniacal laughing and fire, and you get the picture…” - 'The Adelaide Advertiser', Australia
Gadgets is non-stop entertainment! Join Joel Salom for an exciting rollercoaster ride through his world of technology with spectacular laser triggering, rhythm juggling and circus tricks that pulsate with energy. And, meet Erik the Dog – a sharp, irreverent, smooth talking, remote-controlled tin terrier with attitude! Supported by the Australian High Commission; part of Flipside 2010
DANCE/FILM @ SINGAPORE ARTS FESTIVAL 2010
FANTASY Films by Richard James Allen
5 Jun | 11am | The Cathay Cineplex Hall 5 | www.singaporeartsfest.com | tickets $10: www.cathay.com.sg | Rating TBA | 51mins + 12mins followed by Q&A with Richard James Allen
Step into another world where fantasy comes alive through choreographed dance, film and music in these two films by Australian film director Richard James Allen. Allen approaches his work with contemporary aesthetics that complement today's digital multi-platforms. Thursday's Fictions depicts a world where people live only for a day. Thursday is running out of time, but she has a plan. She finds out she'll be reincarnated as Tuesday and packs all that she has created into a trunk in an effort to continue her work when returns. Down Time Jazz, a short film produced by Allen will also be shown in this screening, and there will be a post-screening Q&A session.
MASTERCLASS By Richard James Allen
5 Jun | 2-5pm | Objectifs, 56A Arab Street | tickets $25 incl. refreshments | to register, email: [email protected]; tel: 6293 9782
One of Australia's most versatlie artists, co-artisitic director of The Physical TV Company, Richard James Allen combines an unique international career as director, writer, choreographer, dancer and producer. In this masterclass, Allen will discuss the co-relation between his directing and choreography, and how he utilises today's technology in his films.
BANG GANG DEEJAYS Doom and Hoodrat (AUS)
5 Jun | Zouk nightclub | tickets: usual Zouk admission price for non-members (incl. two drinks): $18 before 10pm limited to first 300, $25/$30 after 10pm
Cavaliers of the club scene, barons of the Baltimore beats, tramps of techno and hobos of house, Jaime Doom and Gus Da Hoodrat are two parts of Sydney’s party troupe, The Bang Gang Deejays. Valiant trailblazers who are completely unafraid of sonic exploration, with complete disregard for acceptable club convention, this duo sure know how to throw down a party, twice over! www.banggang.com.au
MR AND MRS WHITE
12 and 13 Jun | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3.30pm | National Museum of Singapore | free admission (roving act)
Mr and Mrs White is a stylised roving act from Australia, utilising the language of mime. This 1950s couple will delight and interact with audiences. www.nationalmuseum.sg
October
TOMMY EMMANUEL LIVE IN CONCERT
24 Oct | 7.30pm | Esplanade Concert Hall | tickets: $35, $45, $55, $75 (excl. SISTIC charge) from all SISTIC outlets from 1 Aug: t. 6348 5555, www.sistic.com.sg
“The greatest guitar player I’ve ever seen” - Eric Clapton
By overwhelming demand, Tommy Emmanuel returns to Singapore for a one-night-only concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall, following the sensational sold-out concerts in Singapore in 2007 and 2009. Tommy plays sizzling melodies and weaves in a thumping bass—all on his own on a single guitar! There is no double tracking and no synthesised pre-recorded accompaniment. He also plays drums, sings and entertains with his affable, approachable style. Tommy was voted Rolling Stone (Australia) magazine's 'Most Popular Guitarist' for two consecutive years and has earned four Platinum and Gold albums. His album 'The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World' was nominated for a Grammy award.. He has toured and performed with Air Supply, Tiny Tim, Roberta Flack and Tina Turner. www.tommyemmanuel.com