Ambassador Highlights #10 – Bar Crawls, Yakitori, Fashion Shows And More!
It’s officially the end of May!
Here at DiscoverSG, that means we get to look back on and celebrate all the exciting activities our ambassadors dropped in on this month.
This month’s highlights include plenty of amazing events and yummy eats!
1. Birders
Tras Street never fails to surprise with its string of hip, tasty food spots.
Its newest addition is Birders, a snazzy, modern yakitori bar, for all the Japanese soul food you could ask for.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BTymTRclgyE/?taken-by=dianabakar_[/embed]It’s opened by our very own local celebrity, Adam Chen too!
Our ambassadors, Diana, Shivon and Dawn headed down to see what the hype was all about.
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They were treated to a wide selection of yummy yakitori, including the Thigh ($3.50), Breast ($3.50), Tail ($4), Sasami ($4.50), Oyster ($4.50), Tsukune ($4.50), and Skin (S$4).
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BTv1khnhWWJ/?taken-by=shivonchua[/embed]Dawn’s absolute favourite was their Bourbon infused liver mousse. It was paired with yuzu marmalade for a sweet kick of flavour, and fried mantou for that extra crunch!
Diana loved the spring rolls, as well as the sweet matcha lava cake dessert.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BTqzq6yhk1B/?taken-by=dtynx[/embed]We were also impressed by their selection of imported Sake that even came with a reference index of the drinks’ sweetness and acidity levels.
Birders
Where: 55 Tras Street Singapore 078994
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 6pm – 12am; Fri – Sat: 6pm – 1am; Closed on Sunday
Contact no.: 8748 4585
2. Sister Act
If there’s one thing we can’t pass up, it’s a good laugh.
That’s why we were elated to hear that Broadway’s Sister Act had arrived on our shores!
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BT6UF0olB7d/?taken-by=dianabakar_[/embed]This comedy-musical features a wannabe diva who witnessed a murder, and who then had to be hidden in a convent for protection.
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Image Credit: Our lovely ambassadors Diana and Stephanie managed to snag tickets to the opening night of this hilarious show.
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They spent half the time howling with laughter, and the other half in tears over the touching scenes of friendship.
If you love broadway musicals, we hope you didn’t miss this one, which featured music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken!
Sister Act
Where: MasterCard Theatres At Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
When: May 9 – May 20; 7.30pm – 10pm
Contact no.: 6688 8868
3. Moxie Fashion Show
Lovers of lace and all things pretty, a new boutique has opened up in town for you!
Moxie is the newest super sophisticated multi-label womenswear boutique at Mandarin Gallery.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BUauqr4lFhU/?taken-by=dianabakar_[/embed]Our ambassadors Diana, Jia Min, Shivon, and Vanessa headed down for a fancy private fashion show!
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They lived out every girl’s dream of sitting at the front row of a runway, watching models strut their stuff in some gorgeous, immaculate pieces.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BUQjaIahTcf/?taken-by=siowjiamin[/embed]What they loved most was that each of them could find an outfit that matched their personal style!
Diana’s favourites out of all the elegant pieces were the dainty, yet eye-catching lace tops, while Vanessa’s was the red off-shoulder lace dress.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BUOsLCzBWTX/?taken-by=vaneszs.h[/embed]Every label featured at Moxie is picked by hand, and every design is personally crafted.
We can’t wait to go back to do some proper shopping here!
Moxie Show
Where: 333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery, #03-23 Singapore 238897
Open: 11am – 9pm daily
Aloha!
There’s a new Hawaiian eatery in town, and it’s serving up the ever delicious and trendy poke bowls.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BUg9Ga_hK57/?taken-by=rachaelwong[/embed]Our ambassadors Nicholas and Rachael had such a healthy and yummy dinner at Alakai.
They quickly felt right at home amidst the “Aloha Spirit” of this comfy restaurant.
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Image Credit: Image Credit: And we attest to this–these poke bowls are as good as they sound.
The mashed potato with macaroni was a pleasant surprise, while the the coconut and coffee pudding dessert was the perfect sweet ending.
Alakai
Where: 3 Everton Park #01-79 Singapore 080003
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 8:30pm; Sat: 11.30am – 8.30pm; Closed on Sundays
Contact no.: 6904 4957
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5. Bar Crawl
If you’re wondering what to do this Friday night, we’ve got a suggestion.
Bonappetour has a not-so-secret Bar Crawl that will bring you to hidden top bars on our island!
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Our ambassadors Clare, Jia Min, Kimberly, Shivon and Stephanie were brought to investigate the unknown nooks of Central Singapore.
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They discovered amazing bars they’ve never been to, like Tiger’s Milk, Native Bar and Operation Dagger!
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They got to savour all kinds of unique cocktails, like Tiger Milk’s fruity strawberry-passionfruit cocktail, and Operation Dagger’s toffee apple cocktail.
What excited them the most though, was ANTZ, an exotic cocktail at Native Bar, which comes garnished with actual ants.
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Sign up for the bar crawl! Who knows, it might just lead you to discover your new favourite Friday night hideout.
Secret Bars of Singapore
Where: Sssshhh, it’s a secret!
When: 1 June – 28 July; 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 8288 5950
Website
6. Baywatch Preview
We’ve been waiting on our toes for Baywatch to come out in Singapore, just so we can catch Zac Efron in action, in all his shirtless glory.
That’s why we were stoked to be invited to a preview of the movie!
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Our ambassadors Chelsea, Cheryl, and Shivon got to catch the movie before anyone else!
They spent half the time laughing at all the sassy lines, and the other half bae-watching Zac Efron, we’re sure.
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We think it’s safe to say this was one of the funniest movies they’ve seen this year.
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Baywatch is now showing in theatres and we suggest you head out and catch it!
7. Sama Curry & Café
We’ve found a great new spot to get our curry fix, and it’s none other than Sama Curry & Café, a popular Hokkaido soup curry shop hailing from Japan!
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Image Credit: We sent our ambassadors Joey, Nicholas and Vanessa down to try it out, and boy was it delicious.
Image Credit: Next, they picked a level of spiciness from the cute categories of “Baby Bear”, “Adult Bear” and “Crazy Bear”.
Choose between 0 to 30 to make sure you get the exact level of spiciness you desire.
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Image Credit: OUE Downtown 2 Gallery, 6 Shenton Way #03-26 Singapore 068809
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 9.00pm
Contact no.: 6224 0590
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It’s Official! Ed Sheeren Is Bringing His Divide Tour To Singapore And Tickets Are On Sale 11 May
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Ed Sheeran’s tour dates for Singapore have finally been announced! Mark your calendars because our favourite ginger crooner will be in Singapore on November 11 to perform all your favourite songs from his latest album, ‘Divide’.
[embed]https://youtu.be/rza-iXnxFtA[/embed]This time, he will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, a much larger venue than 2015’s The Star Theatre.
Tickets will be priced from $108 to $248.
Prepare to camp at your computers because tickets will be going on sale on May 11 at 10am at Sports Hub Tix. Take note that each patron will be restricted to only 4 tickets per transaction.
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G-Dragon Is Coming Back To Singapore For Another Solo Concert! Here’s The Dates VIPs Need To Know
Big Bang‘s venerable leader G-Dragon is making his way down to Singapore once again.
4 years after his solo “One of a Kind” concert graced the Singapore Indoor Stadium, he is officially coming back with with yet another world tour.
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Titled <ACT III, M.O.T.T.E> here’s a teaser image uploaded online by IME Singapore, the promoters of G-Dragon’s next solo concert on our shores.
Details are sketchy at the moment but we do know this – it’s going to be held in the Singapore Indoor Stadium again, and the dates have been set on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25.
Big Bang fans and G-Dragon stans, you won’t want to miss this so block out those dates.
We’ll keep you updated once the promoters releases more details for this upcoming concert!
https://youtu.be/doFK7Eanm3I
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Jay Chou To Return To Singapore In 2018 For Part 2 Of “The Invincible” Tour!
Fans of Jay Chou, the wait is almost over!
The king of Mandopop will be gracing us with his presence (and smooth pipes!) once again on Jan 6, 2018 for “The Invincible” Part 2 concert. Mark the date in your calendars. This is a show you don’t want to miss, especially if you missed out on his sold-out concert last year!
The concert will be happening at Singapore National Stadium, the same place “The Invincible” Jay Chou Concert Tour 2016 was held last year. Ticketing details have not yet been released, so stay tuned for updates!
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F1 Singapore 2016 – 7 Concerts That Are Wickedly Good, They’re Better Than The Race!
Concert goers, listen up! The F1 Singapore 2016 Grand Prix is back this September and we’re pretty sure you don’t wanna miss this one. The night race may not interest everyone, but the entertainment highlights are sure bringing in the buzz! The concerts are SO GOOD, it may even be better than the race!
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We all love Pentatonix for many reasons. They’re always so colourful, their voices are colourful, they’re one of the best A Cappella acts. Need we say more?
Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 1, Village Stage
Date: 18 September, Sunday
Time: Before Formula 1 race
Venue: Zone 4 Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
3. Bastille
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Image source: Eheu eh-o eheu eh-o“… We absolutely love their song ‘Pompeii’ and secretly hope that Singapore will inspire them to write another song named after a place.
Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 4, Padang Stage
4. Queen + Adam Lambert
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Image source: here. You can also grab a few best buddies and go for the ‘Group Buy‘ tickets to save some bucks.
We heard that some of the tickets may be sold out already! If you don’t wanna miss this yearly affair, hurry and get your tickets now! And if you happen to see us camping at Zone 4 during race weekend, come over and say hi! If you’d like a staycation after the concerts, do consider Marina Mandarin’s Trackview Room. You get to witness the race from your hotel room’s balcony!
2016 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (F1 Singapore 2016)
Date: 16- 18 September 2016
Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit
Online Ticketing: Tickets
Race Schedule: Click Facebook: F1 Night race
Header Image source: An Unforgettable 2016 SG Race Experience You’ll Never Forget
ULTRA Singapore – Super Sick Lineup & Resistance Stage Artists Announced!
The wait is finally over! With just a month and a half to showtime, ULTRA Singapore has finally revealed the Phase Two artist lineups for its inaugural edition set to take the stage this 10 -11 September!
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For those new to the EDM scene, the ULTRA brand is a series of Electronic Music festivals spanning Europe, South America, Asia, South Africa and Miami. Over the past 18 years since its inception, thousands of the world’s most iconic DJs, producers and live acts have performed their slick beats at the festival over 20 countries.
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Headliners
The first name to join this lineup is UK super group Above & Beyond! Having been around the EDM scene since 1999, the UK super group is sure to deliver an electrifying performance.
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The Early Bird tickets for this event were sold out upon release! To make sure you chope a spot at the festival, you need to move fast to snap up the last remaining Advance Tickets priced at USD$175 (2 day admission).
There’s also the Premium General Admission Tickets (2 day admission), which grants ticket holders access to dedicated express lanes, restrooms and F&B stalls, priced at USD $200.
Once the Advance tickets are sold out, you will have to purchase the regular ticket at USD$190 for General 2-day admission or USD$225 for the Premium General Admission.
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If you’re going in a group, they’re having a super tempting not-to-be-missed Group Package. All you need to do is purchase 5 tickets and get the 6th one for free! What are you waiting for? Get your troops together and score this discount package!
Head to ULTRA Singapore to get your tickets now!
ULTRA SINGAPORE*
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Date: Sep 10 & 11, 2016
Venue: Ultra Park, 1 Bayfront Avenue
Ticket Price: USD$175 (Advance- General Admission), USD$200 (Advance- Premium Admission), USD$190 (Regular -General Admission), USD$225 (Regular -Premium Admission)
Online Ticketing: Ultra Singapore
Website: Ultra Singapore
Headliners:
Above & Beyond, Afrojack Alesso, Axwell^Ingrosso, deadmau5, Kygo, NERO (Live), DJ Snake, ZHU
Support Acts:
Carnage, Far East Movement, Gryffin, Jauz, Marshmello, Nicole Moudaber*, Reboot*, Shaded (Live)*, Technasia*, W&W
*RESISTANCE Artist
Do note that you need to be 18 years of age and older to attend this event
Header image source: Ultra Singapore
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Summer Sonic Festival – Party Like There’s No Tmr In Japan!
Always wanted to go for the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan but don’t know how to go about the ticketing process? Worry no more, because 2016 might just be the year you’ll cross Summer Sonic out of your bucket list thanks to GigOut!
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Get your tickets now!
For those who’d love to attend the festival but can’t get past the Japanese (and Engrish) ticketing system, GigOut will make it very easy for you to attend the Summer Sonic this year.
All you have to do is download their GigOut app (Summer Sonic 2016
Date: August 20 & 21, 2016
Venue: Tokyo (Chiba Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe), Osaka (Maishima Arena)
Website:
GigOut app:Facebook: GigOut/ Summer Sonic
Header image source: Choo Choo! JR East To Open Very First Overseas Japan Rail Cafe In SG
Rooftop Concert, Acoustic Music, Fairy Lights – Need We Say More?
There are concerts by the beach, concerts in the park, and concerts by the street. But here’s a unique experience that you don’t wanna miss. A Rooftop Affair – Serangoon Garden’s only rooftop concert experience is back!!
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BD5SOLWQgRV/?taken-by=myvillagesg&hl=en[/embed]Set to take place on the 18th of June 2016 at myVillage Rooftop at Level 3, concert goers can expect a night of stripped, raw and acoustic music that is a treat to the ear. And the best part? The event will be headlined by American singer-songwriter Greyson Chance (popular songs: Waiting Outside The Lines, Unfriend You). He is set to entertain the audience with his latest tracks. It’ll be a low stage, so you’ll be up close and personal with him!
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Greyson Chance shot to fame in 2010 when his performance of Lady Gaga’s ‘Paparazzi’ at a sixth-grade music festival went viral on YouTube. Greyson was then invited to go on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and dropped his debut album ‘Hold On Til The Night’ in 2011. He took a short break from the spotlight and is now back to take on the world. Check out his latest song “Back On The Wall”. Boy, you sure grew well up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QP2RLsNfls
Last year, myVillage hosted a stunning concert with Youtube Stars – Us The Duo, Gentle Bones, and ShiGGa Shay. This year, in addition to Greyson, local wunderkind Inch Chua will also be making A Rooftop Affair her affair too.
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So stay tuned and keep a lookout here and on myVillage’s Facebook page as they announce more acts and dish out super cool giveaways (read: a chance to meet Greyson Chance one-on-one!)
To redeem tickets, all you have to do is spend $90 (1 invite) or $160 (2 invites) and above at myVilllage (maximum redemption of 2 tickets per person). Receipts can be accumulated within 9 days with a maximum of 5 combined receipts for each redemption. Do note that NTUC Finest Supermarket and NETS receipts are not valid for this campaign.
Redemption has already begun from 4th May at myVillage, Level 2 at Concierge Counter only from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12pm to 8pm. Tickets are limited due to space constraints, so get them quick!
A Rooftop Affair
Date: June 18, 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: myVillage Rooftop at Level 3, 1 Maju Avenue, 556679
Tel: 6634 2288
Website: A Rooftop Affair
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