Rani Singam

Rani Singam is one of the most sought-after and accomplished contemporary vocalists today. She has been named in “The Jazz Singers, The Ultimate Guide”, a Hal Leonard publication which serves as an encyclopedic guide on the important singers in jazz. Amongst many accolades, Rani has been dubbed as “Singapore’s first lady of jazz”.

Her albums “With A Song In My Heart” (2004) and “Contentment” (2011) have earned her critical acclaim and recognition. In 2017, Rani released a single “My Muse” which features a jazz trio and string quartet. Apart from her strong vocals and fine interpretative skills, Rani has a truly endearing way of connecting with the audience. “She doesn’t just sing the songs, she sometimes becomes the song”.

Website(s): www.ranisingam.com

Andrew Lim

Guitarist Andrew Lim has been an integral part of the jazz scene in Singapore and abroad since 2001. During that time he has participated in recordings and numerous concert and club performances with musicians from all generations.  His reverence to melodies and soulful style have endeared him to audiences throughout the world as well as the musicians he’s worked with.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLs-VVyUCVU

 

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Performing Dates	30 November 2018  01 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	9:30pm - 10pm

The Lorong Boys are 5 award-winning Singaporean musicians who are equally comfortable playing on the hallowed stage of the concert hall as they are on the streets of the heartland. Founded in 2014 while they were all schoolmates at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (National University of Singapore), this quintet was born out of a deep friendship and a shared love for music.

They burst onto the Singapore music scene in May 2014, when their spontaneous performance on the MRT train went viral on social media. Since then, their group energy, spontaneity and love for sharing music have brought them on many adventures, including performance tours to various parts of Indonesia and multiple features on almost every TV channel and radio stations in Singapore. Notable performances include President's Star Charity 2015, a feature in the SG50 Gift of Song music video, the opening of Changi Airport Terminal 4, and their first concerto with the Orchestra of the Music Makers in January 2018. They have also collaborated with a wide range of local musicians including The Sam Willows, Inch Chua, and Nathan Hartono.

As an ensemble, Lorong Boys has a wide range of musical styles, ranging from classical music to the musical numbers of Broadway Street to today's Top 40 Pop Charts.

Website(s): www.lorongboys.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lorongboys
Facebook: facebook.com/lorongboys

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Performing Dates	14 December 2018 23 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	9:30pm - 10pm

Joanna Dong is a Singaporean jazz vocalist, musical theatre actress and TV host.

Over the years, the versatile singer has established herself as one of the most talented and sought-after jazz vocalists in Singapore, with a repertoire that spans a wide range of audiences.

A graduate with an Honours Degree in Sociology from the National University of Singapore, Joanna is strongly bilingual and very passionate about sharing her love for jazz with Mandarin speaking audiences.

Apart from her love for singing, multi-talented Joanna was also recognised in other fields, such as winning the Best Supporting Actress in the ST Life! Theatre Awards in 2008, the Star Hunter Award at the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival in 2011 and nominee for best female host at the Macau Rainbow TV awards in 2016.

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Performing Dates	26 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	9:30pm - 10pm

Tucked in between dark beats and immersive vocals lies Singaporean indie-electronic duo .gif. Made up of weish and din, the pair started out in late 2012 as a passion project. 

As word began to spread organically through their quiet releases on SoundCloud and packedout live shows, the band recorded their debut release in 2013, entitled ‘saudade’. In the aftermath of the EP’s release, the band has gone on to perform all over the world, from England and Australia to China, Taiwan and Manila. Among these gigs have been major festivals such as St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Brisbane’s BIGSOUND Festival, and Java Soundsfair.

Come 2018, they are performing in the UK as part of one of the world’s biggest documentary film festivals — Sheffield Doc/Fest. Earlier in the year, weish’s voice and composition traveled to Sundance Film Festival, in the soundtrack of award-winning film “Shirkers” by Sandi Tan. The film has gone on to become a Netflix Original, which has afforded .gif a set at a Netflix UK event and hopefully, more opportunities to work with filmmakers in the future.

In their writing, the pair often draws from literature, theatre and film. They have also had the honour of collaborating with artists across different disciplines, from poets to playwrights. In 2015, they launched widely acclaimed full-length album, ‘soma’. Since, the duo have earned critical comparisons to the likes of Portishead, Little Dragon and Björk through international publications like VICE’s music channel Thump, FasterLouder, Earmilk and Indie Shuffle.

Website(s): dotgifdotgif.bandcamp.com
Instagram: instagram.com/dotgifdotgif
Facebook: facebook.com/dotgifdotgif
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/dotgifdotgif

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Performing Dates	22 December 2018 25 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	9:30pm - 10pm

Sara Wee is a sought-after vocalist and guitarist with 15 years of experience performing with her band 53A at established local spots. A graduate from Lasalle College of the Arts with a Diploma in Music Technology and Degree in Jazz Vocals, Sara is the Vocal Director for iTheatre and a part-time lecturer at her alma mater. She has been involved in vocal training/choirs in local schools, was a guest vocal coach on Singapore Idol 3 and is currently also a vocal coach at Timbre Music Academy. In 2016, 53A was commissioned to record and perform the theme song for the National Day Parade. The band currently performs 4 times a week at Acid Bar, Timbre Substation and Wheeler’s Estate.

Joie Tan

Joie’s foray into the scene started in 2008 with her covers on YouTube. Her vocal-heavy takes on popular songs were met with tremendously positive reception, and her audience started to swell. She eventually took her performances from her bedroom to stages across Singapore, crafting a signature style and sound that uniquely intertwines with her personality. Putting her stories into song, Joie released her debut album, Joie early this year that is available across all major streaming platforms.

Website: http://joietanmusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/joietanmusic
Instagram: instagra.com/joietan

JAWN

JAWN is a soulful and multi-talented singer-songwriter from Singapore, fascinating audiences with his signature voice and heartfelt performances.

Since his debut in late 2015, he’s played some of the biggest blues and folk festivals in the region, including Byron Bay Bluesfest, Melbourne Music Week, and Queenscliff Music Festival. 

Instagram: instagram.com/jawnchan
Facebook: facebook.com/jawnchan
YouTube: youtube.com/jawnchan

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Performing Dates	15 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	9:30pm - 10pm

Orchestra Collective is Singapore’s finest independent wind band. This dynamic and innovative musical initiative driven by young musicians with strong honest beliefs in music aims to deliver high quality concert experiences. Formed in 2012 and two-time champions of the Singapore International Band Festival in 2012 and 2018, the collective has gone on to feature in various gala concerts and performances at Singapore’s major concert venues. The collective is also a frequent collaborator of various artistic and community groups, and aims to provide meaningful and engaging platforms for musicians and fellow artists through small group performances as well as large ensembles. 

Website(s): www.orchestracollective.com
Facebook: facebook.com/orchestracollective
YouTube: youtube.com/orchestracollective

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Performing Dates	08 December 2018 24 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	9:30pm - 10pm

The Gems Chorale has gone through a fruitful singing journey this year and is proud to achieve the Silver Diploma award at the Singapore International Choral Festival 2018.

At Gems Chorale, we aim to stretch our members’ potential and ensure that they have an enriching and enjoyable time at choir to develop their talent to the fullest. Also, we strive to create a strong bond amongst the members and to appreciate the beauty of singing through different learning experiences in the choir. Furthermore, we hope our singing will bless and bring happiness to those listening.

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Performing Dates	30 November 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

A chamber group that is made up of a bunch of friends who loves to sing and wouldn’t stop singing. 

This Christmas will be our first debut together and we are super excited to be spreading christmas cheers to you at the most raved about christmas event of the year - CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND @ GBTB!

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Performing Dates	01 December 2018 02 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

Established in 1989, the NTU CAC Choir aims to raise choral awareness and share our love for music amongst university students. We come together as one across a multitude of backgrounds and cultures, training and striving for choral excellence on both local and international stages.

On top of internal performances in school we also perform for members of the public during the Christmas carolling season, before concluding the academic year with our annual concert - Cantemus (Latin for ‘let us sing’).

Recent Achievements

> Gold Medal for the Champions Competition - Pop Choirs and Silver Medal for the Champions Competition - University and College Choirs in the World Choir Games in South Africa (2018).

> Category Champions in the Singapore International Choral Festival (2017).

> Category Champions in the 5th International Anton Bruckner Choir Competition and Festival in Linz, Austria (2015).

> 1st Prize for the Folklore Category, 2nd Prize for the Mixed Choirs category at the 4th International Krakow Festival (2013), where our resident conductor Mr Yong Chee Foon was awarded the Distinction for Conductor Award.

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Performing Dates	17 December 2018 19 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

The Dunman High School Choir consists of members from the Senior High section and the Alumni Choir.

Founded in 2005, the choir is made up of individuals who are passionate for choral singing. Under the guidance of our conductors, Mr Albert Tay and Mr Reuben Lai, the choir explores different styles of music, ranging from Broadway musicals, contemporary compositions to Renaissance pieces. The choir also experiments with various vocal techniques and singing styles through masterclasses with the conductors.

In 2014, the choir participated in the 5th Winter Choral Festival in Hong Kong and attaining two Gold awards in the Mixed Voices (Open) and Folklore (Open) categories. We have also attained Distinctions at the biennial Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation in 2015 and 2017. The choir continued to perform well internationally by attaining two Gold awards at the 2016 Asia Cantate Choral Festival in Hong Kong.

The friendships forged through choral singing and musicianship, refined through countless practices, transcends the confines of time and space, and that hence led to the founding of Dunman High School Alumni Choir in early 2015. The Alumni Choir seeks to do what they love and contribute back to the school.

It has been a yearly tradition for the choir, together with our alumni, to carol at Gardens by the Bay. This year, the choir will be presenting a repertoire specially curated by our student conductors. 

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Performing Dates	18 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

Starting out life as a combined schools’ choir and then christened the Singapore Youth Choir in 1964, the choir -- in its current incarnation as the SYC Ensemble Singers – is no stranger to change and reinvention. Helming the vanguard of Singapore’s choral scenes, we are committed to the exploration of what music can be, taking out bearings from a bravely contemporary repertoire that crosses borders and spans continents.

Essentially nomadic, we globetrot the musical dimensions of the world to map the synapses between music, experience and memory. From the historic win at Llangollen Eisteddfodd in 1974 to Ensemble Songbook with Turning Point Ensemble in 2018, all the while working closely with local and international composers and promoting music education for the youth, this decades-long trip has been continually marked with a sense of collaboration and community.

Yet, as all journeys do, every traipse down a newly-forged path is an adventure that brings us back home, And home, for us, is our unwavering dedication to The Music in its demanding and rewarding complexities, to give it voice and preserve musical spaces for the musicians of tomorrow.

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Performing Dates	08 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

The Hwa Chong Choir comprises passionate choristers from the Hwa Chong Institution (College section). With excellence in music-making as its chief goal, the choir has successfully performed in numerous concerts and events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010 and the Closing Ceremony of the 9^th ASEAN Schools Games in 2017.

Currently under the baton of conductor Ms Lim Ai Hooi, Hwa Chong Choir has garnered top local and international awards. The choir attained consecutive Gold with Honours awards at the biennial Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging of Choirs from 2005 to 2011, and the Certificate of Distinction at the SYF Arts Presentation in 2013, 2015 and 2017. In 2008, the choir won two Gold medals at the 5^th World Choir Games in Graz, Austria and emerged as the World Choir Games Champion in the Mixed Choir category. The choir also garnered the "Prix du Public" (Public Prize) and Second Prize in the Free Programme category at the 39^th Florilege Vocal de Tours in France in 2010. In the same year, Hwa Chong Choir bagged two Gold medals and was also named Absolute Winner of the 38^th Festival of Songs in Olomouc, Czech Republic. In 2012, the choir attained the First prize cum Laude award at the 60^th European Music Festival for Young People held in Neerpelt, Belgium, as well as Third prize in the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition held in Cork, Ireland in 2012. Together with the Nanyang Girls’ High School choir, the combined choir won three gold medals at the 8^th World Choir Games held in Riga, Latvia in July 2014.

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Performing Dates	21 December 2018 23 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

The Pioneer Voices (TPV), alumni of Pioneer Junior College (PJC) choir, was formed in 2010 with the support of the school.

Despite being a relatively young choir, they have successfully staged their very first concert ‘Journey To A New Beginning’ in 2015 to mark their 5th anniversary, and their first Christmas concert ‘Journey into The Heart of Christmas’ last year. They have also joined their junior choir in numerous key concerts such as Limelight@Esplanade, as well as in two international choral festivals.

Besides being an avenue for those with a love of singing to perform together, TPV is also a family for every choir member from PJC. Bonded by a common history and experience in the PJC choir, members get to come together once again, to create a community that can continue singing even after they have graduated. 

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Performing Dates	14 December 2018 16 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

Under the guidance of their conductor Ms Choy Siew Woon, the River Valley Chamber Singers have established a strong tradition of musical accomplishments and accolades. At the 2017 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation for Choirs, they were awarded the Certificate of Distinction. As part of learning to gift the community with their talents, the choir has committed themselves to several areas of service. In addition to performing at school events such as Arts Fest, the choristers also lent their voices to the Ministry of National Development National Day Observance Ceremony this year.

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Performing Dates	07 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

The NTU Choir Alumni was first mooted as an idea in 2007, but it only bore fruit in late 2008. We made our performance debut in the NTU Choir Concert - Cantemus 2009 - which also marked the 20th anniversary since the NTU Choir was set up.  The NTU Choir Alumni is comprised of past generations of NTU Choir members, bonded by our passion for singing even after graduating from the university.

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Performing Dates	15 December 2018 20 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm

"The VOCE Singapore Men’s Choir was founded in 2016 by local composer-conductor, Darius Lim. The 11-man choir consists of professional and amateur musicians, as well as passionate singers from a diverse range of musical backgrounds.

One of the few all-male choirs in Singapore, VOCE has been recognized both locally and in the region for their unique blend and stylistic approach to music. 2018 saw the choir performing alongside the world-renowned Vienna Boy’s Choir at the esplanade concert hall in january. This was followed by the Choir’s first europe tour in Lisbon, Portugal with local ensemble “The Coronation Singers” in June."

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Performing Dates	26 December 2018
Performance Times  (Per day)	6:45pm - 7:15pm 8:15pm - 8:45pm