SingFest 2008

Singfest is back!!!! Still in their infancy stage, Midas Promotions has finally be able to bring back those big acts to perform in this tiny island, which is totally unheard to some bands (Read Lime Magazine in its August Edition when they interview Panic at the Disco. Hint: Jungle,Lion). Okay, basically this music festival is divided into two days, Saturday (01 August 2008) and Sunday (02 August 2008). Based on my opinion, Saturday slots are mostly allocated to those rock bands, while the later slots are mostly located to pop acts.

ACTS FOR SATURDAY

MELANIE SUBONO,3 PM

The unheard act, even in the scale of Indonesia music industry, will be the first to perform in this Singfest. The daughter of Indonesia promoter, Adrie Subono, is curently signed under Pulau Biru Management, founded by Slank

CROWNED KING,3.55 PM

As far as I know, this band performed in Indonesia' yearly rock festival, Soundrenaline 2007. This year,they will also perform in Indonesia as well as Singapore.

DEAREST,4.50 PM

Umm,another band that i never heard of

NEW FOUND GLORY,5.45 PM

The band that I had finally looked forward to see. A so-called pop punk band, they had released 6th album with some hits, such as "Dressed to Kil", "it is not your fault"

MELEE,6.50 PM

LOSTPROPHETS,

8.15 PM

SIMPLE PLAN,

9.20 PM

TRAVIS (HEADLINER) ,

10.30 PM

Singapore in treat

Booming Economy,High inflation,overpriced housing,increased in sistice price. Despite all good news presented in newspaper, it bothers me a lot. Everyone seems to take this opportunity to increase their price, citing increase in their expense. On the bright side, music promoters are confident to bring those international acts to perform in Singapore. So, those with loaded money should watch out for following concerts

JANUARY 2008
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Switchfoot to perform in Singapore Expo's Max Pavilion on January 31st 2008. Prices are 70,.80, and 90. Brought to you by Wakeup Music

FEBRUARY 2008

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The Police to perform in Singapore Indoor Stadium on February 4th 2008. Prices are 98,148,200,400,600. Brought to you by Lushington

Santana to perform in Singapore Indoor Stadium on February 18th 2008. Prices are 90,130,230,350. Brought to you by Lushington

Halloween to perform in Fort Canning Park on February 24th 2008. Prices are up to 98 dollars. Brought to you by Mindseye Records

MARCH 2008

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Incubus to perform in Fort Canning Park on March 7th 2008. Prices are up to 125 dollars. Brought to you by LAMC Produtions

Maroon 5 to perform in Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 25th 2008. Prices are 75,100,150,150,185. Brought to you by Midas Promotions

KT Tunstall to perform in Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Hall on Marh 27th 2008. Prices are 75,100,140. Brought to you by LAMC Productions

Chinese New Year Celebration

Came across following article that i read from the Sunday Times (January 20th 2008)

There are eight items in the traditional eight treasures box that served in ALMOST every living room in regards to CNY celebration. They are

1. Peanuts
to symbolize a long line of descendants, the same way a peanut grows to yield many plant shoots

2. Melon Seeds
to symbolize a long line of descendants

3. Pistachio
to symbolize not just a long line of descendants but alos a joyous new year because the name of the nut in Mandarin literally means "a happy fruit". This is because its half-cracked shell resembles a smile

4. Candied kumquats
to symbolize a sweet,prosperous and lucky year ahead

5. Honeyed dates
to symbolize a long line of descendants and a sweet year ahead

6. Chocolates shaped like gold ingots
to symbolize great wealth

7. Candied Lotus Root
to symbolize numerous offspring

8. White rabbit candy
to symbolize a sweet and abundant year ahead