Some K-pop and Mandopop fans might have been disappointed by the concert cancellations and postponements due to the coronavirus outbreak, but most pop and rock shows are still scheduled to go on for now.
In fact, the past few days have seen at least two new gig announcements – the return of jazz music festival Sing Jazz at Marina Bay Sands' Event Plaza from April 3 to 5 as well as a concert by British pop singer HRVY at *Scape on May 11.
Still, concert organisers are taking steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan.
The seventh edition of annual music festival Garden Beats, set to take place at Fort Canning Park on Feb 29, will feature eight hygiene stations spread across the festival grounds. These stations will have anti-bacterial wipes, anti-bacterial foam and waste disposal cans.
A spokesman for Garden Beats Festival, which has seen a 15 per cent rise in ticket sales compared with the same time last year, adds: "If circumstances elevate to the point where more extreme measures must be taken, we will assemble temperature-measuring stations, where each festivalgoer must have his temperature taken prior to entering the festival grounds.
"As required in every festival this size, Garden Beats will deploy an ambulance and two first-aid tents with four stationed, trained medical officers at the ready."
Mr Dan Gordon, director of HRVY's show organiser Now/Live, says the company will share precautionary measures outlined by the Ministry of Health to concertgoers, such as good personal hygiene practices.
"We don't think it will have an effect (on our show) as things currently stand and we're hoping that the outbreak will be further or fully contained by then."
Some concerts, such as American pop punk band Green Day's return to Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 8, are already sold out. Other sold-out shows include British grime star Stormzy at Zouk on March 21 and Australian singer and songwriter Ruel at *Scape on March 8.
Fans can also expect new music festivals to make their debut this year. One of them, Hydeout, looks set to be one of Singapore's most ambitious music festivals in recent times, with pop, hip-hop and dance music stars performing on two stages at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay over two weekends – April 10 to 11 and April 17 to 18.
The line-up includes popular rappers A$AP Rocky and Gucci Mane, electronic acts DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, pop singer Rita Ora and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin.
Its organisers said in a statement dated yesterday that they are "monitoring the situation closely and will continue to act on advice from the relevant authorities and adopt precautionary measures in line with prevention efforts".
Another new festival is One Love Asia Festival at Bayfront Event Space on May 1 and 2, with a top-notch Mandopop line-up that includes home-grown stars Stefanie Sun and Tanya Chua.
Organisers IMC Live Global are expecting the two-day event to draw 25,000 to 30,000 fans.
To date, five concerts in Singapore have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, including those by Hong Kong singer Miriam Yeung and K-pop acts Taeyeon and Got7.
Concertgoer Amalu J. Ahmad, who is planning to go to Garden Beats, says he is not too worried about the spread of the coronavirus at gigs as he believes that music fans here are disciplined enough to avoid concerts if they are unwell.
The 29-year-old assistant station manager adds that he will still take precautionary measures.
"I'll take along hand sanitiser and a surgical mask, just in case I need them.
"And of course, keep myself fit."
1. ONE LOVE ASIA FESTIVAL
Who: This new two-day music and lifestyle festival brings together home-grown, regional and international music acts.
The star-studded line-up includes Singaporean Mandopop stars Stefanie Sun (above) and Tanya Chua, Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, Chinese singer Joker Xue, Taiwanese singer and S.H.E member Hebe Tien, Taiwanese singer Show Lo, Taiwanese indie band EggPlantEgg and South Korean singer BoA.
Also performing are American pop-rock band Goo Goo Dolls and American singer Greyson Chance.
Where: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue
When: May 1 and 2, 2pm
Admission: From $88 from oneloveasiafestival.com
2. A-HA HUNTING HIGH AND LOW
Who: 1980s pop icons A-ha, best known for some of the decade's biggest hits, such as Take On Me (1984) and Stay On These Roads (1988), are playing their first gig in Singapore. The concert will be followed by a special outing of Zouk's famous Mambo Jambo retro party.
Where: Singapore Turf Club @ Kranji, 1 Turf Club Avenue
When: March 21, 7.30pm
Admission: From $148 from Sistic (go to www.sistic.com.sg or call 6348-5555)
3. TONY HADLEY LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: Tony Hadley is the former singer of English new wave group Spandau Ballet and is the famous voice behind huge 1980s hits such as True (1983), Gold (1983) and Through The Barricades (1986).
Where: The Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue
When: Feb 16, 8pm
Admission: From $128 from Sistic
4. JIMMY EAT WORLD LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: American alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World broke into the mainstream with emo anthems such as The Middle and Sweetness from their classic 2001 album Bleed American. The band released their 10th album Surviving last year.
Where: The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
When: March 14, 7pm
Admission: From $99 from Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.sg)
5. AN EVENING WITH 98 DEGREES
Who: American pop group 98 Degrees found fame in the 1990s and early 2000s, with hits such as Invisible Man (1997), I Do (Cherish You) (1999) and The Hardest Thing (1999). This will be the first time all four members – brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre – are performing in Singapore together.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
When: Feb 20, 8pm
Admission: From $98 from Sistic
6. PENTATONIX
Who: One of the most successful vocal groups in the pop world today, three-time Grammy-winning American a cappella quintet Pentatonix are back for their fourth concert in Singapore.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
When: Feb 11, 8pm
Admission: From $88 from Sistic
7. YUNGBLUD 'TWISTED TALES OF THE RITALIN CLUB TOUR' SINGAPORE
Who: English singer and songwriter Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, became famous in recent years with his energetic blend of emo rock, pop and rap. He released his debut album 21st Century Liability in 2018 and latest EP The Underrated Youth last year.
Where: The Pavilion, 01-01 Far East Square, 28 China Street
When: March 22, 8pm
Admission: $108 from Apactix (go to www.apactix.com)
8. HYDEOUT
Who: New music festival Hydeout looks set to be one of Singapore's most ambitious music festivals in recent times, with pop, hip-hop and dance music stars performing on two stages over two weekends.
The line-up includes popular rappers A$AP Rocky (above) and Gucci Mane, electronic acts DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, pop singer Rita Ora and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin.
Where: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay
When: April 10 and 11, April 17 and 18, 4pm
Admission: From $178, go to www.hydeout.sg
9. SING JAZZ
Who: Jazz festival Sing Jazz is back this year with a line-up of acclaimed and popular acts. These include veteran favourites such as American R&B/funk band Kool & The Gang and French group Gipsy Kings (above), as well as Chicago-born jazz vocalist and composer Kurt Elling, Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana, American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and Cuban music group Havana Social Club.
Where: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands
When: April 3 to 5, 6pm
Admission: From $98, go to www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing and www.sing-jazz.com
10. TOM WALKER 'WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE TOUR' SINGAPORE
Who: Scotland-born singer-songwriter Tom Walker scored a massive hit with 2018 single Leave A Light On and won Best Breakthrough Act at last year's Brit Awards. His debut album What A Time To Be Alive topped the British charts when it was released last year.
Where: The Ground Theatre, Level 2 *Scape, 2 Orchard Link
When: March 29, 8pm
Admission: From $108 from Apactix
11. SINGAPORE ROCKFEST II
Who: Singapore Rock Festival returns for its second instalment with some of the world's most renowned rock and metal acts playing over three dates at two venues. Where/
When: German rock pioneers Scorpions (above) and English rock stalwarts Whitesnake will perform at Fort Canning Park on March 4; American metal bands Slipknot and Trivium will play at the same venue on March 24; and Italian Gothic metal band Lacuna Coil will stage a show at Esplanade Annexe Studio on March 27.
Admission: From $68 from Sistic Info: Go to www.lamcproductions.com for details
12. KENNY G 'LIVE' IN CONCERT
Who: American saxophone star Kenny G made his name with easy-listening instrumental hits such as Songbird (1987) and Forever In Love (1993), which earned him a Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition. He released his latest and 17th album, Brazilian Nights, in 2015.
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
When: Feb 18, 8pm
Admission: From $88 from Sistic
13. MOSAIC MUSIC SERIES – CHRISTOPHER
Who: One of Denmark's biggest male pop singers, Christopher made his name with hits such as CPH Girls (2014), Heartbeat (2016) and Irony (2018). The concert will be his first show in Singapore.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive
When: March 29, 7.30pm
Admission: From $48 from Sistic
14. GARDEN BEATS FESTIVAL
Who: The eco-conscious music festival is back with its seventh edition. The line-up this year, performing over two stages, includes British alternative rock band Foals, Canadian DJ/producer Blond:ish, American singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio, French electronic artist Viken Arman as well as home-grown electronic acts such as Bongomann and Brendon P.
Where: Fort Canning Green, Fort Canning Park, River Valley Road
When: Feb 29, 1.30pm
Admission: From $138 from Sistic
15. HRVY – LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: British singer, television presenter and actor HRVY made his name with hit single Personal in 2017 and Hasta Luego in 2018. He is also known for Don't Need Your Love, his collaboration last year with K-pop group NCT Dream.Read More – Source
Some K-pop and Mandopop fans might have been disappointed by the concert cancellations and postponements due to the coronavirus outbreak, but most pop and rock shows are still scheduled to go on for now.
In fact, the past few days have seen at least two new gig announcements – the return of jazz music festival Sing Jazz at Marina Bay Sands' Event Plaza from April 3 to 5 as well as a concert by British pop singer HRVY at *Scape on May 11.
Still, concert organisers are taking steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan.
The seventh edition of annual music festival Garden Beats, set to take place at Fort Canning Park on Feb 29, will feature eight hygiene stations spread across the festival grounds. These stations will have anti-bacterial wipes, anti-bacterial foam and waste disposal cans.
A spokesman for Garden Beats Festival, which has seen a 15 per cent rise in ticket sales compared with the same time last year, adds: "If circumstances elevate to the point where more extreme measures must be taken, we will assemble temperature-measuring stations, where each festivalgoer must have his temperature taken prior to entering the festival grounds.
"As required in every festival this size, Garden Beats will deploy an ambulance and two first-aid tents with four stationed, trained medical officers at the ready."
Mr Dan Gordon, director of HRVY's show organiser Now/Live, says the company will share precautionary measures outlined by the Ministry of Health to concertgoers, such as good personal hygiene practices.
"We don't think it will have an effect (on our show) as things currently stand and we're hoping that the outbreak will be further or fully contained by then."
Some concerts, such as American pop punk band Green Day's return to Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 8, are already sold out. Other sold-out shows include British grime star Stormzy at Zouk on March 21 and Australian singer and songwriter Ruel at *Scape on March 8.
Fans can also expect new music festivals to make their debut this year. One of them, Hydeout, looks set to be one of Singapore's most ambitious music festivals in recent times, with pop, hip-hop and dance music stars performing on two stages at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay over two weekends – April 10 to 11 and April 17 to 18.
The line-up includes popular rappers A$AP Rocky and Gucci Mane, electronic acts DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, pop singer Rita Ora and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin.
Its organisers said in a statement dated yesterday that they are "monitoring the situation closely and will continue to act on advice from the relevant authorities and adopt precautionary measures in line with prevention efforts".
Another new festival is One Love Asia Festival at Bayfront Event Space on May 1 and 2, with a top-notch Mandopop line-up that includes home-grown stars Stefanie Sun and Tanya Chua.
Organisers IMC Live Global are expecting the two-day event to draw 25,000 to 30,000 fans.
To date, five concerts in Singapore have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, including those by Hong Kong singer Miriam Yeung and K-pop acts Taeyeon and Got7.
Concertgoer Amalu J. Ahmad, who is planning to go to Garden Beats, says he is not too worried about the spread of the coronavirus at gigs as he believes that music fans here are disciplined enough to avoid concerts if they are unwell.
The 29-year-old assistant station manager adds that he will still take precautionary measures.
"I'll take along hand sanitiser and a surgical mask, just in case I need them.
"And of course, keep myself fit."
1. ONE LOVE ASIA FESTIVAL
Who: This new two-day music and lifestyle festival brings together home-grown, regional and international music acts.
The star-studded line-up includes Singaporean Mandopop stars Stefanie Sun (above) and Tanya Chua, Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, Chinese singer Joker Xue, Taiwanese singer and S.H.E member Hebe Tien, Taiwanese singer Show Lo, Taiwanese indie band EggPlantEgg and South Korean singer BoA.
Also performing are American pop-rock band Goo Goo Dolls and American singer Greyson Chance.
Where: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue
When: May 1 and 2, 2pm
Admission: From $88 from oneloveasiafestival.com
2. A-HA HUNTING HIGH AND LOW
Who: 1980s pop icons A-ha, best known for some of the decade's biggest hits, such as Take On Me (1984) and Stay On These Roads (1988), are playing their first gig in Singapore. The concert will be followed by a special outing of Zouk's famous Mambo Jambo retro party.
Where: Singapore Turf Club @ Kranji, 1 Turf Club Avenue
When: March 21, 7.30pm
Admission: From $148 from Sistic (go to www.sistic.com.sg or call 6348-5555)
3. TONY HADLEY LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: Tony Hadley is the former singer of English new wave group Spandau Ballet and is the famous voice behind huge 1980s hits such as True (1983), Gold (1983) and Through The Barricades (1986).
Where: The Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue
When: Feb 16, 8pm
Admission: From $128 from Sistic
4. JIMMY EAT WORLD LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: American alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World broke into the mainstream with emo anthems such as The Middle and Sweetness from their classic 2001 album Bleed American. The band released their 10th album Surviving last year.
Where: The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
When: March 14, 7pm
Admission: From $99 from Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.sg)
5. AN EVENING WITH 98 DEGREES
Who: American pop group 98 Degrees found fame in the 1990s and early 2000s, with hits such as Invisible Man (1997), I Do (Cherish You) (1999) and The Hardest Thing (1999). This will be the first time all four members – brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre – are performing in Singapore together.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
When: Feb 20, 8pm
Admission: From $98 from Sistic
6. PENTATONIX
Who: One of the most successful vocal groups in the pop world today, three-time Grammy-winning American a cappella quintet Pentatonix are back for their fourth concert in Singapore.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
When: Feb 11, 8pm
Admission: From $88 from Sistic
7. YUNGBLUD 'TWISTED TALES OF THE RITALIN CLUB TOUR' SINGAPORE
Who: English singer and songwriter Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, became famous in recent years with his energetic blend of emo rock, pop and rap. He released his debut album 21st Century Liability in 2018 and latest EP The Underrated Youth last year.
Where: The Pavilion, 01-01 Far East Square, 28 China Street
When: March 22, 8pm
Admission: $108 from Apactix (go to www.apactix.com)
8. HYDEOUT
Who: New music festival Hydeout looks set to be one of Singapore's most ambitious music festivals in recent times, with pop, hip-hop and dance music stars performing on two stages over two weekends.
The line-up includes popular rappers A$AP Rocky (above) and Gucci Mane, electronic acts DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero, pop singer Rita Ora and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin.
Where: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay
When: April 10 and 11, April 17 and 18, 4pm
Admission: From $178, go to www.hydeout.sg
9. SING JAZZ
Who: Jazz festival Sing Jazz is back this year with a line-up of acclaimed and popular acts. These include veteran favourites such as American R&B/funk band Kool & The Gang and French group Gipsy Kings (above), as well as Chicago-born jazz vocalist and composer Kurt Elling, Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana, American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and Cuban music group Havana Social Club.
Where: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands
When: April 3 to 5, 6pm
Admission: From $98, go to www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing and www.sing-jazz.com
10. TOM WALKER 'WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE TOUR' SINGAPORE
Who: Scotland-born singer-songwriter Tom Walker scored a massive hit with 2018 single Leave A Light On and won Best Breakthrough Act at last year's Brit Awards. His debut album What A Time To Be Alive topped the British charts when it was released last year.
Where: The Ground Theatre, Level 2 *Scape, 2 Orchard Link
When: March 29, 8pm
Admission: From $108 from Apactix
11. SINGAPORE ROCKFEST II
Who: Singapore Rock Festival returns for its second instalment with some of the world's most renowned rock and metal acts playing over three dates at two venues. Where/
When: German rock pioneers Scorpions (above) and English rock stalwarts Whitesnake will perform at Fort Canning Park on March 4; American metal bands Slipknot and Trivium will play at the same venue on March 24; and Italian Gothic metal band Lacuna Coil will stage a show at Esplanade Annexe Studio on March 27.
Admission: From $68 from Sistic Info: Go to www.lamcproductions.com for details
12. KENNY G 'LIVE' IN CONCERT
Who: American saxophone star Kenny G made his name with easy-listening instrumental hits such as Songbird (1987) and Forever In Love (1993), which earned him a Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition. He released his latest and 17th album, Brazilian Nights, in 2015.
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
When: Feb 18, 8pm
Admission: From $88 from Sistic
13. MOSAIC MUSIC SERIES – CHRISTOPHER
Who: One of Denmark's biggest male pop singers, Christopher made his name with hits such as CPH Girls (2014), Heartbeat (2016) and Irony (2018). The concert will be his first show in Singapore.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive
When: March 29, 7.30pm
Admission: From $48 from Sistic
14. GARDEN BEATS FESTIVAL
Who: The eco-conscious music festival is back with its seventh edition. The line-up this year, performing over two stages, includes British alternative rock band Foals, Canadian DJ/producer Blond:ish, American singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio, French electronic artist Viken Arman as well as home-grown electronic acts such as Bongomann and Brendon P.
Where: Fort Canning Green, Fort Canning Park, River Valley Road
When: Feb 29, 1.30pm
Admission: From $138 from Sistic
15. HRVY – LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Who: British singer, television presenter and actor HRVY made his name with hit single Personal in 2017 and Hasta Luego in 2018. He is also known for Don't Need Your Love, his collaboration last year with K-pop group NCT Dream.Read More – Source
