First 10 customers in Singapore to buy a Singtel iphone 7 / 7 plus
I believe Singtel is the only telco company that consistently host the launch of Apple beloved iphone. It was an early morning event where iphone customers would have already registered online to buy an iphone. They were invited to this early morning event where they queue up to bring back their iphone.
This is my second time covering this unique Singtel event. First 10 person in the queue will be up in the stage and Singtel will award for coming to the event.
Besides iphone registration, Singtel also introduces add-on for your iphone. You can get the information from this event. One of the Singtel add-on launch is the DataX3. Check out my blog on DataX3 by clicking here.
DataX3
Mr Wellson Lee, Singtel’s first iPhone 7 customer at Singtel’s iPhone 7 launch and congraluted by Mr. Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO for Consumer Singapore (Singtel).
IT architect, Mr Wellson Lee, 38, was Singtel’s first iPhone 7 customer at the opening of its three-day launch event at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. A Singtel customer for more than 10 years, Mr Lee purchased a Black iPhone 7 and was also given a one-year ReadyRoam subscription for being the first in line.
There is a marked difference when I was covering the Singtel iphone 6S launch. Top ten iphone customers no longer need to stand at the 60 over counter to register their iphone ( see here for my previous blog post ). They have nice sofa seats to register their iphone 7 for the top ten. This shows how Singtel is always improving her services for her customers over every launches of iphone.
Top ten customers get a sofa seat to register their iphone.
If you missed this iphone event launch, wait for the next Singtel's Apple iphone 7S launch. Hope to see you on stage as one of the top ten early buyer of iphone. See you soon.
The media never fail to cover this Singtel iphone event over the years.
Mr. Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO of Consumer Singapore congratulated one of the top ten customers for Singtel iphone 7.
Another side shot for the top ten customers for Singtel iphone 7 / 7plus
Everyone getting ready to launch the iphone 7.
Rei Rei introducing add-on services Singtel Newsstand
The new iphone 7, let's not dream about it, get it now from Singtel with their amazing plan.
Well, I am getting my iphone 7 plus soon from Singtel. Is about time to upgrade from my humble iphone 4. What about you ?
The Region’s
Largest Consumer Jewelry Show Opens Today
More than US$150 million in
exhibits by 200 exhibitors from 25 countries
The Million Dollar
Row
A special showcase of rare jewelry pieces
A 27-carat flawless round
brilliant GIA certified diamond priced at SGD3.5million by IVY Masterpiece
Rare Burma Pigeon Blood Rubies
See these extremely rare finds at
the DeGem – a USD5m necklace totalling more than 82 carats and an extremely
rare 10-carat natural Burma ruby
500 pieces of Specially Commissioned Limited
Edition Jewelry
Some of the most dazzling and
affordable limited edition jewelry sourced from all over the world, starting
from S$250
Special focus on
Investment Pieces
International experts on hand to
advice on investing in gemstones with special focus on the fastest growing
demand for rare gemstones worldwide
Knowledge Partner
- Euromonitor International
Future growth in fine jewelry – Asia Perspective
July 21, 2016,
Singapore The Singapore International
Jewelry Expo 2016 (SIJE) opened its doors at the Marina Bay Sands Convention
Centre to the public this morning. The show this year is larger than ever and celebrates the love of jewelry,
breathtaking gemstones that make a statement and showcase ‘beauty inside out’.
DrLily Neo, Member of Parliament for
Jalan Besar GRC and Deputy
Chairperson, Government Parliamentary Committee for Health will be SIJE 2016’s guest of honour at its official opening ceremony thisafternoon.
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
Over the next four days, from July 21 to 24, 2016, some 15,000 visitors are
expected to visit more than 200 jewelers from 25 countries around the world.
SIJE 2016 gathers the world’s leading jewelers from the jewelry capitals of the
world. The country pavilions and
contingents are made up of 40 from Hong Kong, 35 jewelers from Italy, 30 from India, 16 from Japan, 15 from
Cambodia, 9 from Indonesia, 8 from Thailand, 6 from Myanmar, a newcomer from Peru and 31 homegrown jewelers from
Singapore, among many more from 25 countries in
all. With more than US$150million in exhibits spread over 8,000 square
metres, this show is the largest consumer jewelry in Singapore and theregion.
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
According to global market research company and SIJE’s
knowledge partner, Euromonitor International, jewelry is the best performing
personal accessories category with sales worth US$ 316 billion in 2016.
It is also the fastest growing
segment within the personal accessories
industry with 3 percent growth between 2015 and 2016.
Jewelry experienced 15 percent year-on-year growth of
internet retail sales, reaching US$ 19 billion in 2016, up from US$ 9 billion
in 2011.
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
The largest and most sustainable consumer jewelry show in this region, offers its
visitors so many reasons to visit it this year including the ‘Million Dollar
Row’ by IVY Masterpiece, DeGem, Zydo,
Renee and RCM . Among the exhibits is a
27-carat flawless round, brilliant GIA certified diamond priced at
SGD3.5million presented by IVY Masterpiece and a USD5million Burma Ruby
necklace weighing in at 82 carats in total
at the DeGem International booth.
The crown jewel of the show is a
piece of historical significance, an Emerald pendant, carved and shaped by
Fortunato Pio Castellani in the 19th century. It was gifted by Napoleon III to his lover, Countess of Castiglione. This historical piece is currently in the private collection of Roberto Sciaguato.
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
This year, the organizer of SIJE has commissioned some of the most exquisite and affordable creations from jewelers
around the world for its visitors.
These start from S$250 and are crafted by some
of the most talented jewelers from Italy, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore
andmore.
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
Said show organizer Edward Liu, PBM, Group Managing
Director of Conference & Exhibition Management Services, “we are delighted
to partner HSBC Bank. Visitors to the show can look forward to enjoy exclusive
SIJE – HSBC Credit Card promotions.
We are also grateful to our Knowledge partner,
Euromonitor International. Industry players will find a wealth of information
at the talk presented by Euromonitor’s industry expert. This year we welcome
the luxury showcase by The Luxury Network. All of this would not have been
possible without the support of our highly committed partners and the
appreciative public.”
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
SIJE 2016 is supported by the Italian Trade Commission,
Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia, Guangzhou Watches & Clocks Association,
Hong Kong Jewellery and Jade Manufacturers Association, Myanmar Gems &
Jewellery Entrepreneur Association and The Gem & Jewellery Export
Promotion Council.
Photo Credits to Conference & Exhibition Management Services
Singapore, 1 July 2016 – Be transported into a bygone era with a spectacular dance, drama and music production with tales from Old Shanghai to Fragrance Bay. Aptly titled, Glitz & Glamour, this stunning example of musical theatre by Dama Asia Productions has a distinct Asian flavour, reviving the rich legacy of popular Chinese music spanning from the era of Old Shanghai, the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay cinemas. The production makes its Singapore debut at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 11 August for a limited season.
Tickets are now on sale.
Performed in the style of a docu-tainment, the talented cast bring a spectacle of dance and musical classics such as heart-warming songs from the evergreen Golden Chinese Oldies (shi dai qu).
Glitz & Glamour weaves together two parallel stories that explore themes of celebrity, nostalgia, musical history and comedy in an entertaining display of theatrical flair. The plot is narrated in English and highlights the rise of the shi dai qu genre during the 1930s to 1960s. The life of the protagonist, Budding Rose, a sweet village girl, unfolds against this historical backdrop. The story of Budding Rose is a classic tale of a country girl leaving her home to fulfil her aspirations of stardom in the big city. Young and inexperienced, she enters Shanghai’s seedy nightclub scene, competing against stars like Lady Star, to seek her fame and fortune, and vying for attention in love.
The cast for the Singapore premiere includes singing sensation and theatre stalwart, Tan Soo Suan, who will play Budding Rose, and Liow Jun Yi as The Man. They join Evelyn Toh as the Lady Star and Dominic Luk will play the Secret Admirer.
Tan Soo Suan’s recent performances include Larger Than Life, I Have a Date with Spring and Butterfly Lovers – The Musical at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, and Evergreen (A Tribute to Barbara Streisand) at the Theatre Lounge Café in Kuala Lumpur. In 2013, Tan received the Boh Cameronian's Awards 2013 for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in Empress Wu. Her rendition of Eternally was featured in Tsai Ming-Liang’s film, I Don’t Want To Sleep Alone, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival 2006.
Liow Jun Yi is a tenor who graduated from Malaysian Institute Of Arts. He has won numerous singing awards across Malaysia including a Gold Award in 11th China-ASEAN Arts Festival, and the Festival of Asian Arts. Liow performed in the leading role of Liang Shan Bo in Butterfly Lovers, which received to rave reviews. His other theatre credits include I Have A Date With Spring (2009, 2010 & 2015), The Moon Speaks For My Heart (2011 & 2013) and In Perfect Harmony - A Malaysian Musical Journey (2011).
Evelyn Toh graduated with a BA (Hons) in Music from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. She has won numerous vocal awards including Grand Finalist in International Vocal Competition 2004 in China, Grand Champion in the Malaysia Vocal Competition (2004), Grand Champion in the Malaysia Singapore Vocal Competition 2004, 3rd Prize in Festa Canzone The Art Song Vocal Competition 2005. Toh’s stage credits include the opera Marriage of Figaro, Tunku, The Perfect Circle, The Moon Speaks for My Heart, Siddhartha and Princess Wen Cheng.
Dominic Lucien Luk studied classical music and performing arts at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore with a focus on vocal pedagogy. He moved to Boston to pursue a Master of Arts specialising in music and gender studies, and studied singing for musical theatre with Pamela Wolfe. Luk also trained in choral conducting at Harvard University. Luk’s stage credits include: Molina (Kiss of the Spider Woman), Prior Walter (Angels In America), Oscar (A Language of Their Own), John Auyong (The Weight of Silk on Skin).
SEASON DETAILS
CALENDAR EDITOR’S NOTE: GLITZ & GLAMOUR
Season:11-21 August 2016
Venue:Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Cast:Malaysian cast
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Performances
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 8:00pm
Matinees Saturday: 2:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets for Glitz and Glamour are priced from S$78, $98, $108, $128
Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theatres, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby). For more information please log onto - www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing
About Dama Asia Productions Dama Asia is a multiple award-winning music theatre company, well known for their exquisite blending of East-West harmonies in their musical performances. Since their inception in 1994, Dama’s productions have been staged to critical acclaims and full houses in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and China. They have also showcased their works at music festivals such as Rainforest World Music Festival, WOMAD Singapore, Silk & Bamboo Music Festival, Huayi Festival of Arts and Volvo World Music Festival. Currently, the production house has five main areas of focus: (a) Dama Music Theatre (musical), (b) Dama Playhouse (drama), (c) Dama International Opera (opera); (d) performing arts education; and (e) event. Dama also enjoyed the artistic collaboration and support from Professor Wu Yanqiu (China), Chris Grady (the UK), Kevin Alan Park (South Korea) and Hsu Wei-En (Taiwan). Dama's recording of Eternally was featured in renowned film director Tsai Ming-Liang's film, I Don't Want To Sleep Alone, which was screened at the Venice International Film Festival 2006 in Italy. For more information, please visit www.damaorchestra.com About BASE Entertainment Asia BASE Entertainment Asia is one of Asia Pacific’s leading presenters of live entertainment. Based at the spectacular Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort in Singapore, the company has presented many of the world’s most recognised musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, Jersey Boys, CATS, My Fair Lady, Annie, Starlight Express, The Sound of Music and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Additionally BASE Entertainment Asia also presented concerts such as Michael Bolton, Thriller Live, Beatlemania, Bjorn Again, Cliff Richard, AR Rahman, and Elvis Costello. The company has also presented Disney Live on behalf of Feld Entertainment for the past 4 years plus global children’s performers Hi 5 and The Wiggles. In 2014 BASE Entertainment Asia presented the Asian premiere of the equestrian spectacular Cavalia which enjoyed a sellout season in Singapore. BASE Entertainment founders Brian Becker and Scott Zeiger, have 45 years combined experience in the live entertainment industry. The company has offices in Singapore, New York, Las Vegas, and Houston. For more information, please visit www.BASEentertainmentAsia.com
Singapore, 22 June 2016 – Be transported into a bygone era with a spectacular dance, drama and music production with tales from Old Shanghai to Fragrance Bay. Aptly titled, Glitz & Glamour, this stunning example of musical theatre by Dama Asia Productions has a distinct Asian flavour, reviving the rich legacy of popular Chinese music spanning from the era of Old Shanghai, the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay cinemas. The production makes its Singapore debut at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 11 August for a limited season.
Tickets are now on sale. Performed in the style of a docu-tainment, the talented cast bring a spectacle of dance and musical classics such as heart-warming songs from the evergreen Golden Chinese Oldies (shi dai qu).
Glitz & Glamour weaves together two parallel stories that explore themes of celebrity, nostalgia, musical history and comedy in an entertaining display of theatrical flair. The plot is narrated in English and highlights the rise of the shi dai qu genre during the 1930s to 1960s. The life of the protagonist, Budding Rose, a sweet village girl, unfolds against this historical backdrop. The story of Budding Rose is a classic tale of a country girl leaving her home to fulfil her aspirations of stardom in the big city. Young and inexperienced, she enters Shanghai’s seedy nightclub scene, competing against stars like Lady Star, to seek her fame and fortune, and vying for attention in love.
The cast for the Singapore premiere includes singing sensation and theatre stalwart, Tan Soo Suan, who will play Budding Rose, and Dominic Luk will play The Man. They join Evelyn Toh as the Lady Star and Liow Jun Yi as the Secret Admirer.
Tan Soo Suan’s recent performances include Larger Than Life, I Have a Date with Spring and Butterfly Lovers – The Musical at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, and Evergreen (A Tribute to Barbara Streisand) at the Theatre Lounge Café in Kuala Lumpur. In 2013, Tan received the Boh Cameronian's Awards 2013 for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in Empress Wu. Her rendition of Eternally was featured in Tsai Ming-Liang’s film, I Don’t Want To Sleep Alone, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival 2006.
Dominic Lucien Luk studied classical music and performing arts at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore with a focus on vocal pedagogy. He moved to Boston to pursue a Master of Arts specialising in music and gender studies, and studied singing for musical theatre with Pamela Wolfe. Luk also trained in choral conducting at Harvard University. Luk’s stage credits include: Molina (Kiss of the Spider Woman), Prior Walter (Angels In America), Oscar (A Language of Their Own), John Auyong (The Weight of Silk on Skin).
Evelyn Toh graduated with a BA (Hons) in Music from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. She has won numerous vocal awards including Grand Finalist in International Vocal Competition 2004 in China, Grand Champion in the Malaysia Vocal Competition (2004), Grand Champion in the Malaysia Singapore Vocal Competition 2004, 3rd Prize in Festa Canzone The Art Song Vocal Competition 2005. Toh’s stage credits include the opera Marriage of Figaro, Tunku, The Perfect Circle, The Moon Speaks for My Heart, Siddhartha and Princess Wen Cheng.
Liow Jun Yi is a tenor who graduated from Malaysian Institute Of Arts. He has won numerous singing awards across Malaysia including a Gold Award in 11th China-ASEAN Arts Festival, and the Festival of Asian Arts. Liow performed in the leading role of Liang Shan Bo in Butterfly Lovers, which received to rave reviews. His other theatre credits include I Have A Date With Spring (2009, 2010 & 2015), The Moon Speaks For My Heart (2011 & 2013) and In Perfect Harmony - A Malaysian Musical Journey (2011).
SEASON DETAILS CALENDAR EDITOR’S NOTE: GLITZ & GLAMOUR Season:11-21 August 2016 Venue:Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands Cast:Malaysian cast
TICKET PRICE: Tickets for Glitz and Glamour are priced from S$78, $98, $108, $128 * Excludes the booking fee of SGD$4 per ticket BOOKINGS: INTERNET: www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg PHONE: +65 6688 8826 IN PERSON AT: Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theatres, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby). For more information please log onto - www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing
As part of the 20th
anniversary celebrations with a first-ever international tour, Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast, the award-winning smash hit Broadway musical spectacular, is
coming to Singapore for the first time. This elaborate theatrical production
will come to life on stage at the MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands from 21
March 2015 for a limited season. Tickets are now on sale.
The
musical is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume
Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz, Scenic Design by Stanley A.
Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael
Kosarin.
Award Winning
Based
on the 1991 Academy-Award winning animated feature film, Disney’s Beauty and
the Beast premiered on Broadway in 1994, where it was nominated for nine
prestigious Tony Awards and ran for 13 years. It still ranks as one of the
longest-running and highest-grossing Broadway shows of all time. Since its
debut, the titles visibility and success have expanded globally with subsequent
productions produced around the world.
Since
licensing of the title began in 2004, there have been productions in 22
countries, seen by more than 35 million people, translated into 8 different
languages with over 28 thousand performances - equivalent to a run of 67 years,
generating over $1.7B in revenue.
Story
Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a
provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell
placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the
curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is
running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household
will be doomed for all eternity.
Music
The
musical boasts music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tangled) and
lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin), with additional
songs with music by Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice (The Lion King, Jesus Christ
Superstar). The book is written by Linda Woolverton (screenwriter of The Lion
King, Alice In Wonderland and the upcoming Maleficent).
Opinion
If you have enjoyed the
Disney film, Beauty and the Beast, why not go for this coming broadway musical
smash hit. Watching a broadway live show has a very different feel from a
movie. The singing, the creative lighting, stage settings and the live dancing
of the people, all fall into one live experience that you will never forget. In
fact, the audience is an integrated part of the live performance as compared to
a movie. You just don’t get to feel it when it is a movie.
I was honoured to attend
and watch the interview session presented by an interviewer and the two main
cast of the show. Hilary Maiberger ( Belle ) and Darick Pead ( Beast ) came.
Before they came out, there was a short video where the director, Rob Roth spoke
about the show. David Zack, Production Stage Manager also talked about the
beautiful lighting and the design of the stage setting. Both Hilary and Darick
also appear in the short video giving their views about the show.
Hilary sang the first song
and joined later by Darick, they sang the famous Beauty and the Beast song
which was popularised by singer Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.
I believe it will be a
wonderful experience watching this musical. Looking forward to the musical.
Here is a video that I have
recorded during the interview of the two main actors in the musical. Enjoy.
TICKETING
AND SHOW INFORMATION
Disney's Beauty and The Beast International Tour
Season : From 21st March 2015
Venue : MasterCard Threatres, Marina Bay Sands
PERFORMANCE TIMES:Tuesday – Friday 8:00pm; Saturday: 2:00pm and 8:00pmSunday: 1:00pm and 5.00pm
Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theatres, SkyPark, Retail Mall and
Hotel Tower 1 Lobby). For more information please log onto - www.MarinaBaySands.com
For exciting ticket package options including
accommodation at Marina Bay Sands please visit: www.marinabaysands.com/packages. Corporate and Group Bookings are available via
Showbiz. Email: corporate@showbizasia.comor call 6688 1029
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