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Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Try circus arts and catch street acts at Esplanade's Flipside festival
SINGAPORE – Try your hand at plate spinning, ball juggling or diabolo spinning at the Esplanade on June 7 and 8. Held at the arts centre's Courtyard, the free circus arts worksho p targeted at young families is part of Flipside, an annual celebration of circus, puppetry, physical theatre and comedy. The festival's theme is The Games We Play, so audiences are invited to revel in the joy of play. Over two weekends from May 30 to June 8, there will be a rollicking mix of local and international acts, with more than 20 free and ticketed workshops and performances. Flipside started in 2004 as a light-hearted counterpoint to the then Singapore Arts Festival, but it has since evolved to focus on circus arts and a street festival vibe. Ms Lynn Yang, 38, the festival's programmer, says : 'There isn't any other platform in Singapore that presents this kind of work, the type you might see at international street or fringe festivals. There's nothing else quite like it dedicated to this form here.' Looking ahead, her focus is twofold. 'We want to support the development of local artists and their work within the festival, and grow the presence of Asian street, circus and puppetry artists,' she adds. Hence, there will be local acts such as Lah Meh-Lions. They will present Sotong Games, directed by theatre-maker Isabella Chiam and choreographed by dance duo Rachel Lee and Marcus Tan, also known as ScRach MarcS. In the show, three quirky characters – Tina Tuna, Lionel Teo Soon Hock, and Muhd Hafish bin Tilapia – attempt to reconnect with one another and their audience through gameplay. Specially written for Flipside, the show marks the third appearance of the Lah Meh-Lions at the festival. Comprisin g lo cal musical theatre performers, the group was first formed and presented at Flipside in 2019 as a three-person roving act. Another local act theatremaker Dwayne Lau. His Snakes And Ladders: Life Edition! is a unique cabaret experience inspired by the classic childhood game. In the interactive one-man show, Lau navigates a life-size game board and shares stories and son gs a bout his journey as an actor in Singapore. He first created and performed #Goals at the 2019 edition of the festival, and his heartfelt brand of autobiographical musical storytelling is always well-received. Lau says his piece was inspired by Snakes And Ladders, the first game he learnt. 'I wanted to create something interactive and fu n. But I also wanted to share my ups and downs as an actor in Singapore. I felt like the game was an excellent metaphor.' He adds that it was fun to think about the different memories from more than 20 years in the industry and to think of parodies that would excite and entertain the audience. He also wanted to create the element of chance to convey how he learnt to improvise and roll with the punches. International productions to catch include Bill's 44th by American artists Andy Manjuck and Dorothy James. The non-verbal comedic puppet show, a New York Times Critic's Pick, is for adults and is performed with an original score with various styles of puppetry. Another highlight is OVVIO by Kolektiv Lapso Cirk, comprising Barcelona-based circus duo David Diez Mendez and Tomas Vaclavek. In their gravity-defying performance, they play a game of balance with simple planks of wood. Each action triggers a chain reaction, with planks, beams and makeshift constructions being built and dismantled in real time. Ms Yang says the festival's keynote is fun. 'There's something really great that you can find at Flipside that takes you to a completely different place from your everyday life and work. It's a great weekend out.' Book It/Flipside Where: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive When: May 30 to June 8 Admission: Free and ticketed Info: Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NASDAQ-listed TNL Mediagene Leads Asian Market by Demonstrating Excellence in Media, Technology, and Data
NEW YORK and TAIPEI, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG), Asia's next-generation digital-media group, is pleased to announce that three of its group companies were nominated for all four major awards the 'Agency & Advertiser of the Year Awards 2024" announced on January 6. These achievements highlight the group's outstanding performance, leadership position and innovative capabilities across multiple domains, including news media, marketing technology, data services, and policy communication. 'Agency & Advertiser of the Year Awards' is one of Taiwan's most prominent annual events in the marketing industry, organized by Brain Communications and Taiwan Advertisers' Association. There were over 500 marketing communication entrants registered for consideration. TNL Mediagene companies received the following awards: Bronze Award/ Best News Media Company of the Year: The News Lens Co. , Ltd. Silver Award / Best Mobile Marketing Company of the Year: Ad2iction Co., Ltd. Silver Award/ Best Data Services Company of the Year: Ad2iction Co., Ltd. Bronze Award/ Best Policy Communication Company of the Year: S.C IMC Co., Ltd. After receiving the award, Mario Yang, Co-founder and Chief Content Officer of TNL Mediagene's The News Lens, commented, 'Winning the 'Best News Media Company of the Year' and other awards is a significant recognition of our longstanding commitment to focusing on important news and diverse perspectives. In the future, we will continue to deliver trustworthy content, providing readers across the Pan-Asian region with more authentic and profound reporting.' Lynn Yang, the General Manager of the Sales Department and Founder of Ad2iction Co., Ltd., stated, 'The future of marketing technology lies in the perfect integration of data and creativity. In the past, Ad2iction gained attention primarily for its creative capabilities. Following our integration with the Group, we have made significant progress in broadening the application of data. For 2024, the inaugural year of RMN, we are honored to receive dual recognition as 'Best Mobile Marketing Company of the Year' and 'Best Data Services Company of the Year'. These achievements motivate us to continue driving innovation and delivering more precise and efficient marketing solutions for our clients.' Grace Lee, the General Manager of S.C. IMC Co., Ltd., added, 'We are grateful to the Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, for giving us the opportunity to assist in promoting Microcomputer Gas Meters and ensuring the safety of gas usage for the public. This is our first time participating in the awards process for policy communication and we are honored to receive the recognition of 'Best Policy Communication Company of the Year'. will continue to drive innovation and make an impact, assisting more government departments with their policy communication.' The News Lens was founded in 2013 with the goal of creating an independent media platform that delivers substantial content without sensationalism. In 2018, the company began acquiring other media outlets, including INSIDE, Sport Vision, and Cool3c, gradually evolving into a media group. In May 2023, it merged with Japan's Mediagene Inc. to form TNL Mediagene. The Group has since risen to become one of the first digital media company in the global Chinese-speaking community to integrate cross-industry content, technology, and data services. It is also one of the first Asian media companies to be listed on NASDAQ. TNL Mediagene Chief Executive and Co-Founder Joey Chung said, 'These awards not only recognize the Group's strategic growth from an independent media outlet to its continuous expansion in content, technology, and data services, but also inspire the team to keep progressing in delivering high-quality content and digital technology services. We look forward to achieving continued success in the Pan-Asian market.' *This is a corrected version of a release issued on Jan 15, 2025, 04:00 ET. The main changes are in the English translation of the release title and award names About TNL Mediagene(NASDAQ: TNMG) TNL Mediagene, a Cayman Islands-registered company, is the product of the May 2023 merger of Taiwan's The News Lens Co. and Japan's Mediagene Inc., two leading, independent digital-media groups. Its business includes original and licensed media brands in Chinese, Japanese and English, across a range of subjects, including news, business, technology, science, food, sports and lifestyle; AI-powered advertising and marketing technology platforms in demand by agencies; and e-commerce and creative solutions. It takes pride in its political neutrality, its reach with younger audiences, and its quality. The company has about 550 employees across Asia, with offices in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
