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AsiaOne
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
J-rock band My First Story 'excited but nervous' about debut Singapore concert , Entertainment News
He's performed here solo, and next month he'll be back with the full team. Lead singer Hiro from the Japanese rock band My First Story took to the stage at Anime Festival Asia last year, an in a recent interview with AsiaOne, he told us he's looking forward to performing here with his members Nob, Teru and Kid'z in the group's first Asia tour. "This is a new challenge for me, so I'm both excited and nervous," said 31-year-old Hiro as he recalled visiting Universal Studios Singapore and eating "lots of crabs" last year. Meanwhile, bassist Nob, 40, said he's happy about their reception at the recent South Korea stop and looking forward to Singapore's. Their upcoming concert here would be Nob and guitarist Teru's first time in Singapore, while drummer Kid'z said he was here before to support a concert by another artist. When asked what they are excited and nervous about in their tour, Nob and Teru both said they are eager to try local cuisine but are worried because of the language barrier. My First Story was formed in 2011 and debuted the following year. Since then, they've released 12 albums and toured Japan. When we asked them about the most memorable song they've recorded together, everyone had the same answer. "It was a song from our first album. It was our first time recording, so we remember being very nervous at the time," they said. Fast forward to 2024, they're now the band behind the opening and ending theme songs for the newest season of the hit anime Demon Slayer. [embed] Teru, 33, said he was surprised when they got the news, sharing his favourite character is the main antagonist Kibutsuji Muzan because of his appearance among the villain characters. Nob agreed: "It's one of my favourite manga and I've watched the anime, so I never thought we'd actually do it and was surprised, but more than anything, I was happy." Kid'z, 32, was happy as he knew about Demon Slayer even though he doesn't watch anime, with Hiro adding: "My favourite character is Tanjiro. I'm not the kind of person who can say everything I think, so I really admire his honest way of life." My First Story will perform at the Sands Theatre on July 13. Tickets start at $108 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster. [[nid:712326]] syarifahsn@
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Unwritten Rules for Flying Private—Including Where to Sit and What to Drink
It turns out, once you fly private, it's hard to go back. The pandemic marked a major shift in the private aviation industry: A whole new customer base—fliers who may have flown business or first-class before—crossed over and entered into the luxurious and exclusive world of private jets. While safety and efficiency might have been the initial lure, these new PJ patrons have found it hard to return to their old ways of travel. And in fact, the private aviation industry is at an all-time high, with more people flying private than ever before. 'If you look at our book (the number of people we fly) over five years, from pre-pandemic to today, we're almost at 65 percent year-over-year growth,' Michael Silvestro of luxury private jet company Flexjet, tells Travel + Leisure. 'And those new entrants have been retained at a 90 percent rate over the last several years.' Another big industry trend is a shift in demographics. 'We're seeing younger [owners] by a good 10 years,' says Silvestro. 'We see a lot of private fliers in their low to mid-40s now, where typically beforehand [they would be] mid-50s.' Related: How to Get a Deal on a Private or Semi-private Jet Flight, According to Aviation Experts With all these new owners (and consequently new guests), there are many newcomers in the skies. For those lucky enough to find themselves among them, Silvestro has a few quick tips on how to look and feel at home on a private jet. 'There are really two hard and fast rules,' says Silvestro. 'One is never be late.' Unlike flying commercial, private fliers don't need to show up to the airport two hours in advance (arriving 30 minutes before scheduled departure is usually fine), but don't keep anyone waiting. 'You always want to ensure you're waiting for your host and not the other way around,' he advises. Many private terminals (also called FBOs, an acronym for fixed-base operators) are a step up from public commercial terminals. However, you'll want to prepare for security checks. 'You still need valid identification and to clear customs [when flying internationally],' says Silvestro. 'Though it might be a smaller, more intimate experience with a border patrol agent, a little less for the masses.' The other firm rule: 'Don't sit in the owner's chair,' says Silvestro. 'The forward-facing club chair on the right side of the aircraft is typically the owner's chair.' Most hosts prefer to sit close to the cockpit to best communicate with the crew and captain. Of course, it's fine to ask where to sit. 'It's like if you're invited over to somebody's house for dinner. I always ask, 'Where would you like me to sit?' It's just social decorum.' In terms of drinks, Champagne is always a solid choice (it's easily stocked and served on an aircraft), but rethink any complicated coffee orders. Some aircraft have coffee machines on board (for example, Flexjet's fleet has Nespresso machines), but anything fancier than that might be better on terra firma. Visions of feasting on Nobu in the clouds? Sure, that can be arranged, but there are some things to consider before making a request. 'Remember where you're departing from,' says Silvestro. 'If you like sushi, and you're coming out of Miami, L.A., or New York, that's probably a great idea, but maybe not if you're coming out of a small Midwestern town.' Silvestro also recommends using a food order as a means to dive into the local culture. 'I would tell international travelers to embrace the local specialties. Why order a turkey sandwich if you're coming out of Venice, Italy? You might as well have some fun and enjoy something unique and fantastic from the location you're departing from.' Other tips for the best experience and to avoid looking like a newbie: Try not to overpack (holds are limited on space, and soft-sided bags are preferred); don't post images of the tail wing number in real-time (as it's trackable); and don't splash the cash. 'Tipping is not something that needs to be worried about,' says Silvestro. Instead, he suggests fliers express gratitude to the crew and host with overall 'politeness and appropriateness.' 'Just don't be a jerk,' he adds. It's a good rule for private jet travel—and travel in general. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
