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4 days ago
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Grasshopper's Remus Choy to return to Singapore stage after brain tumour surgery
Hong Kong singer Remus Choy is ready to hop back in action on the Singapore stage, after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour. He is a member of Cantopop trio Grasshopper, who are slated to hold an encore concert at Resorts World Ballroom at Resorts World Sentosa on Oct 25. Tickets priced from $98 to $278 will go on sale on Aug 18 via BookMyShow and Bigtix. It will be the third time their current Re: Grasshopper tour has hopped to the Lion City. It first landed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and was held at Resorts World Ballroom in 2024. Choy, 58, shared on social media in October 2024 that he was recuperating after his operation, and uploaded a selfie showing his shaved head. A month later, he reportedly was well enough to return to the studio to record new songs. And on July 27, he sang alongside Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen at her concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, where Grasshopper were guest performers. The group, which have been active since the mid-1980s, also comprise Choy's older brother Calvin Choy, 60, as well as their childhood friend Edmond So, 59. Their upcoming two-hour gig will include newly arranged versions of Grasshopper's classic hits, such as Lost Love Alliance (1990) and Forgetful Samba (1991), as well as their iconic number Baby, I'm Sorry (1993). Another highlight will be their new, unreleased dance number Old Spicy, which was performed during Chen's concert. Its melody was composed by Remus Choy, with lyrics penned by Hong Kong lyricist Wyman Wong. In a video taken backstage before their appearance at Chen's concert, Choy shared that he felt "nervous" because he was going to perform the new song, and added: "I woke up so early this morning to memorise the lyrics. I wish to energise every person in the crowd." Book It/ Re: Grasshopper Encore Concert 2025 Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway When: Oct 25, 8pm Admission: $98 to $278 via BookMyShow (go to or call 6591-8871) or Bigtix (
Straits Times
4 days ago
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- Straits Times
HK band Grasshopper's Remus Choy to perform in Singapore in October after brain tumour surgery
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Hong Kong male group Grasshopper, comprising (from left) Calvin Choy, Remus Choy and Edmond So, during a concert in Kaohsiung in 2023. Hong Kong singer Remus Choy is ready to hop back in action on the Singapore stage, after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour. He is a member of Cantopop trio Grasshopper, who are slated to hold an encore concert at Resorts World Ballroom at Resorts World Sentosa on Oct 25. Tickets priced from $98 to $278 will go on sale on Aug 18 via BookMyShow and Bigtix. It will be the third time their current Re: Grasshopper tour has hopped to the Lion City. It first landed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and was held at Resorts World Ballroom in 2024. Choy, 58, shared on social media in October 2024 that he was recuperating after his operation, and uploaded a selfie showing his shaved head. A month later, he reportedly was well enough to return to the studio to record new songs. And on July 27, he sang alongside Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen at her concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, where Grasshopper were guest performers. The group, which have been active since the mid-1980s, also comprise Choy's older brother Calvin Choy, 60, as well as their childhood friend Edmond So, 59. Their upcoming two-hour gig will include newly arranged versions of Grasshopper's classic hits, such as Lost Love Alliance (1990) and Forgetful Samba (1991), as well as their iconic number Baby, I'm Sorry (1993). Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Train service on Sengkang-Punggol LRT line resumes partially after power fault Singapore Owners call for stronger management rules in ageing condos, but seek to avoid being overburdened Life How do household bomb shelters in Singapore really work? Asia Johor authorities seize four Singapore-registered vehicles over illegal e-hailing Singapore More families in Singapore using childminding and elder-minding services Asia Beijing-Manila row over collision of Chinese ships chasing Filipino boat a reminder of geopolitical risk Another highlight will be their new, unreleased dance number Old Spicy, which was performed during Chen's concert. Its melody was composed by Remus Choy, with lyrics penned by Hong Kong lyricist Wyman Wong. In a video taken backstage before their appearance at Chen's concert, Choy shared that he felt 'nervous' because he was going to perform the new song, and added: 'I woke up so early this morning to memorise the lyrics. I wish to energise every person in the crowd.' Book It/ Re: Grasshopper Encore Concert 2025
Straits Times
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Singer Eric Moo to return to Singapore for concert in October
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Eric Moo is scheduled to perform at Resorts World Ballroom on Oct 26. SINGAPORE – Walk down memory lane with Malaysian singer Eric Moo when he returns to Singapore to perform at Resorts World Ballroom on Oct 26. Ticket sales will begin on Aug 14 at noon, with prices ranging from $88 to $218. The show is part of the 62-year-old's world tour, Great Hit Concert, which kicked off in 2024. The tour has travelled to cities such as Las Vegas in the United States, as well as Macau, Changsha, Huzhou and Yangjiang in China. Moo previously held a solo concert in Singapore in February 2023 at Resorts World Ballroom. He was also part of the line-up performing at The Night Of Star Voices 2024 concert at the same venue in October 2024. Born in Malaysia, Moo studied in Singapore and is a pioneer xinyao singer who went on to enjoy success as a professional artiste. Xinyao refers to the campus Mandarin song movement that took off in Singapore in the 1980s. One of his most famous songs is Emotional Liaison, the theme song for popular home-grown drama series The Coffee Shop (1985 to 1986). He is also known for hits like You Are My Only One (1988), Wait Till My Heart Aches (1993), Life Is Like A Dream (1993) and Foolish Heart (1994). Book it/Eric Moo 'Great Hit Concert' In Singapore Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway When: Oct 26, 8pm Admission: $88 to $218 via and
New Paper
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
'Repaying my fans': Singer Show Lo talks up 30th anniversary concert in Singapore
Show Lo might have been in the entertainment business for three decades, but the Taiwanese singer is still going all out to give back to his fans. In August 2024, he held a free autograph session in Taipei to promote his latest album Wu Zhuang Yuan (2024). Not only did the event last a whopping 12 hours, but Lo also allowed and even encouraged supporters to bring past albums for him to sign all at once. Singers typically autograph only their most recent release. Over a Zoom interview from Taipei with The Straits Times on July 11, the 45-year-old explained: "There are very few autograph sessions organised nowadays, so fans don't have many opportunities to get the albums they've gathered over the years signed. I wanted to do that for them at one go." Were his hands tired from signing autographs for half a day? He replied: "I was more concerned about the fans queueing in the heat, especially those who queued overnight." Fans can expect the same generosity and thoughtfulness when Lo's 30th anniversary tour makes a stop at Resorts World Ballroom on Aug 16. He last performed a solo concert here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and also did a 40-minute set during the One Love Asia Festival Singapore 2022 music festival at the Bayfront Event Space. On both occasions, he walked off the stage to interact with the audience, shaking hands, giving high-fives and posing for photos. This is his favourite segment of the concert, he said. "It allows me to connect with them up close." Another highlight of Lo's shows is the unscripted "freestyle" onstage banter. "I will bounce off the crowd's response - their cries and facial expressions," he said. "It is definitely more than just me singing and dancing. In fact, some friends say they particularly enjoy the talking parts during my shows." At his upcoming Singapore performance, expected to last 2½ hours, he is also likely to chat with his backup dancers. At his 2022 gig here, for example, he plugged a dancer's social media handle and individual projects mid-show. One highlight of Taiwanese singer Show Lo's concerts is his banter, not only with the audience, but also with his backup dancers. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT He said: "I believe everybody on stage is a main character, so I want audiences to also get to know my dancers." His team, he said, is a close-knit group. In more unfamiliar locations, they even travel together as part of a tour group. Even after the show ends, he enjoys interacting with fans on social media, replying to their video clips and thanking them for coming. Singapore holds a special place for him, having visited many times since the 2000s. Thinking back to his early interactions with his local supporters, Lo said: "They would make a 'rocker' hand sign to me, which I found strange because I am not a rock star." But later on, he realised the sign could also mean "I love you". "Few fans make that sign these days. They now make the South Korean 'heart' sign with their fingers, which can also mean 'money'," he added with a laugh. Singapore fans have also gifted him with local food such as pandan cake and Hainanese curry rice. "In the 2000s, many of them stood in the hot weather at my outdoor performances and fanned themselves with the lyric booklets. They looked so cute," he recalled warmly. His current tour is titled Show Lo's 30th World Tour, and celebrates his 30 years in show business since 1995, when he won a singing and dancing competition in Taiwan with his impersonation of Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok. His early dance inspirations also included Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. Lo's early dance inspirations included Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok, Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT Over the decades, Lo has released 14 albums - 13 in Mandarin and one in Japanese. His most recent, Wu Zhuang Yuan, features traditional Chinese instruments such as the suona, erhu and guzheng. Such instrumentation, he said, is a return to the style of one of his most popular dance hits, Dance Gate (2006), which features a Chinese flute. Lo's current tour, which is in support of this album, kicked off in Kaohsiung in December 2024 and has travelled to Tokyo and Macau. He said: "I love touring because it allows fans everywhere to see a show I prepared for them." "Thirty years is a big milestone for me, and my show will feature many familiar songs with new arrangements. Giving it my all, I feel, is the best way for me to repay my fans for the decades of support and love." Book it/Show Lo 30th World Tour Concert 2025 Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway When: Aug 16, 8pm Admission: $128 to $258 via Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555)
Straits Times
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
‘Repaying my fans': Singer Show Lo to give his all at 30th anniversary concert in Singapore
Taiwanese singer Show Lo will be performing at the Resorts World Ballroom on Aug 16 as part of his Show Lo 30th World Tour Concert 2025. SINGAPORE – Show Lo might have been in the entertainment business for three decades, but the Taiwanese singer is still going all out to give back to his fans. In August 2024, he held a free autograph session in Taipei to promote his latest album Wu Zhuang Yuan (2024). Not only did the event last a whopping 12 hours, but Lo also allowed and even encouraged supporters to bring past albums for him to sign all at once. Singers typically autograph only their most recent release. Over a Zoom interview from Taipei with The Straits Times on July 11, the 45-year-old explained: 'There are very few autograph sessions organised nowadays, so fans don't have many opportunities to get the albums they've gathered over the years signed. I wanted to do that for them at one go.' Were his hands tired from signing autographs for half a day? He replied: 'I was more concerned about the fans queueing in the heat, especially those who queued overnight.' Fans can expect the same generosity and thoughtfulness when Lo's 30th anniversary tour makes a stop at Resorts World Ballroom on Aug 16. He last performed a solo concert here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and also did a 40-minute set during the One Love Asia Festival Singapore 2022 music festival at the Bayfront Event Space. On both occasions, he walked off the stage to interact with the audience, shaking hands, giving high-fives and posing for photos. This is his favourite segment of the concert, he said. 'It allows me to connect with them up close.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole backfilled; road to be repaved after LTA tests Singapore Tanjong Katong Road sinkhole did not happen overnight: Experts Singapore Not feasible for S'pore to avoid net‑zero; all options to cut energy emissions on table: Tan See Leng Singapore With regional interest in nuclear energy rising, S'pore must build capabilities too: Tan See Leng Singapore New Mandai North Crematorium, ash-scattering garden to open on Aug 15 Singapore Authorities say access to Changi intertidal areas unaffected by reclamation, in response to petition World US and EU clinch deal with broad 15% tariffs on EU goods to avert trade war Asia Displaced villagers at Thai-Cambodian border hope to go home as leaders set to meet for talks Another highlight of Lo's shows is the unscripted 'freestyle' onstage banter. 'I will bounce off the crowd's response – their cries and facial expressions,' he said. 'It is definitely more than just me singing and dancing. In fact, some friends say they particularly enjoy the talking parts during my shows.' At his upcoming Singapore performance, expected to last 2½ hours, he is also likely to chat with his backup dancers. At his 2022 gig here, for example, he plugged a dancer's social media handle and individual projects mid-show. One highlight of Taiwanese singer Show Lo's concerts is his banter, not only with the audience, but also with his backup dancers. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT He said: 'I believe everybody on stage is a main character, so I want audiences to also get to know my dancers.' His team, he said, is a close-knit group. In more unfamiliar locations, they even travel together as part of a tour group. Even after the show ends, he enjoys interacting with fans on social media, replying to their video clips and thanking them for coming. Singapore holds a special place for him, having visited many times since the 2000s. Thinking back to his early interactions with his local supporters, Lo said: 'They would make a 'rocker' hand sign to me, which I found strange because I am not a rock star.' But later on, he realised the sign could also mean 'I love you'. 'Few fans make that sign these days. They now make the South Korean 'heart' sign with their fingers, which can also mean 'money',' he added with a laugh. Singapore fans have also gifted him with local food such as pandan cake and Hainanese curry rice. 'In the 2000s, many of them stood in the hot weather at my outdoor performances and fanned themselves with the lyric booklets. They looked so cute,' he recalled warmly. His current tour is titled Show Lo's 30th World Tour, and celebrates his 30 years in show business since 1995, when he won a singing and dancing competition in Taiwan with his impersonation of Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok. His early dance inspirations also included Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. Lo's early dance inspirations included Hong Kong Heavenly King Aaron Kwok, Hong Kong-born singer Alex To, Taiwanese pop-rap group L.A. Boyz and the late American superstar Michael Jackson. PHOTO: SHAW BROTHERS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND SLIDING DOORS ENTERTAINMENT Over the decades, Lo has released 14 albums – 13 in Mandarin and one in Japanese. His most recent, Wu Zhuang Yuan, features traditional Chinese instruments such as the suona, erhu and guzheng. Such instrumentation, he said, is a return to the style of one of his most popular dance hits, Dance Gate (2006), which features a Chinese flute. Lo's current tour, which is in support of this album, kicked off in Kaohsiung in December 2024 and has travelled to Tokyo and Macau. He said: 'I love touring because it allows fans everywhere to see a show I prepared for them.' 'Thirty years is a big milestone for me, and my show will feature many familiar songs with new arrangements. Giving it my all, I feel, is the best way for me to repay my fans for the decades of support and love.' Book it/Show Lo 30th World Tour Concert 2025
