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Show Picks: Gigs by The Chainsmokers, Ayumi Hamasaki, Irene and Seulgi
The Chainsmokers In Singapore
American electronic dance duo The Chainsmokers are frequent visitors to the Lion City. The duo, consisting of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, last performed here at the inaugural LIV Golf Singapore tournament at Sentosa's Palawan Green in 2023.
In May 2024, they released their fifth EP No Hard Feelings, which has six tracks. These include Addicted, a collaboration with Brazilian DJ and record producer Zerb, and featuring American singer Ink, who sings about hitting the clubs and flirting with danger.
It is among the new songs expected to feature on the set list of The Chainsmokers' June 27 solo show. Over the years, Taggart has become known for his dynamic vocals during live performances, while Pall has impressed with his virtuosic piano playing.
Where: Arena @ Expo, 9 Somapah Road
MRT: Expo
When: June 27, 8pm
Admission: From $148 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645)
2025 Irene & Seulgi Concert Tour Balance In Singapore
South Korean singers Irene (left) and Seulgi (right) will soon make a stop here on their first solo concert tour.
PHOTO: FRIEDRICE ENTERTAINMENT
It has been more than two years since South Korean girl group Red Velvet last graced Singapore's shores.
While a return is not yet in the works, two of the members – Irene and Seulgi – will soon make a stop here on their first concert tour. They are Red Velvet's first sub-unit and debuted as a duo in 2020 with the EP Monster.
While the Covid-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to them releasing new material after that, their second EP Tilt finally came out in May 2025. The comeback work has six tracks, including the dance-pop title track, which explores the notion of growing together in a relationship, complete with an electronic beat and R&B feel.
Another track, Irresistible, describes falling for a captivating presence, backed by an acoustic guitar, while What's Your Problem? reinterprets a 1990s hip-hop R&B sound for today.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
MRT: Buona Vista
When: July 4, 7pm
Admission: $128 to $288 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645)
Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2025 I Am Ayu - Singapore
Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki is billed the 'Queen of J-pop'.
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It might surprise some to know that Ayumi Hamasaki, who made her debut in 1998, has never held a solo concert here.
That is going to change when the Japanese diva, billed the 'Queen of J-pop', brings her large-scale arena tour, titled I Am Ayu - to Singapore. The show will be performed on a four-sided stage and feature state-of-the-art visual effects.
With a large repertoire of hits, such as pop ballad Seasons (2000), alternative rock number M (2000) and electronic rock song Blue Bird (2006), there will be no shortage of earworms for the audience to croon along to.
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk
MRT: Stadium
When: July 5, 7.30pm
Admission: $188 to $368 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645)
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