SING JAZZ is Asia’s
premier international festival of jazz and jazz-inspired music. Bringing
together world-class acts and Grammy Award-winning artists at the iconic Marina
Bay Sands, SING JAZZ harnesses the creative energy that is the essence of jazz.
SING JAZZ has made Singapore the regional destination for music-lovers to
experience and enjoy the biggest names in music today.
The important social and developmental element to SING JAZZ, is that
proceeds from the festival go towards supporting the Foundation for The Arts
& Social Enterprise in its efforts to help nurture and promote nascent
local jazz talent through a Jazz Academy; in turn creating a ‘circle of help
and encouragement’ to Singapore’s upcoming generation of artists.
Friday
night at the Singapore International Jazz Festival (SING JAZZ) 2018 is set to
be a bumper start for the weekend musical marathon with four additional acts announced
to perform alongside their already stellar line-up at the iconic Marina Bay
Sands. Visionary French artist Sebastian Tellier and Brazilian guitar legend, Paulinho Garcia will
grace The Main Stage on
Friday evening, whilst internationally renowned DJs Sasha and Ferry Corsten will elevate
the after-party activities at The Late Show.
Friday 6 April – The Main Stage
One of the first handful of acts kicking off the
festival is Sebastien Tellier
considered one of the most significant French artists of the last decade. He is
the 2000s’ romantic dandy, a real icon proved by his musical genius though
enigmatic nonchalant style and his sense of fun. Anyone who has seen him in
action will know that his live performances are truly legendary – bizarre and
beautiful in equal measure. As always with Sebastien, fans can expect the
unexpected.
Returning to Singapore is fan-favourite, Paulinho Garcio a Brazilian Guitarist
and vocalist, described as “the epitome of the solitary troubadour… [whose]
languid chords and cleanly plucked lines illuminate the complicated rhythms
with the cool clarity of moonlight.”
Friday 6 April – The Late Show
Grammy Award nominee, four-time International Dance
Music Award winner and four-time DJ Mag award winner, the legendary SASHA is a
man who needs no introduction. Coming to Singapore for the first time, the Welsh
producer will hit our shores off the back of his long-awaited return to
Coachella in 2017 and his extensive BBC Radio 1 support.
The DJ Mag USA cover star will set Friday night
alight at The Late Show, with his
uncanny ability to read people, and tapping into that human experience to take
them on an incredible musical journey. Fans can expect the party to be in full
swing with Sasha behind the decks, giving us an insight into his world-renowned
‘Last Night on Earth’ parties.
Another addition to The Late Show includes the mercurial Ferry Corsten, gracing us with
a deftly curated trance and progressive house DJ set that is guaranteed to come
with a wow factor.
The Dutch DJ’s illustrious career is exemplified by
a passion for music that began as a hobby and spiralled into a full-blown
profession. Today, as it was in the beginning, Corsten’s skills lie in his
ability to coax the maximum emotional impact from electronic dance music of all
genres, not just trance, but also progressive-house and electro. He remains and
has always been ahead-of-his time, making music that becomes a template for
others to follow.
SING JAZZ FESTIVAL VILLAGE
An
exciting addition to 2018 is the creation of a Festival Village situated at the Event Square on the Ebenex Stage by
the Marina Bay waterfront. The fringe event will be used as a platform to
showcase 16 local and regional bands, and will run from Wednesday 4 April to
Sunday 8 April from 2.00pm to 10.30pm.
Not
only can the general public catch these live performances free of charge each
day, but food and beverage will also be available in the casual and fun
setting, offering a variety of music styles across all four days:
- Wednesday - Swing
Jazz Night
- Thursday - Latin
Fiesta
- Friday - Regional
Jazz Stars
- Saturday – Jazz / Soul
/ Funk / R&B
- Sunday – Jazz / Soul
/ Funk / Blues
Local
bands performing are:
·
Maricelle
·
Gareth Fernandez
·
Orange Cove
·
Ireson
·
Havana Social Club
·
Digit
·
Latin Fantasy Band
·
Danial Chia Trio
·
Jazz Academy
·
Cold Cut Quartet
Whilst
regional bands will include:
·
The Carpio Brothers Quintet
(HK)
·
New Sound (MY)
·
Sax in the City (ID)
·
Dua Empat (ID)
·
Koh Mr. Saxman and the Tekeshi
Band with guest vocalist James Flynn (TH & AUS)
·
Washing Machine (AUS)
Committed
to supporting young talent, SING JAZZ brings back its popular Jazz Academy which runs alongside the festival from Friday to Sunday offering
a series of masterclasses in instrumental and ensemble formats. The faculty
leaders this year will be members of soul sensations, Incognito who will offer insights and inspirational mentorship
sessions.
Cost of participation is
$200 nett (scholarships are available) open to students of voice, piano, bass,
guitar, drums, saxophone, and trumpet. Dubbed as the “Festival Children” the
students who receive tuition during the 3-day programme will also have a chance
to perform on the Festival Village stage, and are granted full access to the
SING JAZZ festival.
Jazz Academy Director,
Aynsley Green says, “The Jazz Academy provides a unique opportunity for the
students. They have the chance to work with some of the best musicians in the
world, and absorb all of the performances at the festival. The Academy is designed
to inspire and motivate the students to reach for the stars and follow their
musical dreams.”
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Current scheduled
line-up for Singapore International Jazz Festival 2018:
The
Main Stage (Fri 5.00pm to 10.30pm; Sat & Sun 4.00pm to
10.30pm)
Friday 6 April WEISH; GOGO PENGUIN; PAULINHO
GARCIA; SEBASTIEN TELLIER; PAROV STELAR
Saturday 7 April THE TENG ENSEMBLE; TOMPI; LALAH
HATHAWAY; JAMIE CULLUM
Sunday 8 April JASSO (The Jazz
Association SG Orchestra) led by Jeremy Monteiro; HOUSE OF THE GYPSIES
(from the Gypsy Kings alumni); BRAND NEW HEAVIES; and INCOGNITO featuring OMAR
and LEEE JOHN
The Late Show (10pm to 4am)
Friday 6 April TIM DE COTTA; SOUL II SOUL; ESTELLE;
SASHA; FERRY CORSTEN; DREM (DJ)
Saturday 7 April MAS1A; MS. LAURYN HILL; DJ NU-MARK; JNR
TIRSO (DJ)
Ticketing
Tickets for the
Singapore International Jazz Festival 2018 available at www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing and www.apactix.com
The Main Stage
•
Early Bird
$108 (until 10 February 2018)
•
General
Admission from $138
•
Billecart-Salmon
Champagne Terrace access pass at $288 (including one
bottle of Billecart-Salmon Champagne)
•
VIP
Passes at $328 (includes free-flow bar and gourmet food)
The Late Show
•
Limited Early
Bird from $108 (until 10 February 2018) for Friday 6 April (Saturday Early Bird
tickets are sold out)
•
General
Admission from $138
•
VIP
Passes
o
From
4 guests at $1,488 (including one magnum of Billecart-Salmon Champagne and one
bottle of Ciroc Vodka); to
o
20
guests at $9,888 (including six magnums of Billecart-Salmon Champagne and two magnums
of Ciroc Vodka)
Full One Day Pass
•
General
Admission to The Main Stage AND The Late Show at $248 on either
Friday 6 or Saturday 7 April
Full Festival Weekend Pass
•
Unlimited
access to The
Main Stage and The Late Show at $488
Get connected for live updates!
Instagram: @singjazzfestival
Twitter: @singjazzfest
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