November has come and gone, and with it, a great curation of live music in Singapore. Fret not, though, as the month of December is doubling up on the action with performances from Tabitha Nauser, Forests, Benjamin Kheng, and more.
Below, we list down the local concerts to attend in Singapore in December 2019.
Marcus Lee – My Confession Single Launch Party
When: 3 December
Where: Timbre X
With the recent release of his debut Mandarin single, "My Confession", local singer-songwriter Marcus Lee will be performing his original compositions at Switch by Timbre X.
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Tropika Afterhours
When: 6 December
Where: Somewhere, 15 Phillip Street
Tropika Afterhours is a regular affair merging both electronic and organic sounds in one, with a strong belief that music is a universal language. From house to electro cumbia, techno to afro-disco, DJs Suren and Zushan are bringing the funk back to electronic music.
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Legacy Music Festival
When: 6 & 7 December
Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Siloso beach will play host to a large array of dance music stars from all over the world for Legacy's debut, but it will also shine a spotlight on local artists, both in the spectrum of EDM, such as Zushan and Inquisitive, and in the spectrum of pop and R&B, with a special set from Tabitha Nauser.
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The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions
When: 7 December
Where: Pasir Panjang Power House
For the curious and receptive indie music lover, The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions presents a complex tapestry of genres and the eclectic expressions of music, with an all-female line-up that will feature the likes of Vandetta (Vanessa Fernandez), A/K/A Sounds, Ginette Chittick and more.
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Voices – A Festival of Song
When: 6 to 8 December
Where: Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is back with the seventh edition of Voices – A Festival of Song, a three-day celebration of vocal music to be held from 6 – 8 Dec 2019. Voices 2019 will continue to feature a diverse range of forms and styles of singing, including choral, a cappella, musical theatre, show and pop choir, classical singing, jazz and more.
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Bare.
When: 14 December
Where: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
SCAPE Invasion and SGMUSO have locked arms for a new festival, bare.. Conceived with minimalism in mind, bare. is, according to an official release, "focussed on uncovering artists which meld the contemporary with analog and their bedroom-made DIY sounds".
Headlined by Singaporean indie pop's perennial darlings Sobs, the bill also features performances by Royal Estate, HE1ST, Nigel Cheah and Indonesian quartet Bedchamber.
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BREW
When: 14 December
Where: Chye Seng Huat Hardware
Celebrate everything great about 2019 with Bongomann, Eri, William J, and Daryl Knows at BREW this December. Expect good vibes, and even better music.
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Gala Laga '19
When: 26 to 29 December
Where: Wisma Geylang Serai
In partnership with Noise Singapore & Hear 65, Wisma Geylang Serai brings forth Gala Laga featuring Singapore's favourite local bands, traditional music ensembles and DJs. The festival line up will feature a main show, fringe performances as well music workshops, panel discussions and a festive food Bazaar, SoulEats!
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New Year's Eve with North East Social Club
When: 31 December
Where: Intermission Bar, The Projector
Six incredible bands, including Forests, Blood Pact, and Subsonic Eye ring in the new year with good vibes, and a whole lot of style.
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The Philharmonic Orchestra presents New Year's Eve Countdown Concert 2020
When: 31 December
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
Enjoy lush tunes and exciting melodies with The Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Lin Juan and Edward Tan. Expect to indulge in champagne in Victoria Concert Hall, and catch the breathtaking fireworks over Empress Lawn.
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Siloso Beach Party
When: 31 December
Where: Siloso Beach Party
Ring in the New Year at the biggest beach party of the year with 12 hours of non-stop party beats from international headliners, as well as sets Kaylova, Jade Rasif and more. This year's festivities will include a new ‘wet zone’, a foam pool and a firework spectacle to welcome the new year.
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Let's Celebrate 2020
When: 31 December
Where: The Promontory
Welcome the new year with the biggest countdown party in Singapore as Jasmine Sokko, Benjamin Kheng, Ramli Sarip, Yung Raja & Fariz Jabba and more take the stage to perform the year's hottest tracks.
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