May has come and gone, and with it, a great curation of live music in Singapore. Fret not, though, as the month of June is doubling up on the action with performances from DEON, Krysta Joy, Wukong and more.
Below, we list down the local concerts to attend in Singapore in June 2019.
NParks Concert Series In The Park: Rockestra
When: 1 June
Where: Fort Canning Green
Reaffirming its commitment to delivering outstanding music performances for free in the midst of the lush greenery our Garden City, the festival is throwing back to the golden age of boogie music, with the theme Saturday Night Retro Fever.
Hosted by Justin Misson, the concert will feature performances by Enigma, Jack & Rai, Jive Talkin', Shagies and The Vibes, all of whom will be bringing forth the grooves and anthems for the best and biggest names in retro.
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Intervarsity Jam 2019
When: 1 June
Where: The Pavilion @ Far East Square
INTERVARSITY JAM 2019 is the first ever full-scale, full-blown and full-fledged TRI-uni concert, showcasing the top bands from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU). Feel the passion and flair from the participating universities as they bring to you up-and-coming local bands such as Moggy, Doctor, The Experiments Have Escaped!, Spacecrumbs, -Ful, The Way, Breedlove and O.S.P.O.S.S.
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DEON: eulogia; eulogy
When: 1 June
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Singer-songwriter, DEON, will be launching his third studio album eulogia; eulogy on 1 June 2019 (Sat), at the Esplanade Recital Studio. The show will be performed alongside a full four-piece band, with visual projections crafted by DEON.
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Impulse by Varsha
When: 1 June
Where: Play Den, The Arts House
In this performance, Varsha will premiere new original compositions, along with the group’s arrangements of classic jazz standards. Adding to its unique sound is veteran guitarist Paul Danial and guest saxophonist Tim O’Dwyer. Don’t miss this inspiring night of music and improvisation!
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TUFF CLUB x Good Times presents TUFF TIMES
When: 1 June
Where: Tuff Club
Good Times is teaming up with TUFF CLUB for a special one featuring Ash from the legendary Guerrilla crew, William J from Darker Than Wax and Good Times’ very own Syafii on the decks from 10 till late.
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DBS Busking By The Bay at DBS Marina Regatta 2019
When: 1 and 2 June
Where: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
DBS Marina Regatta returns to The Promontory @ Marina Bay with high-octane dragon boat races, free sailing lessons, exclusive water sports try-outs, and the largest eco maze in Singapore, over the weekend from 31 May to 2 June.
Enhancing the experience are 15 buskers – from musicians to jugglers – who will be showcasing their talents over the three days, as part of the DBS Busking By The Bay initiative. They will be performing from 6 to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and 5 to 9pm on Sunday.
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AfterDark Singapore Presents Wukong
When: 4 June
Where: 360 Lounge
AfterDark Singapore is proud to present WUKONG's very first performance in his home country for the launch of its new club series that will also mark the beginning of his 2nd tour.
With past and future collaborations with artists such as Junkie Kid, Onderkoffer, Gianni, KAKU, DJ Teez and many more, WUKONG is set to take over the world in the near future.
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DIYversify
When: 8 June
Where: Decline
Catch a slew of massively talented local bands, the likes of Knightingale, The Analog Girl, Black Zenith and more.
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Ice Cream Sundays x Mugic: Haw Par Thrilla
When: 8 June
Where: Haw Par Villa
Ice Cream Sundays and Mugic are coming together for a long-overdue collab in one of Singapore’s most weird, wonderful, and awe-inspiring venues, Haw Par Villa.
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JAZZ IT UP! A JAZZY CELEBRATION OF CHINESE SONGS
When: 8 June
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Jazz up your evening with the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO) at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, led by Singapore’s “King of Swing” and Music Director Jeremy Monteiro, and Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan.
Enjoy jazz renditions of well-loved Chinese songs performed by singers Joanna Dong, Jasmine Chen and Melissa Tham. The songs include Lover’s Tears (情人的眼泪), The Moon Represents My Heart (月亮代表我的心), Voices From The Heart (小人物的心声), Rose Rose I Love You (玫瑰玫瑰我爱你), Special Love For A Special You (特别的爱给特别的你).
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Metal United World Wide, Singapore 2019
When: 15 June
Where: Decline
Get your dose of heavy metal this June with Metal United World Wide, a global celebration of heavy music. This year's line-up features the likes of Dezaster, Kaliyuga, Ethereal and more.
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Enjoy the Process: EP Launch
When: 19 June
Where: Gateway Theatre
Krysta Joy presents "Enjoy the Process", a 5-track EP on hope, love and growth. Supported by RnB duo Soulful Ghosts (Vanessa Fernandez & Nic Robertson), Krysta and her band will be bringing to stage the newest tracks from her EP along with her tasteful repertoire of cover songs. Join Krysta in the celebration of the ups and downs of life by revelling in uplifting messages and artful musicianship.
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Whabby! Music Carnival
When: 22 June
Where: *Scape Playspace
WHABBY! Music Carnival promises to be a dazzling day of live music from a stellar line up of Singapore’s finest musicians along with breathtaking dance performances, delicious food and thirst-quenching drinks on top of a ton of family fun.
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This Is Heartbreak X Cherry Discotheque
When: 28 June
Where: Cherry Discotheque
Thievves (keyboardist-producer local band Disco Hue) and Clammr (a resident DJ from the old LGBT-friendly club, Peaches) will be taking over musical control of Cherry Discotheque, examining the subject of heartbreak under the lens of the emo genre.
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