Check Out What's Upcoming At Singapore Comic Con Prelude 2023

Hi Huneybees,

It's time!! It's time!!! Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) is back and I'm super stoked to find out what's going to happen this year. Interested like me? Hop on down to City Square Mall on 9 & 10 September 2023 as they kick off the countdown to the event with a Singapore Comic Con Prelude 2023.

This mini event is for all and serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated Singapore Comic Con 2023 that's scheduled to take place on 9 & 10 December at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. SGCC promises to be a larger-than-life celebration of all things geek. Attendees can look forward to celebrity guest appearances, exclusive panels, interactive experiences, and a bustling exhibition floor featuring renowned publishers, studios, and exhibitors from around the world.

This year there is a special Kids Cosplay Runway (For kids 12 & below only). Be it handmade or store bought, this is the chance for aspiring cosplayers to dress as your favourite character and show the world your style and personality. Oh, and there are some amazing prizes to be won as well! You can register here.

Other event highlights also include:

🌟Bluey Live Experience: Step into the world of Bluey, a global hit animation, in an immersive and engaging experience at [Singapore Comic Con @ City Square Mall !]. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Bluey in a multi-sensory interactive Live Experience. Get ready to dance, play and have fun!

🌟Cosplayers Photo-op / Parade: Get photos with your favourite characters and join the cosplay parades happening on both days at the atrium!

🌟City Square Mall Hero Hunt: In collaboration with Pause for a Cause. Be one of the first 10 people to find all 5 cosplayers in their hidden locations around City Square Mall, and stand to win some cool prizes. *The Hero Hunt happens twice on each day*

• Find the 5 cosplayers located around City Square Mall and take a selfie with each of them
• Post the photos to your social media account and tag @sgcomiccon, @citysquaremall and @pfacsg
• Claim your prize from the SGCC counter at City Square Mall atrium on L1

🌟OSIM Tic-Tac-Toe: Engage in a game of Tic-Tac-Toe with any OSIM staff to receive a complimentary Limited Edition Transformers Water Bottle valued at $29.90. Make sure to also experience the OSIM experiential gaming zone, where you can try out the uThrone V Gaming Massage Chair. Designed for gamers, witness the extraordinary synergy of gaming ergonomics and OSIM's patented V-Hand Massage Technology, allowing gamers to relieve neck, shoulders and lumbar pain in between the breaks of their games. 

🌟Lightsaber Skirmish Performance & Jedi Academy: Feel the force with FightSaber SG and their thrilling lightsaber battles. If you are an aspiring youngling join them to learn the ways of the force!

🌟Build a Combat Saber Workshop: Want a combat saber of your own design? Curious about building a combat saber? Come join us at the SaberMach Combat Saber Building Workshop where you will get to customise your very own combat saber! Tap into your creativity and bring home your creation at the end of the workshop! You can build a baselit combat saber @S$179 or choose the pixel combat saber option @S$299! *Places are limited so book your slot before they are all sold out!

🌟Tabletop Gaming: Head over to the tabletop section by Mint TCG and learn to play WizKids HeroClix. If you are feeling artsy, try your hand at painting Dungeons & Dragons miniatures. Miniatures and paints are provided.

🌟Local Artists: Make sure to stop over at the mini artist alley and check out merch by Samarasketch, Soggy x raindrops, Jelly Caricature and many more!

When you purchase any SGCC tickets during the prelude event, you can get a spin at the Insta-win Wheel! *Prizes as shown above, terms and conditions as listed applies.

So mark your calendars and see you there!!!

Event Details

Date: 9 & 10 September 2023 

Time: 11AM - 8PM

Venue: City Square Mall, L1 Atrium, 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539

Nearest MRT station – Farrer Park MRT Station (NE8)

*The event is FREE ENTRY FOR ALL

For more information, go to SGCC 2023's website or their official social media platforms:

Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | TikTok | #SGCCprelude2023 #SGCC2023

For Singapore Comic Con 2023 tickets, head on over to the official ticketing page at https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/75556-sgcc-2023/

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Tickets to Singapore Comic Con SGCC 2023 Are Now For Sale WIth Early Bird Promos

Hi Huneybees,

Ready to unleash your inner geek and dive into the ultimate celebration of comics, games, toys and cosplay?

Spanning 5 halls across 2 floors (L1 and B2) at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore Comic Con 2023 is bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before. From  9 - 10 December 2023 (10am to 8pm with early access at 9am), there are tons of activities for all fans.

Got What To Do Huh?:

⭐ An amazing lineup of guests: Hailing from across the globe, this is a rare chance to meet some of the best creative talents out there. Make sure to follow us on social media for the latest guest announcements.

⭐ A Multiverse of Panels and Stage programmes: Keep a lookout for some really exciting things happening at the SGCC Main Stage, including orchestra performances, the SGCC cosplay competition and much more! We hear a certain blue dog might be at SGCC 2023. If insightful discussions with industry experts and creative minds are more your speed, make sure you keep a lookout for the sessions happening at The W.I.P. Lab!

⭐ A Plethora of Exhibitors and a treasure trove of merch: MightyJaxx, Bandai, Infinity Studio, BBC(Bluey), Gamersaurus Rex and many many more will be at SGCC 2023. There are tons of merchandise and activities for the whole family

⭐ Cosplay Extravaganza: WITNESS! jaw-dropping costumes and creativity like never before! Embrace your favourite characters and bring them to life in our epic SGCC 2023 Cosplay Competition.

⭐ Table-top Gaming: Be you a veteran card slinger or a complete noob, there is something for you! Take part in your first Dungeons & Dragons adventure, learn to paint miniatures and if you dare, participate in one of the many tournaments happening at this year’s show.

⭐ The W.I.P. Programme Gallery: The place to go if you are an aspiring creator! There’ll be talks by industry professionals at The W.I.P. Lab, a gallery of the Top 10 submissions in this year’s Comic Submission Competition as well as a sneak into what's new with Johnny Lau’s 18.

Singapore Comic Con 2023 is the ultimate playground for fans of all ages, where every corner is packed with fun and excitement. Don't wait! Grab your tickets now and secure your spot at the most awaited pop culture event of the year!

SGCC 2023 Tickets

🎟️ Tickets from $35

https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/75556-sgcc-2023/

Notes:

• Free entry for children under the age of 12 when accompanied by a paying adult. Each adult can bring in a maximum of 2 children.
  
  
• All tickets have to be purchased online. There will be no ticketing booth at the event.
  
  
• Frank by OCBC cardholders get to enjoy 10% off all ticket categories. Enter coupon code <FRANK10OFFEA> for tickets with early access or <FRANK10OFF> for all other ticket bundles upon checkout to enjoy the discount.
  
  
• FRANK by OCBC card members can purchase tickets from 17 Aug, 12pm (SGT)
  General public can purchase tickets from 18 Aug, 12pm(SGT).

The early bird gets the worm

Make sure you purchase your tickets early! All ticket purchases before 31 Aug, are automatically entered into the SGCC 2023 lucky draw. You stand to win:

• The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter (worth SGD 99.90)
• Team Spideys Mobile Headquarters (worth SGD 79.90)
• Pop! Star Wars: Star Wars Celebration 5pk SWC 22 iEX (worth SGD 125.90)
• Ventinel V2 Lightsaber (worth SGD 119.00)
• Wood Awakening Statue (28-29” Tall) (worth SGD 1,099.00)
• uLumbar Back Massager + uVision 3 Eye Massager Set (worth SGD 368.00)

Singapore Comic Con is part of the Singapore Media Festival and is supported by The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board. 

For more information: https://www.singaporecomiccon.com/.

Get your tickets at: https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/75556-sgcc-2023/

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Rise and Shine to WOOD MORNING SINGAPORE Exhibition @ BLAXK by Action City

Hi Huneybees,

If you are into pop toy culture and love some cheekiness, check out the Juce Gace Awakening series exhibited at BLAXK by ActionCity (BLAXK). Best known for his signature piece A Wood Awakening, (where instead of a growing nose, Pinocchio gets an erection for his compulsive lying), he has gone on with more cheeky creations which will be displayed in the WOOD MORNING SINGAPORE exhibition.

A screenwriter by day and toy designer by night, Juce Gace spreads smiles with his tongue-in-cheek art creations by reimagining iconic characters in a cheeky tone. His name and brand became synonymous with his style of artwork which blends classic designs with an evoking twist of French humor, adult sensitivities, and modern satire.

With the message of 'waking up to a joyful day',  WOOD MORNING SINGAPORE features his creations in various mediums - art prints, sculptures, art toys as well as merch for his fans. Special edition highlights would be:

A Wood Awakening (BLAXK Exclusive)

Produced exclusively for the gallery BLAXK by ActionCity, this event-exclusive A Wood Awakening is in his classic pose but adorned in the rich colours of black and gold - celebrating the artist's inaugural milestone exhibition in Singapore and the region.

I Am Wood (Rainbow Chrome Edition)

The artist's hit design - I Am Wood is back! He shines bright like a diamond, reflecting the viewer in his eyes, his butt, or any naughty parts of his anatomy. Specially designed and selected by Juce Gace given the complexity of this chrome production technique and produced in very limited numbers, this colour symbolizes tolerance, happiness, and love. Furthermore, as a colourful garden city, Singapore is a unique blend of wood and metal, best represented by this stunning art figure.

JEM (Awakening Edition)

Beyond just showcasing his signature cheeky designs and characters, Juce Gace brings a local flavour to the exhibition through his collaboration with Singaporean artist Tanavit23! Best known for his signature character JEM - a little boy rocking a tiger hat - Tanavit23 enjoys creating art that juxtaposes the fierce and the cute.

After the COVID pandemic lockdowns, the 2 artists met last year and ideas between the two began to flow and fuse quickly. Blending their creative juices, gave birth to a new collaboration piece - JEM (Awakening Edition). The cuteness and elegance of Tanavit23's JEM character meet the cheekiness and wood pattern of Juce's work. 

JEM is now a real and happy puppet buddy, wearing light traditional-style clothes as well as his heavy winter-style tiger hat. Limited to a worldwide release of 100 pieces, this new toy figure is imbued with cheekiness to bring that mischievous yet adorable touch to your collection!

Other than the pieces Juce Gace designed and created, the exhibition also features numerous collaboration works with artists all around the world including Gregos, Rich Sheehan, Paisia, and Paul Jackson; all celebrating art in the spirit of fun, humour and contemporary relevance.

You can also find his soon-to-be-launched collaboration figure - Skulltoon Awakening, with Austria-based artist Theodoru. Bringing a twist on the little blue smurf, this blue, cute and cheeky figure will feature Theodoru's signature skull mask/face with Juce's sprinkle of magic to make everything rise.

The WOOD MORNING SINGAPORE Exhibition will be here till 22 October, so drop by and have a good cheeky time ~

WOOD MORNING SINGAPORE Exhibition

Date: 19 August - 22 October 2023

Venue: BLAXK by ActionCity

Address: 107 North Bridge Road, Funan, #01-03, Singapore 179097

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Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2023 Lights Up The Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct With Over 50 Experiences

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Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2023 is back! Presented by Samsung, this year, we are celebrating 700 years of Singapore’s port city history at Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct. Stories of Singapore’s rich heritage are expressed through multicolored light installations, captivating projection mappings, and an array of performances across the precinct. Throughout the nine-day festival (every night from 18 August until 26 August 2023, from 7:30pm - 12am) festival-goers can also look forward to special tours, artists' talks, and more.

With over 50 experiences, guided by the theme Singapore, the Great Port City, SNF 2023 sheds light on Singapore’s evolution from a vital port city to today’s dynamic modern metropolis. Here are some of the highlights of the festival...

2 700 Years (National Museum of Singapore)

Every year, the National Museum of Singapore is a must-go. This year, presented by Samsung, the festival’s Presenting Sponsor, projection mapping 700 Years by playwright Zizi Majid, illustrator Muhammad Izdi, and digital artist Jérémie Bellot (AV Extended) captivates festival-goers with a six-minute theatrical experience that takes them on a journey through 700 years of Singapore’s port city history.

1 Time is a Black Circle (National Museum of Singapore)

Time is a Black Circle by Dawn Ng, transports festival-goers to the roaring sixties and seventies to experience the discothèques located in the BBB precinct. Festival-goers can roller skate in a cylindrical “disco time portal” that resembles a vinyl record and relive a bygone era in their parents’ and grandparents’ dancing shoes, or choose the non-skating option where they may enjoy an immersive multisensorial experience that recalls the psychedelic colours and nostalgic tunes of the discothèque era. Tickets are available via Klook.

A Stone’s Throw (Away) by WY-TO Group, co-presented by the National Library Board

Festival-goers can snap a picture at four Night Lights installations - 6 A Stone’s Throw (Away) by WY-TO Group, co-presented by the National Library Board; 7 Rimbun by Shakir (a.k.a Grasshopper); 9 Preserving Paradise by Teo Huey Ling and 11 “Flowing Water Road” Shrine by Mindflyer, co-presented by Raffles City Singapore - using Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip5.

Preserving Paradise by Teo Huey Ling

Those who post the photo on Instagram and tag @samsungsg and @sgnightfest, accompanied by the relevant hashtags, stand a chance to win amazing prizes. They may also take home their memories of the festival by collecting printed photographs at the Galaxy Studio Photobooth located at the Main Festival Village @ SMU Campus Green. 

We'll weather the weather, whatever the weather, until we cannot by Sweet Tooth

19 The festival grounds at Fort Canning come alive with SNF’s first dedicated family zone concentrated around Fort Canning Rise, in conjunction with the opening of the Children’s Museum of Singapore late last year, and artworks inspired by Singapore’s rich flora and fauna.

16 Over at the Main Festival Village @ SMU Campus Green, it is abuzz with live performances and food stalls in collaboration with Singapore Management University Arts Festival, The Social Post. The festival village features over 10 food and beverage stalls, as well as SNF-exclusive tipples to enjoy. Festival-goers can indulge in classic treats such as Sofnade’s Potato Tornado, as well as heritage-inspired dishes like One-B’s Creamy Udon Laksa, Praffles’ Chilli Crab Praffle and The Swag Social’s Ribeye Beef Cubes with Satay Sauce.

Festival-goers are also invited to visit Samsung’s Galaxy Studio pop-up to check out its Galaxy devices, such as the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. They may also enjoy special Samsung deals and SNF exclusives, including unique CASETiFY covers designed by participating artists, Ashley YK Yeo, Chris Chai (Cosmicchai), and Sadiq Mansor (249.png), and other local brand collaborations.

17 Over at the Festival Village @ Armenian Street organized by the Peranakan Museum, festival-goers can delight in local delicacies like kueh by The Flour Department x Pastories and the Peranakan-themed festivities.

3A/B/C The vibrant Festival Village @ CHIJMES entertains festival-goers with eclectic beats, and delectable food and drinks as they enjoy the projection mapping works presented by Ashley YK Yeo, Chris Chai (Cosmicchai), and Sadiq Mansor (249.png), on the façade of the heritage building. Cashless payment is preferred at all three Festival Villages.

SNF 2023 runs from 18 to 26 August 2023, every night from 7.30pm till 12 am, with over 50 experiences illuminating the vibrant BBB precinct and connecting its history with contemporary experiences for all to enjoy.

For more information on the festival, the Night Walk web app or to book tickets, please visit http://www.nightfestival.gov.sg/.

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National Day 2023 Guide

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Image credit: ndp.gov.sg

It's National Day and you can join in the fun even though you didn't get the tickets to the National Day Parade (NDP) 2023. Here's a list of fringe activities where you can also celebrate Singapore's 58th year of independence...

If you are looking forward to catching the spectacular aerial displays by the Red Lions and amazing fireworks at Padang, you can head over early to popular locations like The Esplanade Bridge, Helix Bridge, Fullerton Hotel, or even the lawn outside Asian Civilisation Museum and Victoria Concert Hall.

Image credit: ndp.gov.sg

GetActive! SG Heartland Festivals

But if crowding in the City Hall area is not your thing, the NDP fireworks and aerial flypasts can also be seen at selected heartland neighbourhoods on 9 August too. They will be set off concurrently with the fireworks medley at the Padang at these five sites:

• ActiveSG Bedok Sport Centre
• ActiveSG Jurong West Sport Centre
• ActiveSG Toa Payoh Sport Centre
• ActiveSG Woodlands Sport Centre
• Our Tampines Hub

*Entry into the stadiums starts from 6pm onwards, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Image credit: ndp.gov.sg

Live Telecast of NDP 2023

If not, just lepak at home, and gather your friends and family over to view the NDP live telecast at home. Besides watching on free-to-broadcast TV channels like Channel 5 and Channel 8, the NDP 2023 is also live-streamed on NDPeeps’ Facebook and YouTube social channels.

Let's roar for Singapore!

Happy National Day!!!

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