Rolls-Royce Unveils the Emerald Embellished Dawn and Wraith Inspired by Porto Cervo 3 August, Goodwood Honoured guests of the Rolls-Royce Summer Studio in Sardinia witnessed the unveiling of two remarkable Bespoke motor cars, commissioned to reflect the atmosphere and vibrancy of one of the world’s most exclusive and glamorous enclaves; Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The essence of the marina, which resides on the Costa Smerelda, is embodied in two Bespoke Rolls-Royces; a Wraith, the marque’s most powerful motor car ever created, and Dawn, the recently launched and most social of Drophead Coupés. Patrons of the marque relish in creative freedom by commissioning highly Bespoke personal legacies. To mark the opening of the Summer Studio and demonstrate this art form, the Bespoke Rolls-Royces will be themed from ‘Dusk until Dawn’. Isobel Dando, General Manager, Future Retail, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “Patrons of our marque delight in inhabiting some of the world’s most beautiful enclaves. Sardinia, and its stunning Costa Smerelda, serves as the perfect backdrop for Rolls-Royce to host these patrons of true luxury in an intimate setting; The Rolls-Royce Summer Studio. The stunning Bespoke Wraith and emerald embellished Dawn, inspired by the sights and colours of Porto Cervo, have been commissioned in the spirit that so many of our customers delight in.” The ambient hues of dusk are imbued on the Bespoke Wraith. A two-tone silver exterior reflects the dimming of the day’s light, whilst a purple feature line hints at the interior mood of this unique motor car. The Spirit of Ecstasy, the figurine that has graced the bonnet of each Rolls-Royce since 1911, casts a soft illumination from her position upon the motor car’s signature grille. On opening the coach doors, the mysterious aura of twilight, so appreciated by the Costa Smerelda’s glamourous denizens, is depicted using shades of blue, purple, slate and black, bestowing the feeling of calm as night falls. The use of ostrich leather adds depth and texture to the exquisitely furnished cabin. In stark contrast, Dawn has been specified to capture the vibrancy and vivid colour of the Porto Cervo seascape. A unique emerald green exterior is offset against a distinct seashell and green leather interior. Open-pore teak encapsulates the occupants, alluding to the elegant sensation of a marine sojourn. A Bespoke teak boot floor mat has been created for the luggage compartment, continuing the nautical theme. At the heart of this unique motor car lies art within art; precious emeralds and mother of pearl are set into white gold and presented on the facia as a timeless memory of the beguiling island. As a brooch adorns a gown, so the jewels complete the visual harmony of this exquisite motor car. Set in the shape of the emblem of Porto Cervo, the occupants are reminded of the magical island from which the spirit of this motor car originated. The Costa Smerelda is an abundant source of inspiration for artisans the world over. London-based tattoo artist Mo Coppoletta was party to such inspiration during the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design team’s creative meetings for the curation of these two motor cars. Himself an artisan of the highest regard, Coppoletta mused over exquisite blank canvases – two leather Rolls-Royce headrests – resulting in tattooed works of art which will be presented alongside the Dusk until Dawn configuration in The Summer Studio. Coppoletta commented, “The colours and atmosphere of Porto Cervo are truly inspiring. The designs I have created for Rolls-Royce evoke the emotion experienced by observing this magical place from the harbour of Promenade du Port”. The Rolls-Royce Summer Studio in Porto Cervo will be open until September 2016.

Legendary Broadway Musical West Side Story Set to Dazzle Audiences at Marina Bay Sands This September A boy. A girl. Two rival gangs. One fatal love affair. Described as ‘Broadway’s Greatest Dance Musical’ by The Times, UK, the international award-winning production of WEST SIDE STORY is set to electrify Singapore audiences when it plays at the MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands from 13 September for a strictly limited season. Tickets to the public are available from today. Inspired by Shakespeare’s tumultuous love story Romeo and Juliet, and set amidst the vicious rivalry of teenage gangs in 1950s New York, WEST SIDE STORY’s ground-breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and powerful lyrics by Stephen Sondheim changed the face of musical theatre for ever when it burst onto the Broadway stage in 1957. This timeless story remains as relevant today as it has ever been. “THIS IS A SHOW THAT TRULY HAS IT ALL. BLAZINGLY UNDIMINISHED” The Sunday Express (UK) This vibrant new production of the classic dance musical, is receiving wild acclaim during sold-out seasons around the world, including London, Tokyo and Sydney. Joey McKneely’s award-winning staging of WEST SIDE STORY, the only production in the world to currently feature Jerome Robbins’ original choreography, will tour to Hong Kong, Singapore and Manila during 2017. “IT’S A FABULOUS, EMOTIONALLY POWER-PACKED REVIVAL” London Evening Standard (UK) The international tour of WEST SIDE STORY coming to Singapore boasts an all-American cast – many of whom come direct from Broadway – and one of the best WEST SIDE STORY creative teams the world has ever seen. The cast will captivate audiences with their impassioned high-energy dance routines and their astounding vocal range in such classic songs as Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty. The musical supervisor is renowned conductor Donald Chan, who studied under Leonard Bernstein himself, and who leads a live orchestra of 21 musicians. Music highlight: http://www.lunchbox-productions.com/wp-content/uploads/wss.mp3 Presenter and CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, James Cundall says, “WEST SIDE STORY is one of the world’s greatest musicals for a reason, and no one ever forgets their first time seeing this iconic show. I am hugely excited to be able to bring this passionate love story — one of the most successful stage shows of all time — back to Singapore. It’s a truly remarkable show with a level of intensity unmatched in musical theatre.” Chantal Prudhomme, CEO of Base Entertainment Asia added, “It’s a great mix of dance, music, song and story, and we are extremely proud to have 70 new, young and energetic people in our team of cast and company to deliver the modern love story of ‘Romeo & Juliet’.” “QUITE SIMPLY A MASTERPIECE” London Evening Standard (UK) ABOUT THE SHOW: The action takes place over no more than a few hours of two consecutive days and portrays a love story, action thriller and social study all at the same time. WEST SIDE STORY tells the tale of a love between two young people whose happiness is destroyed by the hate of two enemy camps in New York City’s urban jungle. In a sweltering New York summer, the boys from the Upper West Side neighbourhood are on the prowl. Ready to explode at any moment they dance with their girls, the air vibrating with the rhythms of mambo, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz. They belong to two enemy street gangs ruling the immigrant quarter – the Jets and the Sharks – and a clash is imminent. The Jets, sons of previous immigrants to America, are fighting the new arrivals from Puerto Rico, the Sharks, for domination of the streets in the area. Among them, Tony, a Jet, and Maria, sister to the leader of the Sharks, fall in love. ABOUT THE ORIGINAL CREATIVES: WEST SIDE STORY packs a powerful punch, both dramatically and musically. With choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the show was ambitious in that each of the four aimed to contribute their talent equally and unreservedly. The result was awe-inspiring. They achieved a unity of music, dance, book and lyrics that no one had ever realised before, and that has hardly been matched since. Youthful desires, fears and swagger described so tersely and precisely in Arthur Laurent’s script, have been masterfully translated by legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins into some of the most exhilarating dance routines in the world of musical theatre, full of provocative finger snapping from street gangs and Puerto Rican girls’ whirling skirts on New York City’s flat rooftops. The now-famous score by Leonard Bernstein braved uncharted waters at the time it was written, and combines influences from American jazz with classical and Latin American music to create a sublime work of art. The songs have gone on to become musical hits, with versions recorded by artists around the world. Stephen Sondheim, then only an unknown young musician and lyricist who would later rise to great musical heights with works such as Gypsy, Sweeny Todd and Into The Woods, managed to condense the painful process of coming-of-age, passionate love and fateful conflict into concise and punchy song lyrics. WEST SIDE STORY has been produced three times on Broadway, twice in London’s West End, and enjoyed numerous US, UK and international tours over the last 60 years. The movie version, released in 1961, went on to win an incredible 10 Oscars (including Best Picture) and further cemented the reputation of this undoubted masterpiece. Don’t miss your chance to see this celebrated production of the greatest Broadway musical of all time. BB Promotion GmbH in association with Sundance Productions, Inc. NY, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and David Atkins Enterprises present a production of Michael Brenner. SEASON DETAILS Show Name: WEST SIDE STORY Season: From 13 September Venue: Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands Cast: US Cast Images: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/sPYCE PERFORMANCE TIMES: Tuesday to Friday: 8pm Saturday: 2pm & 8pm Sunday: 1pm & 6pm TICKET PRICE: From S$55 * Excludes the booking fee of SGD$4 per ticket BOOKINGS: INTERNET: www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg PHONE: +65 6688 8826 IN PERSON AT: Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theatres, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby). For more information please log onto – www.MarinaBaySands.com

World Flowboarding Championships 2016 returns to Wave House Sentosa Featuring the world’s best flowriders! Wave House Sentosa, Singapore, 18th October 2016 – Wave House Sentosa will be hosting the World Flowboarding Championships this year from 27th to 29th October 2016, in conjunction with Wave House Sentosa’s 7th Anniversary Party. Top-notch judges and officials will be coming together to assess competitors competing on the world famous Double FlowRider and the 10-foot FlowBarrel wave rides. This event is the most prestigious flowboarding event of the year, showcasing riders from around the globe, across all disciplines, which is an awesome opportunity to showcase the sport of flowboarding on both the FlowRider and FlowBarrel. Featuring World FlowRider Champion 2015, Jake Chipman from United States (left), and World FlowBarrel Champion 2015, Eric Silverman from United States (right). The World Flowboarding Championships (WFC) is an annual event where the best riders from all over the globe gather to compete for a World Title in their respective divisions on the FlowRider and FlowBarrel surf simulator. The world competition first started in 2009 at Wave House Sentosa, when the establishment first opened its door on the sunny island Singapore. After the hosting baton went around the world (United States, Abu Dhabi, Spain, South Africa, and Bangkok), WFC is finally coming back to Singapore, at Wave House Sentosa! The field of elite competitors will showcase their flowboarding skill sets by combining surf style maneuvers with technical skateboarding tricks to impress judges and keep spectators at the edge of their seats. A unique focal point of this event is that it will crown both team and individual champions. Each season, Flow Tour Champions from each region qualify for the WFC event and are nominated to represent their country on the highest level competition. Team USA, Team Asia and Team Europe are the core teams involved. Apart from the qualifying teams, there will be approximately 40 to 60 individual wildcard competitors who will be fighting for the title. Event Details Who: Flowriders from around the globe What: World Flowboarding Championships 2016 Where: Wave House Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 099007 When: 27th to 29th October 2016 Why: A great opportunity to build and grow a flowboarding culture in a “wave-less” Singapore. Prize Purse: S$10,900 Wildcard competitor registration: http://wfc2016.peatix.com/ Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/314593058873575/ The World Flowboarding Championships spell a great opportunity to grow and develop competitive flowboarding. It plays a vital role in a “wave-less” Singapore to help prepare sportsmen for the new surfing segment in the upcoming Olympics. Moreover, this event serves as a refreshing form of great entertainment that will leave audience feeling awestruck by the twists and turns. Showcasing the sport of Flowboarding across such a diverse platform not only keeps the crowd on their feet but will also leave an unforgettable experience for viewers World Flowboarding Championships main sponsors include Wave House Sentosa as the Official Venue Sponsor and Quiksilver as the Official Surf Apparel Sponsor, official partners consist of Flow, Flowboarders and FlowRider Inc, and other supporting sponsors such as Mak Flowboard, Super Duper Surf, Boarders, Sonicgear, Armaggeddon, Elysium, Mega Adventure, and Luge Skyline. About Wave House Sentosa Wave House Sentosa offers a Californian beach lifestyle, with high-adrenaline flow boarding on the world famous Double FlowRider and 10-foot FlowBarrel wave rides! Chill out to awesome music as you savour modern Californian-Asian cuisine or cool off from the tropical heat and mingle with some of the most attractive people at Wave House restaurant and bars.

MEAL BELLY INTRODUCES GREEN CAVIAR: THE SUPERFOOD OF THE OCEANS #RinseSoakServe SINGAPORE, DECEMBER 2016 – Singaporean gourmet ingredient retailer Meal Belly introduces its flagship product, the Green Caviar on its e-commerce platform at www.mealbelly.com. Also known as ‘Caulerpa Lentillifera’ or ‘sea grapes’, it is a type of seaweed that looks like little “grapes”. Green caviar is predominantly harvested in the waters of Okinawa, Japan for centuries and served in pubs and restaurants across Japan. Being high in minerals but low in calories, green caviar is considered by Okinawan residents to be “longevity seaweed”. Due to its increasing popularity over the years due to its health benefits as a superfood, the farmers of Vietnam have also cultivated a farming model to harvest green caviar and this delightful gourmet ingredient has found its way to Singapore and the plates of common households through Meal Belly. The benefits of green caviar include the following: Strengthens Bones & Joints Strengthens Eyesight & the Heart Prevents Hypertension & Diabetes Prevents Constipation Prevents Goiter Helps Generate Beautiful Skin & Silky Hair Helps Prevent Obesity Contains fucoidan – a natural food compound that has a proven potential to eliminate cancer and disease-causing cells Dirisa Tan, Founder of Meal Belly, was so taken with the luscious taste of the ocean after discovering green caviar for the first time that she decided to bring it into the kitchens of Singaporean homes and service the increasing demographic of health-conscious individuals and families. Before Meal Belly, this superfood ingredient was associated with a hefty price tag – being only available through international online retailers. Meal Belly overcomes the high costs and the long, international delivery duration through involvement in every step of the production process: farming, inspection, packaging, delivery and storage. As such, the prices are kept lean and accessible for most consumers. “The magic of green caviar, other than its great health benefits, is that it can be eaten in any way you like – as a snack that goes with your beer, as a topping for your poke bowl, or as a great addition to your salad,” said Dirisa. “The preparation process is effortless – simply Rinse, Soak and Serve! And most importantly, this gourmet ingredient is now also affordable for everyone’s kitchen.” Prices begin from $12 (U.P.$18) for 5 servings (100g) of green caviar. This flagship goodness is now available for sale at www.mealbelly.com. ABOUT MEAL BELLY Meal Belly is an online retailer specialising in quality gourmet ingredients and pioneers its flagship product, the Green Caviar, through its e-commerce platform at www.mealbelly.com. Founded in September 2016 by Dirisa Tan for her love of gourmet, Meal Belly is a dream ripe for the picking – a dream that is realised for her mission to fill bellies with happy, wholesome foods.

DINE INN, SINGAPORE’S LATEST ONLINE COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE FOR HOME-COOKED MEALS TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH IN END OF JANUARY 2017 Singapore, January 2017 – Dine Inn is designed to connect the makers and lovers of home-cooked food via an online platform that operates like a free market. With 200 Hosts onboard Dine Inn, these bona fide home chefs are united by their love for cooking. Whether dining at the Hosts’ place, delivery, self-collect, or even hiring a chef to cook at your home, Dine Inn opens up a new culinary frontier of home-style cooking. And just like home-made meals, Dine Inn Hosts allow you to customise your meals according to your preferences and budget. The Dine Inn concept is the brainchild of Singaporean F&B veterans Chef Eric Teo, who possesses over 30 years of culinary experience, and Luke Lee, business owner of six dining establishments in Singapore. As advocates of Singaporean food, they believe that the nation’s gastronomic gems are hidden from plain sight and in the kitchen of every home. As such, Dine Inn serves to put a beacon to these culinary treasures for diners to find them – at a click of mouse. Alicia Lim – Ondeh Ondeh cake Unlike a regular food business, Dine Inn is more than just a transaction: it operates on a social context where it lays the foundation to foster community spirit and personal empowerment. “The premise of Dine Inn is about improving the lives of people through their love for food. It creates interaction among families living in the same community when they order or dine at each other’s house, and provides supplementary income for unemployed spouses who had perfected their cooking skills over the years. Last but not least, it opens up a new horizon for consumers who crave for the sincerity and affection of home-cooked meals,” said Luke Lee, co-founder of Dine Inn, who is responsible for managing the infrastructure and operations of the business. He continued “Dine Inn complements commercial food operators, who are outfitted to cater to the mass audience, by offering made-to-order meals that can be customised to individual needs. Unlike commercial entities, Hosts partner with Dine Inn primarily as a platform to share their love for cooking with friends, while at the same time earn a reasonable income for their effort and production costs.” Given Singaporeans’ love and tireless search for good food, and set against the rising trend of young entrepreneurs aspiring to become an artisan chef, Dine Inn comes in at an opportune time to fulfil the desire of the former while empowering the dreams of the latter. “For aspiring chefs, Dine Inn is truly a heaven-sent as the system takes care of the marketing, ordering and billing functions necessary to run a business. Wastage is minimal since food is made to order. Given these favourable auspices, Dine Inn Hosts enjoy a greater shot at success especially since they now have more time to focus on practising and perfecting their culinary skills,” said Chef Eric Teo, co-founder of Dine Inn. Chef Eric continues: “As a Dine Inn ambassador, I endeavour to mentor and cultivate a new generation of home chefs, many of whom I know are diamonds in the rough, as well as impart knowledge on how they can market their menu effectively. We strongly believe that the success and longevity of Dine Inn rest on the collective shoulders of our talented Hosts.” Diana Loo – Miso Honey Glazed Grilled Pork Belly Steamed Bun A NEW DIMENSION OF GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE AWAITS DINE INN GUESTS! With 200 Hosts offering a variety of home-cooked cuisines from appetisers, entrees to desserts, Guests have the option to dine in, have it delivered, self-collect or even have the Host cooks at their place. Dine Inn menu items shown are sold on a quantity basis, which means Hosts prepare their food in limited batches per day. As such, the Guests orders are confirmed instantly. Some Dine Inn Hosts will be offering their services for hire at private home events, which will certainly bring an interesting dynamic to every household they visit. Pricing varies across different Hosts, but generally, most items are 10% lower than market price for similar items. Dine Inn accepts major credit cards for online payment only. Angeline Lim – Sago Gula Melaka Pudding A NEW WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES OPENS UP FOR DINE INN HOSTS Dine Inn welcomes all bona fide home chefs to sign up as Hosts, with a mandatory requirement to undertake a 1-day Basic Food Hygiene Course approved by Workforce Development Agency (WDA). Applicants may use their Skills Future Credit to fund this course. Rebecca Kong – Gluten-free Assortment of sweet and savoury canapes DOWNLOAD THE DINE INN APP The app will be released in Q1 of 2017 on both App Store and Google Play, and will offer the same functionalities as the web version. To help defray operating costs, Dine Inn has tied up with several companies to offer cooking supplies and ingredients at a discount of up to 25% to all Hosts. From baking needs, cooking oil, utensils to miscellaneous kitchen supplies and ingredients, Dine Inn’s exclusive partnerships with these vendors demonstrate their commitment to help Hosts succeed. For aspiring Hosts who perform well in terms of steady sales and consistent demand, Dine Inn may approach them to explore a business partnership that can take them to the next level of entrepreneurship. This partnership will involve Dine Inn founders, Luke and Chef Eric, and will be by-invitation only.

Records broken again at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference as attendance tops 3,000 The largest ever number of visitors attended the 22nd TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. This year the event saw 3,087 visitors from the duty free and travel retail industry come through its doors, a figure that is up 6% from 2,905 who attended the event in 2016, and up 19.1% from 2,591 in 2015. These figures included representatives from 1,220 companies, up by 3% from 1,186 in 2016 and up by 16.9% from 1,044 in 2015. There were 1,273 key buyers at this year’s event, an increase of 18% from 1,081 in 2016 and up 29.1% from the 986 in 2015. Attendees from 301 companies increased by 10.3% from the 273 in 2016 and rose 16.2% from the 259 in 2015. The exhibition occupied a total of 10,254 square metres, up 4% from 9,817 square metres in 2016. A total of 316 companies exhibited, up 2% from 310 the previous year; 76 of these companies were new exhibitors. Among the newcomers were a raft of internationally renowned names and exciting up-and-coming brands including Giorgio Armani, Guerlain, Be Relax and Woollip. 385 meetings were arranged through the TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service and those registered included 41 airports, 44 airlines and inflight sales operators, and 11 cruise and ferry companies. The conference and workshops were also well attended with 1,440 delegates hearing from a range of experts from duty free and travel retail and beyond. This is a rise of 4% on last year’s figure of 1,383. A record 989 guests enjoyed the elegant Welcome Cocktail at the iconic Raffles Hotel in Singapore, up from 851 last year. 555 attended the Chill-Out Party at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and 746 came to the Singapore Swing Party at Universal Studios, Sentosa Island. “We were delighted to see record figures across all key parameters at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference,’ said TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen. ‘If ever we needed it, the event was confirmation of the huge importance of this region to the great industry that is duty free and travel retail.”

Cirque du Soleil returns to Singapore with an all-new thrilling Big Top production opening Singapore, 6 February, 2017 – Cirque du Soleil returns to Singapore in July this year with KOOZA, a new production paying homage to their roots by combining thrilling, heart-stopping acrobatic performance with the art of clowning. KOOZA will be presented in the intimate setting of the signature blue-and-yellow Big Top from 12 July 2017 on Bayfront Avenue, next to Marina Bay Sands. Priority booking for M1 customers is available from today (via Sistic or at www.m1.com.sg/m1kooza) and tickets to the public will be available from 13 February online at www.sistic.com.sg or over the phone at +65 6348 5555. Since its world premiere in Montreal in 2007, KOOZA has been seen by over 7 million people around the world. The name KOOZA is inspired by the Sanskrit word “Koza” which means “box”, “chest”, or “treasure” and emerging from this magical box is an international cast of 50 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from 19 different countries performing heart-stopping feats and laugh-out-loud antics to a live soundtrack fusion of jazz, funk and Bollywood beats. “… a thrilling spectacle jam-packed with white-knuckle acrobatic moments.” Los Angeles Times M1 Limited (M1), who first introduced Singaporeans to the captivating and fascinating world of Cirque du Soleil, has teamed up with the Canadian phenomenon again, to present another entertainment spectacular. KOOZA will be Cirque du Soleil’s fifth production under the Big Top to be staged in Singapore with M1 as the presenting sponsor, after Saltimbanco in 2000, Alegria in 2002, Quidam in 2005 and Totem in 2015. “The M1 brand has a long association with the Cirque du Soleil Big Top experience in Singapore, starting from Saltimbanco in 1999 through to Totem in 2015. We share an appreciation for the arts, alongside values like creativity, with Cirque du Soleil, and it is thus appropriate that we celebrate M1’s 20th anniversary this year as KOOZA’s presenting sponsor. M1 customers can look forward to a range of fun activities, and exciting promotions including priority booking and a 15% discount on tickets. We will also be engaging with our supported schools and adopted charities to bring their children and youth beneficiaries to join us in enjoying this spectacular experience,” said Mr P.Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer, M1. The KOOZA story follows “The Innocent” who represents the child within us all, as he takes a journey of self-discovery through a kingdom of eccentric characters, electrifying thrills and out-of-the-box surprises. “KOOZA is about human connection and the world of duality, good and bad”, says the show’s writer and director David Shiner. “The tone is fun and funny, light and open. The show doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it’s very much about ideas, too.” In addition to showcasing sheer human effort – performance in its rawest, purest form – together with slapstick humour and amusing antics, KOOZA also contemplates deeper notions, including strength, harmony, identity, fragility and power. Presented in a colorful medley of costumes and characters, KOOZA springs open like a bejeweled toy box to capture the audience’s imagination and set pulses racing. “KOOZA delivers in all areas…never fails to elicit gasps from the audience… packs a thrill of danger… the final scene is as touching as anything I’ve seen from this company.” Sydney Morning Herald KOOZA is currently delighting audiences in Melbourne, Australia where the season will wrap up on 26 March and then move to Perth where it will play until 7 May 2017. The tonnes of equipment and over 1000 costume pieces will then be loaded onto two 747s to make their way to Singapore. “KOOZA, a back-to-basics affair, presents the usual rubbery contortionists, fearless tightrope walkers and other gravity-defying daredevils. But what is special about this new production is that Cirque introduces some carefully choreographed chaos and old-fashioned sideshow spark… the real pleasures are the genuinely funny clowns.” The New York Times TICKETING AND SHOW INFORMATION CALENDAR EDITORS NOTE: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’s KOOZA Season: From 12 July 2017 Venue: Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands Cast: A cast of 50 acrobats, actors, musicians and singers from 19 countries For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza Stay connected with KOOZA on Twitter: @Cirque Instagram: #KOOZA Follow KOOZA and Cirque du Soleil on: Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Tumblr / Google + PERFORMANCE TIMES: Tuesday – Friday 8:00pm; Saturday: 4:30pm and 8:00pm Sunday: 1:30pm and 5.00pm TICKET PRICE: From $88 * Excludes the booking fee of SGD$4 per ticket BOOKINGS: INTERNET: www.sistic.com.sg or www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza PHONE: +65 6348 5555 IN PERSON AT: KOOZA Box Office on site at the Big Top on Bayfront Avenue, beside Marina Bay Sands. Corporate and Group Bookings are available via Sliding Doors Entertainment. Email: sales@slidingdoorsentertainment.com or call +65 6734 5573 MAKE THE NIGHT VIP ROUGE The ultimate Cirque du Soleil experience with the best seats and access to the intimate VIP suite one hour before the show and at intermission,including delectable wines and hors d’oeuvres and take home souvenirs. Sponsors Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges M1 as the presenting sponsor of the KOOZA Singapore tour. About Cirque du Soleil From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in more than 400 cities in over sixty countries on six continents. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com

A CINEMATIC ONE-NIGHT SPECTACLE Armin Only Embrace in Singapore wraps up Asian leg with a cinematic, five-hour affair ASIA-PACIFIC, APRIL 4 2017:Redefining, extravagant and a grand statement was what Grammy-nominated Dutch DJ/producer Armin van Buuren served up in a spell- binding, multi-million dollar high- production conceptual world tour show to a faithful flock of 7,500 revellers at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay, on April 1. The event was organised by The Livescape Group in collaboration with The Multiply and ALDA Events.ALDA Events is a Dutch- based events agency that has organised over 160 shows in more than 33 countries. The five-hour theatrical affair that began at 7pm opened the live show with jazz trumpeter Eric Vloeimans on solo blowing over the rising tempos to a feverish height set against the backdrop of confetti bursts, pyros, a dazzling shape-shifting light show and a cast of dancers and guest vocalists & musicians, to mark the highly-anticipated world tour – van Buuren’s biggest yet. The live sets were like a well-oiled engine that progressed through the night with a diverse breathe in musical presentation from jazz, rock and hip-hop reflecting van Buuren’s expanding musical tastes to his trademark trance vinyl set – a harder return to his roots and a key moment of the night for the old faithful. Says Muhammad Iqbal ,Group CEO of The Livescape Group, which also co-organised Armin Only Embrace in Jakarta on March 31 at JIEXPO Kemayoran:“ Both shows were magical and awe-inspiring masterpieces put together by a world-class act alongside a prodigious cast of musicians.It is also an enormous milestone for all of us to have co- organised one of the world’s most talked- about shows in two countries in the same week for the first time, and be part of the success following months of preparation and hard work.”

Maison Ikkoku Bar celebrates 6 years with an awesome preview of it's distinctive King Prawn Udon Maison Ikkoku Bar, Consecutive Winner of Best Cocktail Bar is turning 6 in a few months time. As part of it’s Annniversary celebration, Maison Ikkoku is launching a new Dining Hour Program that features a distinctive style of King Prawn Udon at a value-for-money price. The King Prawn Udon Program will commence from mid-May 2017 onwards on the 2nd Floor of Maison Ikkoku. Director and Master Mixologist, Ethan Leslie Leong proudly brings you his own special creation of the King Prawn Udon that features a French Style of Udon with a twist of Japanese and this is a unique dish that is not available in any part of Asia. The King Prawn Udon will be available everyday from 6PM to 9PM. Each bowl is priced at just S$18++ per bowl. To complement the taste of your Udon, the bartender is also always ready to personalise a bespoke cocktail based on your individual taste bud. ABOUT MAISON IKKOKU Maison Ikkoku – ‘The House of Moment’ A Unique Two-In-One Concept That Combines An Artisanal Coffee Joint and Cocktail Bar At Kandahar Street Enclave Maison Ikkoku, 20 Kandahar St, Singapore, Singapore 198885 The Bar @ Level 2 Sunday – Thursday : 6pm – 1am Friday, Saturday & Eve of PH : 6pm – 2am

A once-in-a-lifetime epicurean dinner experience that will allow the public to taste the dishes of several Michelin-starred chefs as they converge in Singapore to cook a one-night-only meal to benefit less-privileged students in Singapore. Organised by Disciples Escoffier Asia, as part of Voilah! French Festival, this is the first epicurean dinner organised by Disciples Escoffier Asia in Singapore. The dinner will take place on 18 May 2017, 7.30pm (Cocktail Reception at 6.30pm) at One°15 Marina on 18 May and is open to the public (SGD 280++ per person). The Chefs include: · Michael Michaelidis from Joel Robuchon (3 Michelin stars) · Kirk Westaway from Jaan (1 Michelin star) · Masakazu Ishibashi from Shoukouwa (2 Michelin stars) · Emmanuek Stroobant from Saint Pierre · Laurent Brouard from Bistro du Vin · Jonathan Allaert from Saint Pierre · Felicien Cueff from Home Chef In addition, the winner of the Disciples Escoffier Young Talent Escoffier 2017 Singapore will also be cooking a main course as part of the dinner, while the other 6 participants of Disciples Escoffier Young Talent Escoffier 2017 Singapore will assist the masterchefs in the kitchen during the dinner. Part of the proceeds will go towards aiding less privileged students in funding their culinary studies in Singapore. More details below: Experience the Taste of Magic by Disciples Escoffier Asia 18 May 2017, 7.30pm (6.30pm –Cocktail Reception) ONE 15 Marine Club #01-01, 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098497 This is the first epicurean dinner organised by Disciples Escoffier Asia in Singapore, with part of the proceeds going towards encouraging less-privileged students through culinary learning in Singapore. The dinner will feature several Michelin-starred chefs, including Michael Michaelidis from Joel Robuchon (3 Michelin stars), Kirk Westaway from Jaan (1 Michelin star), Masakazu Ishibashi from Shoukouwa (2 Michelin stars), and also Emmanuek Stroobant from Saint Pierre, Laurent Brouard from Bistro du Vin, Jonathan Allaert from Saint Pierre, Felicien Cueff from Home Chef. In addition, the winner of the Disciples Escoffier Young Talent Escoffier 2017 Singapore will also be cooking a main course as part of the dinner, while the other 6 participants of Disciples Escoffier Young Talent Escoffier 2017 Singapore will assist the masterchefs in the kitchen during the dinner. The masterchefs will be cooking in a live kitchen, in the middle of the ballroom, where the dinner will take place at One°15 Marina on 18 May. The dinner is open to the public, which costs around SGD 280++ per person. Disciples Escoffier Asia celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Born in France, the Association of Disciples Escoffier International was created to honour the memory of Auguste Escoffier, credited for elevating French Haute cuisine to new heights. As with the theme of Voilah this year – France Imagines, France Innovates, the festival is also looking to pass on the innovative spirit of Auguste Escoffier through this programme. Contributions of Auguste Escoffier Revolutionised the way fine dining kitchens were organised, with his ‘Brigade’ division of labour system – which was so efficient that it can cater for up to 500 people at a time Instilled strict hygiene standards, and made the Chefs’ traditional white toques and uniforms into the worldwide industry standard they have become today Wrote the book Le Guide Culinarie, which is now considered a timeless ‘Bible’ for classic French cooking, and is still used today by chefs around the world Developed a new gastronomic philosophy – a sense of highly refined simplicity in dining, taking into account nutrition principles and freshness of ingredients