*Watch this space for updates!
BASEMENT IN MY LOFT x Etc x HUSHHOUSE
Fri 1 Jun, 8pm
Possibly the last show by Basement In My Loft in Singapore. We bid them a rocking farewell with friends Etc (solo) and Hushhouse.
CLOSED!
Mon 4 Jun to Wed 6 Jun
We’ll be closed from Mon 4 Jun to Wed 6 Jun 2012 (both dates inclusive) for maintenance works. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
OPEN MIC (WITH CHEW WEI SHAN)
Wed 13 Jun, 8pm
Calling all singer-songwriters! Practise your craft, network with musician peers and share your work at the Pigeonhole’s Open Mic series, hosted by Singapore’s very own lovely ukulele songstress Chew Wei Shan. Each singer-songwriter gets 15 minutes (of fame), exclusive of set-up time. There are 6 slots available each night. You can also join The Pigeonhole Open Mic group to sign up and for the latest updates.
THE TRAVELLER, THE LION, THE SIKH, AND THE THOUSANDTH-YEAR MONSTERS (A STORY BY KELVIN ATMADIBRATA)
14-28 Jun
(Watch this space for more info!)
DestrActions
Tue 19 Jun, 7.30pm
A monthly cross-disciplinary design meet-up. Free and open to public. Find out more here.
OPEN MIC (WITH CHEW WEI SHAN)
Wed 27 Jun, 8pm
Calling all singer-songwriters! Practise your craft, network with musician peers and share your work at the Pigeonhole’s Open Mic series, hosted by Singapore’s very own lovely ukulele songstress Chew Wei Shan. Each singer-songwriter gets 15 minutes (of fame), exclusive of set-up time. There are 6 slots available each night. You can also join The Pigeonhole Open Mic group to sign up and for the latest updates.
SCIENCE CAFE
Thu 28 Jun, 8pm
Scientists and Science professionals are invited to speak in a casual setting where everyone can learn and discuss the scientific issues of the day. Organized by Drinking Skeptically SG. Free.
iamLOCALIZED
Sat 30 Jun, 7.30pm
The third live show for local Internet radio station iamLOCALIZED. Free entry.
*Watch this space for updates!
Tue 1 May, 7pm
A multidisciplinary event comprising art, music, and writing in an effort to raise funds for ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society). Performances and opening on 1 May 7pm. Exhibition runs 1-13 May 2012. Curated by Zarina Muhammad, Michaela Therese, and Tania De Rozario.
DEATH & A CURE TOUR (& FRIENDS)
Wed 2 May, 8pm
Death and a Cure is the acclaimed singer/ songwriter/ guitarist, Ben Blondel from Perth, Western Australia. D&AC plays with friends Gentle Bones and Charles J Tan. Free.
MULTIPLICITY: SINGAPORE IDENTITY
Sat 5 May, 2-5pm
Does Singapore have a cultural identity to call its own? With speakers Alfian Sa’at, Brendan Fernandez, and Mike See. Organized by Catalyst (National Solidarity Party). Free and open to public.
PEP TALK, GABRIEL LYNCH, & TYPEWRITER
Sat 5 May, 7.30pm
Singaporean start ups, Pep Talk, will open the night with their blend of folk and world music. Australian troubadour Gabriel Lynch takes the stage next, following on from the success of his recent visit for Mosaic Music Festival. Typewriter, arguably one of Singapore’s most iconic and seasoned indie band, will close the night with their high energy pop/rock.
Sun 6 May, 5pm
Australia’s Stu Larsen will briefly stop in Singapore on his way to tour through the UK and Europe. Fellow Australian ‘Death and a Cure’ will join Stu for this intimate show.
Thu 10 May, 8pm
Calling all singer-songwriters! Practise your craft, network with musician peers and share your work at the Pigeonhole’s Open Mic series, hosted by Singapore’s very own Brian Leery. Each singer-songwriter gets 15 minutes (of fame), exclusive of set-up time. There are 6 slots available each night. You can also join The Pigeonhole Open Mic group to sign up and for the latest updates.
DestrActions
Tue 15 May 7.30pm
A monthly cross-disciplinary design meet-up. Free and open to public. Find out more here.
Thu 17 May, 7pm
Live music, interviews, talks and time to meet & greet locally based musicians and Soundclouders.
AN EVERYDAY MUSE X A FAMILY AFFAIR
Fri 19 May, 7.30pm
An illustration exhibition by Amanda Keisha Ang, with music by SHELVES and Novak. 19-30 May.
Tue 22 May, 7.30pm
An indie music flea market featuring local band merch (e.g. CDs, badges, pins, t-shirts, posters etc). Brought to you by The Pigeonhole.
Thu 24 May, 8pm
Calling all singer-songwriters! Practise your craft, network with musician peers and share your work at the Pigeonhole’s Open Mic series, hosted by Singapore’s very own Brian Leery. Each singer-songwriter gets 15 minutes (of fame), exclusive of set-up time. There are 6 slots available each night. You can also join The Pigeonhole Open Mic group to sign up and for the latest updates.
Sun 27 May, 5.00pm
The first live show for local Internet radio station iamLOCALIZED. Hosted by VJ Bright, with special guests Mariam John and Metalgunz. Free entry.
Thu 31 May, 8pm
Images of the Mind. Speaker: Christopher Asplund. On the promises and perils of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). Scientists and Science professionals are invited to speak in a casual setting where everyone can learn and discuss the scientific issues of the day. Organized by Drinking Skeptically SG. Free.
*Watch this space for updates!
Wed 4 Apr - Wed 11 Apr
Avid music lover turned photographer, Aloysius Lim, will be exhibiting some of his favourite photos and accompanying him will be fresh tunes by Pleasantry and Charlie Lim.
- 4th – 11th April 2012: Photo exhibition by Aloysius Lim
- 5th April, 8pm: Pleasantry
- 11th April, 8pm: Charlie Lim
CHEATING SONS (BLUES & ROCK ‘n’ ROLL AT THE HOLE)
Fri 6 Apr 8pm
Local blues boys and rock and roll renegades Cheating Sons play an intimate set at your friendly neighbourhood Pigeonhole. Bring your masters, wives and daughters. Free.
Tue 10 Apr, 8pm
Inaugural SG screening of From The Back of The Room, a documentary highlighting women within the DIY-punk scene. With interviews with KYLESA, BIKINI KILL, BRATMOBILE, SUBMISSION HOLD, BLATZ. $10 per entry, half of the proceeds go to the film. Screening + discussion.
DestrActions
Tue 17 Apr 7.30pm
A monthly cross-disciplinary design meet-up. Free and open to public. Find out more here.
Wed 18 Apr, 8pm
SINGAFILM is a series of screenings and Q&As by Singaporean film-makers. SINGAFILM : 2 features (1) Before We Forget, by Jeremy Boo and Lee Xian Jie, (2) EQUAL-ARK Singapore, by Ansh, and (3) IGNORE ALL DETOUR SIGNS by Razin Ramzi and Helmi Ali. SINGAFILM is aimed at promoting a film-going culture with a focus on the hidden gems of the Singapore scene. Free.
Wed 25 Apr, 8pm
Scientists and Science professionals are invited to speak in a casual setting where everyone can learn and discuss the scientific issues of the day. Organized by Drinking Skeptically SG. Free.
Thu 26 Apr, 8pm
Calling all singer-songwriters! Practise your craft, network with musician peers and share your work at the Pigeonhole’s Open Mic series, hosted by Singapore’s very own Brian Leery. Each singer-songwriter gets 15 minutes (of fame), exclusive of set-up time. There are 6 slots available each night. You can also join The Pigeonhole Open Mic group to sign up and for the latest updates.
Fri 27 Apr, 7.30pm
The first live show for local Internet radio station iamLOCALIZED. Hosted by VJ Bright, with special guests Sunny Side Up and Natalie Hiong. Free entry.
Sat 28 Apr, 7.30pm
Come socialise with fellow humanists, atheists and agnostics on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Organized by the Humanist Society. Free.
Here is a list of all books available at the Pigeonhole.
Books can be collected and paid for at the Pigeonhole within five (5) days of reservation. All prices quoted are nett. To reserve books, please e-mail ave@thepigeonhole.com.sg quoting the serial number of each title.
Last updated: Tuesday 28 February 2012.
*Watch this space for updates!
SCIENCE CAFE
Thu 23 Feb, 8pm
This month’s Science Cafe deals with the topic of curing cancer. Should curing cancer be our goal? With speaker Charles Gullo. (Science Café is a free event that recurs every last Thursday of the month. Scientists and science professionals are invited to speak in a casual setting where everyone can learn about and discuss the scientific issues of the day.)
DUELS OFFICIAL - LEGAL GATHERING II
Sat 25 Feb, 7.30pm
Singapore’s premier rap battle league comes to the Pigeonhole! 5 internationally judged battles between Zun yi x Requiem, hisham Tha MC x Warrior, Enero x Yaz, Rapscallin x Ahn, and h!zzy x Nizmatic jin. Warm-up match between JuxtMe x Original Sin. Free entry (by invite only), and free flow (non-alcohol). Ages 18 and above.
OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY!
Sat 3 Mar, 8pm
The Pigeonhole turns 1 grand spanking year old and it’s all thanks to the support of all you lovely, lovely people. Free admission. Enjoy 20% off all beers from 8pm if you go up to the bar counter and say, “Hello. I love the Pigeonhole”. Also, check out the musical line-up we’ve arranged especially for you:-
- 9pm: Ling Kai (SG)
- 10pm: Winterhalter (SG)
- 11pm: 1escv? (FR) + wyxmm (SG)
- 11.45pm: Yuzuru Maeda (JP) + Kai Lam (SG)
PIPLATCHKA MAKERINGS *****NEW!
Tue 6 Mar, 7pm
A print show featuring works by Stick and Balloon’s Sara Chong and Yanyun Chen, Joseph Nair, Ivy Li and Marl Brutality Peanuts. Exhibition runs 6-16 Mar.
SUGAR & SPICE (WOMEN TALK ABOUT GIRLHOOD) (ETIQUETTE x AWARE)
Thu 8 Mar, 7.30pm
A reading of poetry and prose by 7 established and emerging women writers including Ovidia Yu, Dana Lam, NuruL. H, and Shubigi Rao. In conjunction with and in celebration of International Women’s Day. Free.
Wed 14 Mar, 8pm
Fri 30 Mar, 7.30pm
Indie pop band SHELVES - and friends Hushhouse (8pm) and Penpusher (9pm) - bring you a night of friends and music! Watch the debut screening of SHELVES’ music video, ‘The Beat (She Wakes Up To)’ (10pm), conceptualized, directed, and edited by Rayner Lim of the Pigeonhole, and sponsored by our partner Lomography Singapore. The evening ends with a smashing set by SHELVES (10pm), and more drunken buffoonery. Join us!
Check out what we’ve planned for you in the brand new year!
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Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 (8pm)
SINGAFILM : 1
SINGAFILM is a series of screenings and Q&As by Singaporean film-makers. The first instalment (SINGAFILM : 1) happens on Thursday 12 January 2012 at 8.00 pm. Organized by off kilter book café and dynamic arts space The Pigeonhole, SINGAFILM is aimed at promoting a film-go…ing culture with a focus on the hidden gems of the Singaporean scene. The 3 films showcased at SINGAFILM : 1 are Change by Prema Menon, Playback by Tan Siang Yu, and Black Friday by Wan Man. Free admission. RSVP
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Sunday, 15 Jan 2012 (8pm)
LUNARIN : THE MIDAS SESSIONS
Join us for the official launch event of The Midas Sessions, Lunarin’s new album consisting of a collection of B-sides as well as acoustic renditions of earlier songs. Free admission. RSVP
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Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012 (8pm)
CINEMA OF THE MIND: In Each Hand a Cutlass
Progressive post-rock pirates In Each Hand A Cutlass play an exclusive intimate stripped-down set at the Pigeonhole. Free admission. RSVP
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***Watch this space for more!
Check out what’s happening soon at the Pigeonhole:-
Saturday 29 October
Growing Up With Ghosts (Bernice Chauly (MY))
Join us for an exclusive reading by Bernice Chauly, author of Growing Up With Ghosts. A moving memoir of the author coming to terms with grief, history and bloodlines. 11:30am. RSVP
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Wednesday 2 November
Artsy meet-up
Calling all arts bloggers, arts educators, museum curators, students of art history, or anyone interested in the arts/culture industry in Singapore. 7.30 pm. RSVP
Saturday 5 November
Foreign 3-Way :: Bottlesmoker (ID) + Etc (SG) + Free Deserters (MY)
A friendly threesome of foreign talents rendezvous in a quaint quarter of olde Singapore to play music for you. $10. Tell all your friends! 8:00pm. RSVP
Sunday 6 November
IT TAKES AN OCEAN NOT TO BREAK: Khavn de la Cruz (PH)
Exclusive screening of a collection of short films by the father of Philippine digital filmmaking, KHAVN DE LA CRUZ. Free. 5:00pm. RSVP
Tuesday 8 November
Obey Radio: SINGAPORE
AKAN DATANG - With stellar sounds by ROAM INTL (Obey Records, LA), FUNK BAST*RD (Darker Than Wax and one half of Cosa Nastra), Spoken Words & Beats with KIAT (Syndicate) and Kevin Lester (Sixx), IZAAK STERN (Syndicate) , and hosted by TRYTOPLAY. Exclusive personal showcase of Obey/Shepard Fairey Art Prints. 8-11pm. RSVP
Wednesday 9 November
The Pigeonhole Book Club (Vol. 1) feat. My Name is Red
The Pigeonhole Book Club meets every 2nd Wednesday evening. For our 1st meeting, we will discuss My Name Is Red by Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk. Admission is free and open to public. 7:30pm. RSVP
Thurssday 10 November
Obsidian Moon, Obsidian Eye
Book launch of Obsidian Moon, Obsidian Eye by Joyce Chng. With a reading, giveaway and games. 7.00 pm. More info
Friday 11 November
solo/sketches - Nickolai D. Nickolov (BG) feat. Bani Haykal (SG)
Bulgarian jazz musician Nickolai D. Nickolov plays at the Pigeonhole. Free. 8.00 pm. RSVP
Tuesday 15 November
Food Inc (2008) (A Private Film Screening)
An unflattering look inside America’s corporate controlled food industry. Free but by invite only. Please write in for an invite. 7:30pm. RSVP
Thursday 17 November
UNESCO-NIE CARE : Cynthia Alexander (PH)
Ms Cynthia Alexander (Philippines) showcases her poetic lyrics and indigenous rhythms. Part of the UNESCO-NIE CARE Forum Series. 6:30pm. RSVP
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Thursday 1 December
(1) Frottage: Casual Encounters at The Pigeonhole
AKAN DATANG - The 4th installment of the Frottage series organised by unrelenting hardcore-punk party starters 7x0x7. Featuring Wells (Australia), Nick Chim (Singapore) and The Psalms (Singapore). 8.00 pm, S$10. RSVP
(2) A Language of Longing
Solo exhibition of oil paintings by Tania De Rozario. Whether for love, home, meaning or change, how does one identify, express or archive longing? Exhibition runs 1-15 December 2011. RSVP
Friday 2 December
Death to the 4imaginaryboys
Anniversary party for indie DJ quartet extraordinaire 4imaginaryboys! First-ever indie deejay festival in Singapore. RSVP
Wednesday 14 December
The Pigeonhole Book Club (Vol. 2) - Book TBD
The Pigeonhole Book Club meets every 2nd Wednesday evening. The book for December is to be confirmed. Write in for details! Admission is free and open to public. 7:30pm.
Saturday 17 December & Sunday 18 December
International Migrants Day
With Migrant Voices and Integrate. Talks, performances, poetry readings, dance, art and a flea market. 17-18 Dec, 12-8pm both days. More info
Wednesday 21 December
Cheating Sons (Blues & Rock ‘n’ Roll at the ‘Hole)
Local blues boys and rock and roll renegades CHEATING SONS play an intimate set at your friendly neighbourhood Pigeonhole. Bring your masters, wives and daughters. Free admission. 8.30 pm. RSVP
Wednesday 28 December
LitCamp (II) 2011
Back by popular demand! Celebrate your love for the written word. LitCamp is a BarCamp-style open and participatory workshop-style event centred on poetry, prose and theatre. We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker for the evening, Ms Ovidia Yu. Participants will receive a voucher for a free Pick-Me-Up Bubbly Spa treat worth $38 and a 50% discount voucher for monthly literary beauty treats, courtesy of our event partner Lark the Spa Atelier! Sign up now! 7.30 pm. RSVP
Keep warm, stay dry and see you soon!
Love,
Ave & Rayner
Your friendly neighbourhood Pigeons.
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Our 6th Open Mic night happens on Tuesday 12 July.
We’re excited to present a very special host for the night - Inch Chua! Find out more about Inch as well as the musicians who will be joining us on 12 Jul (Jaime Wong, Nigel Wylie, Johnny Oni, Tall Mountains and Quite Quiet).
(P/S: Come for our next one on 26 Jul hosted by Siti Zahidah! Details to follow.)
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THE HOST - INCH CHUA
You might know her from the popular upbeat alternative rock act Allura. Frontwoman Inch Chua steps out on her own to share a different beat.
Inspired by singer-songwriters such as Fiona Apple, Roisin Murphy, Shiina Ringo and electronic acts like Bjork, The Aphex Twin and The Postal Service.
Inch’s solo project is a clear departure from the boisterous rock singer she is known for. The material is a schizophrenic potpourri of introspective acoustic tunes and chirpy electronica. What remain unmistakable are the pint-sized singer!s trademark powerhouse vocals.
So expect her to play some arpeggios on her acoustic guitar before hopping onto laying down some looped instrumentations to create live electronic music. Not saying it’s a pure one-woman show, Inch invites the listeners to trigger off samples and be part of the creative process, incorporating audience participation into her set.
Get to know more about her music here.
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OPEN MIC MUSICIANS (12 JUL)
1. Jaime Wong
Influenced by the music of John Mayer, Ingrid Michaelson and Damien Rice, Jaime wrote her frst song at 9 while walking to school. She taught herself to play the guitar at 14 and first performed in front of a crowd at her college’s guitar concert. Since then, Jaime has performed at The Cathay’s Ben & Jerry’s Lounge, The Singapore Arts Museum, Homeclub and Timbre. Jaime was also invited to perform a set on Power 98FM’s Acoustic Lounge last October. In 2011, Jaime was picked to be the frst winner of the Noise-Timbre Singer-Songwriter Programme by professional judges.
Find out more on Facebook and Youtube, or send Jaime an e-mail here.
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2. Nigel Wylie
Nigel Wylie is a singer/songwriter just getting back to his acoustic roots. In the USA he performed under the header ‘The Once Twice’ with guitarist/pianist Michael Shewmake. After a hardrock stint, Wylie found a love again for softer genres, blending contemporary guitar effects with a coastal chill vibe. After a two year music gap, he is back a writing and performing again. Think driftwood folk meets bossa vocals at the edge of a deciduous forest. Wylie has moved back to Singapore late last year to start a water engineering company.
Find out more on MySpace or ReverbNation, or send Nigel an e-mail here.
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3. Johnny Oni
Trudging through influences like Jeff Buckley, Suede, Dave Matthews Band and an occasional Radiohead, Johnny Oni wants to step out and start playing to people. Standing in the middle, never really feeling comfortable tending to any side, Johnny has been hiding at home not knowing where home is. A cloud of many diferent contradictions, his bedroom music is confused, tattered, and hopeful. Or alternative. Johnny sings about love with a factory worker, an eye-staring faceoff, existential issues with being an uncle and single-minded simpletons.
Perhaps by stepping out, Johnny can finally find home… if only for a while.
Send Jonny an e-mail to find out more.
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4. Tall Mountains
Tall Mountains, a.k.a. Sydney Yeo, spent her time in school doing anything but studying, instead writing songs about what love is like with a dash of nature imagery thrown in. Music akin to late afternoon sunlight falling through the windows of a quiet cool room, lying on a roof talking with a friend through the night, or closing your eyes and letting your mind take you wherever it likes.
Find out more on MySpace, or send Sydney an e-mail here.
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5. Quite Quiet aka Darell Laser
An Indonesian singer-songwriter based in Singapore, Darell has been playing guitar and writing songs since the age of 14. His songwriting process begins with experimentation with diferent and unique chords. Darell draws inspiration for his indie brand of music from emotions and love and cites, as his influences, Mew and Kings Of Convenience. He is working on a solo project, Quite Quiet, in which he writes, plays, records and programs everything in his bedroom studio. He looks forward to sharing his music with the Open Mic crowd.
Find out more here, or send Darell an e-mail.
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Intrigued? Sign up for the Open Mic today! Practise your craft, network with musician peers and share your original work. Each singer-songwriter gets 15 minutes (of fame), exclusive of set-up time. There are 5 slots available each night. E-mail us or Nick for enquiries.
