Mosaic Music Festival
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Mosaic Music Festival is an annual 10-day long music festival in Singapore that features both local and overseas acts. It showcases a variety of music genres, ranging from indie-folk to hip-hop. It aims to provide a platform for interaction between Singapore and International artistes. The performances are held at various venues at the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
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in 2005, the festival has since garnered good reviews in regional newspapers such as Thailand's The Nation
, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post
and Malaysia's The Star
. The 10-day fiesta in March 2007, drew about 90,000 people, compared to last year's 80,000 and 2005's 60,000. The Festival featured over 100 performances and 60 percent of those were free. Headline international acts include singer songwriters Rachael Yamagata
, jazz band Duke Ellington Orchestra, blues group Buddy Guy
and rock musicians Yo La Tengo
. - CNA/ms Since its inception three years ago, Mosaic has become an anticipated event in the annual music calendar. Audiences started enquiring about tickets to this third festival as early as October the previous year.
--J P Nathan, Director of Programming
The aim is to cater to all age groups with a range of music, from experimental to jazz to classical.
And it is not just about showcasing the music; the Esplanade also hopes to provide opportunities for audiences to get to know the artists and their personalities. What started out in 2005 as a soul and jazz-themed event which attracted an older crowd, now boasts a broader range of genres, including indie-folk, folk rock, Afrobeat, ska, pop and R&B that is sure to entertain and give youths an all-rounded immersion into musical culture. With a line-up of some 400 artistes from 17 countries, the Festival in March 2007 sure was a lively one.
The festival includes a programme of free music both indoors and outdoors at the Music Station. Both local band such as Beat Lab and Gan Ainm play for the crowds stolling the esplanade as well as regional bands such as Dina (Malaysia) and Tofu (Indonesia). Another new feature is concerts at the 11th hour. This is the first time performances are going to be staged so late - an hour before midnight. The idea behind this, say organisers, is to throw a regular schedule out of whack. The introduction of the 11th hour segment, which saw 11pm performances at the Esplanade's concert hall, featuring the likes of American singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones and Swedish singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez, drew some groans from audiences who had to stay past their bedtime.
--Mr Nathan
’s annual Mosaic Music Festival. Known for its intimate, personal setting (capacity of approximately 220) the Heineken Music Club has enjoyed near sold-out performances since 2007. The venue provides a unique setting for audiences to get closer to world-class cutting edge music from around the globe.
The Heineken Music Club is presented by international premium beer Heineken
as part of its ongoing sponsorship of the Mosaic Music Festival. A pioneer in the Singapore music scene since 2000, Heineken has also been an avid supporter of some of Singapore’s most renowned international music events including ZoukOut
, WOMAD, Good Vibrations Festival
and F1 Rocks.
Heineken Green Room Membership Privileges
Heineken Green Room members enjoy special perks and privileges at the Heineken Music Club, giving them an opportunity to get even closer to their favourite artists. These include meet and greet sessions with some of the most popular artists as well as the opportunity to win tickets to performances at the Heineken Music Club.
Previous Heineken Music Club Highlights
2010 - Featured acts included Breakestra
, Au Revoir Simone
, The Go! Team
and Karsh Kale
& MIDIVal Punditz. Heineken Green Room members were able to attend meet and greet sessions with artists such as Au Revoir Simone
and Breakestra
.
2009 - Music enthusiasts were treated to a diverse line-up of music acts, from the quirky musical style of Psapp, to the silky and enticing voice of the UK’s SKYE, as well as the electro-pop sounds of Montreal. Some of the Heineken Green Room member privileges included an exclusive dinner with of Montreal and a meet-the-artist session with Psapp
and SKYE.
2008 - Guests at the Heineken Music Club grooved to the performances of the UK’s electronica band Fujiya & Miyagi
, dubstep duo Kode9
and the Spaceape and the simply captivating electro indie-pop tunes of the bird and the bee.
Heineken Green Room members had the chance to win special invitations to performances at the Heineken Music Club while some members also had the opportunity to attend a closed-door All Stars party with the bird and the bee.
2007 - As part of the debut of the Heineken Music Club, audiences were treated to preview performances by folk-jazz guitarist Terry Callier and soul songstress Carleen Anderson
and the ‘celestial’, ‘ethereal’ and ‘lustrous’ The Album Leaf
.
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a waterside building located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River, purpose-built to be the centre for performing arts for the island nation of Singapore...
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History
Launched by the EsplanadeEsplanade - Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a waterside building located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River, purpose-built to be the centre for performing arts for the island nation of Singapore...
in 2005, the festival has since garnered good reviews in regional newspapers such as Thailand's The Nation
The Nation
The Nation is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the United States. The periodical, devoted to politics and culture, is self-described as "the flagship of the left." Founded on July 6, 1865, It is published by The Nation Company, L.P., at 33 Irving Place, New York City.The Nation...
, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post , together with its Sunday edition, the Sunday Morning Post, is an English-language Hong Kong newspaper, published by the SCMP Group with a circulation of 104,000....
and Malaysia's The Star
The Star (Malaysia)
The Star is an English-language, tabloid-format newspaper in Malaysia. It is the largest in terms of circulation in Malaysia, according to the . It has a daily circulation of between 290,000 to 300,000...
. The 10-day fiesta in March 2007, drew about 90,000 people, compared to last year's 80,000 and 2005's 60,000. The Festival featured over 100 performances and 60 percent of those were free. Headline international acts include singer songwriters Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing four EP's and three studio albums...
, jazz band Duke Ellington Orchestra, blues group Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy
George "Buddy" Guy is an American blues and jazz guitarist and singer. He is a critically acclaimed artist who has established himself as a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound, and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation...
and rock musicians Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo, sometimes abbreviated as YLT, is an American alternative rock band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984. Since 1992, the lineup has consisted of Ira Kaplan , Georgia Hubley , and James McNew .Despite achieving limited mainstream success, Yo La Tengo has been called "the quintessential...
. - CNA/ms Since its inception three years ago, Mosaic has become an anticipated event in the annual music calendar. Audiences started enquiring about tickets to this third festival as early as October the previous year.
--J P Nathan, Director of Programming
Programme
The team behind Mosaic expanded its jazz and world-music repertoire to include folk and rock acts.The aim is to cater to all age groups with a range of music, from experimental to jazz to classical.
And it is not just about showcasing the music; the Esplanade also hopes to provide opportunities for audiences to get to know the artists and their personalities. What started out in 2005 as a soul and jazz-themed event which attracted an older crowd, now boasts a broader range of genres, including indie-folk, folk rock, Afrobeat, ska, pop and R&B that is sure to entertain and give youths an all-rounded immersion into musical culture. With a line-up of some 400 artistes from 17 countries, the Festival in March 2007 sure was a lively one.
The festival includes a programme of free music both indoors and outdoors at the Music Station. Both local band such as Beat Lab and Gan Ainm play for the crowds stolling the esplanade as well as regional bands such as Dina (Malaysia) and Tofu (Indonesia). Another new feature is concerts at the 11th hour. This is the first time performances are going to be staged so late - an hour before midnight. The idea behind this, say organisers, is to throw a regular schedule out of whack. The introduction of the 11th hour segment, which saw 11pm performances at the Esplanade's concert hall, featuring the likes of American singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones and Swedish singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez, drew some groans from audiences who had to stay past their bedtime.
--Mr Nathan
Heineken Music Club
The Heineken Music Club is a popular venue at EsplanadeEsplanade
An esplanade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. The original meaning of esplanade was a large, open, level area outside fortress or city walls to provide clear fields of fire for the fortress' guns...
’s annual Mosaic Music Festival. Known for its intimate, personal setting (capacity of approximately 220) the Heineken Music Club has enjoyed near sold-out performances since 2007. The venue provides a unique setting for audiences to get closer to world-class cutting edge music from around the globe.
The Heineken Music Club is presented by international premium beer Heineken
Heineken
Heineken is a Dutch beer which has been brewed by Heineken International since 1873. It is available in a 4.6% alcohol variety in countries such as Ireland. It is the flagship product of the Heineken company and is made of purified water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. In 1886 H...
as part of its ongoing sponsorship of the Mosaic Music Festival. A pioneer in the Singapore music scene since 2000, Heineken has also been an avid supporter of some of Singapore’s most renowned international music events including ZoukOut
ZoukOut
ZoukOut is an annual music dance festival held in Singapore since 2000. One of Asia's biggest music dance festivals, it is organised by Zouk Singapore. DJs that have performed at ZoukOut include Paul Van Dyk, 2ManyDJS, Masters at Work, Gilles Peterson, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Peter Kruder, James...
, WOMAD, Good Vibrations Festival
Good Vibrations Festival
Good Vibrations Festival commenced in 2004 and is an annual Australian music festival held in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Perth. The festival takes place during February.-2011:-2010:-2009:Master of Ceremonies – Supernatural-2008:-2007:...
and F1 Rocks.
Heineken Green Room Membership Privileges
Heineken Green Room members enjoy special perks and privileges at the Heineken Music Club, giving them an opportunity to get even closer to their favourite artists. These include meet and greet sessions with some of the most popular artists as well as the opportunity to win tickets to performances at the Heineken Music Club.
Previous Heineken Music Club Highlights
2010 - Featured acts included Breakestra
Breakestra
Breakestra is a funk music project of Miles "music man" Tackett's based in Los Angeles, California.Breakestra was first formed in 1997 as a strictly live ensemble playing "covers" of funk & soul-jazz music that had been sampled in late 80s & early 90s hip-hop seamlessly blended into each other...
, Au Revoir Simone
Au Revoir Simone
Au Revoir Simone is an electronic dream pop band from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, formed in late 2003. The group is composed of Erika Forster , Annie Hart , and Heather D'Angelo...
, The Go! Team
The Go! Team
The Go! Team are a six-piece band from Brighton, England. They combine indie rock and garage rock with a mixture of blaxploitation and Bollywood soundtracks, double dutch chants, old school hip hop and distorted guitars similar to the style of Sonic Youth. Their songs are a mix of live...
and Karsh Kale
Karsh Kale
Karsh Kale is an Indian American musician, producer and composer, and is considered one of the pioneering figures in defining the Asian Underground genre by mixing disparate genres of music such as Indian classical and folk with electronica, rock, pop and ambient music...
& MIDIVal Punditz. Heineken Green Room members were able to attend meet and greet sessions with artists such as Au Revoir Simone
Au Revoir Simone
Au Revoir Simone is an electronic dream pop band from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, formed in late 2003. The group is composed of Erika Forster , Annie Hart , and Heather D'Angelo...
and Breakestra
Breakestra
Breakestra is a funk music project of Miles "music man" Tackett's based in Los Angeles, California.Breakestra was first formed in 1997 as a strictly live ensemble playing "covers" of funk & soul-jazz music that had been sampled in late 80s & early 90s hip-hop seamlessly blended into each other...
.
2009 - Music enthusiasts were treated to a diverse line-up of music acts, from the quirky musical style of Psapp, to the silky and enticing voice of the UK’s SKYE, as well as the electro-pop sounds of Montreal. Some of the Heineken Green Room member privileges included an exclusive dinner with of Montreal and a meet-the-artist session with Psapp
Psapp
Psapp is an experimental electronica band. The band, a duo consisting of members Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant, are sometimes credited with inventing a musical style known as toytronica, a form of electronica made with toys and toy instruments...
and SKYE.
2008 - Guests at the Heineken Music Club grooved to the performances of the UK’s electronica band Fujiya & Miyagi
Fujiya & Miyagi
Fujiya & Miyagi are an English band formed in Brighton in 2000. They are currently signed to Full Time Hobby Records in the United Kingdom.-Career:...
, dubstep duo Kode9
Kode9
Kode9 is a London-based electronic music artist, DJ, and owner of the Hyperdub record label. An MC, The Spaceape, is a frequent collaborator...
and the Spaceape and the simply captivating electro indie-pop tunes of the bird and the bee.
Heineken Green Room members had the chance to win special invitations to performances at the Heineken Music Club while some members also had the opportunity to attend a closed-door All Stars party with the bird and the bee.
2007 - As part of the debut of the Heineken Music Club, audiences were treated to preview performances by folk-jazz guitarist Terry Callier and soul songstress Carleen Anderson
Carleen Anderson
Carleen Anderson is an American soul singer, who has had success in the United Kingdom. She is the daughter of the singer Vicki Anderson and stepdaughter of Bobby Byrd, and is most well known as the lead singer in the Young Disciples as well as for her own solo career.-Early career:Anderson was...
and the ‘celestial’, ‘ethereal’ and ‘lustrous’ The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle. He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer and Rhodes piano...
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