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Eddino Abdul Hadi

Music Correspondent

Eddino joined The Straits Times as a music journalist in 2007 and has interviewed, and covered releases and concerts by many global, regional and local artistes. He also covers other aspects of the entertainment industry and has done podcasts on music. He does lifestyle stories, as well as covers activities relating to parenting and children. He is also a musician, songwriter and composer.

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5 resorts in Asia with kids’ clubs that are raising the bar

Ayana Bali's Ayana Ocean Adventure is a 1,320 sqm playground offering indoor, outdoor, and water activities.
Ayana Bali's Ayana Ocean Adventure is a 1,320 sqm playground offering indoor, outdoor, and water activities.

Dancers join the singalong as Seventeen fans exit National Stadium concert venue

The Kallang, which houses National Stadium, engaged local dance crew Double R. Squad to entertain fans leaving K-pop group Seventeen's concert.
The Kallang, which houses National Stadium, engaged local dance crew Double R. Squad to entertain fans leaving K-pop group Seventeen's concert.

Guns N’ Roses returning to Singapore for National Stadium show in November

American band Guns N’ Roses includes the classic line-up of (from left to right) singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan.
American band Guns N’ Roses includes the classic line-up of (from left to right) singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan.

Actress Vernetta Lopez gets excited over weekend mahjong sessions with mum and sis

Singaporean actress Vernetta Lopez (right) plays mahjong with her mother, Doreen (centre) and older sister  Loretta (left).
Singaporean actress Vernetta Lopez (right) plays mahjong with her mother, Doreen (centre) and older sister  Loretta (left).

Japanese band One OK Rock returning to Singapore Indoor Stadium

Japanese rock band One OK Rock's latest album, Detox, went to No. 1 on the Oricon Japanese Rock Albums chart.
Japanese rock band One OK Rock's latest album, Detox, went to No. 1 on the Oricon Japanese Rock Albums chart.

Singer Laufey to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium in May

Icelandic singer Laufey performs on stage during Musicares Person of the Year 2026 at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles on January 30, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)
Icelandic singer Laufey performs on stage during Musicares Person of the Year 2026 at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles on January 30, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)

Concerts, musicals and classes: Lion City Jazz Festival stages biggest edition in 2026

(From left) Singapore jazz musician and composer Chok Kerong, Singapore jazz veteran Jeremy Monteiro and Grammy Award-winning American jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker.
(From left) Singapore jazz musician and composer Chok Kerong, Singapore jazz veteran Jeremy Monteiro and Grammy Award-winning American jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker.

Sweet Charity guitarist Rosli Mohalim used to rock stadiums, now he finds his voice in busking

Rosli Mohalim, who is also a guitarist for Sweet Charity, a veteran Singapore rock band who were active from the late 1960s to the 1980s, busking on Feb 11, 2025.
Rosli Mohalim, who is also a guitarist for Sweet Charity, a veteran Singapore rock band who were active from the late 1960s to the 1980s, busking on Feb 11, 2025.

Japanese girl group XG filmed new MV at Singapore locations like Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay

Japanese girl group XG shot the music video to their song Rock The Boat in Singapore locations such as Anderson Bridge.
Japanese girl group XG shot the music video to their song Rock The Boat in Singapore locations such as Anderson Bridge.

Katseye’s Manon Bannerman takes break from girl group to focus on health

Swiss singer Manon Bannerman is taking a break from K-pop girl group Katseye for her 'health and wellbeing'.
Swiss singer Manon Bannerman is taking a break from K-pop girl group Katseye for her 'health and wellbeing'.

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