Friyay! What to listen to

CONCERT

BILLIE EILISH: HAPPIER THAN EVER, THE WORLD TOUR

American pop star Billie Eilish last performed in Singapore in 2018, when she was among the many acts in indie music festival St Jerome's Laneway Festival.

Her star has burnt brighter since, with hits such as Bad Guy (2019) and Happier Than Ever (2021), as well as multiple awards.

The 20-year-old returns here on Sunday, performing at the National Stadium, one of the country's biggest concert venues.

The Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner's show here is part of a global tour in support of her sophomore album Happier Than Ever (2021), which went to No. 1 in many countries.

WHERE National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive

MRT Stadium

WHEN Sunday, 8pm. Gates will open at 5.30pm for priority standing ticket holders and 6pm for general standing and standard ticket holders.

ADMISSION From $130 via Ticketmaster (go to ticketmaster.sg or call 3158-8588). Tickets can also be purchased at all SingPost outlets

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CONCERTS

ROCKING THE REGION

Some of the region's most exciting up-and-coming alternative music acts will perform at the Esplanade's Rocking The Region series of free concerts, which takes place over two weekends this month.

Among them are home-grown acts such as singer-songwriter Chloe Ho, who released her debut EP Sorry 'bout Your Shoulder in 2019. She will perform at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre today.

Also performing are Megumi Acorda, a dream pop quintet from the Philippines who will play at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre on Aug 27.

WHERE Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive

MRT Esplanade

WHEN Till Aug 28, various times

ADMISSION Free

INFO bit.ly/3PzBr9U

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FESTIVAL

SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL CONCERTS

The festival is back after a two-year hiatus, and among the myriad events taking place in the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct are several featuring music by home-grown acts.

These include roving theatre performance Yesterday Once More: Queen Street, which features a soundtrack by singer-songwriters Inch Chua and Tim De Cotta.

Taking place at various locations in Queen Street today and tomorrow as well as on Aug 26 and 27, the performances and music tell the stories of denizens of the area.

At Jazz'in @ Capitol Singapore, which will be held at the building's outdoor plaza on the same nights, acts such as Miss Lou and Litmus Jazz Ensemble will perform genres such as swing, bop and Latin jazz.

WHERE Various venues in the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct

MRT Dhoby Ghaut/City Hall/Bugis/Bras Basah/Bencoolen

WHEN Till Aug 27, 7.30pm to midnight

ADMISSION Free and ticketed

INFO www.nightfestival.gov.sg/whats-on