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K-pop group Fifty Fifty’s first show in Singapore at music festival Cloud 9
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South Korean girl group Fifty Fifty are best known for the viral 2023 earworm Cupid.
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Mediacorp Cloud 9
K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty are set to perform in Singapore for the first time at the upcoming Mediacorp Cloud 9 music festival.
The quintet made their global breakthrough with the viral earworm Cupid (2023), which sparked countless online dance challenges and made them the fastest K-pop act to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The international line-up includes American pop singers Max, known for hits such as Lights Down Low (2016); and Em Beihold, the singer behind the 2022 hit Numb Little Bug.
The other performers are Taiwanese-American musician Ozi, known for his fusion of R&B, hip-hop and Mandopop; K-Clique, one of Malaysia’s top hip-hop groups; and Japanese indie-pop act Rol3ert.
The festival will also have performances by home-grown acts – singer-songwriter WhyLucas and DJ Kiara – and an immersive experiential zone featuring a mirror selfie station, a digital wall and a digital runway.
Where: Arena @ Expo, 9 Somapah Road
MRT: Expo
When: May 9, 6pm
Admission: $28 via Ticketmaster (go to ticketmaster.sg or call 6018-7645)
Kraftwerk: Multimedia Tour In Singapore
Pioneering German electronic band Kraftwerk will be back for their third show in Singapore.
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German electronic band Kraftwerk are set to make their return to Singapore with their Multimedia Tour, an audiovisual spectacle that pairs the band’s music with immersive, state-of-the-art three-dimensional graphics.
Widely considered the architect of modern electronic music, Kraftwerk’s live show is led by Ralf Hutter, who co-founded the group with the late Florian Schneider in 1970.
Their trailblazing style and innovative use of custom-built synthesizers and drum machines have influenced countless artistes across genres – from hip-hop to techno to pop – inspiring major acts like Daft Punk, Depeche Mode and The Weeknd.
Fans can expect to hear signature tracks from classic albums such as Autobahn (1974), Trans-Europe Express (1977) and Computer World (1981).
They previously performed at The Esplanade in 2008 and 2013.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
MRT: Buona Vista
When: May 8, 8pm
Admission: From $138 via Ticketmaster (go to ticketmaster.sg or call 6018-7645)
Bertemu Kembali Di Singapura (Meet Again In Singapore)
Retro pop band Masdo are one of the most-streamed Malaysian acts on Spotify.
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Malaysian band Masdo – popular for their modern take on nostalgic 1960s pop and the pop yeh-yeh genre – will be back in Singapore for a full, headlining show.
One of Malaysia’s most-streamed local artistes on Spotify in recent years, the band are known for songs such as Bunga (Flower, 2016), Janji Manis (Sweet Promises, 2021) and Dinda (Beloved, 2019), a track that sparked a viral trend on TikTok in Indonesia.
Comprising frontman Ali Sariah, guitarist Asmawi and bassist PutuCeri, their albums include the 2016 debut Selamat Tinggal Pujaan (Goodbye Beloved) and 2021 EP Jalan Abbey (Abbey Road), which was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
Formed in 2015, they were nominated for Best Asia Act at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Where: The Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue
MRT: one-north
When: May 9, 8pm
Admission: From $78 via Ticketmaster (go to ticketmaster.sg or call 6018-7645)
