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Singapore musicians Bitty, Deus Ex Machina and Lincoln Lim make their mark in Europe

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(Clockwise from left) Singapore musicians Bitty, Deus Ex Machina, Lincoln Lim and Jaye Foo.

(Clockwise from left) Singapore musicians Bitty, Deus Ex Machina, Lincoln Lim and Jaye Foo.

PHOTOS : AMY IRELAND-UK, DEUS EX MACHINA, PARLOUR AMSTERDAM

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SINGAPORE – They might have limited resources and even face racist incidents, but independent musicians from Singapore are taking the plunge with gigs and projects overseas in a bid to boost their presence.

The Straits Times speaks to singer-songwriters Bitty, Lincoln Lim and Jaye Foo, as well as metal band Deus Ex Machina, to find out what it takes to make their dreams happen in a foreign country and the challenges they had to overcome.

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